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

Two taxis collided on West Street in Manhattan. The rear taxi struck the left rear quarter panel of the lead taxi. A 36-year-old female passenger in the rear taxi suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The crash unfolded at midday with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Chambers Street in Manhattan at 12:05 PM. Two taxis, both traveling south, were involved. The rear taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the lead taxi, which sustained damage to its center front end. The lead taxi was starting in traffic, while the rear taxi was going straight ahead. A 36-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat of the rear taxi was injured, suffering chest injuries and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes the contributing factor of 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a driver error or medical event may have played a role. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver control failure in traffic conditions, with no victim fault cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and sedan collided head-on on West Street in Manhattan. The truck driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited obstructed view and other vehicular factors as causes. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Street in Manhattan involving a box truck and a sedan, both traveling north and going straight ahead. The box truck's left front bumper struck the sedan's left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The truck driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as 'Other Vehicular' and 'View Obstructed/Limited,' indicating driver error related to limited visibility and other vehicle-related causes. The truck driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views and complex vehicular interactions in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on West Street just after midnight. The rear passenger in the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:06 a.m. on West Street near Canal Street. Two sport utility vehicles traveling southbound collided, with the Nissan SUV striking the rear of the Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the Nissan and the center back end of the Toyota. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. A 28-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the Toyota SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and SUV collided on Church Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:27 on Church Street in Manhattan. A moped traveling north struck the left side doors of an SUV, which also sustained damage to its right side doors. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary contributing factors for the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was involved in the crash but no injuries were reported. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and close following distances in urban traffic, particularly for vulnerable moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Chambers Street in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. A 75-year-old rear passenger was also hurt. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:17 AM on Chambers Street in Manhattan involving two SUVs traveling east and south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The 70-year-old male driver and the 75-year-old female rear passenger in one SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan hit an 88-year-old man crossing Canal Street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept straight. The man lay silent, head wounded, as traffic pulsed around him in the cold Manhattan dusk.

According to the police report, an 88-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing Canal Street near Centre Street in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 5:35 p.m. The narrative states, 'An 88-year-old man stepped into the street, no signal, no crosswalk. A Toyota sedan struck him head-on. He fell, bleeding from the head, silent on the cold asphalt. The driver kept going straight.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the driver was traveling straight ahead. The victim suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The police report does not cite any driver errors or violations, but emphasizes the pedestrian's location and action at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and a southbound sedan collided head-on on FDR Drive. The crash injured a 23-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:04 on FDR Drive involving a 2008 Chevrolet SUV traveling north and a 2018 Honda sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. A 23-year-old male occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position and restrained by a lap belt, sustained a contusion and bruising to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision caused center front end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman walking along John Street in Manhattan was struck by an SUV traveling east. The vehicle's right front bumper impacted her knee and lower leg, causing bruises and moderate injury. The driver followed too closely, leading to the collision.

According to the police report, at 12:41 PM on John Street near William Street in Manhattan, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the primary contributing factor as the driver's failure to maintain a safe distance, specifically "Following Too Closely." The driver was licensed and operating a 2023 Toyota SUV. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV driver failed to yield while making a right turn on Lafayette Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred, highlighting driver inattention and right-of-way violations.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Lafayette Street in Manhattan at 10:32 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Dodge SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on Canal Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of tailgating in busy city traffic, highlighting driver error as the key cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 AM on Canal Street, Manhattan. A box truck traveling westbound rear-ended a sedan traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by tailgating in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a 42-year-old woman crossing Broad Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and minor burns. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broad Street and Stone Street in Manhattan at 18:24. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a taxi, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the taxi driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, along with minor burns, and was reported to be in shock. The taxi driver was licensed and from New Jersey. Vehicle damage was not reported. The collision highlights a driver error in yielding to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a bus collided on West Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Both vehicles were making left turns when impact occurred. Driver inexperience was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:24 on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a taxi and a bus, both making left turns. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the bus's left rear quarter panel. The taxi driver, a 48-year-old female occupant, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and reported complaints of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly in complex maneuvers like left turns involving large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Varick Street, injuring three men with neck injuries. All occupants suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Damage struck quarter panels on both vehicles, highlighting systemic risks in urban traffic.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Varick Street in Manhattan involving a taxi and an SUV, both traveling south. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the taxi and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as key contributing factors to the collision. Three male occupants, including the drivers and front passengers, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report also notes obstruction or debris as a contributing factor. The injuries and vehicle damage underscore the dangers posed by distracted driving in dense city traffic, with no fault attributed to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West Street. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:40 on West Street near Canal Street. A 43-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north was partially ejected when a 2023 GMC SUV, also traveling north but making a right turn, collided with him. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, while the e-scooter showed no damage. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly observe or yield to the e-scooter. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not wearing safety equipment at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four sedans collided in a chain reaction on Canal Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause, with vehicles stopped in traffic when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision involving four sedans occurred on Canal Street, Manhattan, at 17:18. All vehicles were traveling south and either stopped in traffic or going straight ahead when the crash happened. The point of impact was primarily at the center back ends of the vehicles. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old male occupant, sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage concentrated on rear and front bumpers, indicating failure to maintain attention and safe distance among drivers in stopped traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old cyclist collided with an open BMW door near Church Street. Blood streaked his face. The driver, distracted, looked away. The street froze. The wound cut deep. Silence hung heavy in Manhattan’s morning air.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male cyclist was injured on Park Place near Church Street when he struck the open door of a parked BMW sedan. The incident occurred at 8:50 a.m. in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations, with blood running down his face as described in the narrative. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The BMW driver, licensed in New Jersey, was present and reportedly looked away at the moment of impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use is not cited as a contributing factor in the police report. The focus remains on the driver’s inattention and the systemic danger posed by inattentive dooring in dense city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman suffered head abrasions after a bike struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash happened as the cyclist, traveling south, failed to maintain attention, causing the impact.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on West Street struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near Watts Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the cyclist's failure to maintain focus. The point of impact was the bike's center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted cycling in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two male bicyclists collided head-on on West Street in Manhattan. One, age 59, suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. Both bikes showed no damage, and the crash occurred while both riders traveled straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash involved two male bicyclists traveling in opposite directions on West Street, Manhattan. Both were going straight ahead when they collided front-to-front. The 59-year-old bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head injury and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The report notes no vehicle damage and no ejection from the bikes. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the report, with both contributing factors listed as unspecified. The crash time was 21:23. The data focuses on the impact and injuries sustained, with no indication of victim fault or helmet use. The collision highlights the dangers bicyclists face even when traveling straight on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman crossing Fulton Street was struck by a sedan traveling east. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and improperly used the lane, causing serious injury at a busy Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Fulton Street at an intersection near Broadway in Manhattan. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as a severe injury. The report cites the driver's errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' directly contributing to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights driver failure to yield and improper lane use as critical causes of serious pedestrian injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Canal Street at 11:30 AM. Impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Two female passengers suffered neck injuries and minor burns, both in shock, airbags deployed.

According to the police report, at 11:30 AM on Canal Street, two sedans traveling north and west collided. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors by the westbound sedan's center front end. The collision injured two female passengers: a 63-year-old front passenger and a 60-year-old right rear passenger. Both suffered neck injuries classified as moderate (injury severity 3) and minor burns. Both passengers were in shock, and airbags deployed alongside lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed New York men, each traveling straight ahead before impact. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15