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A motorcycle rider was ejected after a collision with a sedan on East 3 Street near Avenue A. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s left side, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on East 3 Street collided with a westbound sedan. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The sedan struck the motorcycle on its left side doors, impacting the motorcycle’s right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious after the crash but suffered significant injuries. No other occupants were in the sedan at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541795, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men on bikes collided on 4 Avenue. One was making a right turn, the other rode straight north. The 52-year-old rider was ejected and suffered shoulder abrasions. Both bikes showed no damage. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, two bicyclists collided on 4 Avenue. One bicyclist, age 52, was making a right turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The 52-year-old rider was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm and shoulder abrasion. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles showed no damage. The injured bicyclist was conscious but suffered moderate injury. The report also notes "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No safety equipment was used by the injured rider. The crash highlights risks from improper lane use among cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries in a Manhattan crash. A westbound SUV struck a parked vehicle’s left rear bumper. The impact caused whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the driver’s error. The passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2007 Dodge SUV traveling westbound on Avenue D rear-ended a parked vehicle. The collision impacted the left rear bumper of the parked car and the right front bumper of the moving SUV. The front-seat passenger in the SUV, a 41-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles, but only the passenger in the moving SUV was injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist on Avenue C in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist was left in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan traveling west on Avenue C collided with him. The bicyclist was going south and was ejected from his bike, sustaining injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, carrying four occupants, struck the cyclist with its left front bumper. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist suffered minor bleeding and was in shock. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the bike showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes struck a parked car on Manhattan’s 1st Avenue. The parked car’s driver, a 22-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction. Damage hit the right side doors and front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2014 Buick sedan was changing lanes on 1st Avenue in Manhattan when it collided with a parked 2019 Kia sedan. The Kia’s driver, a 22-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The Buick’s right front bumper struck the Kia’s right side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. A taxi was also involved, sustaining damage to its left front quarter panel while traveling straight ahead. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the injured driver or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of lane changes made without full attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 22-year-old male bicyclist on East 14th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi that was parked on East 14th Street in Manhattan was struck by a bicyclist traveling east. The 22-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The taxi sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the bike was damaged at the center front end. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after his vehicle was struck on the left side by an SUV traveling west. The impact crushed the station wagon’s front and side. The driver was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 5 Street involving a station wagon and an SUV. The 22-year-old male driver of the station wagon was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the left side doors of the station wagon while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in perpendicular directions. The station wagon sustained damage to its center front end and left side doors. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Manhattan crash. The SUV made a right turn and hit the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male sedan driver was injured in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan near Avenue A. The SUV was making a right turn while the sedan was traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the center front ends of both vehicles. The sedan driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521929, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman was struck on Avenue C in Manhattan. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred away from an intersection while she was in the roadway. The vehicle involved was unspecified. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Avenue C in Manhattan. She was located in the roadway away from an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The pedestrian's actions were described as "Other Actions in Roadway." There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected after colliding with a pick-up truck on East 5 Street. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Both vehicles were traveling north with no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between an e-bike and a pick-up truck on East 5 Street in Manhattan. The 20-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Unsafe Speed". Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound. The pick-up truck had no damage, and the e-bike showed no damage either. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The driver of the pick-up truck was licensed in New York. The crash highlights errors on the part of the bicyclist and unsafe speed as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after a 2019 SUV struck him on the left side doors. The crash occurred near 74 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV was parked and improperly used its lane or passed when it collided with a bicyclist traveling southbound on 2nd Avenue near 74th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and injured on Avenue C in Manhattan. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The scooter showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected on Avenue C in Manhattan. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors. The vehicle, a 2021 JIAJUE e-scooter, showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was wearing a helmet. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash occurred at 9:45 p.m. The driver was licensed but distracted, leading to the crash and his ejection from the scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Avenue C in Manhattan. Both drivers made left turns. A 27-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered a head abrasion. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles hit with left front bumpers. Injuries were non-ejection and conscious.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV and a 2016 Toyota taxi collided on Avenue C in Manhattan. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for the collision. A 27-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The report highlights driver errors related to improper lane usage but does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi starting from parking struck an e-bike traveling west on East 11th Street in Manhattan. The e-bike rider, a 37-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a taxi driver starting from parking collided with an e-bike traveling west on East 11th Street in Manhattan. The e-bike rider, a 37-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi sustained no damage, while the e-bike was struck on its right side doors. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515565, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 2 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist and a sedan, both traveling north, collided. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 2 Street near Avenue C in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a sedan. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and upper arm injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north, with the sedan impacting the right side doors. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 25-year-old male bicyclist on East 7 Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 7 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, striking the bike's left side doors. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The cyclist was not ejected but was in shock at the scene. The taxi driver was licensed in New York; the bicyclist was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old man was injured crossing East 14th Street with the signal. A Jeep SUV making a right turn hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was crossing East 14th Street at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a 2019 Jeep SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing lawfully. The driver’s failure to see the pedestrian due to obstructed view caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The 37-year-old bicyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious. The sedan's front center hit the bike's right side doors.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end striking the e-bike's right side doors. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No additional contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi slammed into the back of an SUV on FDR Drive just after midnight. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and whiplash. The taxi was slowing or stopping; the SUV was going straight. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on FDR Drive struck the rear center of a southbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The taxi driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi failed to maintain a safe distance. The SUV sustained front-end damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan near Avenue C. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted, causing the collision outside an intersection. The victim was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a northbound sedan on Avenue C in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. 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. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Acura sedan registered in New Jersey.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15