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A 73-year-old man crossing West 125 Street with the signal was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 125 Street and Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 14:10. The 73-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling east struck him with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The vehicle was going straight ahead and sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered a head injury after a vehicle struck them at the intersection of West 112 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on West 112 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a vehicle traveling north, which struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian, described as an occupant with no visible complaints but suffering a head injury, was not ejected and was in shock following the impact. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The report emphasizes the driver’s failure to maintain attention as the cause of the serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and an e-bike collided head-on on 7 Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 7 Avenue involving a taxi and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The e-bike was making a left turn westbound when it struck the taxi traveling southbound. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Additionally, the e-bike driver was noted as inexperienced. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed in Connecticut, and the e-bike driver was licensed in Washington. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and inexperience in motor vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance struck the right rear bumper of a southbound taxi on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was left in shock. The crash was caused by the ambulance following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on West 125 Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. An ambulance traveling eastbound went straight ahead and collided with the right rear bumper of a southbound taxi. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained a head injury and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the ambulance driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed. The taxi sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the ambulance's right front bumper was damaged. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the taxi driver in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound e-bike rider was injured after colliding with a taxi's left side doors. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the arm. Passenger distraction in the taxi contributed to the crash, highlighting driver inattention in a busy Manhattan corridor.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south collided with the left side doors of a parked taxi on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The taxi was stationary before the crash, and the point of impact was the taxi's left side doors and the e-bike's center front end. The rider was ejected from the bike, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report identifies 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver was distracted by passengers. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Toyota vehicle. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. This incident underscores the dangers of driver distraction and the vulnerability of e-bike riders in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered head injuries after a bus struck him on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The crash occurred at 6:06 p.m. The bus was parked when the collision happened. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash took place at 18:06 on 7th Avenue near West 126 Street in Manhattan. A bus, initially parked, was struck on its left rear bumper by a bicyclist traveling northbound. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was injured but not ejected from his bike. The report explicitly cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bus suffered damage to its center back end, and the bike was damaged at the center front end. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions between large vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV collided with a westbound bicyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining contusions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:10 AM on Lenox Avenue, a 2017 SUV traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg and experienced shock. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributing to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected and was also traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the front end of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling west struck a parked sedan on West 117 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the primary contributing factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling westbound on West 117 Street collided with a sedan that was parked with its left side doors facing the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan was stationary before the impact, and damage was concentrated on its left side doors, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The motorcycle driver was conscious but injured, with an injury severity rated at level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a northbound bicyclist on West 114 Street. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention and bicyclist confusion contributed to the collision in a busy Manhattan corridor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on West 114 Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. A 2021 Honda sedan was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, alongside pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and the complexities of left turns in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision at West 125 Street in Manhattan, leaving the pedestrian in shock.

According to the police report, a 2017 Honda SUV traveling west on West 125 Street in Manhattan struck a 12-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located in the roadway at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and had two occupants in the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front quarter panel. No pedestrian actions or equipment were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a vehicle on West 121 Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, striking the cyclist’s center back end. The rider suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:55 on West 121 Street in Manhattan. A bicyclist traveling west was struck by a vehicle also going west. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the right front bumper of the vehicle. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The cyclist was wearing a motorcycle helmet, but no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The vehicle involved was a Mercedes SUV. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716138, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two cyclists collided on West 122 Street in Manhattan. Both were riding straight when driver inattention led to impact. One rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. Illegal drug use by one driver was noted by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:08 AM on West 122 Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. Two vehicles, a bike and an e-bike, both traveling straight ahead, collided front to front. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Additionally, one driver was noted to be under the influence of illegal drugs. The injured party was a 36-year-old male bicyclist who sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The police report explicitly identifies driver errors—distraction and drug impairment—as causes, with no mention of victim fault or behavior contributing to the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, underscoring the impact was primarily to the vulnerable riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a 60-year-old woman crossing with the signal on West 122 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision late at night in Manhattan.

According to the police report, at 11:20 p.m. on West 122 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, a sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper, with damage to the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted beyond crossing with the signal. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making improper turns in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota swung wide in a U-turn. Its bumper caught a cyclist’s leg. Flesh tore, blood pooled. The man stayed conscious as the SUV kept moving. The street bore witness to driver error and the cost paid in flesh.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV attempted a wide U-turn near 2360 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV’s left front bumper struck a 36-year-old man riding a bike straight ahead. The impact caused severe lacerations to the cyclist’s knee and lower leg, leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The cyclist’s behavior is only mentioned as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' in the data, but the primary focus remains on the SUV driver’s actions. The SUV continued moving after the collision, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers misjudge turns and fail to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after a vehicle making a U-turn struck him on Lenox Avenue. The crash, caused by driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way, left the cyclist bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lenox Avenue at 18:40. A vehicle traveling south was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of both the vehicle and the bike. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man was injured crossing West 120 Street in Manhattan when a taxi struck him at the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash stemmed from driver inattention and passing too closely.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 120 Street struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Lenox Avenue. The pedestrian was located in the roadway and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers in Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi collided with a sedan in Manhattan. Two occupants were injured. A 35-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. A 15-year-old passenger was hurt. Both were in shock after the impact.

A taxi and a sedan collided in Manhattan, injuring two occupants. According to the police report, the taxi was traveling southwest when it struck the sedan, which was avoiding an object in the roadway. The driver of the taxi, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries, while a 15-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered injuries to her entire body. Both were in shock following the crash. The police report noted 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No further details on driver errors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 125 Street. He had the signal. The driver failed to yield. The impact caused severe injuries, including fractures and dislocations.

A 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of West 125 Street. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when he was struck. The driver failed to yield, leading to the collision. The pedestrian suffered severe injuries, including fractures and dislocations. He remained conscious at the scene. No additional details about the driver or vehicle were provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a 2021 SUV made an improper U-turn on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The bike struck the left side of the SUV. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 2021 Mercedes SUV was making an improper U-turn on West 125th Street when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The 18-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the bicyclist, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' for the cyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to execute the turn properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while walking outside an intersection on West 123 Street in Manhattan. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 123 Street struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash, cited twice. The driver was going straight ahead but failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15