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

30
Motorbike Slams BMW at West 134th, Rider Ejected

May 30 - A Yamaha hit a BMW head-on in the dark on West 134th. The biker flew off, face torn, blood pooling. No helmet. Speed and broken lights led the way. The BMW driver was unhurt. The street stayed silent.

A Yamaha motorbike struck a BMW sedan head-on at West 134th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 31-year-old male biker was ejected and suffered severe facial injuries, with blood pooling at the scene. According to the police report, 'Speed and broken lights led the way.' The BMW driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not injured. The crash report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The biker was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The impact was violent and left the rider in shock, eyes staring blankly. No pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Cyclist Slams Into Stopped Sedan on Maiden Lane

May 25 - A cyclist struck a stopped Toyota on Maiden Lane. His arm split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. The car stood still, untouched. The cyclist stayed awake, clutching his torn flesh. The street held its silence. Metal and flesh collided. Pain lingered.

A cyclist riding west on Maiden Lane crashed into the right side of a stopped Toyota sedan near Water Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the side of a stopped Toyota. His arm split open on impact. Blood on the pavement. The car stood still, unmarked. He stayed awake, holding his torn flesh.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors or vehicle violations are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Dodge Sedan Hits Pedestrian on FDR Drive

May 22 - A Dodge sedan struck a man on FDR Drive. His shoulder torn, arm bleeding. He lay incoherent at the highway’s edge. The car’s front end crumpled. Traffic thundered past. The man’s words were gone. The street swallowed the moment.

A Dodge sedan traveling north on FDR Drive struck a 43-year-old man walking against traffic, not at an intersection. According to the police report, 'A Dodge sedan struck a 43-year-old man walking against traffic. His shoulder torn, arm bleeding, words gone. The car’s front crumpled. He lay incoherent on the asphalt’s edge, the highway roaring past like nothing had happened.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm and was described as incoherent at the scene. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Motorscooter Slams Taxi on 2nd Avenue

May 21 - A motorscooter crashed into a taxi’s rear on 2nd Avenue. The rider, helmetless, flew from the seat. His leg crushed. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stared at the sky, conscious. Traffic control ignored. Metal and flesh met hard city street.

A motorscooter struck the rear of a westbound taxi on 2nd Avenue near 110th Street. The 42-year-old motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered severe crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor in the crash. The report also notes the rider wore no helmet, but this is listed only after the failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the rider conscious but bleeding on the pavement. The data shows both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Cyclist Strikes Open SUV Door on West 53rd

May 21 - A cyclist hit an open SUV door on West 53rd. His head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, injured. The SUV door remained open. The city kept moving. The crash left pain and silence behind.

A 48-year-old man riding a bike on West 53rd Street in Manhattan collided with an open door of a parked SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist's head struck the door, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The SUV was parked at the time, and the door was left open. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is improper lane usage. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530320 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian in Harlem

May 17 - A Lincoln SUV reversed on West 137th. The bumper struck a 69-year-old man crossing mid-block. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver did not see him. The SUV showed no damage. The man stayed conscious.

A Lincoln SUV backed west on West 137th Street in Harlem and struck a 69-year-old man crossing mid-block. According to the police report, 'The bumper caught his face. Skin tore. Blood on concrete. He stayed awake. The driver, eyes elsewhere, saw nothing.' The pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, showed no visible damage. No driver or passenger injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive reversing vehicles to people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Aggressive Driving Kills Moped Rider on FDR Drive

May 10 - A man on a moped crashed hard on FDR Drive. The front end buckled. He flew, struck headfirst, and died bleeding on the asphalt. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. No other vehicles involved. The street claimed another life.

A 36-year-old man riding a 2018 LANCE moped southbound on FDR Drive died after a violent solo crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was a contributing factor. The moped's front end crumpled on impact. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries, bleeding out at the scene. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but this detail follows the primary cause: aggressive driving. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the street stained and silent, another life lost to speed and recklessness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
SUV Slams E-Scooter on Avenue D Corner

May 9 - A Toyota SUV struck a northbound e-scooter at Avenue D and East 5th. The 22-year-old rider’s hip was crushed. He lay in shock. The SUV’s front left was torn. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash. The street froze.

A Toyota SUV collided with a northbound e-scooter at the corner of Avenue D and East 5th Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old e-scooter rider suffered a crushed hip and was left in shock. According to the police report, 'A Toyota SUV struck a northbound e-scooter. The 22-year-old rider lay in shock, his hip crushed. No helmet. The SUV’s front left was torn.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are driver inattention and speed. No other serious injuries were reported among the SUV occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue

May 9 - A box truck rolled down 2nd Avenue. A 69-year-old man stood in the street. Metal hit flesh. His shoulder broke. The truck did not stop. The street stayed silent. The man was left injured. The city moved on.

A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a box truck near 1724 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stood in the road as the truck traveled south, going straight ahead. The impact broke his shoulder and caused crush injuries. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck did not stop after the collision. No other driver errors were noted in the report. The injured man was conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Ford Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Parkway

May 8 - A Ford sedan hit a 23-year-old man on Henry Hudson Parkway. The car struck his head. He died where he fell. The driver kept going straight. Sunlight cut the road. The crash ended one life. The street stayed quiet.

A Ford sedan traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway struck a 23-year-old man in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at a crosswalk and died at the scene. The driver continued straight. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary error remains with the driver’s inattention. The impact was to the right front quarter panel of the vehicle. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The sun was out. The body lay still on the road.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
E-Bike Runs Light, Pedestrian Gashed on West 55th

May 7 - Steel met flesh on West 55th. An e-bike blew through the light. A man stood in the street. The bike struck him hard. Blood streaked his face. He stayed conscious. The street stayed still. The city moved on.

A 44-year-old man was injured on West 55th Street in Manhattan when an e-bike traveling east disregarded a traffic signal and struck him. According to the police report, the e-bike 'sped east through the light.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his face but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The incident highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Distracted SUV Driver Crushes Woman’s Leg

May 5 - A GMC SUV struck a woman working on West 25th Street. The driver was distracted. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore witness. The system failed to protect her.

A woman working in the roadway on West 25th Street in Manhattan was struck by a GMC SUV. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The impact crushed the woman’s leg, leaving her conscious but injured. The SUV, driven by a licensed man, showed no damage. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not at an intersection when hit. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by people working in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Pedestrian in Crosswalk

May 3 - A Toyota pickup turned left at East 77th and First. The driver struck a 66-year-old man crossing with the light. The truck’s front end hit his head. He fell, crushed and unconscious. Alcohol was involved. He died in the crosswalk.

A 66-year-old man was killed while crossing East 77th Street at First Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, he crossed with the signal when a Toyota pickup truck made a left turn and struck him with its front end, causing fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Alcohol was involved.' The driver’s actions are listed as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Alcohol Involvement.' The pedestrian was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left him unconscious with crush injuries. The police report makes clear: driver error and alcohol played a central role in this deadly collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
E-Bike Rider Thrown, Face Torn on West Houston

May 2 - A young man on an e-bike was struck at West Houston and West Street. He flew from the saddle. His face was ripped open. He lay unconscious on the pavement. The crash left blood and silence under the city lights.

A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound at the corner of West Houston Street and West Street was struck and ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'A 25-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the saddle, his face torn open. He lay unconscious on the pavement. The bike was northbound. The bumper that struck him was marked red.' The rider suffered severe facial lacerations and was found unconscious. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash underscores the violence faced by cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Taxi and Sedan Crash Kills Young Pedestrian

May 2 - A taxi turned left. A sedan barreled straight. In the intersection, a 21-year-old man was struck. He suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. He died there, under harsh lights, alone in the city’s dark.

A deadly collision unfolded at East Houston Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn and a sedan going straight collided in the intersection. A 21-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed, suffering a fatal head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. Several vehicle occupants were also injured. The police report does not specify any errors by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when driver impairment enters the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Slamming Parked Car

Apr 30 - An 18-year-old on an e-bike struck a parked car on West 31st Street. He flew from his seat, tore his leg, and hit the pavement. Blood pooled. He was conscious, alone, and hurt. The city moved on. The streetlights flickered.

An 18-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked car on West 31st Street in Manhattan. He was ejected from the bike, suffering severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The rider was conscious but bleeding on the street. A 26-year-old passenger in the parked car was not reported injured. The report does not list any driver errors or helmet use as contributing factors. The crash left the rider alone and hurt while traffic continued around him.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Sedan Hits Woman’s Face at Lenox Corner

Apr 29 - A sedan struck a woman’s face at Lenox and West 139th. Blood pooled under the streetlight. The driver was inexperienced. The right front of the car crumpled. The woman, 31, stayed conscious. Her pain marked the dark city night.

A 31-year-old woman was hit in the face by a sedan at the corner of Lenox Avenue and West 139th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The sedan’s right front quarter panel crumpled on impact. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was at the intersection when struck. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment were cited. The crash left the woman injured and the car damaged, underscoring the risk faced by those on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Turning Bus Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue

Apr 29 - A bus turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 37th. The right front bumper struck an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the scene.

An 82-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The man died at the scene. The report states: “An 82-year-old man, walking with the light, was struck by a turning bus. The right front bumper hit him. He died there on the street. The bus showed no damage.” Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The data does not list any contributing actions by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
E-Bike Ignores Signal, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

Apr 22 - An e-bike rider ran the light on East 107th. The front wheel smashed into a 72-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her knee buckled. Her leg was crushed. She stood, silent and broken, in the street.

A 72-year-old woman was struck by a northbound e-bike while crossing East 107th Street with the signal. According to the police report, the e-bike rider disregarded traffic control and hit her, crushing her knee and lower leg. The report states, “A 72-year-old woman crossing with the signal stood frozen as a northbound e-bike struck her. The front wheel crushed her leg. Her knee gave way. She did not fall. She stood, broken, in silence.” The police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries and shock. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
E-Scooter Rider Ejected After Slamming Taxi

Apr 12 - An e-scooter struck a taxi on East 42nd and Madison. The rider flew off, bleeding from his arm. Dawn broke over metal and blood. The city did not yield. Confusion and pain filled the street.

An e-scooter rider collided with the side of a taxi at the corner of East 42nd Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man on the e-scooter slammed into the taxi, was ejected, and suffered severe bleeding from his arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the listed contributing factor. The taxi driver and passenger were not reported as injured. The crash left the e-scooter rider in shock, bleeding, and exposed the harsh risks faced by vulnerable road users in city traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19