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A 78-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi making a right turn on W 183 St. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries, leaving her in shock. The taxi showed no damage despite the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on W 183 St made a right turn and struck a 78-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the part of the taxi driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the taxi sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but did not contribute to the crash. This incident underscores the danger posed by driver failure to yield, directly causing injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old female SUV driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness after colliding with another SUV while making an improper turn. The crash occurred on 10 Avenue in Manhattan, highlighting driver inattention and turning errors as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on 10 Avenue near West 201 Street in Manhattan. A 47-year-old female driver of a 2020 Honda SUV was making a U-turn when she collided with a northbound 2022 Mercedes SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Honda and the left front bumper of the Mercedes. The injured driver was unconscious with a head injury and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision underscores the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and driver distraction in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a bus on W 181 St in Manhattan. A 2-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered a head abrasion. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact and injury.

According to the police report, at 7:51 a.m. on W 181 St near Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan, a 2015 SUV traveling westbound collided with the left rear bumper of a 2017 bus also traveling westbound. The report cites the SUV driver's contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating driver error in responding to conditions unrelated to the bus. The collision caused injury to a 2-year-old female occupant in the SUV, who sustained a head abrasion and was restrained in a child safety seat. The toddler was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The impact damaged the SUV's front center and the bus's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling south on W 181 St ignored traffic controls and struck a 58-year-old man crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Aggressive driving contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on W 181 St in Manhattan disregarded traffic control devices and collided with a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was located at the intersection when struck. No mention of pedestrian fault or helmet use is made in the report. The crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals and engaging in aggressive behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan stopped in traffic on 10 Ave suffered left front quarter panel damage in a collision. Both occupants, a 50-year-old driver and a 35-year-old passenger, sustained injuries and shock. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without pedestrian involvement.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan traveling south on 10 Ave was stopped in traffic when it was struck, causing damage to the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver, a 50-year-old male, and a 35-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat were both injured, suffering neck and lower leg injuries respectively, and were reported in shock. The report notes unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision involved impact to the sedan's left front quarter panel and another vehicle's left front bumper, though details on the second vehicle are unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was injured and ejected after a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls. The rider suffered lower leg injuries and shock, highlighting driver disregard for traffic signals.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:17 on W 180 St near Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. A moped traveling east collided with an SUV heading north. The moped driver, a 34-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the moped driver was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the moped's right side doors and the SUV's center front end. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain-reaction collision involving multiple SUVs and a sedan snarled westbound traffic on W 207 St. Driver inattention triggered rear-end impacts. One driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries, conscious but severely hurt in the pileup.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:09 AM on W 207 St in Manhattan. Multiple vehicles, including several SUVs and a sedan, were involved in a chain-reaction collision. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. One driver, a 50-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and injuries to the entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The vehicles were traveling westbound, with some stopped in traffic and others slowing or stopping before impact. The collision points were predominantly center back end, indicating rear-end impacts. The data highlights driver error—specifically inattention—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured driver or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision near West 179 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and sustained contusions. The incident left him in shock, highlighting ongoing dangers to vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured near 529 West 179 Street in Manhattan around 3 PM. The pedestrian was located off the roadway at the time of the collision and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. He experienced contusions and was reported to be in shock. The report does not specify vehicle type, driver actions, or contributing factors, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian’s location off the roadway indicates the incident occurred outside an intersection. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The report underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians even when not in the roadway, with limited information on driver responsibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old bicyclist suffered a severe arm injury after an SUV struck him on Broadway in Manhattan. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction, causing a fractured and dislocated elbow. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Hillside Avenue in Manhattan at 10:30 AM. A 2013 Ford SUV, traveling north and initially parked, struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist also traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, categorized as injury severity 3, and remained conscious without ejection. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline and was distracted. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on West 207 Street struck a 35-year-old man playing in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling west on West 207 Street in Manhattan at 9:35 PM. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was playing in the roadway outside of an intersection when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a 38-year-old man crossing West 205 Street at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was semiconscious. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, at 17:36 on West 205 Street in Manhattan, a sedan traveling south made a left turn and struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Cadillac sedan. The crash caused significant vehicle front-end damage. No victim fault was indicated in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided in a westbound chain-reaction crash on West 207 Street. The SUV driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting the dangers of tailgating in dense traffic.

According to the police report, at 9:28 AM on West 207 Street in Manhattan, a chain-reaction collision involved three vehicles traveling westbound: a 2017 sedan, a 2022 SUV, and a 2007 sedan. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicles, indicating rear-end collisions. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old female, was injured with facial trauma and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to multiple vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report emphasizes driver error in maintaining unsafe distances, which led to the multi-vehicle impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV made a right turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Riverside Drive near Broadway. The SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver showed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' both cited as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Harlem River Drive. The front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 5:46 AM on Harlem River Drive, a northbound 2023 Honda SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 Acura SUV. The impact injured a 41-year-old female front passenger in the moving vehicle, who sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the driver’s improper passing or lane usage and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male driver overturned his SUV while making a right turn on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver operating a 2024 BMW SUV overturned the vehicle while making a right turn on Henry Hudson Parkway at 11:30. The driver, who was licensed in New York, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle overturned upon impact, causing significant damage. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating vehicles at unsafe speeds, resulting in loss of control and severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan struck a man crossing 10th Avenue with the signal. The car tore away his arm. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to see him. The street did not stop. Blood marked the intersection in Manhattan.

A 34-year-old man crossing 10th Avenue at West 207th Street in Manhattan was struck by a BMW sedan, according to the police report. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, resulting in a traumatic amputation of his arm. The report states the driver was inattentive and distracted, and also cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'didn’t see him.' The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The police report makes no mention of any pedestrian error or unsafe behavior, emphasizing instead the role of driver inattention and speed. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and remain alert at intersections, especially when pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a parked SUV on Harlem River Drive. The moving driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver operating a 2011 Honda SUV traveling north on Harlem River Drive collided with the center back end of a parked 2011 Jeep SUV. The driver of the moving vehicle was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to his entire body, and was in shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The Honda SUV’s right front bumper impacted the right side doors of the Jeep. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and the airbag deployed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to unsafe lane changes and ignoring traffic controls, which led to severe injuries for the vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The sedan struck the SUV’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered a neck injury but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe lane changing and improper lane usage as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Harlem River Drive at 19:16. Two northbound vehicles—a 2006 sedan and a 2021 SUV—were both changing lanes when the collision happened. The sedan impacted the right side doors of the SUV, damaging its left front bumper and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn hit his e-bike. The crash happened at 7:44 a.m. on West 180 Street in Manhattan. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage by the bicyclist contributed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:44 a.m. on West 180 Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 45-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound was struck by a southbound 2021 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, with contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report highlights the bicyclist's unsafe speed and improper lane usage as key factors in the collision, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a sedan struck her at an intersection on West 183 Street. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on West 183 Street made a right turn and struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies the driver's errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection in Manhattan's 10033 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15