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A 22-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a parked SUV on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Avenue of the Americas was struck by a parked 2023 Ford SUV. The SUV’s driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel, and the bike suffered damage to its center front end. The driver’s failure to maintain attention was the primary factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan in Manhattan suffered chest injuries and shock after a crash while making a right turn on West 14 Street. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was restrained and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on West 14 Street in Manhattan at 9:06 p.m. The driver was making a right turn when the sedan sustained center front-end damage. The driver suffered chest injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver but does not specify other causes or mention any other parties involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man was hit by a northbound bike on Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The rider showed no vehicle damage. The victim was semiconscious after impact.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north on Avenue of the Americas struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bike showed no damage, indicating a direct impact to the pedestrian's center front. The rider held a permit license from New Mexico. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash highlights a failure by the bike operator to yield to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after an SUV struck him on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The SUV driver was going straight north when the crash occurred at the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being hit by a 2011 SUV traveling north on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV struck the bicyclist at its right front quarter panel while the bicyclist was avoiding an object in the roadway. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after a vehicle passed too closely on University Place in Manhattan. The cyclist was conscious but sustained a concussion. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its right side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on University Place in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a vehicle traveling northbound. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury, resulting in a concussion. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance when overtaking the cyclist. The vehicle impacted the right side doors but sustained no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing East 13th Street in a marked crosswalk. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver held a permit license.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2010 Nissan SUV struck her at the intersection of East 13th Street and University Place in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The SUV driver, a male with a New York permit license, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male van driver suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a crash on West Street. The van was demolished at the front center. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male van driver was injured in a crash on West Street. The van, a 2022 Ford traveling south, was demolished at the center front end. The driver suffered contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver held a valid New York license and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe vehicle damage and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike driver struck a sedan on West 10th Street. The 27-year-old rider suffered elbow and arm injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely as factors. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver collided with a Hyundai sedan traveling east on West 10th Street in Manhattan. The e-bike struck the sedan's left rear quarter panel while the sedan impacted the bike's left front bumper. The rider sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. No occupants were reported in the sedan. The crash highlights driver errors involving yielding and spacing, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on West 3 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered a back contusion and shock. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 3 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Lexus SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was in shock. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi turning improperly at Hudson Street in Manhattan. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi showed no damage after the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Hudson Street turned improperly and struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The taxi was reported to have no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other vehicles or safety equipment were involved or noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance and a bicyclist collided at West 12 Street and 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles struck each other on their left front bumpers.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling eastbound on 7 Avenue and a bicyclist heading south on West 12 Street collided at their intersection. The impact occurred on the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified causes. The ambulance driver was licensed and operating a 2023 Ford truck/bus. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections involving emergency vehicles and cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two cyclists crashed on West Street. The e-bike rider, 59, was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated face. Both vehicles traveled south; one made a left turn. Driver inattention caused the collision. The injured rider was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Street involving two bicycles traveling south. One cyclist was making a left turn while the other proceeded straight ahead on an e-bike. The 59-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated facial injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The injured cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No vehicle damage was reported on the bike making the left turn. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain attention, leading to severe injuries for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man was hit by a sedan on West 14 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle traveling east struck him with its right front bumper. He suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 14 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2020 Ford sedan traveling east struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man riding an e-scooter struck a parked sedan in Manhattan near Bleecker Street. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The scooter showed no damage. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a parked sedan on Eastbound Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The rider sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was stationary before impact and suffered damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" repeated twice, indicating rider error or confusion. The sedan driver was parked and not at fault. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The e-scooter showed no damage despite the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man was struck crossing Mac Dougal Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its front left bumper.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Mac Dougal Street in Manhattan. The driver, traveling south, failed to yield the right-of-way and was driving at an unsafe speed. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No safety equipment or signals were noted. The driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy sedan turned left at West 10th and Greenwich. The driver hit a 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She bled on the pavement. Semiconscious, then still. The car’s front end took the impact. She died at the scene.

A 76-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 10th Street and Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Chevy sedan made a left turn and struck the pedestrian head-on as she crossed with the signal. The report states, 'The light was with her. She was 76. She crossed with the signal. The car struck her head-on.' The driver’s action is listed as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The woman suffered severe head injuries and was semiconscious before succumbing to her wounds. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man crossing Avenue of the Americas was struck by a cyclist. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The cyclist disregarded traffic control, causing the collision at an intersection in Manhattan’s 10011 zip code.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Avenue of the Americas struck a 68-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the cyclist failed to obey traffic signals. The collision occurred at the intersection near West 12 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the bike. No damage was reported to the bike. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when the crash happened.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Bethune Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The car’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Bethune Street struck a 67-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver’s errors as inattention or distraction and failure to yield the right-of-way. The sedan was making a left turn at the time of impact, which occurred at the vehicle’s center front end. No safety equipment or contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 91-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a backing pickup truck in Manhattan. The driver failed to back safely, hitting the pedestrian’s lower arm and hand. The victim suffered minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a 91-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2024 Chevrolet pickup truck backed unsafely in Manhattan near 255 Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the truck, traveling north and starting from parking, struck him at the center back end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a parked SUV on LaGuardia Place in Manhattan. The bike struck the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female bicyclist traveling west collided with a parked 2020 SUV on LaGuardia Place in Manhattan. The bike impacted the left rear quarter panel and left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The SUV was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. No helmet or signaling information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15