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A 23-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries on East 14 Street. The crash involved a merging maneuver and impact to the bike’s center back end. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist riding east on East 14 Street in Manhattan was partially ejected during a crash. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the bicyclist was riding without safety equipment. The crash occurred during a merging action, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the bike. No damage was recorded on the vehicle. The report does not specify contributing factors beyond 'unspecified' for the bicyclist, and no driver errors or other vehicle involvement were detailed. The bicyclist remained conscious after the injury. This incident highlights the vulnerability of cyclists during merging maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian suffered a head injury after a northbound bike failed to yield right-of-way on East 14 Street. The impact caused a concussion, leaving the pedestrian conscious but seriously hurt at the intersection.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 14 Street when a northbound bike struck him. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the bike rider as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The bike's point of impact was its center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers of driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two motorcycles collided at East 14th Street in Manhattan. One rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 PM on East 14th Street in Manhattan involving two motorcycles. One motorcycle was making a left turn traveling north, while the other was going straight ahead traveling east. The point of impact was the center back end of the turning motorcycle and the center front end of the other. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver error played a significant role in the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists collided on 2 Avenue in Manhattan, injuring a 66-year-old woman. According to the police report, unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured rider suffered fractures and dislocations, left in shock without protective gear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on 2 Avenue near East 14 Street in Manhattan. Two bicycles were involved, one traveling west and the other south. The 66-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and experienced shock. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to speed management and vehicle control. The injured bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision point was the right front quarter panel of one bike, which was initially parked. This crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe speed and vehicular misjudgments among cyclists in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north collided with an eastbound e-bike on East 10 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on East 10 Street near 4 Avenue in Manhattan. A 2023 sedan traveling north struck an eastbound e-bike at the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. There were no other contributing factors listed, and the bicyclist was not noted to have any helmet or safety equipment. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted driving in Manhattan’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi tore through Bowery, striking a 79-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died on the sunlit concrete, blood pooling, engines idling. The cab’s nose crumpled. The city’s rhythm never faltered. Another life ended beneath steel and glass.

A 79-year-old woman was killed at the intersection of East 4th Street and Bowery in Manhattan when a taxi struck her as she crossed the street. According to the police report, the collision occurred at 13:37 and resulted in a fatal head wound. The report states the driver’s actions included 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' highlighting a failure to obey traffic signals. The taxi’s center front end bore the impact, its nose crumpled from the force. The pedestrian was described as 'crossing against the signal,' but this detail appears only after the driver’s error is cited. The scene was marked by blood on hot concrete and the persistent hum of engines, underscoring the relentless danger faced by those on foot. No other contributing factors were listed for the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver suffered back injuries and shock after impact to the right rear quarter panel on East 14 Street. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash involved unspecified contributing factors and no other vehicle occupants.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male taxi driver was injured in a crash on East 14 Street in Manhattan around 12:20 a.m. The taxi, traveling eastbound, sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The driver, restrained by a lap belt, suffered back contusions and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without detailing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicle occupants were involved, and no pedestrian or cyclist was reported. The crash narrative and contributing factors remain vague, highlighting systemic issues in crash reporting and the dangers taxi drivers face even without clear fault assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a BMW sedan hit him on 2 Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the cyclist’s front center with the car’s left front bumper. The cyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 2 Avenue involving a 2018 BMW sedan traveling south and a bicyclist traveling east. The sedan's left front bumper impacted the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling east on East 12 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on East 12 Street near 4 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan with three occupants was making a left turn northeast when it struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman, sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the collision, specifically noting this error twice. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the bicyclist. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi traveling south on Avenue B struck her at East 10 Street. The pedestrian was confused at the intersection, according to the police report. The taxi showed no damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Avenue B collided with a 25-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with East 10 Street in Manhattan around 9:10 p.m. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The point of impact was the taxi's right side doors, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian's confusion at the intersection is the only listed contributing factor, with no mention of helmet use or crossing signals. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan lost control on East 2nd Street. A tire failed. The car veered into a parked Hyundai. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, died alone in the quiet dark. The street was still. Metal and silence marked the aftermath.

A deadly crash unfolded just before midnight on East 2nd Street near Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 2012 Acura sedan experienced 'Tire Failure/Inadequate,' causing the vehicle to veer off course and strike a parked Hyundai sedan. The report states, 'A tire gave out. A 2012 Acura veered into a parked Hyundai.' The sole occupant, a 29-year-old woman in the driver's seat, was killed in the collision. No contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond the tire failure. The parked Hyundai was unoccupied. The police report makes clear that the crash was set in motion by the mechanical failure, with the Acura's driver losing control and the vehicle striking a stationary car. The scene remained still, marked by the loss and the silence that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver’s inattention caused a collision with a bicyclist traveling west on Avenue C. The cyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and shock. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the bike’s left side doors, leaving the rider injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:55 AM in Manhattan near 27 Avenue C. The collision involved a southbound taxi and a westbound bicyclist. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but failed to maintain attention, cited as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' in the report. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old male, was also noted with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, though no helmet or other safety equipment was used. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the bike’s left front quarter panel, causing damage to the taxi’s bumper and the bike’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm contusion and was in shock but was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south on East 7 Street struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver and rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, both in shock. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 7 Street in Manhattan around 3:15 AM. The taxi, traveling straight south, impacted with its left front bumper. The driver, a 45-year-old male, was wearing a lap belt but suffered neck injuries and whiplash, reported as injury severity 3. The rear passenger, a 35-year-old male, also sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the driver. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the passengers. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to obey traffic controls in Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man crossing with signal suffers severe back injuries when a sedan making a left turn hits him at an intersection in Manhattan. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in Manhattan was making a left turn at the intersection near 162 Avenue B when it struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was located at the intersection at the time of impact. The collision caused a severe back injury, including fractures and dislocations, with an injury severity level of 3. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, confirming the point of impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash occurred at 2:08 AM, highlighting dangerous driver errors in low-visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver collided with a bicyclist making a left turn on 4 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front quarter panels, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:00 on 4 Avenue near Wanamaker Place in Manhattan. A 37-year-old male bicyclist was making a left turn traveling west when he was struck on his left front quarter panel by a northbound SUV. The SUV, a 2014 Jeep, was driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey going straight ahead. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in Manhattan's busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver injured her head and suffered whiplash after rear-ending a sedan engaged in a police pursuit on East 2 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved unsafe backing and other vehicular errors, highlighting dangerous driver behavior in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on East 2 Street in Manhattan. A 26-year-old female SUV driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on the part of the SUV operator. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the collision, which impacted the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan was involved in a police pursuit at the time, traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the unsafe backing and other vehicular errors by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan entering a parked position collided with a bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and injury to the elbow and lower arm. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash, leaving the cyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 5 Street at 18:20. A sedan driven by a licensed female driver was entering a parked position when it struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver’s error in lane management caused the collision. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. No helmet use or victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was reported as none, underscoring the vulnerability of the bicyclist despite the low-impact collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old cyclist hurled forward on East 12th Street, blood streaming from his eye, after another bike struck him from behind. He lay conscious, bleeding on the darkened pavement. The crash left the street marked by violence and error.

According to the police report, two cyclists were traveling eastbound on East 12th Street near 2nd Avenue when one bike struck the other from behind. The report states the 19-year-old rider was ejected, landing hard on the asphalt, bleeding severely from his eye but remaining conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the collision. The rear cyclist's failure to maintain a safe distance led directly to the violent impact, sending the victim forward onto the street. The report describes the point of impact as the right rear bumper of the lead bike and the left front quarter panel of the trailing bike. No information is provided about helmet use or other victim behaviors. The crash highlights the persistent danger when riders are not given adequate space, even on city streets dominated by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old female bicyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries after a BMW sedan struck her on Manhattan’s 2nd Avenue. The driver was parked before impact. Police cited improper lane usage by the bicyclist as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. A 57-year-old female bicyclist traveling south was hit on the left side doors of a parked BMW sedan. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and parked before the collision, which caused damage to the vehicle's left side doors. No ejection occurred, and the bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report explicitly notes the bicyclist's lane usage as a factor, highlighting driver and systemic risks in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two parked riders, a bicyclist and a skateboarder, collided on 2 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding; the skateboarder hurt an elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2 Avenue involving a bicyclist and a skateboarder, both drivers of their vehicles, who were initially parked. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old female, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was in shock. The skateboarder, a male occupant, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, also experiencing shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both individuals. The point of impact was the center front end of the skateboard and the right side doors of the bike. The police report notes no contributing factors related to victim behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience even among non-motorized vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15