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A man on an e-bike rode east on West 181st Street and collided with the rear of a parked diesel truck. His chest was crushed. He wore a helmet. There was no movement, only silence in the dark.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound on West 181st Street struck the right rear bumper of a parked diesel tractor truck. The report states the crash occurred in darkness and notes the cyclist was wearing a helmet. The narrative describes the impact as crushing the rider's chest and causing internal bleeding, with no skid marks at the scene. The e-bike's front end was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The parked truck, registered in Indiana, was unoccupied at the time. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond noting helmet use after listing driver error. The collision left the cyclist motionless and silent, underscoring the lethal consequences of distraction and systemic street danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-bike traveling east on West 181 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:09 on West 181 Street near Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi traveling south struck the rear center of an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 58-year-old man, sustained a neck injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The e-bike driver was unlicensed, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in shared traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old female bicyclist suffered a neck injury and concussion after losing control at unsafe speed on West 181 Street. The crash caused damage to the bike’s rear end. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 8:00 AM on West 181 Street involving a female bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist was injured with a neck injury and concussion, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the rider’s speed led to the crash. The bike sustained damage to the center back end, while the other vehicle involved showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights the rider’s unsafe speed as the primary driver error causing the crash, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, highlighting critical driver inattention and right-of-way violations.

According to the police report, at 20:44 on Wadsworth Avenue near West 185th Street in Manhattan, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal. The report identifies the driver’s contributing factors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was conscious and located at the intersection when struck. The crash underscores driver errors—specifically distraction and failure to yield—that directly caused harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and shock after being struck by a sedan driven by an unlicensed driver. The collision occurred at 4:10 AM on West 211 Street. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:10 AM on West 211 Street involving two sedans. One vehicle was parked, and the other, driven by a female with an unlicensed New York driver’s license, was traveling westbound. The unlicensed driver’s sedan struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian, causing contusions and upper arm injuries, leaving him in shock. The point of impact was the left side doors of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving sedan. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and notes the driver’s unlicensed status. The pedestrian was engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights systemic dangers posed by unlicensed and impaired drivers in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck the left rear bumper of a northbound convertible on West 220 Street. The convertible’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the collision occurred, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 on West 220 Street involving a 2015 SUV and a 2021 convertible. The SUV, traveling southeast, impacted the left rear bumper of the northbound convertible. The SUV driver’s contributing factor was listed as "Driver Inattention/Distraction," which is cited twice in the report. The convertible driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The damage to the SUV was on the right front quarter panel, while the convertible sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel. The report emphasizes driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Nagle Avenue in Manhattan. The female driver of one vehicle suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and disregarding traffic control as key factors. Both drivers were traveling straight before impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:45 on Nagle Avenue near Dyckman Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling straight ahead collided, with impact on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The female driver of the Maryland-registered sedan was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, along with 'Unsafe Speed' for the injured driver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic controls as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver suffered arm abrasions and incoherence after a single-vehicle crash on Dyckman Street. The SUV's front center end was damaged. Police cited alcohol involvement as a key factor in the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV with a Florida permit license crashed on Dyckman Street near Harlem River Drive in Manhattan at 4:16 AM. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver’s impaired condition as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an inattentive SUV driver on West 181 Street. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s distraction caused the collision at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 181 Street in Manhattan at 3:57 PM. A 45-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was hit by a 2022 SUV traveling west. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The SUV had no visible damage and was initially parked before the incident. The driver, a licensed male from New York, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive in slippery conditions. A 37-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder injury and contusion. Police cite following too closely and slippery pavement as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Harlem River Drive involving three vehicles traveling southbound. The 37-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a shoulder-upper arm injury and contusions. The report identifies 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for all involved vehicles. Additionally, the injured driver was noted for 'Following Too Closely,' a critical driver error that likely precipitated the crash. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision points included the left front quarter panel, right front bumper, and center front end of the vehicles. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and remained conscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors and hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow abrasions after a sedan struck her on West 207 Street. The driver, unlicensed and aggressive, failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused shock and injury, highlighting dangerous driver behavior in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West 207 Street in Manhattan when a 2020 Honda sedan traveling west struck her on the left side doors. The driver, a male operating without a valid license, was engaged in aggressive driving and road rage. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock and injury severity level 3. Vehicle damage was confined to the left side doors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed, aggressive drivers who fail to respect pedestrian right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman was struck by a bus on West 182 Street while walking outside an intersection. The bus driver failed to pay attention, hitting her with the right front bumper. She suffered facial bruising but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 182 Street struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian who was walking outside an intersection. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper, causing contusions and bruising to the pedestrian's face. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash, highlighting a failure by the bus driver to maintain focus. The pedestrian's location was described as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway' noted, but no pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman was injured crossing Dyckman Street with the signal when a northbound sedan made a right turn. The driver’s vision was impaired by glare, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Dyckman Street at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The driver’s vision was impaired by glare, which is cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact, sustaining abrasions to her hip and upper leg. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision, indicating a low-speed impact. The report highlights the driver’s failure to adequately respond to visual impairment caused by glare. No pedestrian errors were noted as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Chevrolet sedan at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl was injured crossing West 187 Street with the signal. A sedan making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking her at the intersection. The child suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 187 Street was making a left turn at 18:07 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 4-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The child, a female pedestrian at the intersection, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions beyond crossing with the signal. The incident highlights a critical driver error in yielding to a vulnerable road user at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Broadway. The driver, holding a permit, showed inattention and inexperience. The pedestrian suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:41 on Broadway near West 204 Street in Manhattan. A 72-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2006 Chevrolet SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The driver held a permit license, indicating limited driving experience. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, consistent with the point of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers making turns in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a 2023 Tesla sedan on Broadway. The impact damaged the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s front end. Police cited failure to yield and bicyclist confusion as factors.

According to the police report, at 22:47 on Broadway, a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling south struck a southbound e-bike ridden by a 39-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was ejected from the e-bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the e-bike’s center front end was damaged. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist’s improper lane usage was also noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound from a parked position. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist but highlights driver error and systemic danger in yielding and lane management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man was struck by a northbound SUV making a right turn on 10 Avenue. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause. The impact damaged the SUV’s front center end.

According to the police report, at 22:38 a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling north on 10 Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which also sustained damage there. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian fault or contributing behavior was noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after being struck while crossing with the signal on Audubon Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious injury at the intersection near West 189 Street in Manhattan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 on Audubon Avenue near West 189 Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing the intersection with the signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, classified as a severe injury. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details, but the driver’s failure to yield is explicitly noted. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or helmet use were listed. The victim was conscious at the scene, highlighting the impact severity and driver error as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV stopped in traffic struck a sedan from behind on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. Both male occupants suffered moderate injuries, including head and back trauma. The SUV driver’s tinted windows impaired visibility, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 16:24 on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 2020 BMW SUV traveling north was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended a 2012 Acura sedan also traveling north. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV carried two male occupants: the 30-year-old driver, who was semiconscious with a head injury, and a 36-year-old front passenger with back injuries and whiplash. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The police report cites tinted windows on the SUV as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed. The crash highlights the danger of obstructed driver vision in rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver lost control on a slippery Henry Hudson Parkway late at night. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:06 on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver, a 27-year-old male occupant of a 2016 Lexus sedan traveling southbound, was going straight ahead when the collision happened. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The report identifies 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a role. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained a contusion to his face and was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not cite any driver errors beyond the environmental condition of slippery pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15