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.

See also
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan

21
Lexus Slams Taxi on West 61st, Driver Injured

Dec 21 - A Lexus crashed into a taxi’s rear on West 61st. The Lexus driver, 38, was found unconscious with crush injuries. Police found drugs. The street froze under cold lights. Metal twisted. The city’s silence broke for sirens.

A southbound Lexus struck the back of a taxi on West 61st Street at West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 38-year-old Lexus driver suffered severe crush injuries and was found unconscious, according to the police report. The report states, “Drugs were found.” The crash involved two vehicles: a Lexus sedan and a Toyota taxi. Both drivers were licensed. The police report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the Lexus driver badly hurt. The street was left still, broken by the violence of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Ambulance Turns Left, Pedestrian Severely Injured

Dec 15 - A Ford ambulance turned left on 5th Avenue near East 135th. A 66-year-old woman was struck. Her leg bled onto Harlem pavement. No crosswalk. No warning. Sirens wailed. Blood pooled in the cold dusk.

A Ford ambulance made a left turn at 5th Avenue near East 135th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 66-year-old woman was struck and suffered severe lacerations to her leg. She was conscious but badly hurt, left bleeding on the pavement. The crash occurred where there was no crosswalk and no warning. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The ambulance had two occupants, including a 30-year-old female driver. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The impact left the pedestrian with serious injuries, highlighting the danger faced by those on foot in Harlem's streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Toyota Slams Parked Cars on Adrian Avenue

Dec 15 - A Toyota crashed into three parked cars on Adrian Avenue. The driver, seventy-five, bled from the head. He sat alone, conscious, surrounded by shattered glass and twisted metal. The street fell silent except for the echo of impact.

A 2002 Toyota sedan struck three parked vehicles on Adrian Avenue near West 225th Street in the Bronx. The seventy-five-year-old male driver suffered severe head lacerations and was found conscious and alone. According to the police report, 'A 2002 Toyota plowed into three parked cars. The driver, 75, sat bleeding from the head. Conscious. Alone. The front of his car crushed, the silence broken only by the sound of shattered glass.' No pedestrians or passengers were reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Woman Killed Instantly

Dec 12 - A parked sedan. A woman inside. An SUV struck from behind. Her head took the blow. She died before sunset. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No warning. No chance.

A 37-year-old woman sat inside a parked sedan on West 53rd Street in Manhattan. An SUV crashed into the rear of her car. According to the police report, the SUV struck hard, front to rear. The woman suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No seat belt was used, but this is noted only after the absence of driver errors. The crash left the street quiet, the toll clear: one life lost, another deadly impact in the city.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
SUVs Collide at Harlem Intersection, Passenger Injured

Dec 11 - Two SUVs crashed at East 129th and 5th. Metal slammed metal. A 67-year-old woman in the back seat took the worst of it. Her arm crushed. Airbags burst. Driver distraction ruled the moment. Pain and confusion filled the Harlem street.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at the corner of East 129th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they crashed, one striking the other broadside. A 67-year-old woman, riding as a right rear passenger, suffered crush injuries to her arm. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, sustained chest injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. Airbags deployed in the impact. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, especially at busy city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk at Unsafe Speed

Dec 8 - A sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk at 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street. She died on the street. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention. The bus behind did not strike her. The cold dark held her last breath.

A 40-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck her full on as she crossed the intersection. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus behind her did not make contact. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The police report states, 'A woman, 40, stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound sedan struck her full on. The bus behind never touched her. She died there, in the cold December dark.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Sedan Turns Left, E-Scooter Rider Killed

Dec 8 - A sedan turned left on West 161st. An e-scooter kept straight. The man on the scooter flew, helmet cracking on cold asphalt. Blood pooled. He died there, age forty-five. Aggressive driving marked the crash. The street stayed silent.

A sedan and an e-scooter collided at West 161st Street and Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan turned left while the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. Blood pooled on the street. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s front end struck the scooter. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The police report lists aggressive driving as the primary factor. The helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan

Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.

An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue

Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.

A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian

Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.

An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian

Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.

An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 1st Avenue

Dec 4 - A Ford SUV turned left on 1st Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The bumper hit a cyclist’s head. Blood pooled on the street. The cyclist stayed awake, but the injury was severe. The bike stood. The man did not.

A Ford SUV making a left turn on 1st Avenue struck a cyclist riding straight. According to the police report, the SUV’s driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the driver’s errors. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on West 24th

Dec 4 - A sedan hit a man on an e-bike. The crash crushed the bike and threw him into a parked SUV. He died on the pavement. The street was cold and dark. The driver failed to yield. The city claimed another life.

A 38-year-old man riding an e-bike east on West 24th Street was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, the sedan hit the cyclist, crushing the bike and hurling his body into a parked SUV. The cyclist died at the scene. The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants or others involved. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact and failure to yield led to the deadly outcome.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
SUV Strikes Cyclist at 79th and Fifth

Dec 3 - A GMC SUV hit a woman on a bike at East 79th and Fifth. She was thrown to the pavement. Her head bled. She drifted in and out. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street stayed cold. The city moved on.

A woman riding a bike was struck by a GMC SUV at the corner of East 79th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist was thrown to the pavement, suffered a head injury, and was semiconscious with severe bleeding. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report, but only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one person hurt and the city unchanged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square

Nov 27 - A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.

A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Drunk Driver Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Delancey

Nov 26 - A sedan hit a 19-year-old woman in a Delancey Street crosswalk. The car’s bumper smashed her head to the pavement. Blood pooled. She faded in and out. Police say the driver was drunk and distracted. The street stayed quiet. Sirens came late.

A 19-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Nissan sedan while crossing Delancey Street at Essex Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision occurred at 1:48 a.m. as the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk. The report states: 'A 19-year-old woman in the crosswalk. A westbound Nissan. Right front bumper. Her head hits the street. Blood pools. She drifts in and out. The driver had been drinking.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by impaired and inattentive driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Toyota Strikes E-Bike Rider on 1st Avenue

Nov 19 - A Toyota hit a northbound e-bike on 1st Avenue. The rider, 24, flew from the saddle and landed headfirst. He lay still, blood pooling on the pavement. The car’s front end crumpled. No helmet. Silence followed the crash.

A Toyota sedan struck a 24-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Toyota struck a northbound e-bike. The rider, 24, flew from the saddle, hit headfirst, and lay still. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. The car’s front end folded in silence.' The crash left the cyclist unconscious with severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the driver’s failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Taxi and E-Bike Collide at Park Avenue

Nov 17 - Steel struck steel at noon on East 126th and Park. A taxi and an e-bike met head-on. The e-bike rider hit the ground, leg bleeding, knees torn. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. No words, just pain.

A taxi and an e-bike collided at East 126th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other head-on. The 25-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his knee and lower leg. He was wearing a helmet. The taxi driver and a passenger were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but badly hurt, his blood marking the pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Bus Slams Parked Sedan on Wadsworth Avenue

Nov 12 - A southbound bus veered into a parked sedan. Steel tore. The car’s left side crumpled. A 37-year-old man bled from the arm but stayed alert. The bus did not stop. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street held the wreckage.

A bus traveling south on Wadsworth Avenue near West 180th Street struck a parked Nissan sedan. According to the police report, 'A southbound bus veered into a parked Nissan. Steel screamed. The sedan’s left side folded. A 37-year-old man bled from the arm. He stayed awake. The bus did not stop.' The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered severe bleeding to his arm but remained conscious. Three other occupants in the sedan were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bus driver left the scene. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Rider Severely Injured

Nov 6 - An SUV hit a southbound e-scooter on West 57th. The rider’s arm split open. Blood on the street. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control ignored. The SUV kept going straight. The scooter rider paid the price.

An SUV struck a southbound e-scooter on West 57th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations from elbow to hand. According to the police report, 'The driver didn’t see. The scooter went straight. The flesh did not.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The SUV’s center front end hit the scooter’s right side. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The data highlights driver error as the primary cause of this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19