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.
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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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Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Passing Too Closely▸May 23 - A 41-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg abrasion after a sedan struck him on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The driver passed too closely, hitting the pedestrian outside the roadway near a parked SUV. The impact caused moderate injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on West 57 Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. A 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a sedan traveling eastbound struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was located outside the roadway, not at an intersection, and suffered abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report identifies the driver's error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. The sedan was moving straight ahead at the time of impact. A parked SUV was nearby, but the pedestrian was not in the roadway. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian on West 53rd▸May 22 - A 27-year-old man suffered full-body bruising after an SUV hit him at an intersection on West 53rd. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in the city.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2021 Ford SUV traveling eastbound on West 53rd Street at 8:00 PM. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian, located at the intersection, suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain focus led directly to the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable pedestrians in New York City.
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Distracted Bike Rider Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸May 22 - A 58-year-old woman suffered a concussion and head injury after a bike rider distracted by inattention struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred, leaving her injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 48 Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan around 5 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the bike rider failed to maintain attention. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The bike rider was traveling straight ahead at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators to vulnerable road users at intersections.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 50th Street▸May 22 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a collision with a Chevrolet SUV traveling east on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The SUV struck the bike on its right side doors, causing shock and injury to the cyclist.
According to the police report, a Chevrolet SUV and a bicycle, both traveling east on West 50th Street near Avenue of the Americas, collided at 15:42. The SUV impacted the bike on its right side doors, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report does not list specific contributing factors or driver errors for the SUV, nor does it cite any contributing factors for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused the bicyclist to go into shock. The data highlights the danger posed by side impacts from larger vehicles to vulnerable bicyclists in Manhattan traffic.
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Pedestrian Struck by Eastbound Bicycle on West 55 Street▸May 22 - A 53-year-old woman suffered a head injury after being hit by a bicycle traveling east on West 55 Street. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash caused a concussion and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured after a collision with a bicycle traveling eastbound on West 55 Street in Manhattan at 3:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection and without a crossing signal. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicycle was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the center front end, sustaining no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian's crossing behavior as a contributing factor, with no mention of helmet use or other victim factors.
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Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on West 46th Street▸May 20 - A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV traveling south on West 46th Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 p.m. on West 46th Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, collided with the center back end of a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound. The motorcyclist sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3 and complained of abrasions. The SUV driver, also male and licensed in New York, was not reported injured. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver error in maintaining safe following distances.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 18 - A taxi traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing East 51 Street with the signal. The 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the pedestrian’s vulnerability in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota taxi was traveling straight ahead southbound on Lexington Avenue near East 51 Street when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The taxi’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. This incident underscores the systemic danger pedestrians face even when obeying traffic controls, with the taxi driver’s actions resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 54th Street▸May 18 - A bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after a 2019 Audi SUV, parked on West 54th Street, was struck from behind. The impact injured the cyclist, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash exposed risks from parked vehicle collisions.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 15:18 on West 54th Street in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a parked 2019 Audi SUV. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was traveling east and struck the right rear bumper of the stationary SUV. The impact caused a neck contusion and bruising, with the cyclist remaining conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV was parked at the time of the crash, and the bike's front center end sustained damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors or violations for the SUV driver. The incident highlights the danger posed by parked vehicles obstructing or suddenly becoming collision points for cyclists traveling through busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸May 18 - A 57-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 54 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at noon when a 2012 Chevrolet SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the incident highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or helmet use were noted.
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Bus Strikes Parked Sedan on West 55 Street▸May 17 - A bus traveling west collided with the right side of a parked sedan on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver suffered injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The bus sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, at 8:34 a.m. on West 55 Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling west struck the right side doors of a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary before the collision, with the bus impacting its right side. The sedan’s 33-year-old female driver, licensed in Florida, was injured and experienced shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was not ejected and was one of two occupants in the sedan. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, had one occupant and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers vehicles pose to occupants even when stationary, emphasizing the impact of moving vehicles on parked cars.
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SUV Slams Taxi on 9th Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸May 16 - SUV and taxi crashed on 9th Avenue. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the hit—back pain, whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. City streets, sharp and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV and a 2018 Toyota taxi collided on 9th Avenue near West 45th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were heading south when the SUV struck the taxi, damaging the right and left front quarter panels. A 42-year-old woman riding in the SUV's front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash left one passenger injured and both vehicles damaged, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.
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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Central Park South▸May 16 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Central Park South. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the eastbound lanes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Central Park South in Manhattan. A taxi traveling eastbound rear-ended a stationary SUV also heading east. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's front center sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested urban traffic.
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SUVs Collide on West 44th Street Intersection▸May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 23 - A 41-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg abrasion after a sedan struck him on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The driver passed too closely, hitting the pedestrian outside the roadway near a parked SUV. The impact caused moderate injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on West 57 Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. A 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a sedan traveling eastbound struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was located outside the roadway, not at an intersection, and suffered abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report identifies the driver's error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. The sedan was moving straight ahead at the time of impact. A parked SUV was nearby, but the pedestrian was not in the roadway. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian on West 53rd▸May 22 - A 27-year-old man suffered full-body bruising after an SUV hit him at an intersection on West 53rd. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in the city.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2021 Ford SUV traveling eastbound on West 53rd Street at 8:00 PM. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian, located at the intersection, suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain focus led directly to the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable pedestrians in New York City.
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Distracted Bike Rider Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸May 22 - A 58-year-old woman suffered a concussion and head injury after a bike rider distracted by inattention struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred, leaving her injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 48 Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan around 5 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the bike rider failed to maintain attention. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The bike rider was traveling straight ahead at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators to vulnerable road users at intersections.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 50th Street▸May 22 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a collision with a Chevrolet SUV traveling east on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The SUV struck the bike on its right side doors, causing shock and injury to the cyclist.
According to the police report, a Chevrolet SUV and a bicycle, both traveling east on West 50th Street near Avenue of the Americas, collided at 15:42. The SUV impacted the bike on its right side doors, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report does not list specific contributing factors or driver errors for the SUV, nor does it cite any contributing factors for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused the bicyclist to go into shock. The data highlights the danger posed by side impacts from larger vehicles to vulnerable bicyclists in Manhattan traffic.
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Pedestrian Struck by Eastbound Bicycle on West 55 Street▸May 22 - A 53-year-old woman suffered a head injury after being hit by a bicycle traveling east on West 55 Street. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash caused a concussion and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured after a collision with a bicycle traveling eastbound on West 55 Street in Manhattan at 3:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection and without a crossing signal. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicycle was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the center front end, sustaining no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian's crossing behavior as a contributing factor, with no mention of helmet use or other victim factors.
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Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on West 46th Street▸May 20 - A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV traveling south on West 46th Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 p.m. on West 46th Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, collided with the center back end of a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound. The motorcyclist sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3 and complained of abrasions. The SUV driver, also male and licensed in New York, was not reported injured. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver error in maintaining safe following distances.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 18 - A taxi traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing East 51 Street with the signal. The 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the pedestrian’s vulnerability in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota taxi was traveling straight ahead southbound on Lexington Avenue near East 51 Street when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The taxi’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. This incident underscores the systemic danger pedestrians face even when obeying traffic controls, with the taxi driver’s actions resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 54th Street▸May 18 - A bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after a 2019 Audi SUV, parked on West 54th Street, was struck from behind. The impact injured the cyclist, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash exposed risks from parked vehicle collisions.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 15:18 on West 54th Street in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a parked 2019 Audi SUV. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was traveling east and struck the right rear bumper of the stationary SUV. The impact caused a neck contusion and bruising, with the cyclist remaining conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV was parked at the time of the crash, and the bike's front center end sustained damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors or violations for the SUV driver. The incident highlights the danger posed by parked vehicles obstructing or suddenly becoming collision points for cyclists traveling through busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸May 18 - A 57-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 54 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at noon when a 2012 Chevrolet SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the incident highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or helmet use were noted.
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Bus Strikes Parked Sedan on West 55 Street▸May 17 - A bus traveling west collided with the right side of a parked sedan on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver suffered injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The bus sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, at 8:34 a.m. on West 55 Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling west struck the right side doors of a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary before the collision, with the bus impacting its right side. The sedan’s 33-year-old female driver, licensed in Florida, was injured and experienced shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was not ejected and was one of two occupants in the sedan. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, had one occupant and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers vehicles pose to occupants even when stationary, emphasizing the impact of moving vehicles on parked cars.
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SUV Slams Taxi on 9th Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸May 16 - SUV and taxi crashed on 9th Avenue. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the hit—back pain, whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. City streets, sharp and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV and a 2018 Toyota taxi collided on 9th Avenue near West 45th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were heading south when the SUV struck the taxi, damaging the right and left front quarter panels. A 42-year-old woman riding in the SUV's front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash left one passenger injured and both vehicles damaged, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.
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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Central Park South▸May 16 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Central Park South. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the eastbound lanes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Central Park South in Manhattan. A taxi traveling eastbound rear-ended a stationary SUV also heading east. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's front center sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested urban traffic.
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SUVs Collide on West 44th Street Intersection▸May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 22 - A 27-year-old man suffered full-body bruising after an SUV hit him at an intersection on West 53rd. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in the city.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2021 Ford SUV traveling eastbound on West 53rd Street at 8:00 PM. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian, located at the intersection, suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain focus led directly to the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable pedestrians in New York City.
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Distracted Bike Rider Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸May 22 - A 58-year-old woman suffered a concussion and head injury after a bike rider distracted by inattention struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred, leaving her injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 48 Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan around 5 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the bike rider failed to maintain attention. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The bike rider was traveling straight ahead at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators to vulnerable road users at intersections.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 50th Street▸May 22 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a collision with a Chevrolet SUV traveling east on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The SUV struck the bike on its right side doors, causing shock and injury to the cyclist.
According to the police report, a Chevrolet SUV and a bicycle, both traveling east on West 50th Street near Avenue of the Americas, collided at 15:42. The SUV impacted the bike on its right side doors, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report does not list specific contributing factors or driver errors for the SUV, nor does it cite any contributing factors for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused the bicyclist to go into shock. The data highlights the danger posed by side impacts from larger vehicles to vulnerable bicyclists in Manhattan traffic.
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Pedestrian Struck by Eastbound Bicycle on West 55 Street▸May 22 - A 53-year-old woman suffered a head injury after being hit by a bicycle traveling east on West 55 Street. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash caused a concussion and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured after a collision with a bicycle traveling eastbound on West 55 Street in Manhattan at 3:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection and without a crossing signal. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicycle was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the center front end, sustaining no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian's crossing behavior as a contributing factor, with no mention of helmet use or other victim factors.
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Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on West 46th Street▸May 20 - A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV traveling south on West 46th Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 p.m. on West 46th Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, collided with the center back end of a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound. The motorcyclist sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3 and complained of abrasions. The SUV driver, also male and licensed in New York, was not reported injured. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver error in maintaining safe following distances.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 18 - A taxi traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing East 51 Street with the signal. The 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the pedestrian’s vulnerability in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota taxi was traveling straight ahead southbound on Lexington Avenue near East 51 Street when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The taxi’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. This incident underscores the systemic danger pedestrians face even when obeying traffic controls, with the taxi driver’s actions resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 54th Street▸May 18 - A bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after a 2019 Audi SUV, parked on West 54th Street, was struck from behind. The impact injured the cyclist, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash exposed risks from parked vehicle collisions.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 15:18 on West 54th Street in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a parked 2019 Audi SUV. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was traveling east and struck the right rear bumper of the stationary SUV. The impact caused a neck contusion and bruising, with the cyclist remaining conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV was parked at the time of the crash, and the bike's front center end sustained damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors or violations for the SUV driver. The incident highlights the danger posed by parked vehicles obstructing or suddenly becoming collision points for cyclists traveling through busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸May 18 - A 57-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 54 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at noon when a 2012 Chevrolet SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the incident highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or helmet use were noted.
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Bus Strikes Parked Sedan on West 55 Street▸May 17 - A bus traveling west collided with the right side of a parked sedan on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver suffered injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The bus sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, at 8:34 a.m. on West 55 Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling west struck the right side doors of a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary before the collision, with the bus impacting its right side. The sedan’s 33-year-old female driver, licensed in Florida, was injured and experienced shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was not ejected and was one of two occupants in the sedan. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, had one occupant and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers vehicles pose to occupants even when stationary, emphasizing the impact of moving vehicles on parked cars.
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SUV Slams Taxi on 9th Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸May 16 - SUV and taxi crashed on 9th Avenue. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the hit—back pain, whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. City streets, sharp and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV and a 2018 Toyota taxi collided on 9th Avenue near West 45th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were heading south when the SUV struck the taxi, damaging the right and left front quarter panels. A 42-year-old woman riding in the SUV's front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash left one passenger injured and both vehicles damaged, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.
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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Central Park South▸May 16 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Central Park South. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the eastbound lanes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Central Park South in Manhattan. A taxi traveling eastbound rear-ended a stationary SUV also heading east. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's front center sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested urban traffic.
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SUVs Collide on West 44th Street Intersection▸May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 22 - A 58-year-old woman suffered a concussion and head injury after a bike rider distracted by inattention struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred, leaving her injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 48 Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan around 5 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the bike rider failed to maintain attention. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The bike rider was traveling straight ahead at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators to vulnerable road users at intersections.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 50th Street▸May 22 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a collision with a Chevrolet SUV traveling east on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The SUV struck the bike on its right side doors, causing shock and injury to the cyclist.
According to the police report, a Chevrolet SUV and a bicycle, both traveling east on West 50th Street near Avenue of the Americas, collided at 15:42. The SUV impacted the bike on its right side doors, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report does not list specific contributing factors or driver errors for the SUV, nor does it cite any contributing factors for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused the bicyclist to go into shock. The data highlights the danger posed by side impacts from larger vehicles to vulnerable bicyclists in Manhattan traffic.
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Pedestrian Struck by Eastbound Bicycle on West 55 Street▸May 22 - A 53-year-old woman suffered a head injury after being hit by a bicycle traveling east on West 55 Street. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash caused a concussion and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured after a collision with a bicycle traveling eastbound on West 55 Street in Manhattan at 3:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection and without a crossing signal. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicycle was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the center front end, sustaining no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian's crossing behavior as a contributing factor, with no mention of helmet use or other victim factors.
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Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on West 46th Street▸May 20 - A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV traveling south on West 46th Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 p.m. on West 46th Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, collided with the center back end of a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound. The motorcyclist sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3 and complained of abrasions. The SUV driver, also male and licensed in New York, was not reported injured. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver error in maintaining safe following distances.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 18 - A taxi traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing East 51 Street with the signal. The 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the pedestrian’s vulnerability in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota taxi was traveling straight ahead southbound on Lexington Avenue near East 51 Street when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The taxi’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. This incident underscores the systemic danger pedestrians face even when obeying traffic controls, with the taxi driver’s actions resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 54th Street▸May 18 - A bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after a 2019 Audi SUV, parked on West 54th Street, was struck from behind. The impact injured the cyclist, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash exposed risks from parked vehicle collisions.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 15:18 on West 54th Street in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a parked 2019 Audi SUV. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was traveling east and struck the right rear bumper of the stationary SUV. The impact caused a neck contusion and bruising, with the cyclist remaining conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV was parked at the time of the crash, and the bike's front center end sustained damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors or violations for the SUV driver. The incident highlights the danger posed by parked vehicles obstructing or suddenly becoming collision points for cyclists traveling through busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸May 18 - A 57-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 54 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at noon when a 2012 Chevrolet SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the incident highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or helmet use were noted.
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Bus Strikes Parked Sedan on West 55 Street▸May 17 - A bus traveling west collided with the right side of a parked sedan on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver suffered injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The bus sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, at 8:34 a.m. on West 55 Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling west struck the right side doors of a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary before the collision, with the bus impacting its right side. The sedan’s 33-year-old female driver, licensed in Florida, was injured and experienced shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was not ejected and was one of two occupants in the sedan. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, had one occupant and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers vehicles pose to occupants even when stationary, emphasizing the impact of moving vehicles on parked cars.
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SUV Slams Taxi on 9th Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸May 16 - SUV and taxi crashed on 9th Avenue. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the hit—back pain, whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. City streets, sharp and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV and a 2018 Toyota taxi collided on 9th Avenue near West 45th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were heading south when the SUV struck the taxi, damaging the right and left front quarter panels. A 42-year-old woman riding in the SUV's front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash left one passenger injured and both vehicles damaged, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.
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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Central Park South▸May 16 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Central Park South. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the eastbound lanes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Central Park South in Manhattan. A taxi traveling eastbound rear-ended a stationary SUV also heading east. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's front center sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested urban traffic.
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SUVs Collide on West 44th Street Intersection▸May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 22 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a collision with a Chevrolet SUV traveling east on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The SUV struck the bike on its right side doors, causing shock and injury to the cyclist.
According to the police report, a Chevrolet SUV and a bicycle, both traveling east on West 50th Street near Avenue of the Americas, collided at 15:42. The SUV impacted the bike on its right side doors, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report does not list specific contributing factors or driver errors for the SUV, nor does it cite any contributing factors for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused the bicyclist to go into shock. The data highlights the danger posed by side impacts from larger vehicles to vulnerable bicyclists in Manhattan traffic.
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Pedestrian Struck by Eastbound Bicycle on West 55 Street▸May 22 - A 53-year-old woman suffered a head injury after being hit by a bicycle traveling east on West 55 Street. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash caused a concussion and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured after a collision with a bicycle traveling eastbound on West 55 Street in Manhattan at 3:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection and without a crossing signal. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicycle was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the center front end, sustaining no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian's crossing behavior as a contributing factor, with no mention of helmet use or other victim factors.
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Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on West 46th Street▸May 20 - A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV traveling south on West 46th Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 p.m. on West 46th Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, collided with the center back end of a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound. The motorcyclist sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3 and complained of abrasions. The SUV driver, also male and licensed in New York, was not reported injured. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver error in maintaining safe following distances.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 18 - A taxi traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing East 51 Street with the signal. The 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the pedestrian’s vulnerability in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota taxi was traveling straight ahead southbound on Lexington Avenue near East 51 Street when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The taxi’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. This incident underscores the systemic danger pedestrians face even when obeying traffic controls, with the taxi driver’s actions resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 54th Street▸May 18 - A bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after a 2019 Audi SUV, parked on West 54th Street, was struck from behind. The impact injured the cyclist, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash exposed risks from parked vehicle collisions.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 15:18 on West 54th Street in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a parked 2019 Audi SUV. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was traveling east and struck the right rear bumper of the stationary SUV. The impact caused a neck contusion and bruising, with the cyclist remaining conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV was parked at the time of the crash, and the bike's front center end sustained damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors or violations for the SUV driver. The incident highlights the danger posed by parked vehicles obstructing or suddenly becoming collision points for cyclists traveling through busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸May 18 - A 57-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 54 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at noon when a 2012 Chevrolet SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the incident highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or helmet use were noted.
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Bus Strikes Parked Sedan on West 55 Street▸May 17 - A bus traveling west collided with the right side of a parked sedan on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver suffered injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The bus sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, at 8:34 a.m. on West 55 Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling west struck the right side doors of a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary before the collision, with the bus impacting its right side. The sedan’s 33-year-old female driver, licensed in Florida, was injured and experienced shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was not ejected and was one of two occupants in the sedan. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, had one occupant and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers vehicles pose to occupants even when stationary, emphasizing the impact of moving vehicles on parked cars.
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SUV Slams Taxi on 9th Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸May 16 - SUV and taxi crashed on 9th Avenue. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the hit—back pain, whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. City streets, sharp and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV and a 2018 Toyota taxi collided on 9th Avenue near West 45th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were heading south when the SUV struck the taxi, damaging the right and left front quarter panels. A 42-year-old woman riding in the SUV's front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash left one passenger injured and both vehicles damaged, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.
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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Central Park South▸May 16 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Central Park South. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the eastbound lanes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Central Park South in Manhattan. A taxi traveling eastbound rear-ended a stationary SUV also heading east. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's front center sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested urban traffic.
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SUVs Collide on West 44th Street Intersection▸May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 22 - A 53-year-old woman suffered a head injury after being hit by a bicycle traveling east on West 55 Street. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash caused a concussion and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured after a collision with a bicycle traveling eastbound on West 55 Street in Manhattan at 3:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection and without a crossing signal. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicycle was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the center front end, sustaining no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian's crossing behavior as a contributing factor, with no mention of helmet use or other victim factors.
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Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on West 46th Street▸May 20 - A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV traveling south on West 46th Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 p.m. on West 46th Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, collided with the center back end of a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound. The motorcyclist sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3 and complained of abrasions. The SUV driver, also male and licensed in New York, was not reported injured. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver error in maintaining safe following distances.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 18 - A taxi traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing East 51 Street with the signal. The 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the pedestrian’s vulnerability in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota taxi was traveling straight ahead southbound on Lexington Avenue near East 51 Street when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The taxi’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. This incident underscores the systemic danger pedestrians face even when obeying traffic controls, with the taxi driver’s actions resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 54th Street▸May 18 - A bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after a 2019 Audi SUV, parked on West 54th Street, was struck from behind. The impact injured the cyclist, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash exposed risks from parked vehicle collisions.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 15:18 on West 54th Street in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a parked 2019 Audi SUV. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was traveling east and struck the right rear bumper of the stationary SUV. The impact caused a neck contusion and bruising, with the cyclist remaining conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV was parked at the time of the crash, and the bike's front center end sustained damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors or violations for the SUV driver. The incident highlights the danger posed by parked vehicles obstructing or suddenly becoming collision points for cyclists traveling through busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸May 18 - A 57-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 54 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at noon when a 2012 Chevrolet SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the incident highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or helmet use were noted.
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Bus Strikes Parked Sedan on West 55 Street▸May 17 - A bus traveling west collided with the right side of a parked sedan on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver suffered injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The bus sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, at 8:34 a.m. on West 55 Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling west struck the right side doors of a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary before the collision, with the bus impacting its right side. The sedan’s 33-year-old female driver, licensed in Florida, was injured and experienced shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was not ejected and was one of two occupants in the sedan. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, had one occupant and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers vehicles pose to occupants even when stationary, emphasizing the impact of moving vehicles on parked cars.
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SUV Slams Taxi on 9th Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸May 16 - SUV and taxi crashed on 9th Avenue. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the hit—back pain, whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. City streets, sharp and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV and a 2018 Toyota taxi collided on 9th Avenue near West 45th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were heading south when the SUV struck the taxi, damaging the right and left front quarter panels. A 42-year-old woman riding in the SUV's front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash left one passenger injured and both vehicles damaged, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.
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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Central Park South▸May 16 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Central Park South. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the eastbound lanes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Central Park South in Manhattan. A taxi traveling eastbound rear-ended a stationary SUV also heading east. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's front center sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested urban traffic.
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SUVs Collide on West 44th Street Intersection▸May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 20 - A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV traveling south on West 46th Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 p.m. on West 46th Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, collided with the center back end of a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound. The motorcyclist sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3 and complained of abrasions. The SUV driver, also male and licensed in New York, was not reported injured. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver error in maintaining safe following distances.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 18 - A taxi traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing East 51 Street with the signal. The 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the pedestrian’s vulnerability in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota taxi was traveling straight ahead southbound on Lexington Avenue near East 51 Street when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The taxi’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. This incident underscores the systemic danger pedestrians face even when obeying traffic controls, with the taxi driver’s actions resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 54th Street▸May 18 - A bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after a 2019 Audi SUV, parked on West 54th Street, was struck from behind. The impact injured the cyclist, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash exposed risks from parked vehicle collisions.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 15:18 on West 54th Street in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a parked 2019 Audi SUV. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was traveling east and struck the right rear bumper of the stationary SUV. The impact caused a neck contusion and bruising, with the cyclist remaining conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV was parked at the time of the crash, and the bike's front center end sustained damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors or violations for the SUV driver. The incident highlights the danger posed by parked vehicles obstructing or suddenly becoming collision points for cyclists traveling through busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸May 18 - A 57-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 54 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at noon when a 2012 Chevrolet SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the incident highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or helmet use were noted.
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Bus Strikes Parked Sedan on West 55 Street▸May 17 - A bus traveling west collided with the right side of a parked sedan on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver suffered injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The bus sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, at 8:34 a.m. on West 55 Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling west struck the right side doors of a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary before the collision, with the bus impacting its right side. The sedan’s 33-year-old female driver, licensed in Florida, was injured and experienced shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was not ejected and was one of two occupants in the sedan. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, had one occupant and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers vehicles pose to occupants even when stationary, emphasizing the impact of moving vehicles on parked cars.
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SUV Slams Taxi on 9th Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸May 16 - SUV and taxi crashed on 9th Avenue. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the hit—back pain, whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. City streets, sharp and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV and a 2018 Toyota taxi collided on 9th Avenue near West 45th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were heading south when the SUV struck the taxi, damaging the right and left front quarter panels. A 42-year-old woman riding in the SUV's front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash left one passenger injured and both vehicles damaged, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.
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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Central Park South▸May 16 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Central Park South. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the eastbound lanes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Central Park South in Manhattan. A taxi traveling eastbound rear-ended a stationary SUV also heading east. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's front center sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested urban traffic.
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SUVs Collide on West 44th Street Intersection▸May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 18 - A taxi traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing East 51 Street with the signal. The 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the pedestrian’s vulnerability in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota taxi was traveling straight ahead southbound on Lexington Avenue near East 51 Street when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The taxi’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. This incident underscores the systemic danger pedestrians face even when obeying traffic controls, with the taxi driver’s actions resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 54th Street▸May 18 - A bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after a 2019 Audi SUV, parked on West 54th Street, was struck from behind. The impact injured the cyclist, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash exposed risks from parked vehicle collisions.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 15:18 on West 54th Street in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a parked 2019 Audi SUV. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was traveling east and struck the right rear bumper of the stationary SUV. The impact caused a neck contusion and bruising, with the cyclist remaining conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV was parked at the time of the crash, and the bike's front center end sustained damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors or violations for the SUV driver. The incident highlights the danger posed by parked vehicles obstructing or suddenly becoming collision points for cyclists traveling through busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸May 18 - A 57-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 54 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at noon when a 2012 Chevrolet SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the incident highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or helmet use were noted.
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Bus Strikes Parked Sedan on West 55 Street▸May 17 - A bus traveling west collided with the right side of a parked sedan on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver suffered injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The bus sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, at 8:34 a.m. on West 55 Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling west struck the right side doors of a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary before the collision, with the bus impacting its right side. The sedan’s 33-year-old female driver, licensed in Florida, was injured and experienced shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was not ejected and was one of two occupants in the sedan. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, had one occupant and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers vehicles pose to occupants even when stationary, emphasizing the impact of moving vehicles on parked cars.
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SUV Slams Taxi on 9th Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸May 16 - SUV and taxi crashed on 9th Avenue. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the hit—back pain, whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. City streets, sharp and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV and a 2018 Toyota taxi collided on 9th Avenue near West 45th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were heading south when the SUV struck the taxi, damaging the right and left front quarter panels. A 42-year-old woman riding in the SUV's front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash left one passenger injured and both vehicles damaged, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.
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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Central Park South▸May 16 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Central Park South. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the eastbound lanes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Central Park South in Manhattan. A taxi traveling eastbound rear-ended a stationary SUV also heading east. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's front center sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested urban traffic.
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SUVs Collide on West 44th Street Intersection▸May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 18 - A bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after a 2019 Audi SUV, parked on West 54th Street, was struck from behind. The impact injured the cyclist, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash exposed risks from parked vehicle collisions.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 15:18 on West 54th Street in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a parked 2019 Audi SUV. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was traveling east and struck the right rear bumper of the stationary SUV. The impact caused a neck contusion and bruising, with the cyclist remaining conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV was parked at the time of the crash, and the bike's front center end sustained damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors or violations for the SUV driver. The incident highlights the danger posed by parked vehicles obstructing or suddenly becoming collision points for cyclists traveling through busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸May 18 - A 57-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 54 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at noon when a 2012 Chevrolet SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the incident highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or helmet use were noted.
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Bus Strikes Parked Sedan on West 55 Street▸May 17 - A bus traveling west collided with the right side of a parked sedan on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver suffered injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The bus sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, at 8:34 a.m. on West 55 Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling west struck the right side doors of a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary before the collision, with the bus impacting its right side. The sedan’s 33-year-old female driver, licensed in Florida, was injured and experienced shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was not ejected and was one of two occupants in the sedan. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, had one occupant and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers vehicles pose to occupants even when stationary, emphasizing the impact of moving vehicles on parked cars.
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SUV Slams Taxi on 9th Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸May 16 - SUV and taxi crashed on 9th Avenue. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the hit—back pain, whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. City streets, sharp and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV and a 2018 Toyota taxi collided on 9th Avenue near West 45th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were heading south when the SUV struck the taxi, damaging the right and left front quarter panels. A 42-year-old woman riding in the SUV's front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash left one passenger injured and both vehicles damaged, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.
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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Central Park South▸May 16 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Central Park South. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the eastbound lanes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Central Park South in Manhattan. A taxi traveling eastbound rear-ended a stationary SUV also heading east. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's front center sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested urban traffic.
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SUVs Collide on West 44th Street Intersection▸May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 18 - A 57-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 54 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at noon when a 2012 Chevrolet SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the incident highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or helmet use were noted.
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Bus Strikes Parked Sedan on West 55 Street▸May 17 - A bus traveling west collided with the right side of a parked sedan on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver suffered injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The bus sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, at 8:34 a.m. on West 55 Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling west struck the right side doors of a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary before the collision, with the bus impacting its right side. The sedan’s 33-year-old female driver, licensed in Florida, was injured and experienced shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was not ejected and was one of two occupants in the sedan. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, had one occupant and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers vehicles pose to occupants even when stationary, emphasizing the impact of moving vehicles on parked cars.
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SUV Slams Taxi on 9th Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸May 16 - SUV and taxi crashed on 9th Avenue. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the hit—back pain, whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. City streets, sharp and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV and a 2018 Toyota taxi collided on 9th Avenue near West 45th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were heading south when the SUV struck the taxi, damaging the right and left front quarter panels. A 42-year-old woman riding in the SUV's front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash left one passenger injured and both vehicles damaged, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.
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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Central Park South▸May 16 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Central Park South. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the eastbound lanes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Central Park South in Manhattan. A taxi traveling eastbound rear-ended a stationary SUV also heading east. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's front center sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested urban traffic.
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SUVs Collide on West 44th Street Intersection▸May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 17 - A bus traveling west collided with the right side of a parked sedan on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver suffered injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The bus sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, at 8:34 a.m. on West 55 Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling west struck the right side doors of a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary before the collision, with the bus impacting its right side. The sedan’s 33-year-old female driver, licensed in Florida, was injured and experienced shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was not ejected and was one of two occupants in the sedan. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, had one occupant and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers vehicles pose to occupants even when stationary, emphasizing the impact of moving vehicles on parked cars.
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SUV Slams Taxi on 9th Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸May 16 - SUV and taxi crashed on 9th Avenue. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the hit—back pain, whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. City streets, sharp and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV and a 2018 Toyota taxi collided on 9th Avenue near West 45th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were heading south when the SUV struck the taxi, damaging the right and left front quarter panels. A 42-year-old woman riding in the SUV's front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash left one passenger injured and both vehicles damaged, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.
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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Central Park South▸May 16 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Central Park South. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the eastbound lanes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Central Park South in Manhattan. A taxi traveling eastbound rear-ended a stationary SUV also heading east. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's front center sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested urban traffic.
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SUVs Collide on West 44th Street Intersection▸May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 16 - SUV and taxi crashed on 9th Avenue. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the hit—back pain, whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. City streets, sharp and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV and a 2018 Toyota taxi collided on 9th Avenue near West 45th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were heading south when the SUV struck the taxi, damaging the right and left front quarter panels. A 42-year-old woman riding in the SUV's front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash left one passenger injured and both vehicles damaged, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.
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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Central Park South▸May 16 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Central Park South. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the eastbound lanes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Central Park South in Manhattan. A taxi traveling eastbound rear-ended a stationary SUV also heading east. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's front center sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested urban traffic.
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SUVs Collide on West 44th Street Intersection▸May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 16 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Central Park South. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the eastbound lanes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Central Park South in Manhattan. A taxi traveling eastbound rear-ended a stationary SUV also heading east. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's front center sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested urban traffic.
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SUVs Collide on West 44th Street Intersection▸May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 9 - Two SUVs traveling east collided on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on West 44th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV and the right side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision injured a 34-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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Ford SUV Slams Parked Truck, Four Injured▸May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 7 - Pre-dawn on 8th Avenue, a Ford SUV plowed into a parked tractor-trailer. Metal shrieked. Four inside, belted, left bloodied and broken. The truck’s rear split open. Shock and pain filled the silence. Unsafe speed and failure to yield ruled the scene.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with the rear of a parked tractor-trailer, tearing open the truck’s rear and crushing the SUV’s front. The crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours, shattering the quiet with metal and glass. All four occupants of the SUV—aged 23 to 36—suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and crush injuries, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV occupants, with the driver specifically cited for failing to yield. The tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front folded. Metal screamed. Four inside: arms broken, heads bloodied, bodies crushed.' The data points to driver error and systemic danger as the root causes of this early-morning disaster.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on West 55 Street▸May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 2 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old man crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue. The impact left him with a neck abrasion. He stayed conscious. No damage to the car. No driver errors listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing West 55 Street at 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:44 PM. The pedestrian suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling northeast, hit the man with its left front bumper. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was undamaged. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash▸May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 2 - An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.
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SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes Bicyclist▸May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
May 1 - A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Right on West 53rd▸Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
Apr 30 - A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured Passing Too Closely▸Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
Apr 26 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 53rd▸Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.
Apr 25 - A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.