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A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered head abrasions after an SUV made a right turn and struck him on West 184 Street in Manhattan. The collision caused right side damage to the SUV and injured the cyclist, who remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on West 184 Street in Manhattan. A 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2017 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield, leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old woman was injured at a Manhattan intersection when an SUV making a left turn hit her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of West 188 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 16:15 when a 2018 Ford SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his errors caused harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-rear on West 207 Street in Manhattan. The female driver, 39, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 207 Street in Manhattan at 4:00 p.m. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with one vehicle impacting the center front end of the other’s center back end. The 39-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle was injured, suffering back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The front vehicle was slowing or stopping while the rear vehicle was going straight ahead, indicating a failure by the rear driver to properly yield. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with a rear-end collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound moped on Dyckman Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected, suffering back abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Dyckman Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a moped. The sedan was making a left turn eastbound when it collided with a westbound moped. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained back abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a failure on the part of the sedan driver. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep struck a motorcycle on Harlem River Drive. The rider flew, arm shattered, skin burned on the pavement. The bike overturned. A sedan’s bumper bore the bruise. Speed carved the scene. Metal, flesh, and asphalt collided in daylight.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling south on Harlem River Drive collided with a motorcycle, sending its 50-year-old rider flying onto the pavement. The report states, 'A Jeep slammed into a motorcycle, hurling its 50-year-old rider onto the hot pavement. His arm shattered. His skin burned. The bike overturned.' The motorcyclist suffered severe burns and a broken upper arm. The crash also involved a sedan, which sustained damage to its rear bumper. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, underscoring the role of excessive speed in the collision. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured, but the report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The impact left a vivid mark of danger and violence on Harlem River Drive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man on a KTM motorcycle crashed into two parked SUVs on Fort George Avenue. Ejected, he suffered fatal head trauma. Blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The police report cites driver inexperience. He died there, alone, on the summer night.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old man riding a KTM motorcycle northbound on Fort George Avenue near Audubon Avenue struck two parked SUVs. The collision occurred at 21:44. The report states the rider was ejected on impact and suffered severe head trauma, with blood found on the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The narrative notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The parked SUVs were unoccupied and stationary at the time of the collision. The report provides no evidence of any contributing factors beyond those attributed to the motorcycle operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man suffered a severe head injury after an e-scooter struck him on Academy Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian unconscious with a concussion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on Academy Street, Manhattan. A 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an e-scooter traveling southeast struck him. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time but sustained a serious head injury resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The e-scooter was carrying two occupants and was moving straight ahead before the collision. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-scooter drivers failing to yield to pedestrians, resulting in severe injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver traveling north on West 181 Street was struck by an SUV making an improper U-turn. The impact ejected the moped operator, causing lower leg injuries and shock. The crash highlights driver error in turning maneuvers on busy Manhattan streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on West 181 Street in Manhattan. The SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver's failure to execute a lawful turn. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in turning on city streets, placing vulnerable riders at severe risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two 14-year-old boys suffered abrasions and limb injuries in a moped crash on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The driver, unlicensed and speeding aggressively, lost control. Both occupants were conscious but hurt, highlighting reckless vehicle operation as the cause.

According to the police report, a moped carrying two 14-year-old males crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue at 17:29. The driver, unlicensed and identified as male, was cited for aggressive driving and unsafe speed. The vehicle was initially parked before the crash and impacted at the center front end. Both the driver and passenger sustained injuries: abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, elbow, and lower arm. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The report explicitly lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed, reckless moped operation in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and moped collided on Vermilyea Avenue in Manhattan at midnight. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the taxi driver's disregard of traffic control as the cause. Both vehicles were making right turns at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Vermilyea Avenue near Dyckman Street in Manhattan around midnight. The collision involved a 2016 Honda taxi and a 2023 moped, both traveling northwest and making right turns. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper and the moped's left front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally, but the failure to yield or obey traffic control led to this collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Nagle Avenue at night. A southbound sedan making a U-turn was struck from behind by another southbound sedan. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on Nagle Avenue involving two sedans traveling southbound. One sedan was making a U-turn when it was struck in the center back end by the following sedan, which was going straight ahead. The rear vehicle, a 2008 SUZI sedan driven by a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, sustained center back end damage. The front vehicle, a 2020 FORD sedan driven by a licensed male driver from New York, was reportedly undamaged. The female driver of the rear sedan was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. She was restrained by a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim or note any pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicles making U-turns and following vehicles failing to avoid rear-end impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV struck a 46-year-old woman on Wadsworth Avenue before dawn. Blood ran from her head. She stayed conscious. The unlicensed driver fled south. The car showed no damage. The street stood silent, danger unbroken.

According to the police report, a 2023 GMC SUV traveling south on Wadsworth Avenue at 2:40 a.m. struck a 46-year-old woman in the roadway. The impact caused severe bleeding from her head, though she remained conscious at the scene. The report notes that the driver was unlicensed and fled south after the collision, leaving the vehicle undamaged. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and is listed as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway,' with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' also recorded as a contributing factor, but only after the primary driver error. The event underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers operating large vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured after a sedan passed too closely on Henry Hudson Parkway. The crash caused severe damage to both vehicles. The rider suffered lower leg injuries and shock, highlighting the dangers of unsafe passing maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near Henry Hudson Parkway at 11:56 PM. A motorcycle traveling north collided with a sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper striking the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision underscores the risks posed by drivers passing motorcycles without adequate clearance, leading to severe injuries for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV struck a sedan from behind on West 189 Street at 11:45 AM. Both drivers suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV driver’s unsafe speed caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 AM on West 189 Street when a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling north rear-ended a sedan also traveling north. The SUV's point of impact was the center back end, striking the sedan’s center front end. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old male, was cited for unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both the SUV driver and the sedan’s front passenger, a 52-year-old female, were injured with bodily trauma affecting their entire bodies and reported complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report highlights the SUV driver’s failure to control speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man was struck at an intersection on 10 Avenue. The SUV failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The victim suffered bruising but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:30 on 10 Avenue involving a southbound SUV and a pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 44-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV’s center front end struck the pedestrian, causing the injuries. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to yield. The collision also involved a parked sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors. The report highlights driver error as the key cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan late at night. The moped driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and was semiconscious. The sedan driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:10 on Saint Nicholas Avenue near West 182 Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west collided with a southbound moped. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the moped's left front bumper. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the vulnerable moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a pick-up truck on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s driver, age 73, suffered bruising to her arm. Her 78-year-old passenger sustained back injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and lane changing as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway at 13:20. A 73-year-old female sedan driver was traveling north, going straight ahead, when she collided with a pick-up truck merging in the same direction. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The sedan driver was injured with a contusion and bruising to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Her 78-year-old male front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists the driver’s unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other contributing factors, such as victim behavior, were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered severe leg injuries in a violent collision on Broadway Terrace. The crash involved a speeding unlicensed motorcycle and a sedan in police pursuit. The impact fractured and dislocated the rider's lower limb.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:57 on Broadway Terrace in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2024 motorcycle traveling east and a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west during a police pursuit. The motorcycle driver, a 15-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor and notes the motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured occupant was the left rear passenger on the motorcycle, who was conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation, without attributing fault to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Broadway collided with a bicyclist moving east, causing serious injury. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered full-body trauma. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2020 Ford sedan traveling southbound on Broadway at 12:07. The sedan struck the bicyclist with its center front end, causing the rider to be partially ejected and suffer injuries to his entire body, including minor burns. The bicyclist was in shock following the crash. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, alongside pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist, also licensed, was moving east and suffered injury severity level 3. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers and the confusion of vulnerable road users in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 91-year-old man suffered a head contusion after an SUV backed unsafely on Fort George Hill. The vehicle struck the pedestrian outside an intersection, causing injury despite no visible vehicle damage. The driver’s failure to back safely led to the impact.

According to the police report, a 91-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Nissan SUV backed unsafely on Fort George Hill around 11:55. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal area when the SUV, traveling north, struck him at the center back end. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. The SUV showed no visible damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was a licensed female from New York. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle operators failing to back safely in areas where pedestrians may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15