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

3
Speeding Sedans Crush Pedestrian on Sherman Avenue

Apr 3 - Two sedans tore north on Sherman Avenue before dawn. One driver had no license. A 38-year-old man stood in their path. His head was crushed. Parked cars shattered. Blood and metal marked the street. Speed and distraction ruled the morning.

Two sedans raced north on Sherman Avenue just before dawn. According to the police report, one driver was unlicensed. A 38-year-old pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and crush wounds but remained conscious. Parked cars were struck and damaged. The crash also left a 43-year-old driver with neck injuries and pain. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report describes blood and twisted metal in the aftermath. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when speed and distraction combine on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531320 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
E-Scooter Strikes Elderly Woman at East 104th

Apr 1 - An e-scooter hit an 86-year-old woman in the crosswalk at East 104th and 3rd Avenue. She fell hard. Head trauma. She died on the pavement. Spring sky above. The city kept moving. Another life lost to traffic violence.

An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 104th Street and 3rd Avenue when an e-scooter struck her head-on as she crossed the intersection. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The impact caused her to fall and suffer fatal head trauma. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The e-scooter, driven by a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The crash left the woman unconscious and she died at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were reported as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Motorscooter Runs Light, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

Mar 30 - An 85-year-old man crossed 2nd Avenue with the signal. A southbound motorscooter ran the light. The machine struck him in the head. He lay semiconscious, bleeding, as traffic moved on. The scooter sped through, ignoring control and speed.

An 85-year-old pedestrian was struck by a southbound motorscooter at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 86th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the light when the motorscooter disregarded traffic control and hit him in the head. The report states he was left semiconscious and bleeding on the pavement. The data lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed when drivers ignore signals and speed limits. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. No injuries to vehicle occupants were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Flatbed Truck Turns, Cyclist Struck and Injured

Mar 30 - A flatbed truck turned right at Elizabeth and Prince. The cyclist rode straight. Steel hit flesh. Blood pooled. The truck rolled on. The bike crumpled. The man screamed, conscious, bleeding hard. Morning light caught the wreckage.

A flatbed truck turned right at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Prince Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old man on a bicycle rode straight. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The truck’s right front bumper struck the cyclist, hitting his lower leg and foot. He was partially ejected, conscious, and suffered severe bleeding. The bike folded under the impact. The truck showed no damage and continued on. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no errors by the cyclist. The only listed contributing factor is driver inattention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Taxi Rear-Ends SUVs, Driver Suffers Broken Back

Mar 29 - A taxi slammed into two SUVs on West 40th Street. Steel twisted. A 45-year-old man behind the wheel took the worst of it. His back broke. He stayed awake. Pain sharp as glass. The crash left metal and bodies battered.

On West 40th Street in Manhattan, a taxi crashed into two SUVs. According to the police report, 'A taxi slammed into two SUVs, crushing steel and spine. A 45-year-old man sat belted behind the wheel. His back broke under the force. He stayed conscious. He felt everything.' The 45-year-old taxi driver suffered severe back injuries. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers in the SUVs, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. These driver errors led to the violent chain reaction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash left one man broken and several others shaken.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Sedan Strikes Woman at Lenox Avenue Corner

Mar 28 - A Toyota sedan hit a woman standing at the corner of West 145th Street and Lenox Avenue. She died on the spot. A six-year-old boy was hurt. Parked cars crumpled. The street fell silent. Morning ended in loss.

A Toyota sedan struck a 38-year-old woman as she stood at the corner of West 145th Street and Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. She died where she fell. According to the police report, 'A woman stood at the corner. A Toyota sedan struck her. She died where she fell. Parked cars crumpled behind her.' A six-year-old boy, also a pedestrian, suffered a head injury and was rendered unconscious. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles, which were damaged in the impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The tragedy unfolded in the hush of morning, leaving a woman dead and a child injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
E-Scooter Rider Thrown by Broken Pavement

Mar 26 - A man on an e-scooter hit broken pavement on Saint Nicholas Avenue. He flew forward, struck his head, and bled in the street. The scooter’s front end crumpled. The crash left him conscious but badly cut and shaken.

A 52-year-old man riding an e-scooter southbound on Saint Nicholas Avenue near West 119th Street was injured after striking broken pavement. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The man remained conscious but bled from deep cuts as his scooter lay crumpled. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash highlights the danger posed by poor street conditions and inattention, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
BMW Turns Into Pedestrian, Leg Crushed on Sherman Avenue

Mar 26 - A BMW turns right on Sherman Avenue. A 22-year-old woman crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. Her leg is crushed. She stays awake. The driver holds only a permit. Alcohol is involved. The street is dark. Pain lingers.

A 22-year-old woman was struck while crossing Sherman Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, a BMW sedan made a right turn and hit her, crushing her leg. She remained conscious with severe injuries to her lower limb. The report states, 'Alcohol involved.' The BMW driver held only a permit. The crash happened at 3 a.m. on a dark street. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The woman was the only pedestrian injured. The driver’s lack of a full license and alcohol involvement are key failures called out in the official record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Cyclist Ejected, Face Torn in Midtown Crash

Mar 26 - A man on a bike struck head-on at West 38th and 8th. He flew from the saddle. His face ripped open. Blood pooled. The other vehicle stood untouched. Failure to yield cut him down. Silence followed, broken only by sirens.

A 28-year-old man riding a bike was struck head-on at the corner of West 38th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was ejected from his bike and landed unconscious on the pavement with severe facial lacerations. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The other vehicle involved showed no damage. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factor listed is driver failure to yield. No blame is assigned to the injured cyclist. The crash left blood on the street and a man fighting for life.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513739 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Oversized Carry All Crushes Woman’s Leg at Curb

Mar 23 - A southbound Carry All turned right at West 178th and Broadway. The oversized vehicle mounted the curb. A 68-year-old woman stood by the edge. The vehicle crushed her leg. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The danger lingered.

A 68-year-old woman was injured at the corner of West 178th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, a southbound Carry All made a right turn and struck the woman as she stood by the curb, not in the roadway. The oversized vehicle crushed her lower leg and foot, causing serious injuries. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors are cited. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that led to the crash. The impact highlights the danger oversized vehicles pose to people on city streets, even those standing out of the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on East 37th

Mar 22 - A sedan hit a 26-year-old e-bike rider near 3rd Avenue. The rider flew from his seat. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s front end crumpled. Night swallowed the scene. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A sedan traveling west on East 37th Street struck a 26-year-old man riding an e-bike north near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 26-year-old e-bike rider. He flew from the seat, no helmet, head split open. Conscious. Bleeding. The car’s front crumpled.' The e-bike rider suffered a severe head injury and was ejected from his bike. The crash report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail follows the documentation of driver error. The impact left the cyclist bleeding and conscious on the street. Systemic danger persists where cars and bikes meet.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Elderly Cyclist Thrown, Face Torn on 2nd Avenue

Mar 22 - An 87-year-old man rode south on 2nd Avenue. He struck head-on, thrown from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His face was torn open. He lay incoherent, confusion in his eyes. The crash left him battered and broken.

An 87-year-old cyclist was injured while riding south on 2nd Avenue at East 55th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he struck head-on and was thrown from his bike, suffering severe lacerations to his face and lying incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash involved only the cyclist, with no other vehicles reported. Witnesses and a notified person were present. The data highlights inattention as the primary cause, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Speeding Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Greenwich

Mar 19 - A sedan sped down Greenwich Street. It hit a young man at the corner with Vandam. He bled in the street. The car showed no damage. The city’s silence held the pain. Unsafe speed left a body broken.

A 23-year-old man was struck by a sedan at the corner of Greenwich Street and Vandam Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the sedan was traveling at an unsafe speed when it hit the pedestrian, who suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. The report states, “A speeding sedan struck a 23-year-old man. He lay bleeding from head to heel.” The car’s right front bumper showed no damage. The primary contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Multi-Wheeled Vehicle Strikes Woman on Saint Nicholas

Mar 18 - A heavy vehicle hit a 56-year-old woman crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue. Steel met flesh. Her head split. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious, pain sharp, beneath the machine that did not stop. Aggression and failure to yield ruled the road.

A 56-year-old woman was struck by a northbound multi-wheeled vehicle while crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue near 60th in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A northbound multi-wheeled vehicle struck her. Her head split. She lay conscious, bleeding on the pavement, beneath the steel that did not stop.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles and driver aggression. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
E-Bike Strikes Woman Crossing Broadway

Mar 15 - A woman crossed Broadway with the light. An e-bike hit her chest. She stayed awake. Her limb did not. The rider sped off. The bike rolled on. She lay broken at the curb.

A 52-year-old woman was crossing Broadway at Academy Street in Manhattan when an e-bike struck her in the chest. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the e-bike hit her, causing a severe injury that resulted in amputation. The rider did not stop. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene, but her injuries were grave. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the law.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
SUV Strikes Woman on Harlem River Drive

Mar 13 - A Ford SUV hit a 32-year-old woman on Harlem River Drive. The left front bumper crushed her. She died on the pavement, far from any intersection. The crash left her alone beneath a gray sky. The driver stayed at the scene.

A Ford SUV traveling north on Harlem River Drive struck a 32-year-old woman who was not at an intersection. According to the police report, 'the left front bumper crushed her body. She died there on the pavement, alone beneath a gray sky.' The impact killed the pedestrian instantly. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report does not cite any driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use. The woman’s death adds to the toll of vulnerable road users on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
E-Scooter Rider Severely Injured Striking Bus

Mar 11 - A woman on an e-scooter hit the front of a bus on 8th Avenue. Her leg split open. Blood marked the street. The bus stood still, untouched. She stayed conscious. No one else was hurt. The city swallowed the noise.

A crash on 8th Avenue left a 40-year-old woman riding an e-scooter with severe leg lacerations after she struck the front of a bus. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck the front of a bus. She stayed awake. Her leg split open. Blood on the pavement. The bus stood still, unmarked. No one else was hurt.' The bus, driven by a 43-year-old man, showed no damage and no injuries were reported for the driver or any passengers. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Sedan Cuts Lanes, Driver Burned on 11th Avenue

Mar 9 - A Toyota sedan sliced across lanes on 11th Avenue. Metal shrieked. The driver, 36, took a burn to the eye. Blood ran. Smoke rose from the wreck. He stayed awake. The city moved on.

A Toyota sedan crashed near 11th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a severe burn and eye injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The report states, 'A Toyota sedan cut lanes. Metal screamed. The driver, 36, sat burned and bleeding from the eye.' No other injuries were specified. The data lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left the driver conscious but hurt, as smoke curled from the crumpled front of the car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509583 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Distracted Driver Crushes Woman’s Leg in Harlem

Mar 6 - A black car hit a young woman at 2070 7th Avenue. The right front quarter smashed her knee and foot. She lay conscious, leg shattered. The driver was distracted and passed too close. The street bore the weight of her pain.

A 20-year-old woman was struck by a black vehicle at the corner of 2070 7th Avenue in Harlem. According to the police report, the car’s right front quarter crushed her knee and foot, leaving her conscious but with severe injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The woman was playing in the roadway when the crash occurred. The impact caused crush injuries to her lower leg and foot. The police report makes clear the driver’s distraction and close passing led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signaling was made in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Sedan Strikes Woman Walking on Parkway

Mar 6 - A sedan hit a woman on Henry Hudson Parkway near midnight. The car’s front end struck her full. Her body tore open. She went into shock. The road was dark. The driver and passengers were unhurt. The air held its breath.

A 29-year-old woman walking with traffic on Henry Hudson Parkway was struck by a southbound sedan just after midnight. According to the police report, 'The front hit her full. Her body tore open. She went into shock.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body and was listed in shock at the scene. The driver, a 21-year-old man, and his passengers were not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield were cited in the data. The crash left the pedestrian grievously hurt, while the vehicle’s occupants remained unharmed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19