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

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Greenwich Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, including a concussion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist wore a helmet but was seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Greenwich Street. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury with a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan and bike were both traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors or violations were noted. The bicyclist was conscious but seriously injured. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 27-year-old woman was hit by a taxi on East 3 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the taxi, traveling southwest, struck her at the front center. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southwest on East 3 Street struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not ejected and was in a designated crossing area. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The taxi had no occupants other than the driver at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A speeding SUV slammed into multiple parked cars on Manhattan’s 5th Avenue. The driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered injuries across his entire body and was left in shock. The crash caused significant damage to several vehicles lined up along the street.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver operating a 2019 SUV was traveling southbound on 5th Avenue when he collided with several parked vehicles. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" and "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as contributing factors. The driver was injured with bodily harm to his entire body and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of the SUV and the rear ends and sides of multiple parked vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved or injured in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing Perry Street. The driver, traveling west, hit the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The victim suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured crossing Perry Street outside of an intersection. The driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was conscious and not at an intersection when struck. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided head-on late at night on West 13 Street. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on West 13 Street collided. The driver of one sedan, a 34-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both vehicles showed no visible damage despite the collision. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The crash occurred at 11:42 p.m. The police report does not indicate any fault or error by the injured driver beyond unspecified factors, focusing instead on the other driver's inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a bicyclist on Washington Square South. The cyclist, a 39-year-old woman, suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted. The bike showed no damage; the sedan’s right side doors were hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Square South collided with a bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right side doors were impacted and damaged. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered moderate injuries. The bike showed no damage. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision occurred on the right side of the sedan, indicating the point of impact was on the vehicle’s right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580233, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old male driver struck two parked SUVs on 5 Avenue. The impact hit the right front bumper of his vehicle and damaged the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was traveling straight ahead on 5 Avenue when he collided with two parked SUVs. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was not ejected but sustained head injuries and whiplash, resulting in shock. The collision damaged the right front bumper of the driver's vehicle and the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked SUVs. No other injuries or victims were reported. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 22-year-old man was hit by a motorcycle while crossing Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The rider was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Kenmare Street struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The motorcycle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely to the pedestrian rather than the vehicle. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted. The crash highlights dangers from driver lane misuse and distraction in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 27-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after a taxi struck her on Thompson Street. The impact hit her face, causing contusions. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors included improper lane usage and disregarding traffic control.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a taxi on Thompson Street. The bicyclist suffered facial contusions and bruises. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, had no visible damage. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred with both vehicles traveling straight ahead, with the taxi impacting the center front end of the bike. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist but highlights the taxi driver's failure to maintain proper lane usage and obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 57-year-old man was struck by a taxi making a right turn on Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash caused no damage to the taxi.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Broadway made a right turn and struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. 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 taxi driver made the turn without damage to the vehicle. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights confusion or error on the part of the pedestrian despite crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 19-year-old e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on West 4 Street. The impact struck the bike’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. The rider suffered upper arm injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a crash on West 4 Street. The collision involved a sedan traveling west and an e-bike traveling north. The point of impact was the bike’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the e-bike driver. The rider sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 60-year-old woman was struck by a box truck while crossing West 14 Street against the signal. She suffered a back injury and was in shock. The truck was making a right turn and showed no damage. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West 14 Street in Manhattan after being hit by a box truck making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage and had one occupant. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted as a contributing factor, but no blame is assigned. The incident highlights the dangers present at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped and sedan collided on West Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. Driver distraction was a key factor. The moped rider was helmeted but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a moped, both traveling north. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The sedan struck the moped on its left front quarter panel, damaging its right side doors. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The moped driver was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted beyond driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bicyclist riding east struck a parked sedan on West 4 Street. The bike hit the sedan’s right side doors. The rider suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash involved other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on West 4 Street collided with a parked 2021 Honda sedan. The bike impacted the sedan’s right side doors. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified in the data. The incident highlights risks posed by parked vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 33-year-old man was struck while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit him on the left front bumper. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. The driver of a 2021 Genesis sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to the left side doors. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A van making a left turn collided with a taxi going straight on East Houston Street. The van overturned, injuring its driver with neck whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as factors. No pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male van driver was injured when his vehicle overturned after colliding with a taxi on East Houston Street. The van was making a left turn when it struck the taxi traveling straight ahead. The driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The taxi sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the van was damaged on its right rear quarter panel and overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573098, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 47-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an unlicensed moped driver making a right turn on Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian suffered a fractured face. The driver disregarded traffic control and showed aggressive driving.

According to the police report, a moped driver, unlicensed and making a right turn, collided with a pedestrian crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The 47-year-old male pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated facial injury. The report lists the driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The moped struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injury. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi and a bicycle collided on Charles Street in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male bicyclist suffered a back contusion. Both vehicles struck front to front. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. The bicyclist was unhelmeted and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south and a bicycle traveling west collided head-on on Charles Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old man, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. Both vehicles had front-end damage. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on West Street just after midnight. Three vehicle occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. The drivers and passengers remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Damage centered on front and rear ends.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West Street at 12:01 a.m. The crash involved a rear-end impact between two vehicles traveling southbound. Three occupants were injured: the 69-year-old driver, a 65-year-old rear passenger, and a 37-year-old front passenger. All suffered back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Damage was concentrated on the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a bicyclist on West Houston Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash happened as the bike changed lanes. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a bicyclist who was changing lanes. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the impact. The point of impact on the sedan was the left front bumper, while the bike was hit at the center back end. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18