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

A 23-year-old male motorbike driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash on FDR Drive. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

At 10:42 AM on FDR Drive, a 23-year-old male motorbike driver was injured when his vehicle collided with an object or surface, impacting the right front quarter panel. According to the police report, the crash resulted from "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The rider, who was the sole occupant of the 2024 KAWK-MCL motorbike traveling north and going straight ahead, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor, with no other contributing factors or victim behaviors noted. The motorbike sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a flatbed truck on Canal Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, distracted and following too closely, suffered a head injury and concussion. No damage was reported to either vehicle despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:30 on Canal Street, Manhattan. A Ford SUV traveling north struck the center back end of a northbound flatbed truck. The SUV driver, a 58-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The flatbed truck sustained no damage, and the SUV also showed no vehicle damage despite the collision. The SUV driver held a valid New Jersey license, while the flatbed truck driver had a permit from Arizona. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northwestern-bound SUV struck a sedan turning right on Canal Street in Manhattan. Two passengers in the sedan, including a child and a young woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed critical driver failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Canal Street near Greenwich Street in Manhattan at 9:15 AM. A 2024 Toyota SUV traveling northwest collided with a 2015 Lexus sedan making a right turn northeast. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end against the sedan's right side doors. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the turning sedan. Two sedan passengers, a 5-year-old boy and a 19-year-old woman, both restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers. The crash highlights a critical driver error causing serious injuries to vulnerable vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered back contusions and shock after an SUV struck him on Liberty Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The SUV was parked at impact, with no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Liberty Street in Manhattan was injured when a 2024 Ford SUV, registered in New Jersey and parked at the time, struck him on the left side doors. The bicyclist sustained back contusions and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report notes no damage to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV driver was licensed and stationary before the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles and their interactions with cyclists in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus executing a U-turn struck a sedan traveling straight east on Battery Place in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The bus’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper bore the impact marks. The crash injured two men inside the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Battery Place in Manhattan at 5:00 PM. A bus with 29 occupants was making a U-turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bus and the right front bumper of the sedan. Both drivers, men aged 59 and 45, were injured and in shock. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt; the passenger had no safety equipment. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the bus driver’s maneuver—making a U-turn—directly led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain collision on West Broadway sent a 48-year-old male driver to the hospital with head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple SUVs and a pick-up truck, triggered by a driver following too closely during a right turn in Manhattan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on West Broadway near Murray Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2011 Ford pick-up truck, a 2020 Chevrolet SUV, and a 2024 BMW SUV, all traveling south. The BMW was going straight ahead, while the other two vehicles were making right turns. The driver of the pick-up truck, a 48-year-old male, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor alongside 'Other Vehicular' causes. The point of impact was the center back end of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the BMW SUV, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked SUV was struck on its left rear bumper by a vehicle making a left turn on Hudson Street in Manhattan. Two male occupants, including a 76-year-old driver, suffered contusions and chest and leg injuries. The crash exposed risks from driver errors.

According to the police report, a 2017 Subaru SUV was parked on Hudson Street when it was hit on the left rear bumper by a vehicle making a left turn westbound. The impact involved a Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead, which sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. Two male occupants were injured: a 76-year-old driver with a chest contusion and a 28-year-old passenger with knee and lower leg bruises. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the turning vehicle's maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during turning movements and the vulnerability of occupants even in parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan stopped in traffic on Avenue of the Americas was rear-ended by another sedan traveling north. Five occupants suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, at 20:20 on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan, a 2014 Subaru sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a 2024 Chevrolet sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the crash. Five female occupants aged 21 to 24 in the rear and front seats of the struck vehicle sustained injuries including whiplash and back pain, all conscious and not ejected. The driver of the striking vehicle is not identified by sex or license status, but the driver of the struck vehicle was licensed in Pennsylvania. The collision caused center rear damage to the struck vehicle and front end damage to the striking vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Broadway was partially ejected and suffered upper leg injuries. The rider was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The crash caused abrasions and moderate injury severity, highlighting risks from unregulated bike operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:10 on Broadway near Rector Street in Manhattan. The injured party was a 34-year-old male bicyclist, who was the driver of the bike and was partially ejected during the crash. The report notes the bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, with an injury severity rating of 3. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling south, going straight ahead, with damage and point of impact listed as 'Other.' No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The contributing factors for the bicyclist were unspecified. The incident underscores dangers linked to unlicensed bike operation and the lack of protective gear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a vehicle struck her on Canal Street. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the injury. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on Canal Street in Manhattan at 14:10. The 59-year-old female pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings, where pedestrians remain vulnerable to inattentive motorists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south rear-ended a stopped bus and motorcycle on Vesey Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, partially ejected and injured, suffered abrasions and upper arm trauma. Police cite traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, at 6:55 AM on Vesey Street in Manhattan, a sedan traveling south struck the left rear bumpers of a stopped bus and motorcycle. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old male, was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The bus and motorcycle were stopped in traffic when the sedan struck them from behind. The sedan's front center end was damaged, indicating the point of impact. The driver was conscious but injured, highlighting the severity of the collision caused by failure to observe traffic controls and distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an e-scooter collided with her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, striking the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a male e-scooter driver traveling north on State Street struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Bridge Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The impact point was the center front end of the e-scooter. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness as central causes of injury to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver distracted behind the wheel struck a bicyclist traveling west on Chambers Street. The cyclist suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The taxi was parked before impact, hitting the bike’s left side. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Chambers Street in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. A licensed male taxi driver, parked and facing west, struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist also traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi’s left side doors, damaging the vehicle and injuring the cyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and sustained contusions to the face, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted drivers even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night on Pearl Street. A Tesla plows into a parked taxi. Steel folds. The cab driver, thirty-five, is pinned and crushed. Sirens echo, but the street holds its breath. Metal groans. Nothing moves except the memory of impact.

A violent collision unfolded on Pearl Street near Broad in Manhattan when a Tesla sedan struck a parked taxi, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. The report describes, 'A Tesla slammed into a parked taxi. Steel crumpled. The 35-year-old driver was trapped, crushed in the cab.' Emergency responders arrived as the street stood silent, pierced only by sirens and the sound of twisted metal. The taxi driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered crush injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The data shows the taxi was parked and the Tesla was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No driver errors are explicitly named in the report, but the sequence of events centers on the moving vehicle colliding with a stationary one, leaving the vulnerable driver trapped in the aftermath.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided while making right turns on Chambers Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper turning and lane usage as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors behind the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:20 AM on Chambers Street in Manhattan. A 41-year-old male taxi driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles—a 2018 Chevrolet sedan and a 2023 Toyota taxi—were traveling north and making right turns when the crash happened. The taxi's left front bumper and the sedan's right front quarter panel were the points of impact. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The report explicitly notes driver errors related to improper turning maneuvers and lane usage, without attributing fault to any other party. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike traveling south struck a 61-year-old pedestrian crossing without signal at Federal Plaza. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash occurred late at night. Improper lane usage by the motorbike driver caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a motorbike at 1 Federal Plaza in Manhattan at 11:04 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the motorbike, traveling south and driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the motorbike driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. No damage was reported to the motorbike. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage by motorbike drivers in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped carrying two passengers was struck from behind by an SUV traveling northeast on Canal Street. The impact injured a 20-year-old female passenger, causing elbow and arm trauma and shock. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:39 on Canal Street involving a 2013 SUV and a 2024 moped, both traveling northeast. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, struck the moped's center front end with its right side doors. The moped carried two occupants, including a 20-year-old female passenger who sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. She was wearing a helmet, classified as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).' The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the moped. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision caused right side damage to the SUV and front-end damage to the moped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 35-year-old female bicyclist on West Street, causing a hip and upper leg injury. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions. The crash involved driver inattention and bicyclist confusion, according to the police report.

At 10:44 PM on West Street in Manhattan, a collision occurred between a 2018 BMW sedan and a female bicyclist, age 35. According to the police report, the sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the bicyclist at the center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg, including contusions. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Additionally, bicyclist confusion or error was noted twice as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The police report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention as a key cause of the crash, highlighting systemic danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s FDR Drive, injuring three men. The crash caused neck and arm injuries with whiplash complaints. Police cited improper passing or lane usage as the cause. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive near the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan at 8:15 p.m. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle impacting the center back end of the other. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maneuvering lanes. Three male occupants were injured: a 51-year-old driver with neck injuries and whiplash, a 35-year-old driver with elbow and arm injuries and whiplash, and a 30-year-old front passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks from improper lane changes on a busy highway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter, fast and unyielding, hit an 11-year-old girl off the roadway on South Street. Her face split open. She stayed conscious, blood pooling on the sidewalk. The scooter kept going, untouched, leaving pain and silence behind.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling at unsafe speed struck an 11-year-old girl off the roadway near South Street and Maiden Lane in Manhattan. The report states the girl was not in the roadway at the time of impact. She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The narrative describes the scooter as 'fast and straight,' making contact with the child and then continuing on without stopping. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The e-scooter sustained no damage, and the driver did not remain at the scene. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the danger posed by high-speed vehicles, even off the main roadway, and the consequences of reckless operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15