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

A taxi struck a baby boy crossing East 11th Street. The front end crumpled. Blood pooled from his head. He lay semiconscious on the pavement as dusk fell and the city watched, silent and still.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 11th Street near Third Avenue struck a baby boy who was crossing outside the crosswalk. The report describes the vehicle's center front end as the point of impact, with damage matching the collision. The child suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The narrative notes, 'His head bled. He lay on the pavement, semiconscious, as the light dimmed and the street watched in silence.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report, but the collision occurred as the taxi proceeded straight ahead and the pedestrian was not at an intersection. The focus remains on the impact and the systemic danger faced by vulnerable pedestrians in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while crossing Broadway without a signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, at 16:19 in Manhattan near 503 Broadway, a BMW SUV traveling south struck a 68-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal. The collision occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported in shock with a minor burn. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle was going straight ahead and sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors such as failure to yield in areas where pedestrians cross outside designated signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a stopped bus on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The bus driver was stopped in traffic when the sedan, traveling south, collided with it. A passenger in the sedan suffered a head injury and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hudson Street near 8th Avenue in Manhattan at 5:28 PM. The bus was stopped in traffic traveling north when a sedan traveling south struck its left rear bumper. The contributing factor cited was driver inattention or distraction on the part of the sedan driver. The sedan's front center end impacted the bus's left rear bumper. The sedan carried two occupants; one passenger, a 40-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The bus had one occupant, the driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old unlicensed moped driver collided head-on with an SUV on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The impact ejected him, causing knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite improper lane usage and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 on Hudson Street in Manhattan involving a 2023 moped and a 2024 SUV. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was unlicensed and was ejected upon impact, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling north and struck the moped at the center front end. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a vehicle driver error contributing to the collision, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The moped driver wore a helmet, but the report does not attribute this as a contributing factor. The collision caused significant vehicle damage to the center front ends of both vehicles. No blame is assigned to the moped driver for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A fire truck traveling east struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian on East 14th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered neck abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The impact occurred on the truck’s right side doors, highlighting driver failure to avoid the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a fire truck traveling east on East 14th Street in Manhattan struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was injured with neck abrasions. The collision occurred at 13:34, with the point of impact on the right side doors of the fire truck. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered an injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors, but the data does not list any driver errors explicitly. However, the impact on the truck’s right side doors while the vehicle was going straight ahead suggests a failure to yield or properly avoid the pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Manhattan bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries after a taxi, parked and distracted by passengers, struck him on the right side. The rider was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. Confusion contributed to the crash, highlighting driver inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 near 475 W Broadway in Manhattan. A taxi, occupied by two passengers and parked, was involved in a collision with a northbound bicyclist. The taxi's right side doors impacted the bicyclist, who was also struck on his right side. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor for the taxi driver, indicating the driver was distracted by passengers. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is listed, suggesting some confusion on the bicyclist's part but no blame is assigned to the victim. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was not ejected but suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries, was in shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The taxi sustained damage to its right side doors. The report highlights driver distraction as a key cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel shrieked at Lafayette and Grand. Two Toyotas collided. A 67-year-old woman crossing the intersection fell, her leg torn open. Blood pooled. Drivers licensed, but distraction ruled. She left with pain and silence, flesh split by careless hands.

A 67-year-old woman was seriously injured at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when two Toyotas, a sedan and an SUV, collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and 'struck' at the corner, resulting in the woman being knocked down with 'severe lacerations' to her lower leg. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and remained at the scene. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The police report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver distraction and inexperience, which led to the violent impact and left the woman with lasting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Grand Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. This driver error led to a collision with a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver and pedestrian. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating impact was likely limited but sufficient to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Toyota sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a crash on East Houston Street. The cyclist, unlicensed and without safety equipment, was struck while traveling westbound. Police cite unspecified contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Houston Street in Manhattan at 3:30 PM. The injured party was a 48-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound, operating the bike without a license and without any safety equipment. The report identifies the bicyclist as the driver of the vehicle involved, with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as severity level 3. The point of impact was recorded as 'Other,' and the vehicle damage was also noted as 'Other.' The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors or conditions not detailed explicitly. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the bicyclist is a notable driver-related factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Avenue of the Americas. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. The male driver’s distraction caused the crash. Impact hit the rear of one vehicle and the front of the other. Injuries were moderate but no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:23 on Avenue of the Americas involving two SUVs traveling north. The male driver, operating a 2022 Jeep SUV, was slowing or stopping when his vehicle’s center back end was struck by a 2023 Subaru SUV driven by a female driver going straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the male driver. Both drivers were injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the head and elbow-lower-arm-hand areas, with injury severity rated at 3. Both occupants were conscious, wearing lap belts, and were not ejected. The collision’s impact points were the center back end of the Jeep and the center front end of the Subaru, indicating a rear-end collision caused by driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm after a crash on Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the center front end of her bike. Confusion or error by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a female bicyclist, age 31, was injured and ejected while traveling southeast on Bleecker Street at 7:20 AM. The crash involved a collision impacting the center front end of her bike, causing contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report identifies 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's actions played a role in the incident. No other vehicles were involved, and no driver errors by other parties were cited. The bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the bike. The report does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks faced by vulnerable road users when confusion or error occurs during travel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man suffered a head injury after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Hudson Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck him with its right front bumper, causing shock and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:40 on Hudson Street in Manhattan. A 63-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when a 2023 SUV, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report cites the vehicle driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and speed control as central causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck a bicyclist making a left turn on Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited the van driver’s following too closely and inattention as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:53 PM on Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. A van traveling southeast struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn in the same direction. The point of impact was the van’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists the van driver’s contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bicyclist’s actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors. The van driver was licensed in New York and driving a 2022 vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as tailgating and distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at Broome Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained significant left-side damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at the intersection near 555 Broome Street in Manhattan involving a northbound station wagon/SUV and a westbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. The sedan was impacted on the left front quarter panel and left side doors, while the SUV sustained damage to its center front end and left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error and traffic control violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed truck traveling south struck a parked pickup truck on Cooper Square. The pickup truck driver, 60, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The collision caused left-side damage to the pickup and front-end damage to the flatbed.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling south on Cooper Square collided with a parked pickup truck. The point of impact was the left side doors of the pickup and the right front bumper of the flatbed. The pickup truck driver, a 60-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash, experiencing shock. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the driver of the pickup truck but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors for the flatbed truck driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers parked vehicles face from moving trucks in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, highlighting critical driver error in yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on Spring Street near Greenwich Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. There are no contributing factors listed for the pedestrian. This collision underscores the driver's failure to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, resulting in serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on Greenwich Street in Manhattan shortly after midnight. Two male drivers suffered serious injuries including head trauma and whole-body pain. Police cited alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on Greenwich Street near Spring Street in Manhattan. Three sedans traveling north and south collided, with impacts reported on the left front bumper and quarter panels, as well as the center front end of the vehicles. Two male drivers, ages 53 and 45, were injured. The 53-year-old driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, while the 45-year-old driver was incoherent and complained of pain or nausea affecting his entire body. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The police report explicitly identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a 25-year-old male e-bicyclist traveling south on Broadway. The cyclist was ejected, sustaining facial contusions. The crash occurred near 501 Broadway in Manhattan, highlighting driver inattention as a critical factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:41 near 501 Broadway in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was traveling south when he was struck on the left side doors by a stationary SUV that was parked. The bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and suffered facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted by police. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2023 Tesla SUV. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban environments, especially to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan fleeing police tore through LaGuardia Place and struck a westbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike, blood pooling as he lay broken and incoherent. Sirens wailed. The car’s front end crumpled against the city’s cold pavement.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan, pursued by police, disregarded traffic control and struck a 44-year-old man riding a bicycle westbound on LaGuardia Place near West 3rd Street. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. The report describes the victim as incoherent at the scene. The sedan's front end sustained significant damage. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, underscoring driver error and systemic danger. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The crash unfolded in Manhattan's 10012 zip code, with the impact and aftermath described in stark, physical terms by responding officers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780933, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck on Grand Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Grand Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan around 1:20 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, struck her with the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and complained of a concussion but was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver had been parked prior to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15