About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 14
▸ Crush Injuries 7
▸ Severe Bleeding 15
▸ Severe Lacerations 19
▸ Concussion 16
▸ Whiplash 57
▸ Contusion/Bruise 247
▸ Abrasion 113
▸ Pain/Nausea 31
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Precinct 18: Death at the Crossroads
Precinct 18: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
Midtown’s kill zone sits in plain sight. Since 2022, 12 people are dead and 1,484 are hurt on streets patrolled by Precinct 18. Pedestrians and cyclists take the hardest blows. The tally runs without pause. City data says so.
W 51st, W 47th, W 58th: names on the map, lives in the balance
Three cyclists died here. Five pedestrians died. The bodies and broken bones pile up at corners we all know: W 51 St (three dead), W 47 St (two dead), and W 58 St (one dead). On April 22, 2024, a taxi driver killed himself and injured a woman crossing with the signal at Sixth and West 47th. The data logs “driver inexperience.” The woman lived. He did not. It’s all in the crash record.
On Feb. 11, 2025, an 83‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal at W 58th and Sixth was hit by a left‑turning SUV. She died. The record shows the turn, the bumper, the age. No comfort. See the entry.
A week later, Feb. 18, a 67‑year‑old on an e‑bike struck a parked SUV on W 51st at Fifth. He died. Another 67‑year‑old cyclist is logged dead in the same event. Two men. Same age. Same block. The system lists ejections, head trauma, “apparent death.” Read the file.
The clock tells on this place
The hurt comes in waves. Injuries spike at noon and the long Midtown afternoon, then again after dark. The dead cluster at 3 p.m., 10 p.m., 5 p.m., and 9 p.m. Four deaths at 3 p.m. Three at 10 p.m. One each at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 9 p.m. The hours and counts sit in the city ledger. There is no mystery here. Only time, impact, and loss.
What hits whom
Pedestrians: five dead, 448 hurt. Cyclists: three dead, 373 hurt. Cars and SUVs do most of the damage to people on foot. Trucks and buses add their share. The breakdown is blunt and public in the rollup.
The official codes point to “inattention/distraction,” bad turns, blown signals. One line towers above the rest: “other.” Nine deaths sit under that word. It explains nothing and says everything. It’s all there in the factors list.
Corners that draw blood
Eight Avenue racks up 25 injuries and four serious cases. West 55th Street posts 33 injuries. W 47th Street records two deaths. W 58th Street holds one death and a serious injury. These aren’t warnings. They’re receipts.
What the city says it will fix elsewhere
After a driver doing more than 100 mph killed two people at Canal and Bowery, the city promised quick work: barriers, narrower lanes, lower speeds on that corridor. “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said the transportation commissioner, in a Gothamist report. Advocates answered that most of the street “will remain deadly.” They said it plainly. The same month, NY1 reported the upgrades would follow the crash that killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. The DA said Kwok sat on a bench. Cruickshank was riding on a sidewalk. Both died. Read the NY1 piece, and the CBS update on indictments.
Fix the blocks we walk today
We know what helps because we know where and when people are struck. Daylight the corners with clear sight lines. Give walkers a head start at signals. Harden turns at Sixth, Eighth, and the side streets where left turns kill. Focus night enforcement where deaths spike: 9–10 p.m., 3 p.m., and the evening rush. Target the repeat hotspots: 8th Avenue, W 47th, W 58th.
Citywide brakes that save lives
Albany passed a law that lets the city lower speeds. The city can set more 20 mph streets. That is how you dull the blade. The proof sits in the cameras that never sleep. The state renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. Now the next step is to slow the worst drivers. A bill in Albany would require intelligent speed assistance for anyone who racks up heavy points or camera tickets. Read our Take Action page for the calls to make and the numbers behind it.
No more waiting
Four deaths in this precinct this year by late August. Injuries up a third over last year’s pace. The hours are known. The corners are known. Lower the speed. Fix the turns. Hold the line at night. Then keep going.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- City Acts After Canal Street Deaths, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07
- Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07
- Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-07
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
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▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 18 Police Precinct 18 sits in Manhattan, District 3, AD 67, SD 28.
It contains Manhattan CB4, Manhattan CB5, Hell'S Kitchen, Midtown-Times Square.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 18
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Parked Sedan▸Oct 11 - SUV driver without license lost consciousness, crashed into parked sedan on West 51st. Driver seriously hurt. Parked car’s occupants escaped injury. Systemic risk and driver error exposed.
According to the police report, an unlicensed SUV driver traveling west on West 51st Street in Manhattan lost consciousness and struck a parked sedan. The SUV’s center front end hit the sedan’s right rear bumper. The SUV driver suffered serious injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan, occupied by two people, sustained damage but its occupants were not injured. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Physical Disability' as contributing factors for the SUV driver, along with his unlicensed status. No errors were attributed to the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the vulnerability of stationary vehicles in city traffic.
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Box Truck Hits Woman Crossing With Light▸Oct 10 - A box truck slammed into a woman’s face as she crossed Avenue of the Americas with the signal. Blood spilled onto the street. The driver kept going. She stayed conscious, injured and bleeding, her right-of-way ignored in the city’s rush.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Avenue of the Americas struck a 45-year-old woman at the intersection with West 52nd Street. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' and had the right-of-way when the truck’s front end hit her face, causing severe bleeding. The woman remained conscious despite her injuries. The driver did not stop after the collision. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim’s behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield, which directly led to the crash and injury.
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Unlicensed E-Scooter Collides With Bicyclist Injuring Eye▸Oct 10 - An unlicensed e-scooter driver traveling south collided with a northbound bicyclist on West 57 Street in Manhattan. Both operators were avoiding objects in the roadway. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered an eye injury, wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:53 on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a northbound bicyclist and a southbound e-scooter driver, both reportedly avoiding objects in the roadway. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained an eye injury classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruising. He was wearing a helmet, noted as safety equipment, but no contributing factors were attributed to his actions. The report highlights the unlicensed status of both drivers and the hazardous conditions caused by objects in the roadway, emphasizing systemic dangers rather than victim fault.
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Dump Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 10 - A 23-year-old woman was injured at a Manhattan intersection when a dump truck making a left turn hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and lower leg injuries while crossing with the signal. The truck showed no damage.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling south on 9 Avenue was making a left turn onto West 45 Street when it struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The impact occurred at the truck's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2023 vehicle registered in New Jersey. Vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating the force of impact was sufficient to injure the pedestrian without damaging the truck. The crash highlights the danger posed by turning trucks to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
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Manhattan Bicyclist Injured in Unspecified Crash▸Oct 7 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding in a crash on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver fault details.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 8th Avenue in Manhattan was injured at 8:05 AM. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the bike. The report notes the bicyclist was the sole occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the bike. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or failures to yield. No pedestrian or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors. The incident highlights a crash involving a vulnerable road user with unclear cause but no explicit driver fault documented.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Oct 6 - An unlicensed e-bike rider collided with a parked SUV on West 48 Street, Manhattan. The 23-year-old male rider was ejected, unconscious, and suffered a neck injury. The SUV was stationary at impact, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 on West 48 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old male, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2022 Chevrolet SUV facing east. The SUV was stationary before impact, with damage to its right rear bumper. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle, rendered unconscious, and sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed. The contributing factors for the e-bike rider are unspecified, but the unlicensed status indicates a driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operators and the vulnerability of e-bike riders in collisions with stationary vehicles.
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Bus and Sedan Collide on East 57th Street▸Oct 3 - A bus traveling east and a sedan turning right collided on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and abrasion. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the collision impact and driver actions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on East 57th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 2021 PREVO bus traveling straight east struck a 2022 Mercedes sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper, damaging the sedan's right side doors and the bus's center front end. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old female, was injured with a shoulder-upper arm injury and abrasions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without naming driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, especially involving turning maneuvers and large vehicles.
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Sedan Door Strikes Bicyclist on W 56 St▸Sep 30 - A bicyclist riding east on W 56 St was injured when a parked sedan’s door struck him. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers from inattentive vehicle occupants.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 56 St near 5 Ave in Manhattan at 13:25. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck on the center front end of his bike by the left side doors of a parked 2023 Chevrolet sedan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating that occupants in the sedan distracted the driver or affected vehicle safety. The sedan was stationary before the crash, suggesting the injury resulted from the opening of the door into the cyclist’s path. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle occupants opening doors into active bike lanes.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Sep 25 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him at 11th Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and serious trauma to the head.
According to the police report, at 16:40 in Manhattan near 711 11th Avenue, a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including abrasions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Porsche SUV. No damage was reported on the SUV, indicating the bicyclist bore the brunt of the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions.
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Box Truck Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Self▸Sep 25 - A box truck driver collided with a bus at Central Park South, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling east when the box truck struck the bus’s right front bumper.
At 15:32 in Manhattan near 220 Central Park South, a collision occurred involving a box truck and a bus, both traveling east. According to the police report, the box truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way. The box truck impacted the bus on its right front bumper, damaging the truck’s right side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, resulting in injury even to the driver herself.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 58th Street▸Sep 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 58th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the sedan following too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened on West 58th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the bike but not on the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not maintain proper following distance behind vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Road in Manhattan▸Sep 16 - A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Manhattan. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 675 9 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and the driver, but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection▸Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Oct 11 - SUV driver without license lost consciousness, crashed into parked sedan on West 51st. Driver seriously hurt. Parked car’s occupants escaped injury. Systemic risk and driver error exposed.
According to the police report, an unlicensed SUV driver traveling west on West 51st Street in Manhattan lost consciousness and struck a parked sedan. The SUV’s center front end hit the sedan’s right rear bumper. The SUV driver suffered serious injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan, occupied by two people, sustained damage but its occupants were not injured. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Physical Disability' as contributing factors for the SUV driver, along with his unlicensed status. No errors were attributed to the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the vulnerability of stationary vehicles in city traffic.
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Box Truck Hits Woman Crossing With Light▸Oct 10 - A box truck slammed into a woman’s face as she crossed Avenue of the Americas with the signal. Blood spilled onto the street. The driver kept going. She stayed conscious, injured and bleeding, her right-of-way ignored in the city’s rush.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Avenue of the Americas struck a 45-year-old woman at the intersection with West 52nd Street. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' and had the right-of-way when the truck’s front end hit her face, causing severe bleeding. The woman remained conscious despite her injuries. The driver did not stop after the collision. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim’s behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield, which directly led to the crash and injury.
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Unlicensed E-Scooter Collides With Bicyclist Injuring Eye▸Oct 10 - An unlicensed e-scooter driver traveling south collided with a northbound bicyclist on West 57 Street in Manhattan. Both operators were avoiding objects in the roadway. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered an eye injury, wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:53 on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a northbound bicyclist and a southbound e-scooter driver, both reportedly avoiding objects in the roadway. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained an eye injury classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruising. He was wearing a helmet, noted as safety equipment, but no contributing factors were attributed to his actions. The report highlights the unlicensed status of both drivers and the hazardous conditions caused by objects in the roadway, emphasizing systemic dangers rather than victim fault.
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Dump Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 10 - A 23-year-old woman was injured at a Manhattan intersection when a dump truck making a left turn hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and lower leg injuries while crossing with the signal. The truck showed no damage.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling south on 9 Avenue was making a left turn onto West 45 Street when it struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The impact occurred at the truck's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2023 vehicle registered in New Jersey. Vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating the force of impact was sufficient to injure the pedestrian without damaging the truck. The crash highlights the danger posed by turning trucks to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
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Manhattan Bicyclist Injured in Unspecified Crash▸Oct 7 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding in a crash on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver fault details.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 8th Avenue in Manhattan was injured at 8:05 AM. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the bike. The report notes the bicyclist was the sole occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the bike. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or failures to yield. No pedestrian or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors. The incident highlights a crash involving a vulnerable road user with unclear cause but no explicit driver fault documented.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Oct 6 - An unlicensed e-bike rider collided with a parked SUV on West 48 Street, Manhattan. The 23-year-old male rider was ejected, unconscious, and suffered a neck injury. The SUV was stationary at impact, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 on West 48 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old male, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2022 Chevrolet SUV facing east. The SUV was stationary before impact, with damage to its right rear bumper. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle, rendered unconscious, and sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed. The contributing factors for the e-bike rider are unspecified, but the unlicensed status indicates a driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operators and the vulnerability of e-bike riders in collisions with stationary vehicles.
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Bus and Sedan Collide on East 57th Street▸Oct 3 - A bus traveling east and a sedan turning right collided on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and abrasion. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the collision impact and driver actions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on East 57th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 2021 PREVO bus traveling straight east struck a 2022 Mercedes sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper, damaging the sedan's right side doors and the bus's center front end. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old female, was injured with a shoulder-upper arm injury and abrasions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without naming driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, especially involving turning maneuvers and large vehicles.
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Sedan Door Strikes Bicyclist on W 56 St▸Sep 30 - A bicyclist riding east on W 56 St was injured when a parked sedan’s door struck him. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers from inattentive vehicle occupants.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 56 St near 5 Ave in Manhattan at 13:25. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck on the center front end of his bike by the left side doors of a parked 2023 Chevrolet sedan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating that occupants in the sedan distracted the driver or affected vehicle safety. The sedan was stationary before the crash, suggesting the injury resulted from the opening of the door into the cyclist’s path. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle occupants opening doors into active bike lanes.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Sep 25 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him at 11th Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and serious trauma to the head.
According to the police report, at 16:40 in Manhattan near 711 11th Avenue, a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including abrasions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Porsche SUV. No damage was reported on the SUV, indicating the bicyclist bore the brunt of the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions.
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Box Truck Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Self▸Sep 25 - A box truck driver collided with a bus at Central Park South, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling east when the box truck struck the bus’s right front bumper.
At 15:32 in Manhattan near 220 Central Park South, a collision occurred involving a box truck and a bus, both traveling east. According to the police report, the box truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way. The box truck impacted the bus on its right front bumper, damaging the truck’s right side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, resulting in injury even to the driver herself.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 58th Street▸Sep 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 58th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the sedan following too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened on West 58th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the bike but not on the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not maintain proper following distance behind vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Road in Manhattan▸Sep 16 - A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Manhattan. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 675 9 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and the driver, but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection▸Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Oct 10 - A box truck slammed into a woman’s face as she crossed Avenue of the Americas with the signal. Blood spilled onto the street. The driver kept going. She stayed conscious, injured and bleeding, her right-of-way ignored in the city’s rush.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Avenue of the Americas struck a 45-year-old woman at the intersection with West 52nd Street. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' and had the right-of-way when the truck’s front end hit her face, causing severe bleeding. The woman remained conscious despite her injuries. The driver did not stop after the collision. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim’s behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield, which directly led to the crash and injury.
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Unlicensed E-Scooter Collides With Bicyclist Injuring Eye▸Oct 10 - An unlicensed e-scooter driver traveling south collided with a northbound bicyclist on West 57 Street in Manhattan. Both operators were avoiding objects in the roadway. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered an eye injury, wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:53 on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a northbound bicyclist and a southbound e-scooter driver, both reportedly avoiding objects in the roadway. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained an eye injury classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruising. He was wearing a helmet, noted as safety equipment, but no contributing factors were attributed to his actions. The report highlights the unlicensed status of both drivers and the hazardous conditions caused by objects in the roadway, emphasizing systemic dangers rather than victim fault.
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Dump Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 10 - A 23-year-old woman was injured at a Manhattan intersection when a dump truck making a left turn hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and lower leg injuries while crossing with the signal. The truck showed no damage.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling south on 9 Avenue was making a left turn onto West 45 Street when it struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The impact occurred at the truck's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2023 vehicle registered in New Jersey. Vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating the force of impact was sufficient to injure the pedestrian without damaging the truck. The crash highlights the danger posed by turning trucks to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
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Manhattan Bicyclist Injured in Unspecified Crash▸Oct 7 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding in a crash on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver fault details.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 8th Avenue in Manhattan was injured at 8:05 AM. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the bike. The report notes the bicyclist was the sole occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the bike. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or failures to yield. No pedestrian or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors. The incident highlights a crash involving a vulnerable road user with unclear cause but no explicit driver fault documented.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Oct 6 - An unlicensed e-bike rider collided with a parked SUV on West 48 Street, Manhattan. The 23-year-old male rider was ejected, unconscious, and suffered a neck injury. The SUV was stationary at impact, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 on West 48 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old male, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2022 Chevrolet SUV facing east. The SUV was stationary before impact, with damage to its right rear bumper. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle, rendered unconscious, and sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed. The contributing factors for the e-bike rider are unspecified, but the unlicensed status indicates a driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operators and the vulnerability of e-bike riders in collisions with stationary vehicles.
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Bus and Sedan Collide on East 57th Street▸Oct 3 - A bus traveling east and a sedan turning right collided on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and abrasion. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the collision impact and driver actions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on East 57th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 2021 PREVO bus traveling straight east struck a 2022 Mercedes sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper, damaging the sedan's right side doors and the bus's center front end. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old female, was injured with a shoulder-upper arm injury and abrasions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without naming driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, especially involving turning maneuvers and large vehicles.
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Sedan Door Strikes Bicyclist on W 56 St▸Sep 30 - A bicyclist riding east on W 56 St was injured when a parked sedan’s door struck him. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers from inattentive vehicle occupants.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 56 St near 5 Ave in Manhattan at 13:25. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck on the center front end of his bike by the left side doors of a parked 2023 Chevrolet sedan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating that occupants in the sedan distracted the driver or affected vehicle safety. The sedan was stationary before the crash, suggesting the injury resulted from the opening of the door into the cyclist’s path. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle occupants opening doors into active bike lanes.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Sep 25 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him at 11th Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and serious trauma to the head.
According to the police report, at 16:40 in Manhattan near 711 11th Avenue, a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including abrasions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Porsche SUV. No damage was reported on the SUV, indicating the bicyclist bore the brunt of the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions.
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Box Truck Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Self▸Sep 25 - A box truck driver collided with a bus at Central Park South, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling east when the box truck struck the bus’s right front bumper.
At 15:32 in Manhattan near 220 Central Park South, a collision occurred involving a box truck and a bus, both traveling east. According to the police report, the box truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way. The box truck impacted the bus on its right front bumper, damaging the truck’s right side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, resulting in injury even to the driver herself.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 58th Street▸Sep 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 58th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the sedan following too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened on West 58th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the bike but not on the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not maintain proper following distance behind vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Road in Manhattan▸Sep 16 - A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Manhattan. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 675 9 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and the driver, but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection▸Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Oct 10 - An unlicensed e-scooter driver traveling south collided with a northbound bicyclist on West 57 Street in Manhattan. Both operators were avoiding objects in the roadway. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered an eye injury, wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:53 on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a northbound bicyclist and a southbound e-scooter driver, both reportedly avoiding objects in the roadway. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained an eye injury classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruising. He was wearing a helmet, noted as safety equipment, but no contributing factors were attributed to his actions. The report highlights the unlicensed status of both drivers and the hazardous conditions caused by objects in the roadway, emphasizing systemic dangers rather than victim fault.
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Dump Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 10 - A 23-year-old woman was injured at a Manhattan intersection when a dump truck making a left turn hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and lower leg injuries while crossing with the signal. The truck showed no damage.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling south on 9 Avenue was making a left turn onto West 45 Street when it struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The impact occurred at the truck's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2023 vehicle registered in New Jersey. Vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating the force of impact was sufficient to injure the pedestrian without damaging the truck. The crash highlights the danger posed by turning trucks to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
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Manhattan Bicyclist Injured in Unspecified Crash▸Oct 7 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding in a crash on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver fault details.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 8th Avenue in Manhattan was injured at 8:05 AM. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the bike. The report notes the bicyclist was the sole occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the bike. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or failures to yield. No pedestrian or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors. The incident highlights a crash involving a vulnerable road user with unclear cause but no explicit driver fault documented.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Oct 6 - An unlicensed e-bike rider collided with a parked SUV on West 48 Street, Manhattan. The 23-year-old male rider was ejected, unconscious, and suffered a neck injury. The SUV was stationary at impact, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 on West 48 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old male, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2022 Chevrolet SUV facing east. The SUV was stationary before impact, with damage to its right rear bumper. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle, rendered unconscious, and sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed. The contributing factors for the e-bike rider are unspecified, but the unlicensed status indicates a driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operators and the vulnerability of e-bike riders in collisions with stationary vehicles.
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Bus and Sedan Collide on East 57th Street▸Oct 3 - A bus traveling east and a sedan turning right collided on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and abrasion. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the collision impact and driver actions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on East 57th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 2021 PREVO bus traveling straight east struck a 2022 Mercedes sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper, damaging the sedan's right side doors and the bus's center front end. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old female, was injured with a shoulder-upper arm injury and abrasions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without naming driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, especially involving turning maneuvers and large vehicles.
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Sedan Door Strikes Bicyclist on W 56 St▸Sep 30 - A bicyclist riding east on W 56 St was injured when a parked sedan’s door struck him. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers from inattentive vehicle occupants.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 56 St near 5 Ave in Manhattan at 13:25. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck on the center front end of his bike by the left side doors of a parked 2023 Chevrolet sedan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating that occupants in the sedan distracted the driver or affected vehicle safety. The sedan was stationary before the crash, suggesting the injury resulted from the opening of the door into the cyclist’s path. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle occupants opening doors into active bike lanes.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Sep 25 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him at 11th Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and serious trauma to the head.
According to the police report, at 16:40 in Manhattan near 711 11th Avenue, a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including abrasions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Porsche SUV. No damage was reported on the SUV, indicating the bicyclist bore the brunt of the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions.
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Box Truck Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Self▸Sep 25 - A box truck driver collided with a bus at Central Park South, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling east when the box truck struck the bus’s right front bumper.
At 15:32 in Manhattan near 220 Central Park South, a collision occurred involving a box truck and a bus, both traveling east. According to the police report, the box truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way. The box truck impacted the bus on its right front bumper, damaging the truck’s right side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, resulting in injury even to the driver herself.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 58th Street▸Sep 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 58th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the sedan following too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened on West 58th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the bike but not on the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not maintain proper following distance behind vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Road in Manhattan▸Sep 16 - A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Manhattan. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 675 9 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and the driver, but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection▸Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Oct 10 - A 23-year-old woman was injured at a Manhattan intersection when a dump truck making a left turn hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and lower leg injuries while crossing with the signal. The truck showed no damage.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling south on 9 Avenue was making a left turn onto West 45 Street when it struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The impact occurred at the truck's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2023 vehicle registered in New Jersey. Vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating the force of impact was sufficient to injure the pedestrian without damaging the truck. The crash highlights the danger posed by turning trucks to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
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Manhattan Bicyclist Injured in Unspecified Crash▸Oct 7 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding in a crash on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver fault details.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 8th Avenue in Manhattan was injured at 8:05 AM. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the bike. The report notes the bicyclist was the sole occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the bike. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or failures to yield. No pedestrian or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors. The incident highlights a crash involving a vulnerable road user with unclear cause but no explicit driver fault documented.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Oct 6 - An unlicensed e-bike rider collided with a parked SUV on West 48 Street, Manhattan. The 23-year-old male rider was ejected, unconscious, and suffered a neck injury. The SUV was stationary at impact, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 on West 48 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old male, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2022 Chevrolet SUV facing east. The SUV was stationary before impact, with damage to its right rear bumper. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle, rendered unconscious, and sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed. The contributing factors for the e-bike rider are unspecified, but the unlicensed status indicates a driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operators and the vulnerability of e-bike riders in collisions with stationary vehicles.
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Bus and Sedan Collide on East 57th Street▸Oct 3 - A bus traveling east and a sedan turning right collided on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and abrasion. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the collision impact and driver actions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on East 57th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 2021 PREVO bus traveling straight east struck a 2022 Mercedes sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper, damaging the sedan's right side doors and the bus's center front end. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old female, was injured with a shoulder-upper arm injury and abrasions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without naming driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, especially involving turning maneuvers and large vehicles.
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Sedan Door Strikes Bicyclist on W 56 St▸Sep 30 - A bicyclist riding east on W 56 St was injured when a parked sedan’s door struck him. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers from inattentive vehicle occupants.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 56 St near 5 Ave in Manhattan at 13:25. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck on the center front end of his bike by the left side doors of a parked 2023 Chevrolet sedan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating that occupants in the sedan distracted the driver or affected vehicle safety. The sedan was stationary before the crash, suggesting the injury resulted from the opening of the door into the cyclist’s path. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle occupants opening doors into active bike lanes.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Sep 25 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him at 11th Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and serious trauma to the head.
According to the police report, at 16:40 in Manhattan near 711 11th Avenue, a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including abrasions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Porsche SUV. No damage was reported on the SUV, indicating the bicyclist bore the brunt of the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions.
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Box Truck Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Self▸Sep 25 - A box truck driver collided with a bus at Central Park South, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling east when the box truck struck the bus’s right front bumper.
At 15:32 in Manhattan near 220 Central Park South, a collision occurred involving a box truck and a bus, both traveling east. According to the police report, the box truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way. The box truck impacted the bus on its right front bumper, damaging the truck’s right side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, resulting in injury even to the driver herself.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 58th Street▸Sep 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 58th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the sedan following too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened on West 58th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the bike but not on the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not maintain proper following distance behind vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Road in Manhattan▸Sep 16 - A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Manhattan. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 675 9 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and the driver, but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection▸Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Oct 7 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding in a crash on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver fault details.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 8th Avenue in Manhattan was injured at 8:05 AM. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the bike. The report notes the bicyclist was the sole occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the bike. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or failures to yield. No pedestrian or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors. The incident highlights a crash involving a vulnerable road user with unclear cause but no explicit driver fault documented.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Oct 6 - An unlicensed e-bike rider collided with a parked SUV on West 48 Street, Manhattan. The 23-year-old male rider was ejected, unconscious, and suffered a neck injury. The SUV was stationary at impact, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 on West 48 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old male, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2022 Chevrolet SUV facing east. The SUV was stationary before impact, with damage to its right rear bumper. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle, rendered unconscious, and sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed. The contributing factors for the e-bike rider are unspecified, but the unlicensed status indicates a driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operators and the vulnerability of e-bike riders in collisions with stationary vehicles.
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Bus and Sedan Collide on East 57th Street▸Oct 3 - A bus traveling east and a sedan turning right collided on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and abrasion. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the collision impact and driver actions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on East 57th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 2021 PREVO bus traveling straight east struck a 2022 Mercedes sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper, damaging the sedan's right side doors and the bus's center front end. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old female, was injured with a shoulder-upper arm injury and abrasions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without naming driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, especially involving turning maneuvers and large vehicles.
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Sedan Door Strikes Bicyclist on W 56 St▸Sep 30 - A bicyclist riding east on W 56 St was injured when a parked sedan’s door struck him. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers from inattentive vehicle occupants.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 56 St near 5 Ave in Manhattan at 13:25. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck on the center front end of his bike by the left side doors of a parked 2023 Chevrolet sedan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating that occupants in the sedan distracted the driver or affected vehicle safety. The sedan was stationary before the crash, suggesting the injury resulted from the opening of the door into the cyclist’s path. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle occupants opening doors into active bike lanes.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Sep 25 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him at 11th Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and serious trauma to the head.
According to the police report, at 16:40 in Manhattan near 711 11th Avenue, a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including abrasions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Porsche SUV. No damage was reported on the SUV, indicating the bicyclist bore the brunt of the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions.
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Box Truck Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Self▸Sep 25 - A box truck driver collided with a bus at Central Park South, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling east when the box truck struck the bus’s right front bumper.
At 15:32 in Manhattan near 220 Central Park South, a collision occurred involving a box truck and a bus, both traveling east. According to the police report, the box truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way. The box truck impacted the bus on its right front bumper, damaging the truck’s right side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, resulting in injury even to the driver herself.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 58th Street▸Sep 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 58th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the sedan following too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened on West 58th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the bike but not on the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not maintain proper following distance behind vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Road in Manhattan▸Sep 16 - A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Manhattan. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 675 9 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and the driver, but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection▸Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Oct 6 - An unlicensed e-bike rider collided with a parked SUV on West 48 Street, Manhattan. The 23-year-old male rider was ejected, unconscious, and suffered a neck injury. The SUV was stationary at impact, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 on West 48 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old male, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2022 Chevrolet SUV facing east. The SUV was stationary before impact, with damage to its right rear bumper. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle, rendered unconscious, and sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed. The contributing factors for the e-bike rider are unspecified, but the unlicensed status indicates a driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operators and the vulnerability of e-bike riders in collisions with stationary vehicles.
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Bus and Sedan Collide on East 57th Street▸Oct 3 - A bus traveling east and a sedan turning right collided on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and abrasion. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the collision impact and driver actions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on East 57th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 2021 PREVO bus traveling straight east struck a 2022 Mercedes sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper, damaging the sedan's right side doors and the bus's center front end. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old female, was injured with a shoulder-upper arm injury and abrasions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without naming driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, especially involving turning maneuvers and large vehicles.
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Sedan Door Strikes Bicyclist on W 56 St▸Sep 30 - A bicyclist riding east on W 56 St was injured when a parked sedan’s door struck him. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers from inattentive vehicle occupants.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 56 St near 5 Ave in Manhattan at 13:25. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck on the center front end of his bike by the left side doors of a parked 2023 Chevrolet sedan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating that occupants in the sedan distracted the driver or affected vehicle safety. The sedan was stationary before the crash, suggesting the injury resulted from the opening of the door into the cyclist’s path. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle occupants opening doors into active bike lanes.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Sep 25 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him at 11th Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and serious trauma to the head.
According to the police report, at 16:40 in Manhattan near 711 11th Avenue, a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including abrasions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Porsche SUV. No damage was reported on the SUV, indicating the bicyclist bore the brunt of the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions.
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Box Truck Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Self▸Sep 25 - A box truck driver collided with a bus at Central Park South, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling east when the box truck struck the bus’s right front bumper.
At 15:32 in Manhattan near 220 Central Park South, a collision occurred involving a box truck and a bus, both traveling east. According to the police report, the box truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way. The box truck impacted the bus on its right front bumper, damaging the truck’s right side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, resulting in injury even to the driver herself.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 58th Street▸Sep 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 58th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the sedan following too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened on West 58th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the bike but not on the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not maintain proper following distance behind vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Road in Manhattan▸Sep 16 - A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Manhattan. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 675 9 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and the driver, but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection▸Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Oct 3 - A bus traveling east and a sedan turning right collided on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and abrasion. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the collision impact and driver actions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on East 57th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 2021 PREVO bus traveling straight east struck a 2022 Mercedes sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper, damaging the sedan's right side doors and the bus's center front end. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old female, was injured with a shoulder-upper arm injury and abrasions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without naming driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, especially involving turning maneuvers and large vehicles.
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Sedan Door Strikes Bicyclist on W 56 St▸Sep 30 - A bicyclist riding east on W 56 St was injured when a parked sedan’s door struck him. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers from inattentive vehicle occupants.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 56 St near 5 Ave in Manhattan at 13:25. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck on the center front end of his bike by the left side doors of a parked 2023 Chevrolet sedan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating that occupants in the sedan distracted the driver or affected vehicle safety. The sedan was stationary before the crash, suggesting the injury resulted from the opening of the door into the cyclist’s path. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle occupants opening doors into active bike lanes.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Sep 25 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him at 11th Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and serious trauma to the head.
According to the police report, at 16:40 in Manhattan near 711 11th Avenue, a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including abrasions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Porsche SUV. No damage was reported on the SUV, indicating the bicyclist bore the brunt of the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions.
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Box Truck Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Self▸Sep 25 - A box truck driver collided with a bus at Central Park South, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling east when the box truck struck the bus’s right front bumper.
At 15:32 in Manhattan near 220 Central Park South, a collision occurred involving a box truck and a bus, both traveling east. According to the police report, the box truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way. The box truck impacted the bus on its right front bumper, damaging the truck’s right side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, resulting in injury even to the driver herself.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 58th Street▸Sep 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 58th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the sedan following too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened on West 58th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the bike but not on the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not maintain proper following distance behind vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Road in Manhattan▸Sep 16 - A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Manhattan. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 675 9 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and the driver, but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection▸Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Sep 30 - A bicyclist riding east on W 56 St was injured when a parked sedan’s door struck him. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers from inattentive vehicle occupants.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 56 St near 5 Ave in Manhattan at 13:25. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck on the center front end of his bike by the left side doors of a parked 2023 Chevrolet sedan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating that occupants in the sedan distracted the driver or affected vehicle safety. The sedan was stationary before the crash, suggesting the injury resulted from the opening of the door into the cyclist’s path. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle occupants opening doors into active bike lanes.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Sep 25 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him at 11th Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and serious trauma to the head.
According to the police report, at 16:40 in Manhattan near 711 11th Avenue, a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including abrasions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Porsche SUV. No damage was reported on the SUV, indicating the bicyclist bore the brunt of the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions.
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Box Truck Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Self▸Sep 25 - A box truck driver collided with a bus at Central Park South, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling east when the box truck struck the bus’s right front bumper.
At 15:32 in Manhattan near 220 Central Park South, a collision occurred involving a box truck and a bus, both traveling east. According to the police report, the box truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way. The box truck impacted the bus on its right front bumper, damaging the truck’s right side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, resulting in injury even to the driver herself.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 58th Street▸Sep 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 58th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the sedan following too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened on West 58th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the bike but not on the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not maintain proper following distance behind vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Road in Manhattan▸Sep 16 - A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Manhattan. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 675 9 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and the driver, but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection▸Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Sep 25 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him at 11th Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and serious trauma to the head.
According to the police report, at 16:40 in Manhattan near 711 11th Avenue, a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including abrasions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Porsche SUV. No damage was reported on the SUV, indicating the bicyclist bore the brunt of the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions.
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Box Truck Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Self▸Sep 25 - A box truck driver collided with a bus at Central Park South, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling east when the box truck struck the bus’s right front bumper.
At 15:32 in Manhattan near 220 Central Park South, a collision occurred involving a box truck and a bus, both traveling east. According to the police report, the box truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way. The box truck impacted the bus on its right front bumper, damaging the truck’s right side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, resulting in injury even to the driver herself.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 58th Street▸Sep 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 58th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the sedan following too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened on West 58th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the bike but not on the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not maintain proper following distance behind vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Road in Manhattan▸Sep 16 - A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Manhattan. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 675 9 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and the driver, but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection▸Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Sep 25 - A box truck driver collided with a bus at Central Park South, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling east when the box truck struck the bus’s right front bumper.
At 15:32 in Manhattan near 220 Central Park South, a collision occurred involving a box truck and a bus, both traveling east. According to the police report, the box truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way. The box truck impacted the bus on its right front bumper, damaging the truck’s right side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, resulting in injury even to the driver herself.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 58th Street▸Sep 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 58th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the sedan following too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened on West 58th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the bike but not on the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not maintain proper following distance behind vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Road in Manhattan▸Sep 16 - A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Manhattan. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 675 9 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and the driver, but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection▸Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Sep 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 58th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the sedan following too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened on West 58th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the bike but not on the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not maintain proper following distance behind vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Road in Manhattan▸Sep 16 - A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Manhattan. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 675 9 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and the driver, but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection▸Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Sep 16 - A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Manhattan. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 675 9 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and the driver, but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection▸Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Sep 13 - A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Sep 13 - An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.
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Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on West 48 Street▸Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Sep 13 - Box truck struck a man on West 48 Street. He suffered chest wounds and bled. He lay semiconscious as sirens wailed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed hard and cold.
According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck traveling north on West 48 Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian. The man suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The truck showed no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause named in the official record.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Failing to Yield▸Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Sep 9 - A cyclist hit a 66-year-old woman on 7th Avenue. She suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite failure to yield by the cyclist. The woman was getting on or off a vehicle when struck.
According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. She was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the cyclist. The cyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield as the driver error that led to the injury.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Sep 6 - A taxi swung left on West 57th. A woman pedaled straight. Steel met flesh. Her arm broke, helmet catching the blow. She lay silent in the city’s roar. The street marked her pain, the cab rolled on.
A crash unfolded near 625 West 57th Street in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a taxi 'turned left' as a woman on a bike 'rode straight.' The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm and was left in shock, as detailed in the report. The narrative states, 'Metal struck her arm. Bone gave. She wore a helmet. She did not rise.' The report lists the taxi as making a left turn and the bike as proceeding straight ahead. Both 'contributing factor' fields are marked 'Unspecified,' but the sequence described highlights the systemic danger of left-turning vehicles crossing paths with cyclists traveling straight. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted in the police data, but no victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the peril created by the taxi’s left turn across the cyclist’s path.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian, Fatal Head Injury on 7th Avenue▸Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.
A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist on E 48th▸Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Sep 5 - A northbound sedan turned left and struck an eastbound cyclist on East 48th. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed again.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Madison Avenue made a left turn onto East 48th Street and struck a cyclist traveling east. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. No explicit driver errors were listed in the report, but the crash occurred during a left turn, a moment of heightened risk for cyclists. No contributing factors were specified for either party. The crash underscores the peril cyclists face from turning vehicles in Manhattan traffic.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on 49th▸Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.
Aug 28 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck. Head bruised. Driver distracted. Manhattan street. No helmet listed. Crash left cyclist conscious, hurting. Metal missed damage. Human did not.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on the left side doors near West 49th Street in Manhattan at 17:40. The cyclist, traveling west, was passing the SUV when the impact occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger distracted drivers pose to people on bikes in city streets.