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

A moped and a bike collided on West 13 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The crash involved driver inattention and improper lane usage. Both vehicles struck front center. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south and a bicyclist changing lanes collided on West 13 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report does not indicate any helmet use or other safety equipment for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Broadway in Manhattan. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles struck front and rear ends. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Broadway near East 8 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a 38-year-old male driver who was injured with a neck injury and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. One vehicle was traveling straight south when it struck the center front end of the other SUV, which was making a left turn and impacted on its right rear bumper. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 36-year-old male bicyclist on Clarkson Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bicycle collided on Clarkson Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with wounds to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. The taxi was traveling east and struck the bike with its left front bumper, while the bike was also moving east and impacted with its right front bumper. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered minor bleeding. No other occupants were involved. The police report identifies the taxi driver’s failure to yield as a key contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. The impact hit the right front of both vehicles. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. Both drivers failed to obey traffic control devices, contributing to the crash. The collision involved the right front bumper and quarter panel of the vehicles. A 66-year-old male front passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary driver error for both drivers. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.

A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed man on an e-scooter collided with a southbound SUV on Mott Street. He was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The SUV struck the scooter’s left front quarter panel. The rider was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male riding an unlicensed e-scooter westbound on Mott Street was involved in a collision with a southbound 2012 Honda SUV. The SUV struck the scooter on its left front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were reported. The crash left the e-scooter rider in shock and injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman crossing Grand Street with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Grand Street at an intersection with the signal. A 2018 Acura sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider struck on Bowery suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic controls. The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Damage hit the bike’s right side and a vehicle’s front bumper.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on Bowery in Manhattan. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. The e-bike was traveling west and impacted on the right side doors, while the other vehicle struck the bike with its left front bumper. The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the bike’s right rear quarter panel and the other vehicle’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash at 7 p.m.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas collided with a bicyclist going east near West 12th Street. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck on the right side doors. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash when an SUV struck his sedan from behind. The crash happened while the sedan was stopped in traffic. Driver distraction caused the collision. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male driver in a 2019 Ford sedan was stopped in traffic on Christopher Street when a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling west struck the sedan's center back end. The SUV driver was going straight ahead. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man was struck by a parked pickup truck on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact injured his elbow and lower arm, leaving him bruised but conscious. The crash involved pedestrian confusion and vehicle vandalism.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured when he came into contact with a parked 2019 Ford pickup truck on Broome Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating pedestrian confusion played a role. The vehicle was stationary at the time, with damage to its right front quarter panel. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. Vehicle vandalism was also cited as a contributing factor, but no helmet or signaling issues were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a left-turning SUV in Manhattan. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper, causing abrasions to the rider’s elbow and lower arm. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound was struck on the right side doors by a 2020 Honda SUV making a left turn at West 14 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the collision impact caused significant injury. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The report also notes pedestrian/bicyclist confusion but highlights driver errors as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old pedestrian and a 19-year-old bicyclist collided on Broadway in Manhattan. Both suffered moderate injuries. The pedestrian emerged from behind a parked vehicle. Slippery pavement and confusion contributed. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian and a 19-year-old male bicyclist collided near 577 Broadway in Manhattan. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. Both were injured, with the pedestrian sustaining head contusions and the bicyclist abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was traveling straight south on his bike, which sustained no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. Neither party wore safety equipment. The crash highlights risks when pedestrians emerge unexpectedly near parked cars on slippery surfaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old woman working in the roadway was hit by an SUV on Varick Street. The driver improperly used the lane, striking her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on Varick Street. The driver of a 2021 SUV, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck her with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion and bruising but was conscious at the time of the incident. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly in terms of license status, but the improper lane usage led to the collision. No damage was reported to the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 31-year-old man walking near Christopher Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions. The driver was traveling west, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. Alcohol was involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west near 95 Christopher Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his face. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver failed to avoid the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or signals were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men collided on Avenue of the Americas near West 14th Street. The e-bike driver was ejected and injured in the lower leg. Both vehicles showed no damage. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with an e-scooter on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The e-bike driver was ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-bike was traveling north going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was merging northbound. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The e-bike driver wore a helmet, but the crash was caused by rider confusion and driver distraction, not victim error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision near Lafayette Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the abdomen and pelvis. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash near 267 Lafayette Street, Manhattan. The bicyclist, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The collision involved the right front bumper of an unspecified vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a southbound e-scooter on Bowery in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved driver distraction and inattention.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Bowery collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The box truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead, while the e-scooter was starting in traffic. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-scooter and the left front quarter panel of the truck. No ejection occurred, and the injured rider remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman was struck on West Houston Street while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver made a right turn, hitting the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The victim suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West Houston Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after hitting a taxi’s right side door. The bike showed no damage. The taxi was parked with damage to its right side doors. The cyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on Broadway in Manhattan. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The taxi, a 2022 Toyota SUV, was damaged on its right side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and the vehicle was stationary before the crash. The impact caused injury to the cyclist, who was in shock at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15