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A moped and SUV crashed on Wadsworth Avenue. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cited driver inattention. Both vehicles showed no damage. The street stayed open. The city’s danger for riders and walkers remains clear.

A collision between a moped and an SUV occurred on Wadsworth Avenue near West 182nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one man riding the moped was injured, suffering a contusion to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved two vehicles traveling west, with the SUV merging and the moped going straight. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report also noted 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but did not specify any pedestrian involvement or blame. No damage was reported to either vehicle. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appeared in the report. The incident highlights the persistent risks faced by vulnerable road users on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A car hit a 19-year-old woman crossing W 190 St at Amsterdam Ave. She bled and shook in shock. Two witnesses saw it. The street marked her path. The crash left her hurt, the city unchanged.

A 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing W 190 St at Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing in a marked crosswalk with no signal when she was struck. She suffered minor bleeding and was in shock, with injuries to her entire body. Two other occupants were listed as witnesses. The police report does not specify any contributing driver errors or vehicle details. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even in marked crosswalks, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street. Pavement was slick. Both drivers were hurt. Head injury, shock, pain. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars. No pedestrians involved. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.

Two vehicles, a taxi and a sedan, crashed on Sherman Avenue at Thayer Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pavement was slippery at the time of the collision. Both drivers, men aged 32 and 26, suffered injuries. One driver reported head pain and shock, while the other was also in shock with unknown injuries. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to the left front quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other driver errors were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped hit a 12-year-old boy in Manhattan. The child crossed Audubon Avenue with the signal. The moped moved too fast, ignored traffic control, and struck him. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 12-year-old pedestrian was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 181st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when a moped, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The boy suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The moped’s driver failed to obey traffic controls and drove too fast, leading to the crash. No injuries were reported for the moped occupant. The crash highlights the risk faced by children and other vulnerable road users at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and an ambulance crashed on St Nicholas Ave. One man was hurt, thrown partly from his moped. Police cite driver inexperience and improper lane use. The street saw impact, metal, and injury. The city’s danger showed again.

A crash on St Nicholas Ave at W 183 St in Manhattan involved a moped and an ambulance. According to the police report, a 25-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering abrasions to his arm and was partially ejected. The ambulance driver and another person were not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped was passing when it struck the left side doors, while the ambulance was making a right turn. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users in New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl crossing Vermilyea Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck her hip and leg. She was left in shock. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 16-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan struck her at the intersection of Vermilyea Avenue and Dyckman Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl was crossing with the signal when the northbound sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors are noted. The driver and another occupant were uninjured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi hit an 11-year-old boy crossing Wadsworth Terrace. The child suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The crash happened off Fairview Avenue. The boy was conscious. The taxi’s right front bumper struck him. No driver errors listed.

An 11-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a taxi on Wadsworth Terrace near Fairview Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing the street when the taxi, traveling east and going straight, hit him with its right front bumper. The boy suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota taxi. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal issues. The crash underscores the risks faced by children crossing city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned left on Broadway and struck a 14-year-old riding an e-scooter. The teen was ejected, hurt in the face, and suffered a fracture. Police cite improper turning and unsafe speed. The street saw chaos. Metal met flesh.

A collision on Broadway at Dongan Place in Manhattan involved a station wagon/SUV and an e-scooter. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 14-year-old male riding an e-scooter straight ahead. The teen was ejected and sustained facial injuries and a fracture. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left side doors were damaged. The e-scooter’s front end was crushed. The e-scooter rider was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report, but driver errors—improper turn and unsafe speed—are central. No other serious injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass cracked on Audubon Avenue at West 186th Street. A 20-year-old driver suffered leg injuries and whiplash after a northbound sedan struck a parked car. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street bore fresh scars from the impact.

A crash on Audubon Avenue at West 186th Street in Manhattan left a 20-year-old male driver injured. According to the police report, a northbound Ford sedan collided with the left rear bumper of a parked Mercedes sedan. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his lower leg and foot, along with whiplash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signal failure were cited. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On Broadway, an SUV plowed into a young woman on an e-bike. She lay bleeding from the head, incoherent, helmetless. The SUV’s front left crumpled. The driver and passenger inside the SUV were unhurt. Metal and flesh collided, leaving one body broken.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old driver operating a station wagon/SUV struck a 20-year-old woman riding an e-bike on Broadway near West 181st Street in Manhattan at 8:38 p.m. The report states the SUV's front left quarter panel was damaged, while the e-bike was overturned. The bicyclist suffered severe head bleeding and was described as incoherent at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV driver and a 79-year-old passenger were both uninjured, belted inside the vehicle. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after citing driver errors. The impact of driver inattention and close following left the vulnerable road user gravely hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.

The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.

• Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death, The New York Times, Published 2025-04-12

Metal scraped metal at the corner of 9th Avenue and West 206th Street. Two people suffered neck injuries inside their vehicles. Sirens echoed as dusk settled over Inwood, the air thick with the sharp scent of coolant and fear.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 9th Avenue and West 206th Street involving a Honda SUV and a Toyota sedan. Both vehicles were traveling south when they collided, resulting in neck injuries for a 29-year-old female passenger and a 45-year-old male driver. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. Both injured parties complained of whiplash. The impact points were the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signal failure, were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on Amsterdam Avenue near West 190th Street. A 44-year-old man in the front seat suffered neck pain after sedans collided during a botched U-turn. Sirens echoed as first responders reached the scene.

According to the police report, a crash involving multiple sedans occurred on Amsterdam Avenue at West 190th Street in Manhattan. A 44-year-old male passenger, seated in the front, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating that a driver executed an unsafe U-turn. No other driver errors or contributing factors are specified. The injured passenger was conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the consequences when drivers fail to execute turns safely, endangering vehicle occupants and others nearby.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 70-year-old man pedaled south on Fort Washington Avenue when an SUV’s left front bumper slammed into him. He hit the pavement, bruised and shaken, clutching his upper arm. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, helmeted, and injured on the street.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fort Washington Avenue at W 180th Street in Manhattan between a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. The 70-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. No injuries to vehicle occupants were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A stolen SUV crashed and burned at Dyckman Street. Two NYPD officers chased, then left. The driver died in flames. The cops returned to the Bronx, silent. Cameras caught their exit. The city investigates. Policy on police pursuits faces new scrutiny.

According to NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers from the 50th Precinct pursued a stolen Honda CR-V into Manhattan. The driver crashed at Dyckman Street and Henry Hudson Parkway. The car burst into flames. The officers left the scene and did not report the crash, later returning to their precinct and finishing their shift. Surveillance footage captured their patrol car leaving. Both officers have been suspended. The article notes, 'Both officers have been suspended as the NYPD's Force Investigation Division investigates their actions.' The crash comes after NYPD restricted police pursuits, limiting them to cases involving felonies or violent misdemeanors. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the department now relies on 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' instead of risky chases. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the dangers of police pursuits and the need for strict adherence to new policies.

• Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-03

An SUV executing an improper U-turn struck two sedans traveling north on Sherman Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered chest and head contusions. The SUV’s center front end and one sedan’s right front bumper bore the brunt of the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Sherman Avenue in Manhattan at 2:30 PM. A 2021 Nissan SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with two sedans traveling straight northbound. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The SUV sustained center front end damage, while one sedan suffered right front bumper damage. Both sedan drivers, ages 31 and 61, were injured with contusions to the head and chest respectively. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedans or their drivers. This collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old female motorcyclist suffered severe leg injuries after a collision on Harlem River Drive. The rider was partially ejected and fractured her knee and lower leg. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the motorcycle’s right front.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female motorcycle driver traveling north on Harlem River Drive was involved in a crash at 7:00 PM. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front bumper, indicating the point of impact. The rider was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, highlighting a driver error in response to external traffic conditions. The rider was licensed and conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash underscores the dangers motorcyclists face from sudden traffic reactions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound sedan struck multiple vehicles stopped in traffic on W 207 St, Manhattan. Alcohol involvement and unsafe speed contributed. Two male occupants suffered moderate injuries including facial contusions and whiplash. Impact damaged front and side vehicle sections.

According to the police report, a 2023 Chevrolet sedan traveling west on W 207 St collided with several vehicles stopped in traffic, including a 2019 Hyundai sedan, a 2021 Toyota sedan, and a 2018 Ford pick-up truck. The sedan's center front end and the left side doors of the Hyundai sustained damage. The crash occurred around 12:22 a.m. Two male occupants in the Chevrolet were injured: a 43-year-old front passenger with facial contusions and a 36-year-old driver with whiplash. The report identifies alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the passenger's injuries. The driver’s contributing factors remain unspecified. The collision demonstrates driver errors related to impaired operation and excessive speed, causing a chain reaction among stopped vehicles. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 2023 Chevrolet SUV made an improper left turn on West 207th Street in Manhattan. The driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield and improper turning as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on West 207th Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The driver, a 30-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 38-year-old male, were both injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The impact was to the vehicle's left front bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The data highlights driver errors as the primary cause of the crash, with no victim behaviors cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two occupants suffered serious injuries when a sedan struck the rear of another sedan on Broadway in Manhattan. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused the collision. Both victims experienced shock and head or back injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near W 204 St in Manhattan at 6:30 pm. A 58-year-old female driver, licensed in New York, was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' which led her sedan to collide with the rear of another sedan traveling northbound. The impact caused injuries to both vehicle occupants: a 23-year-old male front passenger sustained head injuries, and the driver suffered back injuries. Both victims were not ejected but experienced shock. The report highlights the driver error of failing to maintain a safe following distance as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14