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

A 61-year-old woman suffered chest abrasions after a cyclist traveling west on Centre Street hit her at an intersection. The cyclist failed to maintain a safe distance, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling westbound on Centre Street struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating the cyclist did not maintain adequate distance, leading to the impact. The bike showed no damage, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This collision highlights a failure in cyclist control and distance management, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan plowed into a stopped taxi near Broadway. The cabbie, trapped and bleeding, waited for help. Police cited driver distraction. The sedan driver had no license. Metal screamed. The street fell silent.

According to the police report, a sedan crashed into a stopped taxi near 160 Broadway in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 39-year-old man, was trapped inside his vehicle with severe lacerations. The report states the sedan driver was unlicensed and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the taxi's right rear bumper with its center front end. The narrative describes the cabbie lying trapped, blood slicking the seat, as the street held its breath. No evidence in the report suggests any error or contributing factor on the part of the taxi driver. The focus remains on the unlicensed, distracted sedan driver whose actions led directly to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman crossing Broadway at Rector Street was hit by a northbound bike. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway near Rector Street in Manhattan at 10 p.m. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. The collision involved a northbound bike traveling straight ahead, which struck the pedestrian at its center front end. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the bike operator and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver error and systemic danger rather than victim fault. The bike had no occupants other than the driver, and the impact caused damage to the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sport utility vehicle struck a stopped taxi from behind on Park Place late at night. The impact injured a 28-year-old front passenger, causing shoulder and upper arm contusions. Alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:42 on Park Place. A 2017 Jeep SUV traveling east, going straight ahead, collided with the rear of a stopped 2023 Toyota taxi. The taxi was also stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV striking the center back end of the taxi. The front passenger in the taxi, a 28-year-old male, sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites alcohol involvement and other vehicular contributing factors as causes. The driver errors noted include failure to maintain safe distance and impaired operation due to alcohol. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a bicyclist on Chambers Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist wore a helmet and was riding straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on Chambers Street in Manhattan. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling east, collided when the sedan struck the bicyclist on the right side doors with its right side, impacting the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old female wearing a helmet, was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention. No other contributing factors were specified for the bicyclist. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bicycle. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in Manhattan's streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a box truck on West Street. The truck driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The truck driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street at 15:20 when a southbound SUV collided with the center back end of a box truck traveling in the same direction. The box truck driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center ends—the SUV at the front and the truck at the rear. The SUV driver held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on FDR Drive sent an 86-year-old passenger into shock with head injuries. The crash involved several sedans and an ambulance, triggered by driver inattention and following too closely. Impact struck the front and rear ends of vehicles in a northbound chain reaction.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on FDR Drive at 12:18 involving multiple sedans and an ambulance. The collision's primary contributing factors were 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' both driver errors that precipitated the crash. An 86-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle front seat and restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and was in shock following the impact. The report notes she was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea. Vehicles were traveling northbound, with impacts occurring at the center front and back ends, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. The ambulance sustained damage to its left front bumper, while sedans showed damage to their center front and back ends. The report explicitly cites driver inattention and close following distances as causes, with no victim fault mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Centre Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered head injuries and bruising. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Centre Street near Reade Street in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and contusions but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report explicitly lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2020 vehicle registered in New York. This collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to cyclists traveling straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Broadway near Canal Street. Police cite driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained during the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:13 AM on Broadway near Canal Street in Manhattan, a chain-reaction collision involved a station wagon/SUV, a Mercedes Benz Sprinter van, and a Chrysler van. The SUV driver, a 62-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver errors rather than victim fault. The SUV was stopped in traffic when struck from behind, sustaining damage to its center back end. The Sprinter van, traveling southbound, impacted the SUV's rear with its center front end. The Chrysler van was also stopped in traffic and was hit on its left rear quarter panel. The collision underscores systemic dangers from driver inattention and multi-vehicle interactions in congested traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left on West Broadway struck two pedestrians crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians, aged 67 and 72, suffered abrasions and injuries to limbs. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda sedan traveling west on West Broadway was making a left turn when it struck two pedestrians at a marked crosswalk. Both pedestrians, a 67-year-old woman and a 72-year-old man, were crossing without a signal and sustained abrasions and injuries to their limbs, including elbow, lower arm, hand, knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrians were conscious and injured but not ejected. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact on its left front quarter panel. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the driver’s failure to yield was the critical cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection in Manhattan. The sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing abrasions to the pedestrian's elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection near Hogan Place in Manhattan when a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling west struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Battery Place in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The motorcycle sustained front-end damage; the sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Battery Place struck the left side doors of a parked 2021 Ford sedan. The sedan was stationary before the crash, indicating the motorcycle failed to avoid the collision. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not cite any explicit driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights risks posed by moving motorcycles to parked vehicles and their occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a pedestrian at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian suffered severe lower leg injuries. Glare impaired the driver’s vision, contributing to the crash. The driver’s failure to see the pedestrian led to a violent impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Pearl Street in Manhattan was making a right turn when it struck a male pedestrian at the intersection with Dover Street. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor impairing the driver's vision. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The driver, licensed in Maryland, was the sole occupant and did not sustain damage to the vehicle. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by environmental conditions like glare combined with driver failure to detect vulnerable road users at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old cyclist crashed into a sedan’s side on Fulton Street. His face struck steel. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The cyclist was left with severe lacerations and no helmet.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male cyclist collided with the right side doors of a Toyota sedan while both were traveling west on Fulton Street. The report states, 'A cyclist, 27, struck a sedan’s side. No helmet. His face hit steel. Blood marked the pavement. He stayed conscious. The car was fine. He was not.' The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained no damage and its occupants were unharmed. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors or vehicle violations are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the contributing factor. The crash underscores the raw physical risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Water Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way as the pedestrian crossed with the signal. The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:09 on Water Street near Maiden Lane in Manhattan. A 24-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was hit by a 2021 BMW sedan traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield to the pedestrian at the intersection, directly causing the injury. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk on South Street was struck by a backing SUV. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered lower arm injuries and shock, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured on South Street near Fulton Street in Manhattan at 10:11 AM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2016 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed female from New Jersey, was entering a parked position and backed unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear bumper. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of driver errors during vehicle maneuvers in pedestrian zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a bike on Church Street. The bike driver’s inattention caused the crash. The child remained conscious but injured, highlighting dangers from distracted vehicle operators.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Church Street involving a bike and a 5-year-old pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bike driver, a licensed male from North Carolina, was traveling southwest and going straight ahead at the time. The bike showed no damage or point of impact, indicating the collision impact may have been minor but still caused injury. The pedestrian’s exact location and action at the time remain unknown. No victim behavior was listed as contributing. This incident underscores the risks posed by distracted bike operators to vulnerable pedestrians, especially young children.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man suffered severe leg fractures after a sedan struck him at a Manhattan intersection. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper while traveling westbound. The victim was conscious but injured, highlighting a dangerous impact in a busy area.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Battery Place and Greenwich Street in Manhattan around 1 p.m. The pedestrian was located in the roadway when a 2020 Cadillac sedan traveling westbound struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as serious (level 3). The driver, a licensed male from Massachusetts, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list specific driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred while the pedestrian was in the roadway, indicating a hazardous interaction. No contributing factors were assigned to the driver or pedestrian, and the vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus making a U-turn hit a pedestrian crossing West Street with the signal. The 31-year-old man suffered upper arm contusions but remained conscious. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, highlighting risks at busy intersections.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southwest on West Street was making a U-turn when it struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bus's point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction during complex maneuvers like U-turns in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male bicyclist suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after colliding with a box truck in Manhattan. The truck was parked at the time. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and experienced shock and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 near 200 Broadway in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was traveling westbound when he collided with a box truck that was parked. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The box truck, a 2018 model registered in Indiana, showed no damage and had one licensed male driver from New Jersey. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors or violations attributed to the truck driver. The impact point was the center front end of the bicycle, while the truck showed no damage or point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15