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

A pedestrian crossing Liberty Street with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The impact caused hip and upper leg injuries and minor burns. The driver disregarded traffic control, leading to the collision and shock to the victim.

According to the police report, at 21:03 a sedan traveling north on Liberty Street made a right turn and struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg, along with a minor burn, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or controls. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights driver error in disregarding traffic control as the cause of harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man suffered a fractured elbow and hand after a sedan traveling west struck him outside an intersection on Beekman Street. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front quarter panel, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Beekman Street struck a 35-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no specific driver errors, but the collision occurred outside an intersection, indicating potential failure to yield or inadequate attention by the driver. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact, and no occupants were in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male e-bike rider suffered a shoulder injury after a GMC sedan struck him on Worth Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected, but sustained bruising and contusions to his upper arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Worth Street in Manhattan at 15:08. An 18-year-old male bicyclist operating an e-bike traveling east was injured when a 2017 GMC sedan traveling north struck him. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was conscious, not ejected, and suffered a contusion and bruise to his shoulder and upper arm, with an injury severity rated at 3. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Manhattan’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van traveling north on West Street rear-ended a stopped sedan, injuring the sedan driver. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the driver in shock. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on West Street near Chambers Street in Manhattan. A van traveling north went straight ahead and struck the center back end of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. There is no indication of any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision damaged the center front end of the van and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan at Greenwich Street. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused a center front impact, injuring the pedestrian’s head and leaving her in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Greenwich Street struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was not ejected but suffered shock. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper awareness of the pedestrian’s presence. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and no visible complaints were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and lack of experience in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus swung left at Battery Place. Steel clipped a 69-year-old man’s leg. Blood pooled on the curb. The bus rolled away. The man stayed conscious, flesh torn, pain sharp. The city’s machinery did not pause.

A 69-year-old man was injured when a bus making a left turn at Battery Place and Greenwich Street struck him, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was at the intersection when the bus’s left front quarter panel hit his lower leg, causing severe lacerations. The narrative describes, 'Steel struck his leg. Flesh tore. Blood pooled by the curb. He stayed awake. The bus rolled on, unmarked.' The bus sustained no damage and continued on its route. Police list both driver and pedestrian contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report highlights the systemic danger of large vehicles turning through crosswalks, with no evidence of driver accountability or intervention at the scene. No contributing victim behavior is cited; the focus remains on the impact of the turning bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan making a left turn on FDR Drive struck an unseen hazard, causing injury to the driver and front passenger. Both occupants suffered moderate injuries, including chest contusions and a concussion, amid driver distraction and sudden reaction.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver of a 2020 Tesla sedan was making a left turn on FDR Drive when she reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, leading to a crash. The report cites 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a chest contusion and was conscious after the crash. The front passenger, a 15-year-old female also restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered a concussion. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage. Both occupants were injured but not ejected. The driver’s distraction and sudden reaction to another vehicle created the conditions for this crash, highlighting systemic dangers of inattentive driving on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man crossing John Street with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing John Street at an intersection with the crossing signal. The collision occurred at 6:59 AM when a northbound Ford sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor from the driver, with no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal at the time of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after an SUV struck him at a Manhattan intersection. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim was left semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Albany Street in Manhattan at 2:45 PM. A 21-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a northbound SUV. The vehicle, a 2021 Alfa SUV, impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, suffering a concussion. The report also notes the pedestrian's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle but does not attribute fault to the victim. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, confirming the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man was injured when a southbound bike failed to yield right-of-way at a Manhattan intersection. The impact struck the pedestrian’s lower arm, causing contusions and bruises. The cyclist’s driver error triggered the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 12:50 on Hudson Street in Manhattan involving a bike and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 57-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bike, traveling southbound and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver of the bike. The pedestrian’s actions are listed as unknown, and no other contributing factors such as victim behavior or helmet use are mentioned. The collision caused 'other' vehicle damage. This incident highlights the critical role of driver error in yielding right-of-way at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a northbound bike on Water Street. The crash occurred at an intersection where the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the impact.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Water Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision involved a northbound bike, whose male licensed driver was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a minor burn, and was in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals. The bike sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's failure to yield and disregard for traffic control as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Canal Street in Manhattan. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck and head injuries.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Canal Street while both were making left turns. The crash involved a 48-year-old male driver and an 18-year-old male front passenger in one vehicle, and a male driver in the other. Both vehicles sustained damage at the center back and front ends. The injured occupants suffered neck and head injuries and reported pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling north. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man driving a moped was injured when an SUV struck him from behind on Canal Street. The moped was stopped in traffic. The SUV driver followed too closely and hit the moped’s rear center. The rider suffered bruises over his body.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male moped driver was stopped in traffic on Canal Street when a 2023 SUV traveling east struck the moped from behind. The impact was at the center back end of the moped and the center front end of the SUV. The moped driver sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused injury severity level 3 to the moped driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV collided with a bus at 225 Broadway in Manhattan. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and passing too closely. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south at 225 Broadway in Manhattan collided with the right rear quarter panel of a southbound bus. The SUV driver and front passenger, both men in their twenties, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Passing Too Closely" as contributing factors. The bus sustained no damage and had one occupant, the driver. The SUV was initially parked before the crash and suffered damage to its left front quarter panel. No victim fault or helmet use is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman was injured when an SUV starting from parking hit her at the center back end near 299 Broadway. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious. The crash caused visible damage to the vehicle’s rear.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north near 299 Broadway in Manhattan struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian. The vehicle was starting from parking when the collision occurred at the center back end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her shoulder and upper arm, with injury severity rated as moderate. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle’s movement from parking. The pedestrian’s location and action at the time of impact remain unspecified. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man was struck at a Manhattan intersection. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian remained conscious. Details on the crash and driver actions are unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West Street and Albany Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious after the crash. The report does not specify the vehicle type, driver actions, or contributing factors. No driver errors or violations are listed. The pedestrian's actions at the time of the crash are unknown. The report provides no information on safety equipment or helmet use. The crash occurred at 6:20 p.m. The lack of detailed data leaves the cause and circumstances unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a southbound e-scooter rider on West Broadway in Manhattan. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West Broadway made a left turn and collided with a southbound e-scooter rider. The rider, a 34-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The e-scooter rider was riding alone and hanging on outside the vehicle. The taxi sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Warren Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, distracted, hit him. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Warren Street at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man was struck at the intersection of Broadway and Canal Street. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was left in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and Canal Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was in shock following the collision. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was in the roadway at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or other factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a nighttime crash on Vesey Street. His 2022 Dodge SUV hit an object head-on. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2022 Dodge SUV was injured in a crash on Vesey Street in Manhattan at 11:25 p.m. The vehicle struck an object with its center front end. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15