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

A Ford SUV struck the rear of a city bus on East 14th Street. Two passengers in the SUV suffered injuries including knee and facial trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:07 on East 14th Street when a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west rear-ended a city bus also traveling west. The SUV's center front end collided with the bus's center back end. The report identifies driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. Two female occupants of the SUV were injured: a 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was in shock; a 31-year-old rear passenger sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was also in shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The bus driver was licensed and no damage was reported to the bus. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on West Street in Manhattan. A 25-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling northbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Clarkson Street in Manhattan at 8:00 p.m. Two sport utility vehicles were involved, both traveling northbound. The rear SUV struck the front SUV at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles' center front and back ends. The front passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan parked on Broadway struck a 20-year-old female bicyclist passing too closely. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, highlighting systemic dangers for cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:26 AM on Broadway in Manhattan. A 20-year-old female bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected after colliding with a 2023 Tesla sedan that was parked and then struck the cyclist's center front end with its right rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The bicyclist suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The Tesla driver was licensed and male. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe passing behavior, without any indication of fault or contributing factors on the cyclist's part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of an SUV traveling south on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 5:00 AM on Hudson Street in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male taxi driver, wearing a lap belt, was injured with head trauma and whiplash after his vehicle struck the center back end of a southbound SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the taxi impacted the rear of the SUV. The taxi sustained damage to its center back end, while the SUV's center front end was damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver errors such as failure to maintain safe distance or inattention may be inferred from the rear-end collision, but no explicit driver errors are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling east collided with a southbound pedicab on East 8 Street in Manhattan. The pedicab driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on East 8 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A moped traveling east struck a pedicab traveling south. The pedicab driver, a 32-year-old male bicyclist, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the part of the moped operator. The pedicab driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end of the moped and other areas of the pedicab. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing the cause on vehicle driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men collided head-on on Broadway, Manhattan. Both drivers suffered injuries, including a bicyclist with elbow and hand wounds. The crash stemmed from driver inattention and distraction, causing a violent impact between a bike and a scooter.

According to the police report, at 17:17 on Broadway in Manhattan, a collision occurred between a bicyclist and a scooter driver traveling in opposite directions. Both vehicles struck each other front-center. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old man, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction, as both operators failed to maintain attention, leading to a head-on collision with significant injury to the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding west on Greenwich Avenue suffered a concussion and upper arm injury after a sedan collided with his right front quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Greenwich Avenue was struck by a sedan. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bike and the right side doors of the sedan. The bicyclist sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The collision occurred at 8:55 AM in Manhattan’s 10011 zip code. The absence of cited driver errors in the report highlights systemic danger in vehicle-bicycle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted bus driver rolled through West 14th and 7th. Metal struck a man stepping down. His face split. Blood pooled on the curb. The bus did not stop. The city’s machinery moved on, unmarked, leaving pain behind.

A pedestrian was severely injured at the corner of West 14th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan when a bus, traveling north, struck him as he was getting off a vehicle. According to the police report, the bus driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash. The narrative states, 'The bus did not stop. Metal passed flesh. His face tore open. Blood pooled near the curb. The driver was distracted. The bus rolled on, unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The 46-year-old man suffered severe facial lacerations and remained conscious at the scene. No mention is made of any pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The bus sustained no damage, and the driver continued without stopping, underscoring the lethal consequences of driver distraction in New York City’s dense streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man walking against traffic on Clarkson Street was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver, proceeding straight, made contact with the pedestrian’s left rear side.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking against traffic along Clarkson Street in Manhattan. The collision occurred at 18:20 when a northbound 2022 Ford sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the pedestrian on the left rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s action of walking against traffic is noted. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a glancing impact. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The incident underscores the dangers posed by pedestrian movement against traffic flow and the risks of vehicle-pedestrian contact on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered neck injuries after colliding with a parked SUV in Manhattan. The impact struck the left side doors of the vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious but experienced whiplash and no helmet was worn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:40 in Manhattan near East 12 Street. A 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling east collided with a stationary Toyota SUV that was parked and facing east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. He was conscious at the scene but was not wearing any safety equipment such as a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors by the SUV operator, who was parked at the time. The bicyclist’s ejection and injury severity highlight the dangers cyclists face when colliding with parked vehicles, emphasizing systemic risks in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ducati tore down Lafayette. A man entered the crosswalk. The motorcycle’s front slammed his arm. Blood pooled on the pavement. Sirens echoed. The city paused, watching danger claim another body.

A collision occurred at the corner of Lafayette Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when a southbound Ducati motorcycle struck a 34-year-old man crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling at an 'Unsafe Speed.' The impact from the motorcycle’s left front bumper caused severe bleeding to the pedestrian’s arm and hand. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the part of the motorcycle driver. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A Ducati sped south. A man stepped into the street, against the light. The bike’s front struck his arm. Blood spread on the crosswalk.' The pedestrian was reported as 'Conscious' but suffering from 'Severe Bleeding.' The report also notes the pedestrian was 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this detail follows the documented driver errors of unsafe speed and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man was struck on Lafayette Street, suffering injuries to his entire body and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle involved showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Lafayette Street in Manhattan at 9:33 PM. The 30-year-old male pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The vehicle involved had no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the vehicle or driver. The vehicle had two occupants and showed no damage at the point of impact. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian's actions are described as 'Other Actions in Roadway' with unspecified contributing factors, but no blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was injured after a taxi, parked and inattentive, struck him on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the impact on the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:44 on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. A taxi, parked and facing west, was struck by a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the taxi’s left rear bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain awareness. The taxi sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after a sedan backing unsafely hit her on Hudson Street. The driver’s inattention and distraction caused the collision. The pedestrian was off intersection, caught by the vehicle’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, at 6:42 a.m., a 2024 Ford sedan was backing southeast on Hudson Street when it struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear bumper. The pedestrian was located off an intersection and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn on East 9 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:24 on East 9 Street in Manhattan. A 25-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2006 Dodge SUV making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the part of the vehicle driver. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a 48-year-old man crossing Kenmare Street. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the impact. The collision left the victim bruised, highlighting dangers of distracted driving in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Kenmare Street struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was located in the roadway performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' but the report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This crash underscores the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a right turn struck a Hyundai sedan traveling straight on East 8 Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a 19-year-old female passenger in the SUV, causing neck whiplash and shock. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on East 8 Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 2018 Ford SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a 2015 Hyundai sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. A 19-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat of the SUV suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision with a sedan backing unsafely on 7 Avenue South. The sedan showed no damage despite striking the bike’s front center. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 7 Avenue South in Manhattan at 8:15 p.m. A 59-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling east, was going straight ahead before the collision but was cited for backing unsafely, a driver error contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. Despite the collision, the sedan sustained no damage. The report lists the bicyclist’s contributing factors as unspecified and backing unsafely, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain safe backing procedures as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions as a sedan changed lanes unsafely and struck a bus on West Houston Street. The collision caused injury to the passenger inside the bus, highlighting driver error in lane management.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Houston Street in Manhattan at 3:44 PM. A sedan traveling west was changing lanes unsafely when it collided with a bus also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the bus's left front bumper. The 12-year-old male passenger inside the bus was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The police report identifies the primary driver error as 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and notes 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The bus driver was licensed in New York and had six occupants aboard. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bicyclist suffered elbow abrasions after an SUV making a left turn hit her on East 13 Street in Manhattan. The crash at 9:40 p.m. exposed driver distraction as a critical factor in the collision’s impact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 13 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at 9:40 p.m. A female bicyclist traveling south was making a left turn when she was struck on her right front quarter panel by a southbound SUV also making a left turn. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old woman, sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers executing turns in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15