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An SUV hit a sedan on West 10th Street in Manhattan. The crash left one driver with a concussion and leg injury. Police cite passing and following too closely. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles collided at West 10th Street and 7th Avenue South in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a left turn struck a Toyota sedan going straight. One driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered a concussion and a lower leg injury. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and male. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The SUV showed no damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed together on West Street near Christopher. Metal crumpled. One driver suffered whiplash. Passengers shaken. The night air split with the sound of impact. No clear cause. The city’s danger, plain and unyielding.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on West Street at Christopher Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one driver, a 27-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash. Passengers in both vehicles were listed as occupants, with unspecified injuries or none reported. The crash involved both vehicles traveling straight, striking center front ends. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes were identified in the data. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts. The crash highlights the ever-present risk on city streets, even when no clear error is found.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist on Christopher Street at Greenwich Avenue. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt in the hip and leg. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.

A crash on Christopher Street at Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan involved a sedan and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg, with police noting a contusion. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the collision. The sedan, registered in New Jersey, struck the cyclist head-on while both were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan's driver or passenger. The data does not list any cyclist error or helmet use as a factor. The report centers the cause on driver speed, underscoring the danger faced by those on bikes in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 5th Avenue and West 14th Street. The impact left him with a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear. The system failed.

A taxi traveling south on 5th Avenue struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with West 14th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle’s right front bumper made contact, but the taxi sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The police report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s equipment or signals. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people on foot in New York City’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a cyclist at West Houston. The crash left the cyclist with a leg injury and abrasions. Both vehicles moved south. The cyclist was partially ejected. The SUV driver was not hurt.

A crash at 320 West Houston Street in Manhattan involved a southbound SUV and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 25-year-old woman, suffered an abrasion and a knee, lower leg, and foot injury. She was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old man, was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed for the cyclist. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The data shows the cyclist bore the brunt of the impact, while the SUV driver walked away unharmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a man on Bleecker Street. The pedestrian, 26, bled from the head and drifted semiconscious. The car’s left front bumper took the blow. No driver error listed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving.

A 26-year-old man walking outside the intersection at 283 Bleecker Street in Manhattan was struck by a sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. The car’s left front bumper was damaged. The report lists no specific driver error or contributing factor. Other occupants in the vehicle were not reported injured. The data shows the pedestrian was in the roadway but not at an intersection, performing 'other actions.' No helmet or signaling issues are cited. The crash underscores the danger pedestrians face, even when driver fault is not specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist rode west on W 13th. An SUV sat parked. The door opened. The cyclist hit it, thrown hard, head bleeding. Shock followed. Police blamed driver inattention. The SUV driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A crash on W 13th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan left a 40-year-old woman bicyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV. The cyclist was in shock. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were reported. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify further details about the crash sequence. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV struck another vehicle’s rear on 7th Avenue South at Morton Street. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Impact hit the left rear bumper. The street stayed busy. The danger was real.

A crash unfolded on 7th Avenue South at Morton Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck another vehicle from behind. Three people were involved. A 26-year-old female passenger in the rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was the left rear bumper of the other vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger wore a lap belt. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to maintain distance and lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal struck metal on Greenwich Avenue just after midnight. A taxi hit the back of a stopped sedan. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered back pain and whiplash. Sirens cut through the quiet as emergency lights painted the street.

A taxi traveling west on Greenwich Avenue collided with the rear of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 70 Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. The 23-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, reporting back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor in the crash, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance before impact. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signal violations, were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 67-year-old man was hit by an SUV’s right front quarter panel on Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The air was tense, marked by the sudden violence of metal against flesh.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Honda SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front quarter panel near 77 Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his arm and was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specifically identified in the data. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old cyclist lay bleeding on Hudson Street, ejected from his bike after a collision with a northbound sedan. Sirens echoed as bystanders watched, the young man in shock, blood on his clothes, the car’s rear panel dented.

A crash occurred at 540 Hudson Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike, suffering minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed male, was traveling north and struck the cyclist, damaging its left rear quarter panel. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the police report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the impact of driver distraction and improper lane usage on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn on 5th Avenue at West 9th Street, two taxis collided. Metal scraped and glass scattered. A 49-year-old woman driving one cab suffered a bruised back. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s quiet streets as emergency crews arrived.

According to the police report, two taxis traveling south on 5th Avenue near West 9th Street in Manhattan collided. The impact left the right rear bumper of one taxi and the left front bumper of the other damaged. A 49-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a back contusion. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or failure to signal, were cited in the data. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by vehicle occupants and other road users on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn on Avenue of the Americas hit a 42-year-old man crossing with the signal at West 10th Street. The impact left him bruised and in shock, clutching his back as traffic moved around the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Avenue of the Americas struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with West 10th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He suffered a back contusion and was described as being in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck merged into a cyclist on Bleecker Street near Sullivan. The crash left the 32-year-old rider conscious but bleeding from the leg, partially ejected from his bike. Sirens echoed as the injured man waited on the pavement.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck collided with a 32-year-old male cyclist on Bleecker Street at Sullivan Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to his knee, was partially ejected from his bike, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver's actions led to the collision. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were cited in the report. The cyclist was injured while riding straight as the pick-up truck merged into his path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old e-scooter rider slammed into the side of a pick-up truck on Avenue of the Americas at West 3rd Street. She hit her hip and upper leg, left with a deep bruise. Sirens echoed as she stayed conscious, pain radiating through her body.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a pick-up truck and an e-scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 3rd Street in Manhattan. The 16-year-old female e-scooter rider was injured, sustaining a contusion to her hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but does not specify any driver errors for the pick-up truck. The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist and a pedestrian collided at West 13th Street and 10th Avenue. Both women, shocked and bleeding from their legs, remained at the scene. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact came. Sirens echoed as bystanders gathered.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old cyclist traveling south on West 13th Street struck a 38-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. Both the cyclist and the pedestrian suffered minor bleeding and injuries to their lower legs, and both were described as being in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both parties, indicating the cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made as a factor in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford pickup’s door swung open on University Place, catching a 17-year-old cyclist. The crash sent pain shooting through the boy’s arm. Sirens echoed as he sat on the curb, clutching a fractured limb, traffic grinding around him.

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked Ford pickup truck’s door opened into his path on University Place near East 13th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist, traveling north, suffered a fractured and dislocated arm. The pickup truck was parked at the time, and the point of impact was the left side doors. The report lists no other contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but helmet use was not cited as a factor in the crash. No injuries were reported to the truck’s driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old woman suffered facial contusions after an ambulance traveling west on E 14 St struck her outside the roadway near Union Sq W. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The ambulance showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, an ambulance driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight ahead westbound on E 14 St near Union Sq W in Manhattan at 11:45. The ambulance's right front bumper struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The ambulance sustained no damage from the collision. The pedestrian's location outside the roadway and the lack of vehicle damage highlight the unusual circumstances of the impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle traveling north struck a parked bicycle on West Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite the motorcycle driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Christopher Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A motorcycle traveling north collided with a bicycle that was parked facing west. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bicycle and the center front end of the motorcycle. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. He was not ejected from the bike and reported pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the motorcycle driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on 7 Ave S in Manhattan when one vehicle backed into another parked SUV. Aggressive driving triggered the crash, injuring a 44-year-old male driver with back injuries. The impact damaged multiple vehicles’ bumpers and doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:56 on 7 Ave S, Manhattan. The collision involved multiple Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles. One SUV was backing up while another was parked. The point of impact included the left front bumper and center back end of the vehicles. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. A 44-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered back injuries classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. Vehicle damage was reported on the left front bumper, left rear bumper, and right side doors of the involved SUVs. The report highlights driver errors related to aggressive driving as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14