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

A taxi making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on Kenmare Street. The cyclist, a 49-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver showed inattention and unsafe lane changing.

According to the police report, a taxi driver making a U-turn on Kenmare Street collided with a bicyclist traveling straight west. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The taxi sustained damage to its left front bumper. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Jeep SUV struck a Lexus sedan from behind on West Street in Manhattan. The sedan carried four occupants. A 37-year-old male passenger in the sedan suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles traveled southbound. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV rear-ended a 2018 Lexus sedan on West Street near West Houston Street in Manhattan. The sedan had four occupants; a 37-year-old male passenger was injured with chest trauma and shock. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and had no visible complaints. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided head-on on Watts Street in Manhattan. Three occupants suffered neck and arm injuries. The driver under the influence of illegal drugs lost control. All were restrained. Emergency responders found one driver semiconscious and another in shock.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Watts Street in Manhattan. The crash involved three injured occupants: a 63-year-old male driver, a 68-year-old female front passenger, and a 31-year-old male driver of the other vehicle. The 63-year-old driver was semiconscious with whiplash and neck injuries. The 68-year-old passenger suffered neck pain and nausea, while the 31-year-old driver had abrasions on his arm. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor for the 63-year-old driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the left front bumpers. The driver error identified is illegal drug use, contributing to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist on Canal Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising. The driver was distracted. The bike hit the taxi’s front center, damaging both vehicles. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Canal Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 27-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The taxi driver’s inattention or distraction was cited as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the taxi’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors were listed. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck an e-scooter on Broadway at 11:28 p.m. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered back abrasions. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. Improper lane usage by the sedan caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling south on Broadway collided with an e-scooter traveling west. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his back but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The report lists the contributing factor as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The e-scooter driver’s safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 59-year-old man was struck on Elizabeth Street while crossing with the signal. The driver, making a U-turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and shock. The crash happened in Manhattan near Hester Street.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Elizabeth Street in Manhattan while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating a 2018 Ford and making a U-turn, failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and traveling northwest at the time of impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally. Vehicle damage was noted as 'Other.' No helmet or signaling factors were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a Jeep SUV traveling east on West 14 Street. The bike was demolished. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot, left semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling east on West 14 Street collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's center front end, demolishing the bicycle. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was semiconscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights dangerous interactions between SUVs and vulnerable cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi and an e-bike crashed on Cooper Square in Manhattan. Both vehicles traveled south and struck each other front-side. The e-bike rider, a 44-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi sustained right front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-bike collided on Cooper Square, Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling south and impacted at their front bumpers. The e-bike rider, a 44-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi had damage to its right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment status was confirmed for the bicyclist. The crash caused bodily injury to the e-bike rider but no further details on the taxi driver or passengers were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 47-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a rear-end collision on Broadway near Spring Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved following too closely and left the bike damaged at the rear.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on Broadway was injured when another vehicle followed too closely and collided with the bike's rear end. The 47-year-old male cyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the bike. No damage was reported on the other vehicle involved. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Jeep turned right on West 12th. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the light. He fell. Bruised shoulder. The car stood untouched. Death’s shadow lingered until help arrived.

A 28-year-old man was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing West 12th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep turned right and its bumper hit the pedestrian’s shoulder as he crossed with the signal. The man fell and suffered a bruise. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Jeep sustained no damage. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. The police narrative notes, 'Death seemed to settle before help arrived.' The data does not list any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike while crossing Washington Place with the signal. The rider showed driver inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Washington Place at an intersection with the signal. She was hit by an e-bike traveling north. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike showed no damage and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A box truck and bicyclist collided on West Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The driver of the truck was inattentive, causing the crash. The cyclist wore a helmet but was unconscious.

According to the police report, a box truck and a bicyclist both made right turns on West Street when the collision occurred. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained severe injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The box truck showed no damage, while the bike was struck at its center back end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was rendered unconscious. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A pick-up truck struck a 41-year-old male bicyclist in Manhattan’s 9th Avenue area. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a bicycle collided on 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The truck’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s right front bumper were damaged. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. No other contributing factors were noted. The truck driver was licensed in Connecticut. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling northbound. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 37-year-old man was struck at the intersection of East Houston and Mulberry Street in Manhattan. The vehicle hit him with its center front end. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a collision with a vehicle traveling straight ahead on East Houston Street near Mulberry Street. The 37-year-old male pedestrian was located at the intersection and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No details on vehicle type or driver information were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 61-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing an intersection in Manhattan. The vehicle struck him with its front center. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 8 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2011 Lincoln SUV traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 42-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Howard Street outside a crosswalk. The driver was distracted, failing to notice the pedestrian. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle’s rear left bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 SUV struck him while he was crossing Howard Street, not at a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's center back end, damaging the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to pay adequate attention. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 63-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on West Houston Street. The sedan hit the scooter’s center front end. The rider suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Houston Street involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 63-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan struck the scooter’s center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was traveling west, and the scooter rider was traveling south, both going straight ahead before impact. The rider was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the scooter. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 28-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a moped on Charles Street. Both vehicles traveled south. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions and no helmet. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Charles Street in Manhattan involving a bike and a moped, both traveling south. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries and abrasions. She was conscious at the scene and was not wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the moped. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 30-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision with an SUV on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling northwest. The sedan was struck at its center back end.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest rear-ended a sedan also moving northwest on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two men on bicycles crashed on West Street in Manhattan. Both were conscious but injured, suffering abrasions to face and arm. Both wore helmets. The collision happened as one cyclist made a left turn and the other went straight. Confusion caused the crash.

According to the police report, two bicyclists collided on West Street in Manhattan. One cyclist was traveling straight south, while the other was making a left turn. Both riders were injured, with abrasions to the face and lower arm. Both wore helmets. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor for both cyclists. The collision point was the center front end of one bike and the left front quarter panel of the other. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. Both cyclists remained conscious and were not ejected from their bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18