Jun 10 - A KIA SUV struck a 27-year-old cyclist at 1st Avenue and East 55th. The rider flew headfirst, blood pooling on the pavement. He was conscious, bleeding. Police cite driver distraction and improper lane use. The cyclist wore no helmet.

A 27-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a KIA SUV at the corner of 1st Avenue and East 55th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The report states the cyclist was ejected, landed headfirst, and suffered severe bleeding. Police describe the victim as conscious at the scene, with blood pooling on the pavement. According to the police report, the SUV driver was distracted and failed to maintain proper lane usage. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving and improper lane use on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 7 - A box truck swung right on 11th Avenue, crushing a 32-year-old CitiBike rider beneath its wheels. The man was thrown clear, lifeless. The truck rolled on, untouched. The street bore witness. No helmet. No time. Only aftermath.

A fatal collision occurred at 11th Avenue and West 50th Street in Manhattan when a box truck turned right and struck a 32-year-old man riding a CitiBike, according to the police report. The report states, 'A box truck turned right. A 32-year-old man on a CitiBike was crushed beneath its weight. No helmet. No time. His body thrown clear. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The bicyclist suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body and was ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the truck's right rear quarter panel, and the CitiBike's center front end. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties, but the narrative centers on the truck's right turn and the resulting deadly impact. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The truck sustained no damage and continued on after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 5 - A sedan tore south on Broadway, colliding head-on with a northbound moped. The rider, helmetless, was ejected and left bleeding on the hot street. The crash carved pain into the city’s concrete and left a body still.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Broadway at West 190th Street struck a northbound moped head-on at 16:55 in Manhattan. The moped rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and suffered severe bleeding across his entire body. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error that led to the violent collision. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, a detail noted in the report after the documentation of driver error. Both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The force of the crash left the moped rider motionless on the street, underscoring the grave consequences of improper lane usage by vehicle drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 5 - A man on a Kaboo e-scooter crashed into a parked box truck on 7th Avenue. He was ejected, struck his head, and died at the scene. The scooter was demolished. Blood marked the pavement. The city’s streets claimed another life.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old man riding a Kaboo e-scooter southbound on 7th Avenue near West 20th Street collided with a parked box truck. The report states the rider was 'ejected' and suffered fatal head injuries after his 'skull met pavement.' The e-scooter was described as 'demolished.' Contributing factors listed in the report include 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The rider held only a permit, not a full license. The box truck was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned after the driver errors. The crash left blood on the asphalt, underscoring the lethal risks faced by those navigating New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 2 - An 80-year-old man crossing Park Avenue with the light was struck head-on by a northbound Citi Bike. Blood pooled on the pavement. The rider did not yield. The man lay semiconscious, bleeding from the head. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old pedestrian was crossing Park Avenue at the intersection, moving with the signal, when he was struck head-on by a northbound Citi Bike e-bike at 10:50 a.m. The report states the pedestrian was left semiconscious and bleeding from the head, with severe injuries. The Citi Bike rider failed to yield the right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, as cited in both the narrative and the contributing factors. The report notes the bike bore no damage after the collision. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is listed in the report, but only after the rider’s failure to yield and disregard for traffic controls. The crash underscores the danger posed when drivers or riders ignore basic right-of-way rules on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 1 - A man on an e-bike rode east on West 181st Street and collided with the rear of a parked diesel truck. His chest was crushed. He wore a helmet. There was no movement, only silence in the dark.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound on West 181st Street struck the right rear bumper of a parked diesel tractor truck. The report states the crash occurred in darkness and notes the cyclist was wearing a helmet. The narrative describes the impact as crushing the rider's chest and causing internal bleeding, with no skid marks at the scene. The e-bike's front end was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The parked truck, registered in Indiana, was unoccupied at the time. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond noting helmet use after listing driver error. The collision left the cyclist motionless and silent, underscoring the lethal consequences of distraction and systemic street danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 31 - A cyclist’s arm split open against the side of a stopped taxi at Fort Washington and 161st. Blood marked the pavement. The helmeted rider stayed awake. The taxi sat untouched. The street fell silent, holding the aftermath in its grip.

A cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after striking the side of a stopped taxi at Fort Washington Avenue and 161st Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 10:12 a.m. The report states, 'A cyclist struck the side of a stopped taxi. His arm split open. Blood on pavement. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. The taxi sat untouched.' The taxi was stopped in traffic and sustained no damage, while the cyclist’s bike impacted the right side doors of the vehicle. The police report lists no specific contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. The only victim behavior noted is helmet use, which is mentioned after the description of the crash. The focus remains on the physical impact and aftermath, with the police narrative emphasizing the silence and gravity that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729960 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 29 - A man crossed West 36th near Seventh. A Toyota SUV, its driver distracted, struck him head-on. He died on the pavement. The SUV showed no scars. The man bore them all. The city’s streets demand attention. Distraction delivers death.

A 34-year-old man was killed while crossing West 36th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. At 11:31 p.m., a 2023 Toyota SUV, described as 'going straight ahead,' struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The narrative states, 'A man crossed the street. A 2023 Toyota SUV drove straight. Its front end struck him. He died there on the pavement. The driver was distracted.' The SUV sustained no visible damage, while the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. No contributing factors were attributed to the victim. The report underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 29 - Two taxis, too close on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal slammed metal. A 29-year-old driver’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the floor. He stayed conscious, pain mounting as traffic rushed by. The crash was sudden. The injury, brutal.

According to the police report, two taxis traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway collided when one followed too closely behind the other. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The impact tore open the leg of a 29-year-old driver, causing severe bleeding and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The narrative details, 'Metal struck metal. A 29-year-old driver’s leg split open. Blood pooled. He stayed awake.' No other contributing factors are cited. The crash underscores the danger of tailgating in high-speed traffic. No mention is made of victim behavior as a cause. The report focuses on driver error—specifically, the failure to maintain a safe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733872 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 26 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 26 - A taxi’s left front bumper crushed near Park Avenue. A 52-year-old woman in the rear seat bled from a head wound. The lap belt restrained her, but shattered glass caused injury. She remained conscious amid the blood-slicked seat.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on East 47th Street near Park Avenue sustained damage to its left front bumper. The collision caused the front left quarter panel to crumple. A 52-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear suffered head injuries, bleeding heavily inside the vehicle. The report states, 'The lap belt held her. The glass did not. She stayed conscious. The seat was slick with her blood.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited; contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The incident highlights the systemic danger of rear seat injuries even when occupants are restrained. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 2025-09-18

May 20 - Dawn breaks. An e-scooter and e-bike slam together on West Street. A 32-year-old man, helmetless, is hurled through the air. His face is torn open. Blood stains metal. The scooter’s front is crushed. Silence follows. He lies conscious, bleeding.

On West Street near Vesey, an e-scooter and an e-bike collided head-on, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 6:50 a.m. The report states that 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. A 32-year-old man riding the e-scooter was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. The narrative describes him as helmetless, flying through the air, and landing conscious but bleeding, with his face split open. The scooter’s front was crumpled. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond noting the absence of a helmet, which is listed after the driver error. The crash underscores the danger when attention lapses among those operating motorized vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 18 - Steel struck flesh at East 14th and 2nd. A Ford sedan, eastbound, hit a northbound e-scooter head-on. The rider, 38, thrown, hip shattered. He lay conscious on the pavement. The street held him. Traffic control disregarded. System failed.

A Ford sedan traveling east on East 14th Street struck a northbound e-scooter head-on at the intersection with 2nd Avenue, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 13:57 in Manhattan. The report states the sedan 'disregarded traffic control,' leading to the crash. The e-scooter rider, a 38-year-old man, was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg, remaining conscious on the pavement. The police narrative describes the impact: 'Steel met flesh. The street held him.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The rider was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use is not cited as a contributing factor in the police report. The focus remains on the sedan driver's failure to obey traffic controls, which directly led to the violent collision and severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 16 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 15 - A 78-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound Chevy sedan turning left at 7th Avenue and Broadway. His head split open. Blood pooled on white paint. The driver remained in her seat. The car showed no scars.

At the intersection of 7th Avenue and Broadway in Manhattan, a 78-year-old man was struck by a southbound Chevy sedan making a left turn, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:30 a.m. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' when the collision happened. The man suffered a severe head injury, with 'severe bleeding' noted at the scene. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan, registered in New York and driven by a licensed driver from New Jersey, showed no visible damage. The driver remained in her seat after the crash. The report makes clear that the pedestrian was lawfully crossing at the intersection when the driver failed to execute a proper turn and struck him.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726604 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 14 - A sedan swung wide on West 155th. An e-scooter rider, straight ahead, collided and flew. Blood pooled on the blacktop. The man, gasping, lay conscious, his skull split. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change carved the night.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on West 155th Street collided with a man riding an e-scooter who was traveling straight. The report states the sedan driver engaged in 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact ejected the 39-year-old e-scooter rider, sending him headfirst onto the pavement. The narrative describes him as lying conscious, gasping, with severe head lacerations and a split skull. The police report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving and improper lane changes, which left a vulnerable road user grievously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 14 - A Ford pickup stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an Alfa sedan. Metal crumpled. The pickup driver, 49, belted in, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver’s failure to maintain distance caused the crash. Impact left lasting harm.

On Central Park West near 68th Street, a Ford pickup truck was stopped in traffic when an Alfa sedan traveling north struck it from behind, according to the police report. The sedan’s point of impact was its center front end, colliding with the pickup’s center back end. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors linked to the sedan driver. The pickup driver, a 49-year-old man, was belted in with a lap belt and harness and sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to the sedan driver’s failure to maintain a safe following distance. No contributing factors were assigned to the pickup driver. The collision caused significant metal deformation and left the pickup driver with crush trauma and neck injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 13 - A Toyota sedan hit a 67-year-old man head-on at West and Liberty. He lay bleeding from the head, conscious beneath the city’s lights. The impact left the intersection silent, save for the echo of metal and flesh colliding.

A 67-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound Toyota sedan at the corner of West Street and Liberty Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 21:27. The report states the man was crossing in the dark when the sedan, traveling straight, hit him with its center front end. The pedestrian was left conscious but bleeding severely from the head. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver-specific errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' were cited in the report. The narrative describes the victim as crossing with no signal or crosswalk. The focus remains on the impact and the vulnerability of the pedestrian at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 7 - A sedan veered at West 141st and St. Nicholas, striking a 22-year-old cyclist. The driver, distracted and failing to hold the lane, sent the rider flying. Blood pooled. The cyclist lay conscious, head bleeding, the bike twisted in the street.

A crash unfolded at the corner of West 141st Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, where a sedan struck a 22-year-old cyclist, according to the police report. The report states the sedan driver was 'distracted' and failed to maintain lane position, citing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, landing head-first and suffering severe bleeding, with injuries focused on the head. The police report describes the aftermath: 'He flew, landed head-first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay conscious, bleeding.' The bike was left twisted on the street. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to pay attention and maintain proper lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18