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

A 41-year-old man was struck emerging from behind a parked van at Liberty Street. The van was parked, the bus was moving east. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. Limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from behind a parked van at an intersection on Liberty Street in Manhattan. The van was stationary, and a bus traveling east struck the pedestrian. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the van and the right rear quarter panel of the bus. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a role. No other driver errors were specified. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no safety equipment or signals were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk near 280 Broadway in Manhattan. The vehicle hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured crossing outside a crosswalk near 280 Broadway in Manhattan. The 34-year-old man sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Park Row. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Row and Beekman Street in Manhattan. The crash occurred when a 2020 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are unknown. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and treated for serious arm injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Walker Street while crossing with the signal. The driver, heading north in a Jeep SUV, disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Walker Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The 35-year-old man was crossing with the signal when a Jeep SUV traveling north struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The vehicle showed no damage, and no other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Church and Worth Streets in Manhattan. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an Audi sedan making a left turn on Church Street struck him at the intersection with Worth Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was wearing a helmet and suffered abrasions to the face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a driver contributing factor. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with a sedan on Chambers Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Police cited failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Chambers Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, had no visible damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was struck while crossing against the signal on Pine Street. The SUV driver was traveling south, hitting the pedestrian at the left rear bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Pine Street. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2018 Chevrolet SUV traveling south, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered serious lower limb injuries. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a turning vehicle on Varick Street in Manhattan. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage by the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Varick Street collided with a vehicle making a right turn. The front passenger in the sedan, a 42-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the turning vehicle's left front quarter panel were damaged. The sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the turning vehicle's driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Varick Street. The SUV started in traffic and hit the sedan head-on. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV bore left front damage; the sedan, right front.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV and a 2023 sedan collided on Varick Street. The SUV was starting in traffic, and the sedan was traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction, which contributed to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the sedan was damaged on its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman driving an SUV on Canal Street was injured when she backed unsafely into another SUV traveling west. The impact struck the center back end of the stationary vehicle and the center front end of the moving SUV. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Canal Street in Manhattan when a 58-year-old female driver with a permit license backed unsafely into another SUV traveling west. The report lists driver inexperience and backing unsafely as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The collision involved two SUVs, with damage to the center front end of the backing vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on West Street. The SUV hit her center front with no vehicle damage. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The pedestrian crossed against the signal. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2023 GMC SUV traveling south on West Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The SUV impacted her at the center front end, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver failure to yield or other errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider struck the right side of a parked sedan on Reade Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The sedan showed no damage. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on an e-bike collided with the right side doors of a parked 2022 Chevrolet sedan on Reade Street, Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The sedan was unoccupied and undamaged. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved no ejection and no damage to the sedan. The incident highlights the dangers cyclists face even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike struck a 57-year-old woman crossing Walker Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian was confused. The crash left the woman injured but conscious.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east on Walker Street collided with a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. It also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not assign fault to the victim. The e-bike had no visible damage and was moving straight ahead at impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The driver’s failure to maintain attention was a key factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Battery Place in Manhattan at 9:45 p.m. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Damage was reported on the left front quarter panel of one vehicle.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Battery Place in Manhattan. The driver of one SUV, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was stopped in traffic traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper and quarter panel of the stopped vehicle. The injured driver was not ejected and suffered internal complaints related to the neck injury. The crash highlights driver errors including distraction and unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after being struck by a left-turning SUV on Church Street. The rider was ejected and suffered upper leg and hip contusions. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2018 Jaguar SUV made a left turn and collided with the scooter traveling north on Church Street. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged, while the e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with a northbound sedan on Pearl Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles struck each other’s front quarters. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Pearl Street collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan was registered in Virginia, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man was injured crossing outside a crosswalk on South End Avenue. The SUV was backing northbound when its left rear bumper hit the pedestrian. He suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was crossing South End Avenue outside a crosswalk when he was struck by a 2021 Jeep SUV backing northbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and did not use any listed safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Water Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver’s view was obstructed. The woman suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Water Street. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2020 SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm contusion and remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but the report emphasizes the driver’s impaired view as a key factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Pearl Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The driver’s view was obstructed, and failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Pearl Street and Madison Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The crash involved a 2023 Ford SUV traveling north and making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. Contributing factors listed include 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment was noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a bike on Washington Street. The bike rider, a 53-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcyclist was distracted. Both vehicles showed damage at their centers.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a bike traveling south on Washington Street. The bike rider, a 53-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcyclist was going straight ahead while the bike was passing when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bike sustained damage to its center back end, and the motorcycle was damaged at its center front end. The bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15