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

2
Woman Found Dead, Half-Ejected From Parked Sedan

Jun 2 - A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.

A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Sedan Slams Moped Rider on West 185th

Jun 1 - A sedan cut left on West 185th. Its front quarter struck a moped. The rider, thirty-six, flew off. Blood pooled by his torn leg. He lay still, in shock. The street went quiet. Danger lingered in the dark.

A sedan making a left turn on West 185th Street struck a moped rider traveling straight. The moped rider, age 36, was thrown from his vehicle and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A moped rider, 36, struck mid-turn by a sedan’s front quarter. No helmet. Thrown halfway off. Blood pooled near his torn leg. He lay still, in shock, as the night closed in.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the moped rider. The sedan driver’s actions are also marked by 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The moped rider wore no helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard

May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.

An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Head-On SUV Crash Severs Driver’s Limb

May 27 - Two SUVs smashed together on East 121st and Park. Steel buckled. Airbags burst. A 46-year-old man bled from the neck, his limb torn away. Distraction behind the wheel turned a bright afternoon into carnage.

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on at East 121st Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles struck front-to-front. A 46-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries, including neck wounds and an amputation. The report states, 'Distraction and a missed yield carved bone from flesh in the bright afternoon.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed. Airbags deployed. The crash left one driver grievously wounded. The police report highlights distraction as the key factor in this violent collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Flatbed Turns, Cyclist Crushed at 110th and Columbus

May 26 - A flatbed truck turned right. A woman on a bike rode straight. Steel struck bone. She flew, then fell. Her leg crushed beneath the weight. Shock took her. The truck rolled on, untouched.

A flatbed truck struck a 53-year-old woman riding her bike at the corner of West 110th Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck turned right while the cyclist continued straight. The impact ejected her from the bike, crushing her leg and leaving her in shock. The police report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited. The cyclist suffered serious injuries to her lower leg and foot. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Cyclist Collides With Parked SUV on 28th

May 25 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on East 28th. Metal shrieked. He flew, hit the pavement, blood streaking his arm. His hand split open. He lay conscious, torn, in the sun. The street stood silent, marked by pain and steel.

A 38-year-old cyclist crashed into a parked SUV on East 28th Street near Third Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision occurred at 11:10 a.m. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his arm and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The SUV was parked at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The aftermath was blood, torn flesh, and twisted metal on a sunlit city street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Diesel Truck Crushes Pedestrian in Crosswalk

May 24 - A diesel truck lurched forward on East 125th Street. A 53-year-old man crossed in a marked crosswalk. The truck struck him head-on. His body was crushed beneath the wheels. He died there, in the street. The driver stayed at the scene.

A 53-year-old man was killed while crossing East 125th Street in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck lurched forward and struck the pedestrian head-on. The impact crushed the man’s body, causing fatal injuries at the scene. The driver, a 38-year-old man, was operating the truck and was not reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The report does not blame the pedestrian. There is no mention of helmet or signal use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
E-Bike Hits 74-Year-Old on West 72nd

May 21 - An e-bike struck a 74-year-old woman on West 72nd Street. She bled from the head. The bike stood untouched. Blood marked the pavement. She stayed conscious. The street fell silent. The city kept moving.

A 74-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on West 72nd Street. According to the police report, she was outside the crosswalk when the crash happened. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'She lay bleeding from the head. Conscious. Hurt. The bike stood untouched.' The e-bike showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left the woman injured and the street stained with her blood.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th

May 20 - A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.

A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street

May 19 - An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.

A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Distracted Driver Hits Woman Crossing 125th

May 15 - A car going west on 125th hit a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her head split. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver, distracted, kept going. She did not.

A 23-year-old woman was struck head-on by a westbound car while crossing West 125th Street with the signal. According to the police report, 'A 23-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, struck head-on by a westbound car. Her head split. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver, distracted, kept going. She did not.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered a severe head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction at intersections. No information about the driver was provided in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Honda Runs Light, Slams E-Biker on 110th

May 13 - A Honda sedan tore through a red light at East 110th and Park. It struck a man on an e-bike. Blood spilled on the street. The cyclist’s head hit hard. Sirens wailed late. The city watched, silent and cold.

A Honda sedan heading north on Park Avenue struck a 35-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound at East 110th Street. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the listed contributing factor. The driver ignored the traffic signal. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report notes he was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The sedan’s left front bumper crumpled on impact. Three people were in the car; none were hurt. The crash left the cyclist in shock, blood running from his head. According to the police report, traffic lights were ignored. The vulnerable paid the price.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Taxi and Audi SUV Slam Head-On on East 110th

May 9 - Steel tore on East 110th. A taxi and an Audi SUV crashed head-on. The 29-year-old driver bled from every limb, conscious but torn. Traffic signals ignored. Speed ruled. The street fell silent after the impact.

A taxi and an Audi SUV collided head-on on East 110th Street. Two men, ages 29 and 52, were injured. The 29-year-old driver suffered severe bleeding to his entire body and was found conscious but unbelted. The 52-year-old driver complained of chest pain and wore a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, 'Traffic signals meant nothing. Speed and silence followed.' The police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. The data shows clear driver errors: ignoring traffic control and driving too fast. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
E-Bike Rider Dies Hitting Parked SUV in Harlem

May 6 - A 25-year-old man on an e-bike crashed into a parked SUV on Convent Avenue. He struck metal at speed. He hit the pavement and died. Unsafe speed marked the crash. The Harlem street fell silent. The loss was final.

A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked SUV near Convent Avenue and West 131st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 25-year-old man on an e-bike, no helmet, struck a parked SUV at speed. The bike hit metal. He hit pavement. He died there, alone, in the Harlem morning.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was unsafe speed. The crash left a Harlem block marked by sudden loss.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run

May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.

A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway

May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.

Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625297 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian at 2nd Avenue

Apr 29 - A box truck hit a man at dawn on 2nd Avenue. The truck struck head-on. The man fell. Blood on the street. Head wounds. Broken bones. He never woke. The city’s day started with loss.

A 47-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 82nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a box truck traveling south struck the pedestrian head-on as he crossed the intersection. The report states, “A man crossed against the light at dawn. A box truck struck him head-on. He lay broken and bleeding on the asphalt. Head wounds. Fractured bones. He never woke up.” Police list 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a Hino box truck. No injuries were reported for the truck’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a city intersection marked by violence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside

Apr 27 - A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.

A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Police Chase SUV Crash Bleeds Pedestrian

Apr 19 - Ten vehicles smashed. A sedan fleeing police tore through East 31st Street. Metal screamed. Four pedestrians hit. One man bled from the head, sprawled on the pavement. Unsafe speed drove the carnage. The city’s danger left bodies and wreckage behind.

A violent crash erupted on East 31st Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. At least ten vehicles were involved. Four pedestrians were struck. According to the police report, 'A 35-year-old man lay bleeding from the head, struck outside the crosswalk. Ten vehicles mangled, one fleeing police. Metal screamed. SUVs crushed. The pavement drank his blood. The speed was not safe.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. A sedan was fleeing police at the time of the crash. One pedestrian suffered severe head bleeding. Other pedestrians and vehicle occupants were also injured. The data shows no contributing factors from the pedestrians. The crash underscores the deadly risk of speeding vehicles in crowded city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked SUV

Apr 16 - A cyclist struck a parked SUV on West 64th. His body flew forward. Blood pooled on the street. Five sat inside the car. One looked away. The cyclist’s arm was torn, pain sharp and sudden. The street fell silent.

A 36-year-old cyclist crashed into a parked SUV on West 64th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit a parked SUV. His body flew forward. No helmet. Arm torn and bleeding on the asphalt. Five sat inside the car. One looked away.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. The SUV held five occupants, none reported injured. Police listed 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed driver-related factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19