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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 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 10 Ave in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. Airbags deployed, lap belts used. The crash left occupants injured with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:15 AM on 10 Ave near W 206 St in Manhattan. Two sport utility vehicles collided, one traveling north going straight ahead, the other making a left turn southeast. The report identifies aggressive driving and road rage as primary contributing factors. The driver of the left-turning SUV was licensed and from New York. Both drivers sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Safety equipment including airbags and lap belts deployed for both vehicles' occupants. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision's impact was centered on the left front bumper and center front end of the vehicles, highlighting the dangers of aggressive vehicular behavior on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel screamed on Henry Hudson Parkway. Two sedans, too fast, turned right and collided. Two young men slumped inside, heads bleeding, semiconscious. The echo of unsafe speed lingered in the wreckage, leaving blood and silence behind.

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway in the early morning hours, leaving two 22-year-old men injured and semiconscious, both suffering severe head wounds. According to the police report, both vehicles were 'making right turn' when they crashed. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The narrative describes the scene: 'Steel kissed steel. The Honda's side split. The BMW's nose crushed. Two young men, both 22, slumped inside, heads bleeding. Semiconscious. Silent. The speed still echoed in the wreckage.' The data shows both drivers were licensed and neither occupant was ejected. The focus remains on driver actions—unsafe speed and improper turning—as the root causes of this violent crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck the left rear bumper of a parked bus on W 218 St in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:33 on W 218 St near 9 Ave in Manhattan. A sedan traveling northeast was making a left turn when it collided with the left rear bumper of a parked bus. The bus was stationary and unoccupied at the time. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver impairment. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck a parked car on W 215 St in Manhattan. The female driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction as key factors in the collision. Airbags deployed; no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a female driver traveling north on W 215 St collided with a parked sedan, impacting the left front bumper of her vehicle against the center back end of the parked car. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. The report highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. There were no ejections. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. This collision underscores the dangers posed by impaired and distracted driving in Manhattan's streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

On Broadway near West 190th, a parked sedan’s door swung wide. A cyclist, heading south, struck it head-on. His arm split open, blood running to the gutter. Police cite driver distraction. Metal, motion, pain—no warning, no helmet, just impact.

A cyclist suffered a severe arm injury when he collided head-on with a parked sedan’s door on Broadway near West 190th, according to the police report. The crash occurred as the sedan’s right side door was opened directly into the cyclist’s path. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist, a 25-year-old man, was conscious but bleeding heavily from his arm. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The sedan was stationary, and its right rear quarter panel was damaged. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers or passengers open doors without checking for oncoming cyclists, as detailed in the police narrative: 'No warning. Just metal, motion, and the sound of pain on pavement.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old woman suffered a fractured hip and leg after a vehicle struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver was inattentive and speeding, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The victim was left in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W 192 St and Broadway in Manhattan at 7:25 PM. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured hip and upper leg, described as a distorted dislocation, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. No information indicates any fault or contributing behavior by the pedestrian. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted and speeding drivers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman suffered shoulder and arm injuries after a collision involving multiple parked sedans on W 187 St in Manhattan. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, which left the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:05 on W 187 St near Broadway in Manhattan. Multiple sedans were involved, all reported as parked prior to the collision. The contributing factor cited was slippery pavement, which likely affected vehicle control. A 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious at the scene. The report notes no pedestrian fault or contributing factors on her part. Driver errors include failure to maintain control on slippery pavement, leading to the collision with the pedestrian. The vehicles involved showed damage to their center back end, right front bumper, and left front quarter panel, indicating multiple points of impact. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements on slippery surfaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man crossing at a marked crosswalk was struck by a sedan making a U-turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing serious hip and upper leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 205 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan at 3:23 PM. A sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 67-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was conscious with contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, indicating the collision happened during the U-turn maneuver. The driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Volkswagen sedan with two occupants. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during complex vehicle maneuvers in pedestrian zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-scooter driver struck on the right side by a sedan making a left turn in Manhattan suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved unsafe speed and pedestrian confusion, highlighting driver errors and systemic risks.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north was hit on the right side doors by a westbound sedan making a left turn at 4295 Broadway, Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites two primary driver errors: unsafe speed by the e-scooter operator and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Toyota sedan. The point of impact on the sedan was the left front bumper. The collision underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed operation and unsafe speed, compounded by confusion in vulnerable road user behavior, without assigning fault to the injured e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Harlem River Drive. Unsafe speed by the striking driver caused a collision that injured a 39-year-old male driver, who suffered back pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Harlem River Drive at 17:32. A sedan traveling northbound at unsafe speed rear-ended another sedan that was stopped in traffic. The striking vehicle attempted to avoid an object in the roadway but failed to reduce speed adequately. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 39-year-old male, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. The report notes the contributing factor as 'Unsafe Speed' by the striking driver. The collision caused damage to the center back ends of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. This crash highlights the danger of excessive speed in traffic conditions on Harlem River Drive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian suffered upper leg injuries and shock. The driver showed no vehicle damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling south on Wadsworth Avenue was involved in a collision with an 18-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with W 181 St in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the sedan, whose driver was cited for inattention and distraction, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing driver error. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a parked vehicle prior to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling southeast on Isham Street hit a 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The driver’s inattention caused the collision at a Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Isham Street in Manhattan struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Sherman Avenue. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely to the pedestrian rather than the car. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections, where pedestrians legally crossing remain vulnerable to inattentive motorists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Broadway in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash’s violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:03 AM on Broadway near Dyckman Street in Manhattan. A northbound SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s 41-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and unconsciousness, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the U-turn. The violent collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors such as inattention during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him while he emerged from behind a parked SUV on Sherman Avenue. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with abrasions and a serious head injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:48 AM on Sherman Avenue in Manhattan. A 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a northbound sedan collided with him as he emerged from in front of or behind a parked SUV. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the pedestrian near the parked SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian’s location and action were 'Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and 'Emerging from in Front of/Behind Parked Vehicle.' No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper lane usage in areas with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan tore down W 204th Street, the driver distracted. Metal shrieked as it struck a parked truck. The driver’s head hit hard. Blood pooled. He was conscious, but crushed and silent. Distraction behind the wheel left only pain and wreckage.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old man drove his sedan southbound on W 204th Street near 9th Avenue and crashed straight into a parked truck. The report states the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered head injuries and crush injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The parked truck was unoccupied at the time. The impact crumpled metal and left the sedan’s front end destroyed. No other injuries were reported. The report makes clear that distraction behind the wheel was the direct cause of this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck driver made an improper right turn on W 207 St in Manhattan, colliding with a taxi traveling straight. The taxi’s left rear passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, experiencing shock and pain. Driver inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 on W 207 St near Vermilyea Ave in Manhattan. A box truck traveling east was making a right turn when it collided with a taxi also traveling east. The point of impact was the box truck's right front quarter panel and the taxi's center front end. The taxi carried two occupants; the left rear passenger, a 26-year-old female, sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, was not ejected, and suffered shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors from the box truck driver. The injured passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a bike, helmeted, struck hard by a distracted driver on Broadway. He lay unconscious, blood on his face, as the car’s front quarter crumpled. The cold street carried the violence forward. The city did not yield.

A 38-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Broadway at West 220th Street was struck by a vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist, who wore a helmet, was left unconscious with severe facial lacerations. The report states the crash occurred when a driver, traveling straight ahead, collided with the cyclist, crumpling the car’s right front quarter panel. Police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the aftermath: the cyclist lying in the cold, bloodied and unmoving, while the street remained unchanged. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist’s behavior. The crash highlights the ongoing systemic danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman crossing with the signal suffered a severe leg fracture when an SUV making a left turn struck her on the left side. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, highlighting critical driver error and inexperience in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Academy Street and Broadway in Manhattan at 17:36. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left side doors. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but forceful enough to cause serious injury. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered upper arm injuries after a collision with a sedan on Broadway. The crash involved improper lane usage by the moped driver. The driver, conscious and helmeted, was not ejected but sustained bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:35 on Broadway near Nagle Avenue. A 23-year-old male moped driver, who was wearing a helmet, collided with a 2016 Audi sedan traveling south. The moped driver was injured with a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, attributed to the moped driver. The sedan had damage to its center front end, while the moped sustained damage to its left front bumper. The moped driver was unlicensed, which is noted in the report but not listed as a contributing factor. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15