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

A 39-year-old woman was struck while crossing Mulberry Street. The sedan backed unsafely, hitting her in the abdomen and pelvis. She suffered pain and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing northbound.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Volvo sedan backed unsafely on Mulberry Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection when the vehicle struck her in the abdomen and pelvis, causing injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver, a licensed male from Vermont, was traveling north and backing at the time of impact. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man was struck while crossing Sheridan Square with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sheridan Square and Grove Street while crossing with the signal. The crash involved a 2021 BMW sedan making a left turn eastbound. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, which was cited as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, but the vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and from New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was hit by a taxi turning left on East 4 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi’s left front bumper struck him, causing a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi was making a left turn on East 4 Street near Cooper Square when it struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the intersection. The taxi’s left front bumper was the point of impact, and the vehicle sustained damage to that area. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.

A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two male bicyclists crashed at West 3 Street and Sullivan Street in Manhattan. One rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The collision involved a traffic control disregard. Both bikes struck each other’s front and side. The injured rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, two bicyclists collided on West 3 Street near Sullivan Street in Manhattan. One 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both riders were traveling straight ahead, one southbound and the other westbound, when their bikes impacted at the center front end and left side doors, respectively. The injured bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 7 Avenue South hit a 29-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 7 Avenue South struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at the intersection near Christopher Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, and no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman driving a sedan was rear-ended by an SUV on Avenue of the Americas. The sedan driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and was inattentive. Both vehicles damaged at impact points.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan involving a sedan and an SUV traveling north. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was slowing or stopping when the SUV struck her left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The sedan driver sustained facial injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance and was not paying full attention, leading to the crash. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing factors related to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a taxi going straight on Christopher Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Confusion by the motorcycle driver contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver wearing a helmet was injured when his motorcycle collided with a taxi on Christopher Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle was making a left turn while the taxi was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" twice as contributing factors, indicating confusion on the motorcycle driver's part. No other driver errors or victim faults are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a crash on Broadway. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The collision involved driver inattention and distraction. The bike sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Broadway in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved two vehicles traveling westbound, including the bike. The police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The bike was damaged on the left rear quarter panel, while the other vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a parked taxi on Lafayette Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The taxi’s left side doors were damaged. The crash involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Lafayette Street collided with a parked taxi. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The taxi was stationary with damage to its left side doors. The report lists contributing factors including improper passing or lane usage and other vehicular errors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan involved was traveling north and impacted the right front quarter panel. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and vehicle positioning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman was hit by a bike on 7 Avenue South. She was crossing with the signal when the cyclist failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused a head contusion. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a bike struck her at the intersection of 7 Avenue South and Christopher Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the cyclist, traveling south and going straight ahead, failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused a head contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was centered on the front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising but was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman crossing Waverly Place with the signal was struck by a taxi making a left turn. The taxi failed to yield right-of-way and showed driver inattention. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on Waverly Place hit a 75-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman was struck by a southbound motorcycle on East 14 Street. The rider failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered a head contusion. The crash left her injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a motorcycle traveling south on East 14 Street. The motorcycle driver failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the collision. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, contributing to the confusion but not the cause of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle was a 2022 DUCA-MCL with one licensed male driver from New Jersey. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old e-bike rider was injured at Mulberry Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Mulberry Street in Manhattan involving an e-bike rider and another vehicle traveling north. The 21-year-old bicyclist sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions reported. The rider was conscious and remained on the bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike's left front bumper was the point of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The rider was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man was hit by a northbound bike on Lafayette Street. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed by the cyclist. The impact damaged the bike's front end.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north on Lafayette Street struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists the cyclist's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The bike's center front end was damaged in the collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The report does not indicate any safety equipment used by the pedestrian or cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a man crossing Lafayette Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive. The crash left the victim injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Lafayette Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Spring Street. The pedestrian, a man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The taxi's left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male driver crashed a 2016 sedan on Broome Street in Manhattan. The driver was injured and incoherent. Police noted alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The airbag deployed, preventing ejection.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver operating a 2016 sedan on Broome Street in Manhattan crashed at 12:15 a.m. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling northeast and struck with center front-end impact, causing vehicle damage. The driver was not ejected, and the airbag deployed during the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired and unlicensed driving in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-scooter carrying two southbound on 5th Avenue. The right rear passenger on the scooter suffered a head contusion. The taxi’s right rear bumper was damaged. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-scooter collided on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter was traveling south with two occupants when the taxi, also heading south, impacted the scooter’s center front end with its right rear bumper. The right rear passenger on the e-scooter, a 25-year-old female, sustained a head contusion and was injured but not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota vehicle. The e-scooter showed no damage despite the impact. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed late at night on West 11 Street in Manhattan. One driver suffered head injuries and abrasions. Alcohol was involved. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 11 Street near Greenwich Street in Manhattan at 11:21 p.m. One driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with head abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved alcohol, a contributing factor noted by police. One sedan was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was parked. The moving vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the parked sedan, damaging its left front bumper and the right front quarter panel of the moving car. The report lists alcohol involvement as the key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Jones Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle followed too closely and struck the front vehicle. Both drivers, women aged 37 and 24, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Jones Street collided when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end. The rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the crash by following too closely. Both vehicles were Ford SUVs from 2018. The front passenger, a 24-year-old woman, and the driver, a 37-year-old woman, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15