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A sedan traveling north on West 183 Street struck the rear of another vehicle. The driver of the sedan suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision, which caused damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, at 22:50 on West 183 Street, a 46-year-old male driver in a 2019 Volvo sedan traveling north struck the rear of another vehicle going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right rear bumper of the Volvo. The driver of the Volvo sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the Volvo and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi stopped in traffic struck a sedan from behind on slippery pavement. Both drivers suffered back injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. The sedan’s front passenger was also injured, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 9:00 AM on 10 Avenue, a taxi stopped in traffic was rear-ended by a sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the taxi's center back end and the sedan's left front bumper. Both the sedan driver and front passenger sustained back injuries and were in shock. The front passenger complained of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both occupants in the sedan were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling north. The crash highlights driver distraction and hazardous road conditions as primary causes, with no fault attributed to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling south struck a parked dump truck on Henry Hudson Parkway. Four occupants in the SUV suffered contusions and bruises. Alcohol involvement and driver distraction contributed to the crash. The unlicensed SUV driver and passengers were injured but conscious.

According to the police report, at 4:11 AM on Henry Hudson Parkway, an SUV traveling south collided with a parked dump truck. The SUV's center front end impacted the truck's right side doors, causing injuries to all four occupants inside the SUV. The driver, a 31-year-old male, was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg. Two female passengers, ages 23 and 28, suffered contusions to their elbow, lower arm, hand, and head. The report cites alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Additionally, the SUV driver was unlicensed. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The dump truck driver was licensed and parked at the time of impact. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol use, distraction, and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south collided on West 220 Street. The driver of one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Police cited following too closely and passing too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on West 220 Street collided at 8:49 PM. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old female, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the left front bumper of a 2023 BMW and the right rear quarter panel of a 2022 Alfa sedan. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. This collision highlights driver errors related to unsafe vehicle spacing and passing maneuvers as central causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman was injured while crossing Sherman Avenue. A Ford SUV failed to yield, striking her. She suffered a head injury and remains conscious. The driver was making a right turn at the time.

A pedestrian was injured in Manhattan when a Ford SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. According to the police report, the 50-year-old woman was crossing with a signal when she was struck by the vehicle. She sustained a head injury classified as a severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a licensed male, did not report any damage to the vehicle. The contributing factors listed include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and an unspecified factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected and fractured his elbow in a collision with a sedan on Dyckman Street. The sedan struck the moped’s front end as the moped made a left turn. The driver suffered serious injuries.

According to the police report, a moped driver, age 28, was injured and ejected after colliding with a sedan on Dyckman Street in Manhattan. The moped was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling north, struck the moped’s front end with its right front bumper. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors by the moped driver. The moped driver was unlicensed and suffered a fractured elbow, dislocation, and other injuries. The sedan had no occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any helmet use or other safety equipment for the moped driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel met steel on 10th Avenue. A left turn ran the light. Fire tore through the wreck. In the front seat, a young woman died, burned and broken. The street glowed with flame and loss.

A deadly crash unfolded at 10th Avenue and West 213th Street in Manhattan. Two vehicles collided after one made a left turn and disregarded a traffic signal. According to the police report, 'A left turn ignored the signal. Steel struck steel. Fire bloomed.' The front passenger, a 21-year-old woman, suffered fatal burns and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors are noted for the drivers. The victim was a passenger and played no role in the crash. The police report does not specify if safety equipment was used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old motorcyclist struck a parked sedan on Broadway. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened while the motorcycle traveled north. Driver inattention caused the collision. No damage was reported to vehicles.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Broadway collided with a parked sedan. The motorcyclist, a 19-year-old male driver, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle had no damage, and the sedan was stationary with no damage. The rider was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The collision occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 60-year-old man at West 207 Street and Sherman Avenue. The driver made a left turn at unsafe speed and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 207 Street struck a pedestrian at the intersection with Sherman Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a 60-year-old man, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock, reporting pain and nausea. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The vehicle sustained damage to its left side doors. No safety equipment or pedestrian actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 9 Avenue at 2:30 a.m. One driver made a left turn, ignoring traffic control. The other went straight. A 40-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Defective headlights worsened the crash impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 9 Avenue at 2:30 a.m. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The crash involved a 40-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of one vehicle. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, defective headlights on one vehicle contributed to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV turning left struck a northbound Dodge sedan on Broadway in Manhattan. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford SUV making a left turn on Broadway collided with a 2020 Dodge sedan traveling north. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan’s front passenger, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both vehicles. No other factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man crossing Payson Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Payson Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling south and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to the hip and upper leg and was conscious after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a parked SUV. The sedan's driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front-end damage to the sedan and left-front damage to the SUV. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was traveling south on Broadway when he collided with a parked BMW SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan sustained center front-end damage, while the parked SUV was damaged on its left front bumper. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Broadway near West 196th Street in Manhattan. The driver and front passenger of one vehicle suffered injuries including head trauma and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway in Manhattan at 11:40 p.m. The driver, a 25-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 37-year-old man, were injured. The driver suffered whole-body injuries and complained of pain and nausea, while the passenger sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. One vehicle was involved in a police pursuit prior to the crash. The collision caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrian involvement was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old on a moped struck an SUV on Saint Nicholas Avenue. He flew from the seat. His head hit hard. He died on the street. Speed played a role. The crash left a mark on Manhattan’s roads.

A 15-year-old boy riding a Zhilong moped died after colliding with a GMC SUV near Saint Nicholas Avenue and West 185th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the moped rider was traveling at unsafe speed and was ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head injuries. The crash occurred as both vehicles went straight ahead. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The boy was not wearing any safety equipment, which is noted after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The impact crushed the moped’s front and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The street bears the cost of speed and force.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was hit by a northbound sedan on West 203 Street near 10 Avenue. The impact struck her knee and lower leg. She suffered injuries and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Jaguar sedan traveling north on West 203 Street struck her at an intersection near 10 Avenue. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, hitting the pedestrian's knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing other actions when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not visibly injured beyond the specified bodily harm but was in shock following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a stopped pickup on West 185 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers were injured. The pickup’s front passenger suffered knee and leg bruises. The truck driver sustained whiplash. The crash was caused by driver distraction.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on West 185 Street rear-ended a parked pickup truck. The pickup was stopped in traffic when the box truck hit it from behind. The pickup’s front passenger, a 29-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg. The truck driver, a 36-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists driver inattention and outside car distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The impact was centered on the back end of the pickup and the front end of the box truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old motorcyclist merged improperly into a taxi traveling south on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The motorcycle struck the taxi’s right front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male motorcyclist, unlicensed and without safety equipment, merged improperly into a taxi traveling south on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The motorcycle impacted the taxi’s right front bumper. The motorcyclist, the sole occupant of his vehicle, sustained internal injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old box truck driver suffered chest injuries during a left turn on Broadway. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Illness and fatigue contributed to the crash. The truck's front end was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male box truck driver was injured while making a left turn on Broadway. The driver sustained internal chest injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists illness and fatigue as contributing factors to the crash. The truck, a 2016 Ford, suffered damage to its center front end. There is no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved. The driver was licensed in New York and was using a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The incident highlights the risks posed by driver health and alertness issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan turning left on Riverside Drive. The 33-year-old male rider was ejected, suffering a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Riverside Drive collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield properly during the turn. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15