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An SUV making a right turn struck a westbound e-scooter in Manhattan’s West 14th Street area. The 60-year-old e-scooter rider suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:42 near West 14th Street in Manhattan. A 2016 Ford SUV was making a right turn when it collided with an e-scooter traveling westbound. The e-scooter rider, a 60-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-scooter sustained front-end damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a serious head injury after colliding with a parked sedan on Greenwich Street. The cyclist was unconscious and sustained abrasions, with no safety equipment reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Greenwich Street in Manhattan at 19:15. A 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling north collided with a parked 2021 Ford sedan. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike, suffered a head injury, and was unconscious at the scene. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, indicating it was stationary when struck. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The bicyclist’s ejection and injury severity highlight the dangers posed by collisions with parked vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist near Washington Square Village in Manhattan. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM near Washington Square Village in Manhattan. A taxi was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the taxi and the left front bumper of the bike. The 19-year-old male bicyclist sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention while executing the turn. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt, though this was not cited as a factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on East 12 Street. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered a neck injury and bruising. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed to the crash in Manhattan.

According to the police report, at 10:48 AM on East 12 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan, a sedan traveling east made a left turn and struck a bicyclist going straight south. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a neck injury and contusions. The report cites driver errors including inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan's left front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There is no indication of any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe speeds in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck backed down Cornelia Street. Its right rear bumper struck a man. The truck’s wheels crushed his skull. He died alone in the street before dawn. The driver’s unsafe backing left no chance for survival.

A 35-year-old man was killed on Cornelia Street in the early morning when a garbage truck, traveling south, backed unsafely and struck him with its right rear bumper. According to the police report, the truck’s wheels crushed the pedestrian’s skull, causing fatal injuries at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a cause. The focus remains on the driver’s action: reversing a large refuse vehicle without adequate care, as documented by police. This crash underscores the lethal consequences when heavy vehicles back unsafely on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a taxi from behind on West Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 74-year-old man, suffered head abrasions and was injured. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Leroy Street in Manhattan at 2:40 AM. A bus traveling north rear-ended a taxi also stopped in traffic. The taxi driver, a 74-year-old male occupant, sustained head abrasions and was injured but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the bus driver. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles showed damage at their center rear and front ends respectively. The bus driver was licensed in Arizona, while the taxi driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 17-year-old bicyclist traveling east on Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering severe leg injuries. According to the police report, the sedan had defective brakes, contributing to the collision’s impact on the bike’s right side.

According to the police report, at 17:35 on Bleecker Street in Manhattan, a 2018 Honda sedan traveling south collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The sedan struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing the cyclist to be partially ejected and sustain fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment reported. The report cites defective brakes on the sedan as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver of the sedan was licensed and female, traveling straight ahead before impact. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s right rear quarter panel. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at an intersection on East 14 Street. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. on East 14 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A pedestrian, age 54, was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end without sustaining damage. The driver's failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers at intersections where turning vehicles must yield to crossing pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male cyclist traveling south on West Street hit a 6-year-old girl, causing facial injuries and minor bleeding. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, leaving the child in shock with serious injury to her face.

According to the police report, a male cyclist licensed in Texas was traveling straight ahead southbound on West Street when he struck a 6-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report cites the cyclist's unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The bicycle showed no damage, indicating a direct impact to the pedestrian rather than a collision with another vehicle. The pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were not listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by cyclist driver errors such as speeding and failure to yield, which resulted in serious injury to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi parked on West 13th Street struck a 34-year-old female e-bike rider traveling west. The impact ejected her, causing head injuries and contusions. The rider was left in shock, highlighting dangers from vehicle movements near cyclists.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota taxi was parked on West 13th Street in Manhattan when it struck a 34-year-old female e-bike rider traveling west. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike, sustaining head injuries and contusions, and was reported to be in shock. The taxi's point of impact was the right rear bumper, damaging its left rear quarter panel. The e-bike was moving straight ahead at the time of collision. The report does not list specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the taxi's movement from a parked position into the path of the cyclist indicates a failure to yield or check for vulnerable road users. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted sedan driver failed to yield, colliding with a 24-year-old bicyclist on Bleecker Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:31 p.m. on Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The sedan, traveling east and going straight ahead, struck a bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report highlights the driver’s failure to yield and distraction as the primary causes of the crash, emphasizing systemic dangers posed by inattentive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a right turn struck a pedestrian crossing West 14 Street with the signal. The woman suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The driver caused the crash by failing to yield while turning. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 14 Street was making a right turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the driver’s failure to yield during the right turn is the primary cause of the collision. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, indicating impact at the center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2020 Toyota taxi. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to crossing pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman crossing West 4 Street with the signal was struck by a taxi making a left turn. The taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 4 Street made a left turn and struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the taxi driver as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained head injuries, was in shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the point of impact was the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted beyond the driver's failure to yield. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and injured on West Street. The crash caused contusions and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash, highlighting risks in shared spaces.

At 12:16 a.m., a 34-year-old male moped driver traveling south on West Street was involved in a crash resulting in partial ejection and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the driver sustained contusions and bruises and was conscious after the incident. The moped's left rear bumper was damaged, and the vehicle overturned on impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion involving vulnerable road users played a role. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The report does not assign fault to the rider or mention victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-scooter on Hudson Street. The 26-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered serious injuries. He was partially ejected and reported whiplash. The driver was distracted.

A taxi collided with an e-scooter in Manhattan, injuring the 26-year-old male e-scooter driver. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the taxi was stopped in traffic and the e-scooter was going straight ahead. The e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, along with whiplash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment. No damage was reported to the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck an 18-year-old bicyclist traveling south on Mac Dougal Street. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southeast on Mac Dougal Street made a left turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally, making a left turn when the impact occurred on the left side doors of the vehicle. The bike showed no damage, and no driver errors by the taxi were noted. The bicyclist’s confusion contributed to the collision, but no other factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Land Rover crashed into a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Sixth Avenue. The SUV driver, age 40, died at the scene. The night was cold and silent. Police cited distraction as the cause. The street stood still after impact.

A Land Rover SUV struck the rear of a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Avenue of the Americas. The driver of the SUV, a 40-year-old man, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A Land Rover slammed into the back of a parked taxi. The driver, 40, died behind the wheel. The street was still. The cause: distraction.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupant. The crash left the street quiet, marked by the consequences of a moment’s distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus hit a bicyclist on East 14 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bus showed front-end damage. Unsafe lane changing and driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on East 14 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist passing on the left side. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike was damaged on its left side doors. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane changes and distraction in Manhattan's busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a sedan starting from parking on Varick Street. Both drivers suffered whiplash and head or back injuries. The crash involved driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. Vehicles sustained rear and front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2013 SUV traveling south on Varick Street rear-ended a 2017 sedan that was starting from a parking position. The SUV hit the sedan's center back end with its center front end. Both drivers were injured: a 25-year-old female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, while a 51-year-old male SUV driver sustained back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No pedestrians were involved. The vehicles sustained damage to the sedan's rear and the SUV's front. The crash occurred near Downing Street in Manhattan's 10014 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bike traveling east on West 4 Street hit an 18-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive at impact.

According to the police report, a bike traveling straight ahead on West 4 Street struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bike's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the collision was frontal. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15