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

5
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue

Nov 5 - A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.

A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied

Nov 1 - A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.

A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579225 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown

Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.

A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577397 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Broadway at Night

Oct 21 - A young man lay bleeding on Broadway. Two SUVs, one stopped, one moving. The street was quiet. The impact was hard. The pedestrian shook in shock. Blood pooled. His whole body hurt. The city did not stop.

A 21-year-old pedestrian was struck by a moving SUV near Maiden Lane on Broadway in Manhattan at 2:50 a.m. According to the police report, two SUVs were involved—one stopped, one moving. The pedestrian, not in a crosswalk, was hit hard and suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. The report states, 'A 21-year-old man, not in a crosswalk, struck hard. Blood pooled on the quiet street. His whole body hurt. He shook in silence.' No contributing driver errors were specified in the data. The impact left the pedestrian in shock, with no other injuries reported among vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist

Oct 13 - An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.

A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Sedan

Oct 12 - An e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on Nagle Avenue. Metal bent. The rider flew off, landing hard. He died at the scene. Distraction and speed fueled the crash. The car’s side caved in. Another life lost to inattention.

A deadly crash unfolded on Nagle Avenue near Hillside in Manhattan. An e-bike rider, age 46, struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, 'Distraction and speed marked the end.' The e-bike’s front end crumpled. The rider was partially ejected and found dead. The sedan’s left side was dented. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet use or signals are mentioned as factors. The crash left one man dead and another with pain in his leg. The parked car was empty. The toll is clear: distraction and speed proved fatal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Speeding Ford Slams Stopped Cars on 2nd Avenue

Oct 8 - A Ford, moving too fast, crashed into stopped cars on 2nd Avenue. Metal screamed. A 47-year-old man, trapped and broken, stayed conscious in the wreck. Another driver and a passenger suffered pain. The street fell silent after the violence.

A Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, crashed into stopped and parked vehicles on 2nd Avenue near East 97th Street. According to the police report, 'A speeding Ford crushed into stopped cars. Metal shrieked. A 47-year-old man, pinned in the driver’s seat, lay conscious. His body shattered.' The crash left the 47-year-old driver with crush injuries to his entire body. A 33-year-old driver suffered neck pain. A 70-year-old front passenger was also involved. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Multiple vehicles, including a taxi and several sedans, were struck. No evidence in the report blames the victims or lists helmet or signal use as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown, Face Bloodied

Oct 8 - A Ford SUV turned on Saint Nicholas Avenue. A bike slammed its rear. The cyclist flew. His face split open on the street. Blood pooled. He was 21. He stayed conscious. He was badly hurt.

A Ford SUV made a turn near 646 Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 21-year-old cyclist, heading straight, struck the SUV’s rear. According to the police report, the SUV was 'Turning Improperly.' The impact ejected the cyclist. His face hit the pavement, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but was seriously injured. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash data lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues are cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Moped Rider’s Leg Torn Open on Rivington

Oct 8 - Steel met flesh on Rivington Street. A moped and a sedan collided in the dark. The moped rider’s leg split open. Blood on the asphalt. No helmet. Three in the sedan, unhurt. The street fell silent after the crash.

A moped and a sedan collided near 135 Rivington Street in Manhattan just before 1 a.m. The moped rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'His leg split open on the asphalt. No armor. No mercy. Just flesh, steel, and silence.' The rider wore no helmet. Three people in the sedan, including a 15-year-old and a 29-year-old passenger, were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows both vehicles were traveling west and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The moped rider was the only person injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Taxi Hits Teen Girl at Central Park West

Oct 7 - A taxi struck a 14-year-old girl at West 89th and Central Park West. Her head bled onto the curb. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and driver inattention marked the crash.

A 14-year-old girl was hit by a taxi at the corner of West 89th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The taxi, driven by a 36-year-old woman, was heading north and did not stop after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash left the pedestrian injured while the driver and passengers were unhurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue

Oct 6 - A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.

A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Elderly Passenger

Oct 5 - A Toyota SUV struck at West 44th and 11th. Inside, a 67-year-old woman bled from the face. The driver, distracted, kept southbound. No damage outside. The wound ran deep. The city’s danger hid in plain sight.

A Toyota SUV crashed at the corner of West 44th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver was southbound and distracted when the crash happened. A 67-year-old woman, seated in the right rear, suffered severe facial lacerations. She wore her seatbelt. The driver, a 59-year-old man, was also in the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No exterior damage was noted, but the injury inside was serious. The crash shows how distraction behind the wheel can bring sudden harm, even when the vehicle itself appears untouched.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577953 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
SUV Slams Sedan on West 57th, Arm Gashed

Oct 2 - A Honda SUV struck a sedan’s rear on West 57th and 12th Avenue. Metal twisted. A 51-year-old man bled from the arm, trapped by his lap belt. Distraction ruled the moment. He stayed conscious. The street stayed dangerous.

A southbound Honda SUV crashed into the rear of a sedan at West 57th Street and 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound Honda slammed another’s rear. Metal crumpled. A 51-year-old man bled from the arm, held in place by a lap belt. He stayed awake. Distraction didn’t.' The crash left the 51-year-old male driver with severe lacerations to his arm. Other occupants, including a 58-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, were listed as uninjured. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data does not list any errors by the injured driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569858 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
BMW Driver Strikes Cyclist on Lexington Avenue

Sep 30 - A BMW hit a southbound cyclist at Lexington and East 36th. Her head struck the pavement. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The car’s front crumpled. The bike stood. Traffic moved. She bled while the city kept going.

A BMW sedan struck a 44-year-old woman riding a bike south on Lexington Avenue at East 36th Street. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after her head hit the pavement. She was not wearing a helmet. The BMW’s front end was damaged. The crash report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The cyclist remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any cyclist error as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
E-Scooter Rider Struck Head-On at Dyckman

Sep 27 - A man on an e-scooter turned left. A car hit him head-on. He flew. His head split open. Blood pooled on Dyckman Street. He stayed conscious. He bled in the street. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A 42-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck head-on by a northbound car near Dyckman Street and 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man turned left on his scooter when the car hit him. He was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations, and remained conscious but bleeding on the street. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The impact and injury highlight the dangers faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive

Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.

Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner

Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.

A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive

Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.

A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness on Parkway

Sep 21 - A Porsche veered on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver, 66, slumped at the wheel. The car struck hard, metal folding in. He died, chest crushed, seatbelt on. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. The road stayed hungry, the city silent.

A 66-year-old man driving a 2020 Porsche northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway lost consciousness behind the wheel. According to the police report, the car veered and struck hard at the right front. The driver was found belted in, chest crushed, and died at the scene. The contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles were involved or injured. The police report details, 'A 66-year-old man slumped behind the wheel of a 2020 Porsche. The car veered, struck hard at the right front. He died belted in, chest crushed, eyes closed long before the metal buckled.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Tow Truck Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg on West 39th

Sep 19 - A Ford tow truck rolled west on West 39th. The unlicensed driver did not see the woman. Steel crushed her leg. She stayed awake. The truck showed no damage. The street bore the mark. She will never walk the same.

A Ford tow truck struck a 39-year-old woman on West 39th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver did not see her. The truck’s undercarriage crushed her leg, causing severe injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck sustained no damage. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19