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

A pick-up truck merged into a cyclist on Bleecker Street near Sullivan. The crash left the 32-year-old rider conscious but bleeding from the leg, partially ejected from his bike. Sirens echoed as the injured man waited on the pavement.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck collided with a 32-year-old male cyclist on Bleecker Street at Sullivan Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to his knee, was partially ejected from his bike, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver's actions led to the collision. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were cited in the report. The cyclist was injured while riding straight as the pick-up truck merged into his path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old e-scooter rider slammed into the side of a pick-up truck on Avenue of the Americas at West 3rd Street. She hit her hip and upper leg, left with a deep bruise. Sirens echoed as she stayed conscious, pain radiating through her body.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a pick-up truck and an e-scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 3rd Street in Manhattan. The 16-year-old female e-scooter rider was injured, sustaining a contusion to her hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but does not specify any driver errors for the pick-up truck. The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumples at Broadway and Houston just after midnight. A Nissan sedan, six inside, turns left. The front passenger winces, clutching his bruised back. The others stare ahead, seatbelts tight, silence heavy in the cabin.

According to the police report, a Nissan sedan with six occupants was making a left turn near 610 Broadway when it struck an object, causing damage to the left front bumper. One front passenger, a 35-year-old man, suffered a back contusion. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as factors in this crash. The incident highlights the consequences of driver error, with passengers bearing the physical toll.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist and a pedestrian collided at West 13th Street and 10th Avenue. Both women, shocked and bleeding from their legs, remained at the scene. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact came. Sirens echoed as bystanders gathered.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old cyclist traveling south on West 13th Street struck a 38-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. Both the cyclist and the pedestrian suffered minor bleeding and injuries to their lower legs, and both were described as being in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both parties, indicating the cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made as a factor in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford pickup’s door swung open on University Place, catching a 17-year-old cyclist. The crash sent pain shooting through the boy’s arm. Sirens echoed as he sat on the curb, clutching a fractured limb, traffic grinding around him.

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a parked Ford pickup truck’s door opened into his path on University Place near East 13th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist, traveling north, suffered a fractured and dislocated arm. The pickup truck was parked at the time, and the point of impact was the left side doors. The report lists no other contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but helmet use was not cited as a factor in the crash. No injuries were reported to the truck’s driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi hit a 21-year-old woman crossing West Broadway late at night. She suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The taxi showed no damage, underscoring the pedestrian's vulnerability.

At 10:30 p.m., a taxi traveling south on West Broadway in Manhattan struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a marked intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Glare' as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver visibility. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The taxi sustained no visible damage, highlighting the disproportionate harm to the pedestrian. The police report does not list helmet use, crossing signals, or pedestrian behavior as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers pedestrians face when driver visibility is compromised.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old woman suffered facial contusions after an ambulance traveling west on E 14 St struck her outside the roadway near Union Sq W. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The ambulance showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, an ambulance driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight ahead westbound on E 14 St near Union Sq W in Manhattan at 11:45. The ambulance's right front bumper struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The ambulance sustained no damage from the collision. The pedestrian's location outside the roadway and the lack of vehicle damage highlight the unusual circumstances of the impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained a serious head injury on E 14 St. According to the police report, the rider was unlicensed and suffered a concussion. The crash caused center front end damage to the bike.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist was involved in a crash on E 14 St at 9:00 PM. The rider was ejected from the bicycle and sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3, including a concussion. The vehicle involved was a single bike with center front end damage. The driver was unlicensed, holding no valid license despite being registered in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to any other party or victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operation of bicycles and the resulting severe injuries when control is lost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted cyclist traveling south on Lafayette Street struck a 56-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control, highlighting dangers from cyclist errors in busy Manhattan streets.

According to the police report, a bicycle traveling south on Lafayette Street in Manhattan collided with a 56-year-old male pedestrian who was injured outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the cyclist failed to maintain proper attention and ignored traffic controls. The point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. This crash underscores the risks posed by cyclist errors, specifically distraction and traffic control violations, in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided head-on and side-on at E Houston Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver and two passengers suffered moderate injuries including fractures and abrasions. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on E Houston Street involving a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west and a 2022 Chevrolet sedan traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan with its center front end while the sedan was impacted on its left side doors. The SUV had three occupants: a 28-year-old female driver and two male passengers aged 26 and 31. All three were injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, foot, and facial injuries with severity level 3. Air bags deployed for the driver and front passenger of the SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for all injured occupants. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing factors from the passengers. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-occupant injuries in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man lay bleeding in the crosswalk at Lafayette and Bleecker after a southbound cyclist hit him in the head and rode on. The street stayed quiet. The impact left the pedestrian semiconscious, blood pooling on the pavement.

A 54-year-old man was struck in the head by a southbound cyclist at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The pedestrian was left semiconscious and bleeding severely in the crosswalk. The report states the cyclist did not stop after the collision. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist's bike showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with a serious head injury. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the ongoing danger to people on foot when drivers—regardless of vehicle type—fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV swung right on Waverly Place. The driver, distracted, plowed into a 55-year-old man crossing with the light. Bone met bumper. The man stayed conscious. His knee and foot shattered. The SUV rolled on, undamaged.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned right on Waverly Place near Broadway and struck a 55-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian was hit in the leg by the bumper, resulting in crush injuries to his knee and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the light, as documented in the report, and was located at the intersection. The SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor, keeping the focus on the driver's failure to pay attention during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800189, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle traveling north struck a parked bicycle on West Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite the motorcycle driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Christopher Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A motorcycle traveling north collided with a bicycle that was parked facing west. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bicycle and the center front end of the motorcycle. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. He was not ejected from the bike and reported pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the motorcycle driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike traveling straight ahead hit a 35-year-old woman at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The crash resulted from driver inattention and distraction, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a pedestrian at the intersection of E 8 St and Lafayette St in Manhattan around 1:30 PM. The pedestrian, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injury severity was classified as moderate, with the pedestrian suffering a distorted fracture and dislocation of the shoulder. The report highlights the critical role of driver distraction in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on 7 Ave S in Manhattan when one vehicle backed into another parked SUV. Aggressive driving triggered the crash, injuring a 44-year-old male driver with back injuries. The impact damaged multiple vehicles’ bumpers and doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:56 on 7 Ave S, Manhattan. The collision involved multiple Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles. One SUV was backing up while another was parked. The point of impact included the left front bumper and center back end of the vehicles. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. A 44-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered back injuries classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. Vehicle damage was reported on the left front bumper, left rear bumper, and right side doors of the involved SUVs. The report highlights driver errors related to aggressive driving as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision on West Street. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, was left in shock with abrasions and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Jane Street in Manhattan at 16:40. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was injured and ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle involved struck the bicyclist with its right front bumper while traveling north. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, which is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The impact caused head injuries and abrasions, leaving the victim in shock. The report focuses on the driver's failure to maintain attention, leading to the collision with the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old male bicyclist riding north on Broome Street was struck on his left side by a sedan stopped in traffic. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:15 on Broome Street in Manhattan. A 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on an e-bike was hit on the left side doors by a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver failed to maintain awareness, leading to the side impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was minimal, but the impact caused significant injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798819, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man emerged from behind a parked SUV on 7th Avenue. A sedan, moving too fast, struck him. His pelvis broke. He stayed conscious on the asphalt as traffic and city life pressed on. The street did not pause.

A 26-year-old man was seriously injured on 7th Avenue near West 13th Street in Manhattan when a sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him as he stepped from behind a parked SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered 'crush injuries' to his pelvis and remained conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the collision. The sedan’s impact was severe, shattering the man’s pelvis and leaving him on the roadway as other vehicles continued past. The police narrative states: 'A man stepped from behind a parked SUV. A speeding sedan struck him hard. His pelvis shattered.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. The report does not cite any contributing actions by the victim beyond his location and movement. The focus remains on the driver’s excessive speed, which directly led to the violent outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Dodge Charger slammed a street sweeper, then veered. The car pinned a police officer against a cruiser on Seventh Avenue. Sirens wailed. Both men landed in the hospital. Metal, glass, blood. Charges are pending. The street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on March 14, 2025, that a 26-year-old police officer was struck by a Dodge Charger in Greenwich Village. The Charger, traveling south on Seventh Avenue, hit a street sweeper before losing control and pinning the officer against a marked police vehicle. According to ABC7, 'The officer was pinned between the Charger and a marked police vehicle.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver is in custody with charges pending. The incident highlights the risk posed by vehicles losing control on busy city streets and underscores the ongoing danger to people on foot, even those in uniform.

• Officer Pinned By Out-Of-Control Charger, ABC7, Published 2025-03-14

A 66-year-old man suffered a severe head injury and lost consciousness after being struck by an unspecified vehicle on Wanamaker Place in Manhattan. The pedestrian was found with contusions and bruises, highlighting the grave impact of the collision.

According to the police report, an unspecified vehicle struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian on Wanamaker Place near Broadway in Manhattan at 3:00 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered contusions and bruises. The report does not specify the vehicle type, driver actions, or contributing factors, and no driver errors such as failure to yield are recorded. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of the crash remain unknown. No safety equipment or contributing pedestrian behaviors are noted. The absence of detailed driver information or contributing factors in the report limits insight into the cause, but the collision resulted in serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14