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

4
E-Scooter Rider Dies Alone on West 110th

Aug 4 - A man rode east on West 110th. His e-scooter threw him. His head struck the pavement. He died there, alone. No cars. No witnesses. Just silence and heat. The city moved on. The street kept its secrets.

A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter eastbound on West 110th Street was killed when he was ejected and struck his head on the ground. According to the police report, 'He was thrown. His head struck the ground. He died there, alone.' No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a contributing factor. The crash left the street quiet, with no names released and no further details provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Cyclist Injured After Tire Fails on West End Avenue

Aug 3 - A man on a bike crashed into a parked truck. The tire failed. Blood pooled on the street. He clutched his shoulder. The crash left him hurt and bleeding. The truck stood empty. The avenue stayed busy.

A 34-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a parked Hino truck on West End Avenue near West 66th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a severe shoulder injury and bled onto the street. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the contributing factor. The truck was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists when equipment fails.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Speeding BMW Jumps Curb, Kills Two Pedestrians

Aug 3 - A BMW tore down Sherman Avenue. It left the street, slammed into two men standing on the sidewalk. Metal crushed flesh. Both men died. Four cars wrecked. The city fell silent. Speed killed. The sidewalk did not protect.

Two men, ages 31 and 40, were killed on the sidewalk near Sherman Avenue and West 207th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a BMW traveling at unsafe speed struck the men while they were not in the roadway. The crash left both pedestrians dead from crush injuries. Four vehicles were damaged, including parked cars. Several vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrians were not crossing or in the road. The force of the impact left the sidewalk stained and the street quiet.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Unlicensed Moped Rider Strikes Pedestrian Head-On

Jul 30 - A moped turned left on West 181st. The unlicensed rider hit a man. Blood pooled on the street. The man lay conscious, bleeding from the head. The moped stood untouched. The man did not.

A Jiajue moped, driven by an unlicensed man, struck a 30-year-old pedestrian on West 181st Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the moped was making a left turn when it hit the man, who suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. The crash highlights the danger posed by unlicensed, inexperienced drivers operating motor vehicles in dense city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue D

Jul 29 - A sedan hit a man walking along Avenue D. He bled from the head under a streetlamp. The car’s front end crumpled. The night was still. The man stayed conscious. The street bore witness to the impact.

A southbound sedan struck a 31-year-old man walking with traffic near Avenue D and 113th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was left conscious but bleeding from the head beneath a streetlamp. The sedan’s front end was crushed in the collision. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The crash left the pedestrian with severe head bleeding, highlighting the danger faced by those on foot in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Thrown, Suffers Head Injury

Jul 26 - A woman rode south on Lafayette. She lost control. She flew from her e-bike. Her head struck the street. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. The bike stood untouched. The street bore the mark of impact.

A woman riding an e-bike south on Lafayette Street at Kenmare was thrown from her bike and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, she was unlicensed, helmetless, and lost consciousness after her head struck the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike itself was undamaged. The woman was the only person injured in the crash. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Tractor-Trailer Crushes Cyclist on Madison Avenue

Jul 26 - A woman on a bike, 28, rode west on East 85th. A tractor-trailer rolled straight. The truck crushed her. Her body thrown. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city stayed loud and busy.

A 28-year-old woman riding a bike westbound on East 85th Street at Madison Avenue was killed when a tractor-trailer, also heading west, struck and crushed her. According to the police report, 'A woman on a bike, 28, no helmet, crushed beneath a westbound tractor-trailer. Her body thrown. Her life ended. The truck kept going straight. So did the street.' The contributing factor listed is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. No injuries were reported for the truck driver or other occupants. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the official contributing factor. The truck sustained no damage and continued straight after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Kia Sedan Slams Parked Cars on Harlem River Drive

Jul 24 - A Kia sedan crashed into two parked cars near 159th Street. The front end crumpled. The SUV’s rear split open. The driver, a woman, bled from the face. The street fell silent. Metal and blood marked the scene.

A Kia sedan struck two parked vehicles on Harlem River Drive near 159th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the stationary cars, crumpling its front and splitting open the SUV’s rear. The driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. Three other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report does not specify any contributing driver errors or external factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left the street quiet, the wreckage stark against the silence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Cyclist Thrown, Head Injured on Essex Street

Jul 21 - A young man rode south on Essex. He was thrown from his bike. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled fast. He lay semiconscious, sirens echoing. The crash left him bleeding and broken on the asphalt.

A 25-year-old man riding a bike southbound near 105 Essex Street in Manhattan was ejected from his bike and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, 'A 25-year-old man, no helmet, thrown from his bike. Head struck hard. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay semiconscious, southbound ride ended in sirens and silence.' The cyclist was listed as semiconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were identified as involved in the crash. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Loses Leg on FDR Drive

Jul 20 - A 41-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on FDR Drive. He lost focus. The bike slammed forward. He flew off. His helmet stayed on, but the road took his foot. He lay incoherent, leg torn, life changed in seconds.

A 41-year-old unlicensed man riding a 2011 Kawasaki motorcycle crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, he lost focus and struck hard, resulting in ejection from the bike. The report states he was incoherent at the scene, suffering a traumatic leg injury and amputation of his foot. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The man was wearing a helmet, but the impact still caused severe injury. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when driver errors occur.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Head-On Crash Between Bike and E-Bike Injures Two

Jul 17 - A bike and an e-bike slammed head-on on East 117th Street. Two men hit the ground. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Both suffered head wounds. One wore a helmet. A parked SUV stood scratched, silent witness to the chaos.

Two men were injured when a bike and an e-bike collided head-on near East 117th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, both riders struck the pavement and suffered severe bleeding from the head. One rider wore a helmet; the other did not. The report notes, 'A bike and an e-bike collided head-on. Two men hit the pavement. Blood from their heads pooled on the asphalt. One wore a helmet. One did not. A parked SUV stood scratched, watching.' No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the data. The parked SUV was damaged but not involved in the collision. The crash left both vulnerable road users with serious injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Motorcycle Runs Red, Kills Rider, Hurts Pedestrian

Jul 17 - A motorcycle tore north on 8th Avenue. The rider ran the red. He struck head-on. Ejected. Dead from head trauma. An 18-year-old woman crossing was hit and injured. The street did not stop. The signal was ignored. Blood on the asphalt.

A deadly crash unfolded at 8th Avenue and West 116th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 37-year-old man rode a motorcycle northbound, disregarded a red signal, and struck head-on. He was ejected and suffered fatal head trauma. An 18-year-old female pedestrian, crossing at the intersection, was also struck and injured across her entire body. The report states, 'The signal was red. The street did not stop.' The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the primary driver error. No other vehicles were involved. The crash left one dead and one injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Moped Rider’s Face Slashed in Left Turn Crash

Jul 17 - A Toyota turned left on East 85th. A moped kept straight. No metal bent, but the rider’s face split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The city slept. The silence held.

A crash on East 85th Street involved a Toyota SUV making a left turn and a moped traveling straight. The moped rider, a 46-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A Toyota turned left. A moped kept straight. No metal bent, but the rider’s face split open.' No vehicle damage was reported. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The moped rider’s helmet use is not specified. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old man, was not injured. The crash left blood on the pavement and a silent street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Cyclist Thrown, Bleeding After Sedan Collision

Jul 16 - A sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist on South Street. The man flew from his bike. Blood ran from his face. The driver’s view was blocked. Distraction played a part. The cyclist wore a helmet. He stayed conscious in the dark.

A 62-year-old man riding north on his bike was hit by a sedan traveling east on South Street near Catherine Slip in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 62-year-old man, helmeted, was thrown from his bike. His face bled into the dark. A Honda's right side crumpled. The driver didn’t see him. The view was blocked. He was conscious.' The cyclist suffered facial injuries and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The sedan’s right side was damaged. Police list 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Cyclist Slams Parked Audi on West 73rd

Jul 16 - A man on a bike struck a parked Audi on West 73rd. His head hit metal. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The SUV never moved. Night pressed in. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A 50-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked Audi SUV on West 73rd Street near West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist's head struck metal and he suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV was stationary and unoccupied. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the dangers faced by cyclists on city streets, even when vehicles are parked.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
SUV Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Broadway

Jul 13 - A Volvo SUV turned right on Broadway. It hit a 74-year-old man. He was thrown. His arm was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was not in a crosswalk. The street stayed silent after.

A Volvo SUV struck a 74-year-old man near 3959 Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV turned right and hit the pedestrian, throwing him and causing severe lacerations to his arm. Blood pooled on the street. The man was not at a crosswalk when the crash happened. The police report states, 'The driver failed to yield.' The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No other driver errors or factors are noted in the report. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries. The impact came from the center front end of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
SUV Turns, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Leg

Jul 11 - A 67-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the light. An SUV turned left and struck her hip. She fell. Her leg was crushed. The driver stayed put. The signal stayed green. The street did not forgive.

A 67-year-old woman was crossing Park Avenue at East 77th Street with the signal when a southbound SUV turned left and struck her in the hip. According to the police report, she suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report states, “A 67-year-old woman, walking with the light, was struck in the hip by a turning SUV. She fell hard. Her leg was crushed.” The driver, a 26-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was following the signal. The crash left her conscious but badly hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Cyclist Killed in Solo Crash on 2nd Avenue

Jul 11 - A man rode south on 2nd Avenue. He struck something unseen. Thrown from his bike, his head hit hard. Blood pooled. He died in the street. No helmet. No light. Alcohol on his breath. The bike stayed whole. He did not.

A 28-year-old man riding a bike southbound on 2nd Avenue was killed after striking an unknown object. According to the police report, 'He struck something unseen. The bike stayed whole. He did not. Thrown. Head split. Bleeding inside. Dead in the street. Alcohol clung to his breath.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report notes he rode without a helmet or light, but these are mentioned only after the listed contributing factors. No other vehicles or persons were directly involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Cyclist Thrown Face-First in Broadway Crash

Jul 4 - A bike hit a stopped sedan on Broadway. The rider flew forward, helmet cracking. His face struck pavement. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. His face did not. The sedan’s occupants were unhurt. Distraction played its part. The street stayed hard.

A 26-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and Arden Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A bike slammed into a stopped sedan. The rider, 26, flew forward. His helmet cracked. His face hit pavement. Blood spread. He stayed awake. His face did not.' The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s three occupants, including the 21-year-old driver, were not injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the cyclist bloodied and conscious, the car damaged at the rear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Drunk Driver Turns, Strikes Pedestrian’s Leg

Jul 3 - A sedan turned left before dawn. Its front hit a young man on West 203rd. Blood spilled on the empty street. The driver had been drinking. The man’s leg split open. He stayed conscious. The city stayed silent.

A 2017 Acura sedan, driven by a 22-year-old man, struck a 24-year-old pedestrian while making a left turn at West 203rd Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the sedan's front end hit the pedestrian, causing severe lacerations to his lower leg. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for the driver. The street was empty at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were cited. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the street marked by blood.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19