Crash Count for Manhattan
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 55,595
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 27,599
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 8,017
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 523
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 168
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Manhattan
Killed 163
+148
Crush Injuries 108
Lower leg/foot 37
+32
Head 18
+13
Whole body 16
+11
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Face 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Neck 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 3
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Amputation 10
Back 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Chest 1
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 206
Head 136
+131
Face 23
+18
Lower leg/foot 13
+8
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Whole body 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 148
Head 52
+47
Lower leg/foot 32
+27
Face 26
+21
Lower arm/hand 21
+16
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Whole body 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Eye 1
Concussion 235
Head 163
+158
Neck 16
+11
Face 12
+7
Back 10
+5
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 1
Whiplash 918
Neck 435
+430
Head 191
+186
Back 188
+183
Whole body 59
+54
Shoulder/upper arm 39
+34
Chest 27
+22
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Face 11
+6
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Hip/upper leg 5
Eye 1
Contusion/Bruise 2,134
Lower leg/foot 770
+765
Head 328
+323
Lower arm/hand 323
+318
Shoulder/upper arm 192
+187
Hip/upper leg 146
+141
Back 116
+111
Face 93
+88
Whole body 74
+69
Neck 64
+59
Chest 39
+34
Abdomen/pelvis 37
+32
Eye 7
+2
Abrasion 1,469
Lower leg/foot 521
+516
Lower arm/hand 369
+364
Head 206
+201
Face 104
+99
Shoulder/upper arm 84
+79
Hip/upper leg 59
+54
Back 42
+37
Whole body 39
+34
Neck 31
+26
Abdomen/pelvis 16
+11
Chest 14
+9
Eye 4
Pain/Nausea 569
Lower leg/foot 115
+110
Back 94
+89
Neck 78
+73
Head 77
+72
Shoulder/upper arm 66
+61
Whole body 51
+46
Lower arm/hand 49
+44
Hip/upper leg 41
+36
Chest 22
+17
Abdomen/pelvis 12
+7
Face 10
+5
Eye 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan?

Preventable Speeding in Manhattan School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Manhattan

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 2 in last 90d here
  3. 2017 Black Infiniti Apur (5426399) – 192 times • 2 in last 90d here
  4. 2022 Whbk Me/Be Suburban (LTJ3931) – 144 times • 11 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW6494) – 135 times • 1 in last 90d here
Four people down in two weeks. One dead. Manhattan keeps moving.

Four people down in two weeks. One dead. Manhattan keeps moving.

Manhattan: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

Just after school hours on Sep 11, a 15-year-old on a bike was hit by the driver of a 2017 Toyota sedan on W 125 St; police recorded driver inattention and improper passing, and the boy was ejected with severe bleeding (NYC Open Data).

This Month

  • Sep 6: at W 81 St and Central Park West, a truck driver making a left turn injured four people walking in the crosswalk (NYC Open Data).
  • Sep 4: at E 66 St and Fifth Ave, a bus driver making a right turn injured a 61-year-old woman walking at the intersection (NYC Open Data).
  • Aug 30: at York Ave and E 72 St, a taxi driver going straight hit a person in the roadway; police recorded “failure to yield.” He died (NYC Open Data).

The count doesn’t stop

Since Jan 1, 2022, Manhattan has logged 55,554 crashes, 27,560 injuries, and 168 deaths (NYC Open Data).

In the current year-to-date, crashes are down to 9,711 from 10,145, but injuries have edged up to 5,235 and deaths sit at 30, compared to 34 at this point last year (−4.3% crashes; −11.8% deaths; +1.7% injuries) (NYC Open Data). The bodies are real. The margin is small.

Who hits people here

Among people walking in Manhattan since 2022, drivers of SUVs have caused 42 deaths, truck drivers 14, and bus operators 6 (NYC Open Data). Steel, height, and speed meet a human body. The body loses.

One street, many names, same result

W 125 St. Central Park West. Fifth Ave. York Ave. The forms change: a left turn, a right turn, a straight shot. The end is familiar: a stretcher, tape, then traffic again (NYC Open Data).

Power to slow the car, and to stop the repeat offender

City leaders can lower speeds. Albany has given the city levers to set limits, and there is a bill to force the worst repeat speeders to use devices that keep them from driving over the limit. The proposal is the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C), which requires intelligent speed assistance for drivers who rack up violations. Those are the tools on the table (see our Take Action brief).

Manhattan’s representatives are in the room. Council District 3. Assembly District 65. Senate District 27. Will they back a default 20 MPH and the Stop Super Speeders Act—and push it until it passes? What gives.

What now

Lower the default speed. Stop the repeat offenders. The next person in the crosswalk should not pay for our delay. Start here: Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes, Persons, and Vehicles. We filtered to Manhattan and the period Jan 1, 2022–Sep 18, 2025, and counted crashes, injuries, deaths, and serious injuries; for recent incidents we cited the specific crash records listed above. We also used the pedestrian-by-vehicle-type rollups provided in the dataset. Data was accessed Sep 18, 2025. You can start from the dataset here and apply the same filters.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.
Which recent crashes are highlighted here?
We focused on four Manhattan crashes: Sep 11 (W 125 St, teen bicyclist injured), Sep 6 (W 81 St & Central Park West, four pedestrians injured by a turning truck), Sep 4 (E 66 St & Fifth Ave, pedestrian injured by a turning bus), and Aug 30 (York Ave & E 72 St, pedestrian killed by a taxi). Each is documented in NYC Open Data.
Are things getting better or worse this year?
Year-to-date, Manhattan shows 9,711 crashes, 5,235 injuries, and 30 deaths, compared to 10,145 crashes, 5,150 injuries, and 34 deaths at the same point last year, according to NYC Open Data.
Who represents this area?
Manhattan coverage here overlaps Council District 3, Assembly District 65, and Senate District 27. Local officials are Council Member Erik D. Bottcher, Assembly Member Grace Lee, and State Senator Brian Kavanagh.

Citations

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

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Grace Lee

District 65

Twitter: @AMGraceLee

Council Member Erik D. Bottcher

District 3

State Senator Brian Kavanagh

District 27

Other Geographies

Manhattan Manhattan sits in District 3, AD 65, SD 27.

It contains Precinct 1, Precinct 5, Precinct 6, Precinct 7, Precinct 9, Precinct 10, Precinct 13, Precinct 14, Precinct 17, Precinct 18, Precinct 19, Precinct 20, Precinct 22, Precinct 23, Precinct 24, Precinct 25, Precinct 26, Precinct 28, Precinct 30, Precinct 32, Precinct 33, Precinct 34, Manhattan CB4, Manhattan CB7, Manhattan CB2, Manhattan CB5, Manhattan CB3, Manhattan CB6, Manhattan CB10, Manhattan CB64, Manhattan CB9, Manhattan CB12, Manhattan CB8, Manhattan CB11, Manhattan CB1, Kingsbridge-Marble Hill, Financial District-Battery Park City, Tribeca-Civic Center, The Battery-Governors Island-Ellis Island-Liberty Island, SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Greenwich Village, West Village, Chinatown-Two Bridges, Lower East Side, East Village, Chelsea-Hudson Yards, Hell's Kitchen, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Midtown-Times Square, Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, Gramercy, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, United Nations, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Upper West Side (Central), Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Morningside Heights, Manhattanville-West Harlem, Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Harlem (South), Harlem (North), East Harlem (South), East Harlem (North), Randall's Island, Washington Heights (South), Washington Heights (North), Inwood, Highbridge Park, Inwood Hill Park, Central Park, District 3, District 2, District 4, District 6, District 9, District 7, District 10, District 5, District 8, District 1.

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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan

5
E-Bike Hits Elderly Woman on Chrystie

Sep 5 - An e-bike struck a 69-year-old woman at Chrystie and Grand. She fell hard. Blood stained the street. She died there. The crash left a scar on the city’s morning.

A 69-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Chrystie Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when an e-bike hit her head-on. According to the police report, the crash happened as she crossed the intersection and the e-bike, traveling north, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The e-bike’s front end was damaged in the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows the deadly result when traffic controls are ignored.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Fall on Avenue C

Sep 4 - A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.

A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
SUV Strikes Pedicab, Driver Suffers Leg Injury

Sep 1 - A Volvo SUV hit a merging pedicab at West 55th and Broadway. The cab flipped. The driver slammed down, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. City lights burned on. The crash left pain and silence.

A Volvo SUV struck a pedicab as it merged at the corner of West 55th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. The impact flipped the pedicab. The pedicab driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front quarter panel hit the right side of the pedicab, causing it to overturn. The report notes the pedicab driver wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No pedestrians or passengers were reported injured. The city lights kept burning as blood marked the pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Distracted Motorcyclist Slams Parked Sedan Uptown

Sep 1 - A young rider crashed headlong into a parked sedan on West 168th. His face struck hard. Blood pooled. The bike lay twisted. Sirens broke the morning hush. Police found a cell phone. The rider was conscious, bleeding, hurt.

An 18-year-old motorcycle rider crashed into the rear of a parked sedan near 630 West 168th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'crushed into a parked sedan’s rear.' The rider hit face-first and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was demolished in the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupant. The data points to distraction and cell phone use as key driver errors leading to this violent collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck

Aug 29 - A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.

A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Jeep Swerves, Motorcyclist Bleeds on Sherman

Aug 27 - A Jeep cut across Sherman Avenue. A Suzuki motorcycle kept straight. Metal slammed metal. The rider, forty-five, crashed. His head split open. Blood spread on the street. He lay trapped, conscious, waiting for help.

A crash unfolded on Sherman Avenue near Arden Street in Manhattan. A Jeep SUV swerved while changing lanes. A Suzuki motorcycle continued straight. The vehicles collided. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe head injuries and was trapped but conscious at the scene. He wore no helmet. The report states: 'A Jeep swerved. A Suzuki held course. Steel kissed steel. The rider, 45, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Head split. Blood pooled on blacktop. Sirens rose. He lay trapped, conscious, waiting.' The listed driver error was improper lane usage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Unlicensed Driver Crushed in Police Chase Crash

Aug 26 - A sedan sped north on Riverside Drive, fleeing police. The unlicensed driver slammed into steel. The car’s front end crumpled. The man, fifty, suffered neck crush injuries. Aggression and speed ruled the moment. The road answered with violence.

A 2003 Toyota sedan, driven by an unlicensed fifty-year-old man, crashed at Riverside Drive and West 114th Street while fleeing police. According to the police report, the vehicle struck hard at speed, leaving the driver conscious but with severe neck crush injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The car’s right front bumper took the impact, and the center front end was destroyed. The driver was the sole occupant. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. Systemic danger rose as speed and rage collided on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
SUV Slams Sedan in Alcohol-Fueled Left Turn

Aug 23 - Steel tore on Riverside Drive. A sedan turned left. An SUV smashed its side. Blood spilled from a driver’s arm. Alcohol lingered. Sirens cut the silence. One man hurt. The street held its breath.

A crash unfolded on Riverside Drive near Staff Street in Manhattan. A sedan, making a left turn, was struck on its right side by an SUV heading straight. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' played a role. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 32-year-old male sedan driver suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and shoulder. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The scene was marked by twisted metal and the heavy presence of alcohol. The crash left one person injured and exposed the dangers of impaired and reckless driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Sedan Veers Off Road, Crushes Two Pedestrians

Aug 21 - A Honda sedan left Avenue of the Americas at 2 a.m. The car struck two men not in the roadway. One man’s limbs crushed. Another’s arm torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The front end of the car caved from the force.

Two pedestrians were seriously injured when a 2013 Honda sedan veered off Avenue of the Americas near West 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the sedan left the roadway at 2 a.m., crushing the limbs of a 61-year-old man and inflicting deep lacerations on a 28-year-old man’s arm. Both victims were not in the roadway at the time of impact. The police report describes the scene: 'Blood on the pavement. The front end caved where bodies broke.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Moped Rider Loses Arm Passing Parked Taxi

Aug 18 - A moped clipped a parked taxi on West 143rd. The rider’s arm was torn off. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The taxi’s doors crumpled. No helmet. No license. Passing too close cost flesh and bone.

A moped rider was gravely injured on West 143rd Street in Manhattan after striking a parked taxi. According to the police report, 'A moped clipped a parked taxi. No helmet. No license. The rider’s arm torn off at the elbow. He stayed awake. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The taxi’s side doors folded like paper.' The crash involved a moped and a taxi, with the moped passing too closely and colliding with the taxi’s left side doors. The rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered an arm amputation. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The moped operator was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
E-Bike Rider Struck From Behind on 2nd Avenue

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
16
Mazda Slams Parked Cars in Road Rage Crash

Aug 16 - A Mazda tore down West 163rd. Metal shrieked. Parked cars took the hit. A 47-year-old man, belted in, caught the blow to his head. Blood ran. He stayed awake, crushed but conscious. Aggressive driving left wreckage and pain.

A violent crash erupted on West 163rd Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Mazda, driven south, slammed into parked cars in a burst of aggressive driving and road rage. The impact left a 47-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with head and crush injuries. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No errors or actions by the injured man are cited. The Mazda's front end bore the brunt, while parked sedans and an SUV suffered heavy damage. The toll: one man hurt, metal twisted, danger unchecked.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654792 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Sedan Turns, E-Bike Rider Crushed on 125th

Aug 14 - A sedan turned on West 125th. An e-bike slammed its side. The young rider took the blow to his legs. Crush injuries. He stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The danger did not end.

An 18-year-old e-bike rider suffered crush injuries to his legs after colliding with a sedan on West 125th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and an e-bike, with the sedan turning and the e-bike striking its side. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary error cited is the improper turn by the sedan. The rider remained conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The street saw traffic continue as the injured rider waited for help.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedan in Harlem

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
12
Motorcyclist Ejected and Unconscious on 8th Avenue

Aug 12 - A man on a Bravo motorcycle crashed northbound on 8th Avenue before dawn. He flew headfirst, helmeted, into the dark. The front end crushed. He lay bleeding, unconscious, ejected from the wreck. One rider. One silence.

A 36-year-old man riding a 2016 Bravo motorcycle was severely injured in a crash on 8th Avenue near 47th Street in Manhattan at 4:06 a.m. According to the police report, the rider was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was found unconscious and bleeding. The report states, 'A man on a 2016 Bravo motorcycle flew headfirst into the dark. Helmeted, bleeding, unconscious. The front crushed, the rear torn.' The motorcycle was traveling northbound when the crash occurred. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Distracted Driver Shatters Passenger’s Leg in Sedan

Aug 11 - A Toyota rolled west on West 25th. The driver looked away. The car stayed clean. A young woman’s leg did not. Her bones broke. She stayed awake. The city’s streets took more than metal.

A crash on West 25th Street in Manhattan left a 21-year-old woman with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was traveling west when the driver became distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The passenger, who was not using safety equipment, suffered crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle itself showed no damage, but the impact left the passenger conscious and badly hurt. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver error, as detailed in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Moped Driver Ejected on Central Park Transverse

Aug 10 - A moped sped east through Central Park at dawn. The driver lost control. He flew from the seat. His hip shattered. Flesh tore. He screamed in pain. The trees stood silent. No helmet. No brakes. No answer.

A 30-year-old moped driver was ejected and severely injured on Central Park’s Transverse Road Two. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed, with no helmet and no brakes. The driver suffered a shattered hip and severe lacerations. The report states, 'A moped tore east at dawn. No helmet. No brakes. The driver, 30, flew from the seat, hip shattered, flesh torn.' Unsafe speed is listed as the contributing factor. The data notes the absence of a helmet only after the primary driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the driver conscious but in agony, alone in the early morning park.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Car Strikes Elderly Man at 59th and Fifth

Aug 8 - A car hit a 66-year-old man crossing East 59th Street at Fifth Avenue. He walked with the light. He fell hard. Blood ran from his face. He stayed conscious. Sirens broke the silence. The street held the aftermath.

A 66-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car at the corner of East 59th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was 'crossing with the light' when the crash occurred. He suffered severe bleeding to the face but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'A car struck him. He hit the pavement. Blood ran from his face.' No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police data. The vehicle type and driver details remain unspecified. The incident left the man injured at the intersection, with emergency responders arriving soon after.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Collision

Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.

A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

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