Another Name, Another Number—How Many More Will Die Before They Act?

Aug 29 - A box truck barreled through East 109th and 3rd, ignoring the signal. The driver struck a 63-year-old cyclist head-on. The man flew, landed hard, and bled on the asphalt, conscious but torn. The truck’s disregard left violence in its wake.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 109th Street at 3rd Avenue 'ran the light,' disregarding traffic control. The truck struck a 63-year-old man riding a bike, hitting him headfirst. The report states the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations, lying conscious but injured on the street. The primary contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' highlighting the truck driver's failure to obey the signal. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver's traffic violation. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when large vehicles ignore basic traffic controls in Manhattan’s dense streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - A man on a bike, helmeted, thrown to the asphalt on East 118th. The car passed too close. Blood pooled on the silent street. He lay conscious, head wounded, night unmoved. The city’s danger pressed down, steel against flesh.

A 45-year-old man riding a bike eastbound near 65 East 118th Street in Manhattan was struck from behind and injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered severe bleeding from the head after being ejected onto the street. The police report states the driver’s actions included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The narrative describes the car overtaking the cyclist with insufficient clearance, leading to a direct impact with the center front end of the vehicle striking the right rear of the bike. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the cyclist’s behavior, aside from noting helmet use. The collision left the street silent, the victim conscious but bleeding, underscoring the persistent risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers disregard basic rules of space and right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747752 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - Two sedans collided on 1st Avenue. One struck a man stepping from behind a parked car. His hip shattered. He died in the street. Alcohol and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The sun was still up. The city swallowed another life.

A 60-year-old man was fatally injured on 1st Avenue at East 105th Street in Manhattan when two sedans collided and one struck him, according to the police report. The report states, "A man stepped from behind a parked car. Two sedans collided. One struck him. His hip shattered. He died in the street." The crash occurred at 15:42 in daylight. Police explicitly cite "Alcohol Involvement" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The sedan that struck the pedestrian was changing lanes at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's action is listed as "Emerging from in Front of/Behind Parked Vehicle," but the primary focus remains on driver errors: alcohol use and unsafe speed. These driver actions caused the deadly impact described in the police narrative.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - An unlicensed, intoxicated driver sped an SUV into parked vehicles on Park Avenue. Metal screamed as the SUV tore through the street. A 26-year-old rear passenger suffered a bleeding arm injury but stayed conscious amid the wreckage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 1399 Park Avenue in Manhattan at 12:48 a.m. An unlicensed driver operating a 2015 Toyota SUV at unsafe speed collided with multiple parked cars. The report states, "an unlicensed driver in a speeding SUV plowed through parked cars. Metal screamed." Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. The SUV carried three occupants; the right rear passenger, a 26-year-old man, sustained a severe bleeding injury to his upper arm but remained conscious. The police report explicitly identifies the driver as "unlicensed" and lists "Alcohol Involvement" and "Unsafe Speed" as key contributing factors. No errors or contributing factors were attributed to the injured passenger. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of unlicensed, impaired, and reckless driving in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A southbound SUV struck a 31-year-old man crossing East 124th Street with the signal. The impact crushed his leg. He remained conscious. The driver, distracted and inattentive, did not yield. The intersection became a site of pain and metal.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old pedestrian entered the crosswalk at the corner of East 124th Street and Park Avenue at 10:54 a.m., crossing with the signal. A southbound SUV hit him head-on, crushing his leg. The report states the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing with the signal is explicitly noted. The report makes clear the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver’s inattention led to the collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A 78-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at East 93rd and 2nd Avenue, was struck and killed by a left-turning SUV. The impact crushed her body. She died there, in the street, beneath the gray June sky.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman was crossing 2nd Avenue at East 93rd Street with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The report states the point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which caused fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The driver was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical error that directly contributed to the collision. The woman was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal, when the SUV turned into her path. The police report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, underscoring that driver inattention and failure to yield were the sole causes named in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - A southbound Acura hit a 57-year-old woman at Lexington and East 121st. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The sedan’s rear dented. The driver remained. Harlem bore silent witness. Steel and flesh collided in the crosswalk’s shadow.

A 57-year-old woman was struck by a southbound Acura sedan at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 121st Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The collision occurred in the intersection, leaving the woman bleeding from her entire body but conscious. The report notes, 'She bled from her whole body. Conscious.' The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was dented in the crash. The driver stayed at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and no mention is made of pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The report describes a silent Harlem watching the aftermath. The focus remains on the impact between the vehicle and the vulnerable pedestrian in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 4 - A westbound car hit a 60-year-old man head-on on East 119th Street. His head split open. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The crash left him bleeding, the city indifferent, the danger unyielding.

A 60-year-old man walking with traffic on East 119th Street in Harlem was struck head-on by a westbound car, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was not at a crosswalk and was walking along the street when the vehicle, traveling straight ahead, hit him with the center front end. The impact caused a severe head injury and heavy bleeding; the man remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'His head split open. Blood ran. He stayed awake. The street kept moving.' The report does not mention any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A man lay still on East 106th, struck down by a northbound bike. The street was silent. The front of the bike bore the mark of impact. No one spoke. He died where he fell, another life ended at the curb.

A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of East 106th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan after being struck in the head by a northbound cyclist, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 23:17, and the victim died at the scene. The report notes the front of the bike was visibly marked from the collision. The contributing factors for both the cyclist and the pedestrian are listed as 'Unspecified' in the police data, offering no further detail on driver error or pedestrian behavior. The narrative underscores the quiet aftermath and the fatal outcome for the pedestrian. The focus remains on the deadly impact and the unanswered questions surrounding the circumstances of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 17 - A man on an e-bike slammed confusion at East 96th and 1st. The front end buckled. Blood streamed from his face. He stayed conscious. The street held him. The bleeding would not stop. The night pressed in.

A 37-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound at the corner of East 96th Street and 1st Avenue was injured in a crash, according to the police report. The report states that the e-bike's front end crumpled on impact and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the face but remained conscious on the street. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The report describes the crash as a head-on collision with confusion, emphasizing the vulnerability of the rider and the unforgiving nature of the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 12 - A man rode west on East 117th. His bike hit something head-on. The frame collapsed. Blood streaked his face. He lay semiconscious, bleeding, as the street fell silent.

A 28-year-old man riding a bicycle west on East 117th Street near 1st Avenue suffered severe facial bleeding after his bike struck an object head-on, according to the police report. The report describes the scene: 'His bike struck something head-on. The frame folded. Blood ran down his face. He lay semiconscious, bleeding, as the street held its breath.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or vehicle operator actions were cited as contributing factors in the official data. The crash occurred in the early morning darkness. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injuries, with the cause left undetermined in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701966 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 31 - A Tesla sedan struck a newborn boy head-on on 3rd Avenue. The baby lay motionless in the street. No sound followed. The car kept straight. The city’s silence grew heavier. A life ended before it began.

A newborn boy was killed when a northbound Tesla sedan struck him head-on on 3rd Avenue. According to the police report, 'A newborn boy, not yet a day old, struck head-on by a northbound Tesla. The car kept straight. The baby lay still. No cry. No breath. Just silence in the street.' The child, a pedestrian not at an intersection, suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factors for both the driver and the crash. No driver errors were specified in the data. The Tesla sustained damage to its center front end. The tragedy unfolded in the early morning, leaving a silent street and a life lost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - A 53-year-old cyclist, merging south on Central Park West, was hit by an SUV’s front bumper. He flew from his bike, landed headfirst, and bled on the pavement. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was left semiconscious. No helmet was worn.

A 53-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Central Park West was struck by the left front bumper of a southbound SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist was merging when the SUV hit him, causing him to be ejected and land headfirst on the pavement. He suffered severe bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s distraction. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A flatbed truck rolled on East 105th Street. A young man stepped from behind a parked car. The trailer struck him. His body broke under the weight. He lay unconscious. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.

A 25-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a flatbed truck on East 105th Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A flatbed rolled forward. A 25-year-old man stepped from behind a parked car. The trailer struck him. His body broke beneath the weight. He lay unconscious. The truck bore no scar.' The victim suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The truck sustained no visible damage. No helmet or signal use was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 4 - A moped slammed into a box truck on East 94th and 2nd. The unlicensed rider, 47, wore no helmet. He flew from the seat, struck the pavement, and died from head trauma. The street fell silent. Blood pooled. Nothing moved.

A deadly crash unfolded at East 94th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a moped struck a box truck broadside. The moped rider, 47, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected, suffered head trauma, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' 'Drugs (illegal),' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The moped’s center front end hit the truck’s left side doors. The rider was the only person killed. Helmet use is noted only as a missing safety measure after the driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A Nissan SUV passed too close near 1440 Madison Avenue. Its bumper hit a 66-year-old man’s head. Blood spilled. He stayed conscious. The street’s lines gave no protection. The driver’s error left the pedestrian wounded and bleeding.

A 66-year-old man walking with traffic near 1440 Madison Avenue in Manhattan was struck by a northbound Nissan SUV. According to the police report, the SUV 'passed too closely,' and its left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head. The man suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as contributing factors. No mention of pedestrian error or helmet use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance from people on foot. The road markings offered no real barrier. The man was injured because the SUV encroached on his space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 16 - A Toyota hit a 35-year-old man riding an e-bike from behind on 2nd Avenue. Blood pooled near his leg. Deep cuts marked his lower limb. The driver fled. The rider stared, shocked, as traffic moved on.

A 35-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck from behind by a Toyota near 2295 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 35-year-old man on an e-bike struck from behind by a Toyota. No helmet. Blood pooled near his leg. Deep lacerations. Eyes wide with shock. The car did not stop.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and was left in shock. The driver of the Toyota did not remain at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors, only 'Unspecified' contributing factors. The lack of a helmet is noted in the report, but the primary danger came from the impact and the driver’s failure to stop.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A man on an e-bike crashed into a parked sedan on East 125th Street. He wore no helmet. Thrown from the bike, his head struck hard. Blood pooled. He lay unconscious, heat rising off Harlem’s asphalt. The bike’s front end crumpled.

A 56-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked sedan near East 125th Street and 111th in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The impact threw him from the bike, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious with heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time. The e-bike’s front end was heavily damaged. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in Harlem’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A Ford SUV turned left at East 101st and Fifth. The bumper hit a 71-year-old woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She suffered a torn leg and severe bleeding. The driver failed to yield.

A Ford SUV struck a 71-year-old woman at the corner of East 101st Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV turned left and hit the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact tore her leg, causing severe bleeding. The report states, 'The bumper hit her leg. Skin tore. Blood pooled on white stripes.' The driver remained licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The woman was walking with the light at the intersection when the crash occurred. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 28 - A box truck hit a 78-year-old man on a bike near East 96th Street. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The truck kept moving. The man lay still, unconscious, on the sunlit asphalt.

A 78-year-old cyclist was struck by a box truck on Madison Avenue near East 96th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck showed no visible damage and did not stop. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. The crash left the man gravely injured, his blood marking the asphalt where he fell.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19