Eight Dead, Hundreds Hurt—City Hall Lets the Blood Run

An SUV hit a sedan on West 10th Street in Manhattan. The crash left one driver with a concussion and leg injury. Police cite passing and following too closely. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles collided at West 10th Street and 7th Avenue South in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a left turn struck a Toyota sedan going straight. One driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered a concussion and a lower leg injury. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and male. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The SUV showed no damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed together on West Street near Christopher. Metal crumpled. One driver suffered whiplash. Passengers shaken. The night air split with the sound of impact. No clear cause. The city’s danger, plain and unyielding.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on West Street at Christopher Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one driver, a 27-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash. Passengers in both vehicles were listed as occupants, with unspecified injuries or none reported. The crash involved both vehicles traveling straight, striking center front ends. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes were identified in the data. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts. The crash highlights the ever-present risk on city streets, even when no clear error is found.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist on Christopher Street at Greenwich Avenue. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt in the hip and leg. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.

A crash on Christopher Street at Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan involved a sedan and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg, with police noting a contusion. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the collision. The sedan, registered in New Jersey, struck the cyclist head-on while both were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan's driver or passenger. The data does not list any cyclist error or helmet use as a factor. The report centers the cause on driver speed, underscoring the danger faced by those on bikes in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 5th Avenue and West 14th Street. The impact left him with a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear. The system failed.

A taxi traveling south on 5th Avenue struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with West 14th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle’s right front bumper made contact, but the taxi sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The police report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s equipment or signals. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people on foot in New York City’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a cyclist at West Houston. The crash left the cyclist with a leg injury and abrasions. Both vehicles moved south. The cyclist was partially ejected. The SUV driver was not hurt.

A crash at 320 West Houston Street in Manhattan involved a southbound SUV and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 25-year-old woman, suffered an abrasion and a knee, lower leg, and foot injury. She was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old man, was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed for the cyclist. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The data shows the cyclist bore the brunt of the impact, while the SUV driver walked away unharmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a man on Bleecker Street. The pedestrian, 26, bled from the head and drifted semiconscious. The car’s left front bumper took the blow. No driver error listed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving.

A 26-year-old man walking outside the intersection at 283 Bleecker Street in Manhattan was struck by a sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. The car’s left front bumper was damaged. The report lists no specific driver error or contributing factor. Other occupants in the vehicle were not reported injured. The data shows the pedestrian was in the roadway but not at an intersection, performing 'other actions.' No helmet or signaling issues are cited. The crash underscores the danger pedestrians face, even when driver fault is not specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist rode west on W 13th. An SUV sat parked. The door opened. The cyclist hit it, thrown hard, head bleeding. Shock followed. Police blamed driver inattention. The SUV driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A crash on W 13th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan left a 40-year-old woman bicyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV. The cyclist was in shock. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were reported. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify further details about the crash sequence. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV struck another vehicle’s rear on 7th Avenue South at Morton Street. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Impact hit the left rear bumper. The street stayed busy. The danger was real.

A crash unfolded on 7th Avenue South at Morton Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck another vehicle from behind. Three people were involved. A 26-year-old female passenger in the rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was the left rear bumper of the other vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger wore a lap belt. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to maintain distance and lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist at Prince and Lafayette. The driver showed aggression and failed to yield. The cyclist, ejected from his bike, suffered arm injuries. Two witnesses saw the crash. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.

A 21-year-old male cyclist was injured when a sedan struck him at the intersection of Prince Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his arm, including a contusion. Two witnesses, listed as occupants, were present at the scene. The sedan, registered in Florida, was traveling north and struck the cyclist with its right front bumper. The police report highlights aggressive driving and failure to yield as the primary contributing factors. The cyclist's use of safety equipment is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.

amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.

• Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers, amny, Published 2025-05-04

A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.

According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.

• E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-03

A cyclist died on Broome Street. A box truck and SUV stood in the mix. The crash hit hard. The man, 44, was ejected. Head trauma ended his ride. No driver errors listed. The street claimed another life.

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was killed in a crash involving a box truck and a parked SUV on Broome Street at Centre Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The crash involved a box truck traveling west and a parked SUV. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The cyclist's use of safety equipment is listed as 'Unknown,' but this is not cited as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in the death of a vulnerable road user while all vehicle occupants reported only unspecified or no injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.

NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.

• E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-01

Metal struck metal on Greenwich Avenue just after midnight. A taxi hit the back of a stopped sedan. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered back pain and whiplash. Sirens cut through the quiet as emergency lights painted the street.

A taxi traveling west on Greenwich Avenue collided with the rear of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 70 Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. The 23-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, reporting back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor in the crash, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance before impact. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signal violations, were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 67-year-old man was hit by an SUV’s right front quarter panel on Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The air was tense, marked by the sudden violence of metal against flesh.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Honda SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front quarter panel near 77 Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his arm and was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specifically identified in the data. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old cyclist lay bleeding on Hudson Street, ejected from his bike after a collision with a northbound sedan. Sirens echoed as bystanders watched, the young man in shock, blood on his clothes, the car’s rear panel dented.

A crash occurred at 540 Hudson Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike, suffering minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed male, was traveling north and struck the cyclist, damaging its left rear quarter panel. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the police report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the impact of driver distraction and improper lane usage on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV struck a southbound cyclist at 530 Broadway. The crash left the 25-year-old rider in shock, suffering neck injuries and a minor burn. Afternoon traffic noise mixed with sirens as first responders arrived. The cyclist was ejected onto the pavement.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a left turn collided with a cyclist traveling straight southbound at 530 Broadway in Manhattan. The 25-year-old male cyclist was ejected and sustained neck injuries and a minor burn, and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front quarter panel was damaged in the impact. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night on Varick Street. An SUV making a left turn hits a 47-year-old woman in the intersection. She is conscious, bruised, her knee and lower leg aching. Sirens echo off buildings as the city keeps moving.

A 47-year-old woman was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck her as she crossed Varick Street at Vandam Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn on 5th Avenue at West 9th Street, two taxis collided. Metal scraped and glass scattered. A 49-year-old woman driving one cab suffered a bruised back. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s quiet streets as emergency crews arrived.

According to the police report, two taxis traveling south on 5th Avenue near West 9th Street in Manhattan collided. The impact left the right rear bumper of one taxi and the left front bumper of the other damaged. A 49-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a back contusion. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or failure to signal, were cited in the data. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by vehicle occupants and other road users on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn on Avenue of the Americas hit a 42-year-old man crossing with the signal at West 10th Street. The impact left him bruised and in shock, clutching his back as traffic moved around the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Avenue of the Americas struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with West 10th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He suffered a back contusion and was described as being in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14