Lower the Limit, Save a Life—No More Death on Canal Street

An SUV turned left on Centre Street and hit a cyclist. The rider went down hard, injured in the leg. Police say the driver was distracted and failed to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The cyclist was left bruised.

A crash on Centre Street at White Street in Manhattan involved a Ford SUV and a cyclist. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury, described as a contusion. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not using any safety equipment. The driver, a 21-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn without yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a cyclist on Liberty Street in Manhattan. The crash left the cyclist hurt, his shoulder battered, his body in shock. Police cite failure to yield and ignored signals. The city’s streets remain hostile to those outside a car.

A crash on Liberty Street in Manhattan involved a sedan and a bicycle. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and was in shock. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan, a BMW, was starting from parking when the collision occurred. The report notes that both the cyclist and vehicle occupants were affected, but only the cyclist was injured. Systemic dangers persist when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, putting vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816905, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck a cyclist at 2 Broadway. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left bruises and pain. The street stayed busy. The danger was real. The system failed again.

A crash at 2 Broadway in Manhattan involved a taxi and a bicycle. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and suffered injuries to her arm, including a contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver, a 69-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist's safety equipment status was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists from inattentive drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle hit a car’s rear on Canal Street. The rider flew from the bike. He suffered arm injuries and bruises. Police cite driver distraction. The crash left one hurt. Metal and flesh met hard pavement in Manhattan.

A motorcycle traveling west on Canal Street collided with the right rear bumper of a car making a left turn onto Greene Street. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his arm and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for the crash. The car, registered in New Jersey, had two occupants but no injuries were specified. The impact damaged the motorcycle’s front and the car’s rear. The report does not mention any helmet use or other safety equipment as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit an e-scooter at Park Row and Frankfort Street. The e-scooter rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left a mark on the city’s streets.

A crash involving a sedan and an e-scooter occurred at Park Row and Frankfort Street in Manhattan. The 27-year-old male e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury, described as a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan, registered in Connecticut, was starting in traffic, while the e-scooter was making a left turn. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a man working in the street on Barclay. The crash left him bruised and hurt in the leg. Police cite driver distraction. The street became a danger zone. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real.

A pedestrian, a 44-year-old man, was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV while working in the roadway near 10 Barclay Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 p.m. The man suffered a contusion and injury to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle, traveling west, struck the man with its left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not mention any pedestrian error or equipment. The facts point to driver distraction as the cause of harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman crossed Worth Street. A vehicle struck her. Her shoulder broke. She stayed conscious. The crash left her arm twisted. The street saw blood and pain. The driver’s actions remain unknown. The city failed to keep her safe.

A 35-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle while crossing Worth Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was not at an intersection or marked crosswalk when the crash occurred. She suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No information is available about the vehicle or driver. The data does not mention helmet use or traffic signals as factors. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face on city streets, even when details are scarce.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped lost control on slick pavement at South Street and Broad. The driver was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Another occupant was also hurt. The crash left both men shaken and the vehicle damaged at the front.

Two men riding a moped crashed on South Street near Broad Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pavement was slippery at the time of the crash. The 29-year-old driver was ejected from the moped and sustained a fractured leg, with injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Another occupant, age 33, was also injured. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the main contributing factor. The moped suffered damage to its center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not specify the use of safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by poor road conditions for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young cyclist suffered head wounds on Canal Street. An SUV struck him. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash left the rider bleeding, conscious, and partially ejected. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed to protect him.

A 23-year-old cyclist was injured in a crash with an SUV at Canal Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to the head and was partially ejected but remained conscious. The SUV was traveling west, going straight, while the cyclist was making a left turn eastbound. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and uninjured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited for the cyclist. The report shows the impact fell hardest on the vulnerable road user, exposing the ongoing risks faced by people outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a cyclist on Broadway near Rector Street. The cyclist, age 53, suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and faulty brakes. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the car damaged. Systemic danger on city streets persists.

A crash on Broadway at Rector Street in Manhattan involved a sedan and a bicycle. The cyclist, a 53-year-old man, was injured, sustaining abrasions and arm injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Brakes Defective.' The sedan, registered in Connecticut, was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary contributing factors were the driver's distraction and mechanical failure. The report highlights the persistent risks faced by cyclists on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Morning light on Pearl Street. A sedan’s right front quarter panel strikes a cyclist’s left side. The rider, ejected and conscious, clutches an abraded arm. Sirens echo off the stone. Metal and skin meet, then the city moves on.

A crash occurred on Pearl Street at Frankfort Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Passing Too Closely' when it struck a 43-year-old male cyclist traveling south. The cyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to his arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s failure to provide adequate space. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a factor in the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi stopped on Broadway. Its right side doors swung open. A 29-year-old woman on a bike, heading west, collided with the doors. She was thrown from her bike and bruised across her body. Sirens echoed off the buildings. She remained conscious.

A crash occurred on Broadway at Barclay Street in Manhattan involving a taxi and a bicyclist. According to the police report, a 29-year-old female cyclist was injured when she collided with the right side doors of a stopped taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected from her bike and suffered contusions to her entire body. No helmet use was noted, but helmet status was not listed as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the consequences of driver inattention and failure to observe traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into the back of another vehicle on Canal Street near Centre. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Sirens echoed as traffic snarled and first responders arrived under the afternoon sun.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Canal Street near Centre Street was involved in a rear-end collision. The driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan, indicating a rear-end strike. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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A 70-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision on West Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, driver inattention was a key factor. The rider was conscious and not ejected, but injured seriously enough to be noted.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West Street near Liberty Street in Manhattan at 12:25 PM. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was operating the bike westbound, going straight ahead, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report also notes a secondary contributing factor listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary cause remains the driver's distraction. The bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor in vehicle terms but significant enough to cause injury to the vulnerable rider. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, but this was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on Park Row struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. Passenger distraction and obstruction contributed to the crash, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford sedan was traveling straight ahead north on Park Row in Manhattan at 11:10 when it struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash, along with obstruction or debris. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly, but passenger distraction likely impaired attention. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but not assigned blame. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and environmental obstructions in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck driver distracted and turning improperly struck two pedestrians crossing Centre Street with the signal. Both women suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The sedan nearby was not involved but was damaged in the impact zone. The crash exposed driver error at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:46 on Centre Street near Canal Street in Manhattan. Two female pedestrians, one elderly, were crossing with the signal when a box truck driver made an improper right turn while distracted. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors from the truck driver. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their knees and lower legs, described as contusions and bruises, and were conscious at the scene. The sedan involved was traveling straight and suffered front-end damage but was not cited for driver error. The report highlights the truck driver's failure to yield and maintain attention as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan made an improper U-turn in Manhattan. The collision caused pain and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash at Water Street.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Water Street in Manhattan was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist also traveling west. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm injury and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in maneuvering and attention leading to harm of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 79-year-old woman crossing Murray Street with the signal was struck by a van making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inattention. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 11:40 AM on Murray Street near North End Avenue, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites the van driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The van showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness as key causes of harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 48-year-old man was struck while crossing Broadway with the signal. The cyclist failed to yield, distracted and disregarding traffic control. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and Liberty Street in Manhattan at 12:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a cyclist traveling eastbound struck him. The report cites the cyclist's failure to yield and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors, specifically noting 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted cyclists disregarding traffic controls in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14