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

Two sedans traveling north on Avenue of the Americas collided head-on. Both drivers suffered injuries, including upper arm trauma and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary causes of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Avenue of the Americas collided at the intersection with Spring Street. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other. The female driver, age 59, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock, though she was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The male driver also occupied his vehicle alone. The report explicitly cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old helmeted e-biker suffered abrasions after a southbound SUV struck him from behind on Broome Street. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash. The bicyclist remained conscious but injured in his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broome Street in Manhattan around 13:57. A southbound station wagon/SUV collided with the rear of a southbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, identifying the SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention as the cause of the collision. The e-bike rider had no listed contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the e-bike and the rear of the SUV. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike operator was unlicensed. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An eastbound e-bike collided with a stopped taxi on Bleecker Street. The e-bike driver was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck on its left side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bleecker Street in Manhattan at 15:21. The e-bike was traveling eastbound, going straight ahead, when it struck the left side doors of a taxi that was stopped in traffic. The e-bike driver, a 40-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota SUV with two occupants. The e-bike driver’s safety equipment status is unknown. The impact damaged the center front end of the e-bike and the left side doors of the taxi. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the rear of another sedan on East 12 Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing a concussion and back injury. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on East 12 Street near 4 Avenue when one sedan struck the center back end of the other. The collision caused injuries to a 35-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the struck vehicle. She sustained a concussion and back injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center back end of the struck sedan and the center front end of the striking sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted sedan driver failed to yield, colliding with a 24-year-old bicyclist on Bleecker Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:31 p.m. on Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The sedan, traveling east and going straight ahead, struck a bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report highlights the driver’s failure to yield and distraction as the primary causes of the crash, emphasizing systemic dangers posed by inattentive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a right turn struck a pedestrian crossing West 14 Street with the signal. The woman suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The driver caused the crash by failing to yield while turning. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 14 Street was making a right turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the driver’s failure to yield during the right turn is the primary cause of the collision. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, indicating impact at the center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2020 Toyota taxi. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to crossing pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a 2022 SUV on West Houston Street. The SUV struck the cyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury and vehicle damage. The driver disregarded traffic controls.

According to the police report, at 20:22 on West Houston Street in Manhattan, a 2022 Chevrolet SUV traveling west collided with a northbound bicyclist. The SUV's left front bumper struck the bicyclist's right front, causing abrasions to the cyclist's knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was conscious and not ejected from his bike but sustained injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front bumpers. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling south on West Street rear-ended a sedan, violently jolting a 17-year-old female passenger. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, the bus driver followed too closely, triggering the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 AM on West Street in Manhattan. A bus and a sedan, both traveling south, collided when the bus struck the sedan from behind. The bus driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical driver error leading to the collision. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the bus. A 17-year-old female occupant in the sedan suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment. The crash underscores the dangers posed by insufficient following distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman suffered a severe arm fracture after an e-bike struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver’s inattention caused the collision. The victim remained conscious despite the injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 11 Street near 4 Avenue in Manhattan at 12:30 PM. A 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by an e-bike. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The e-bike operator’s failure to maintain attention led directly to the collision, underscoring the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 24-year-old female bicyclist on West Houston Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions but was conscious. The taxi was parked before the crash and hit the bike’s left front bumper on its right side doors.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked on West Houston Street in Manhattan at 9:30 AM when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and remained conscious. The point of impact was the taxi’s right side doors striking the bike’s left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including passenger distraction and passing too closely as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Chevrolet vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers and insufficient clearance when passing vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man was injured when a 2022 Ford SUV traveling east struck him outside an intersection on Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Manhattan near 190 Grand Street at 12:48 a.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle involved was a 2022 Ford SUV traveling east, driven by a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no driver contributing factors were explicitly cited. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside designated crossings, with the driver continuing straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Hudson Street. The driver’s inattention caused a collision at the intersection, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on Hudson Street was making a left turn when it struck a 53-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near King Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Ford pick-up truck. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in intersections, placing vulnerable pedestrians at risk despite crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698134, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman crossing West 4 Street with the signal was struck by a taxi making a left turn. The taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 4 Street made a left turn and struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the taxi driver as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained head injuries, was in shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the point of impact was the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted beyond the driver's failure to yield. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan reversed on Avenue of the Americas. Steel struck a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He stood, dazed, upright. The car’s rear bore the mark. The city’s danger was plain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue of the Americas at Spring Street backed unsafely and struck a 35-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious and upright after the impact. The narrative describes the car’s rear end bearing the mark of the collision, with blood pooling on the crosswalk. The police report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The focus remains on the driver’s unsafe backing and inattention, which led to the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and injured on West Street. The crash caused contusions and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash, highlighting risks in shared spaces.

At 12:16 a.m., a 34-year-old male moped driver traveling south on West Street was involved in a crash resulting in partial ejection and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the driver sustained contusions and bruises and was conscious after the incident. The moped's left rear bumper was damaged, and the vehicle overturned on impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion involving vulnerable road users played a role. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The report does not assign fault to the rider or mention victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-scooter on Hudson Street. The 26-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered serious injuries. He was partially ejected and reported whiplash. The driver was distracted.

A taxi collided with an e-scooter in Manhattan, injuring the 26-year-old male e-scooter driver. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the taxi was stopped in traffic and the e-scooter was going straight ahead. The e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, along with whiplash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment. No damage was reported to the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old girl crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an e-bike. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The e-bike showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the collision at the intersection near Spring Street.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at an intersection near Spring Street. The child was crossing with the signal when an e-bike traveling south struck her. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The e-bike driver was going straight ahead and impacted the center back end of the pedestrian. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike sustained no damage. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-bike riders to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a box truck made a left turn on Lafayette Street. The impact caused a knee injury, resulting in a fracture and dislocation. The driver was licensed and the truck was oversized.

A bicyclist, 26, was injured when a box truck turned left on Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver of the truck failed to yield while making the turn. The bicyclist suffered a knee injury, including a fracture and dislocation. The report cites contributing factors as 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck an 18-year-old bicyclist traveling south on Mac Dougal Street. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southeast on Mac Dougal Street made a left turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally, making a left turn when the impact occurred on the left side doors of the vehicle. The bike showed no damage, and no driver errors by the taxi were noted. The bicyclist’s confusion contributed to the collision, but no other factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Land Rover crashed into a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Sixth Avenue. The SUV driver, age 40, died at the scene. The night was cold and silent. Police cited distraction as the cause. The street stood still after impact.

A Land Rover SUV struck the rear of a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Avenue of the Americas. The driver of the SUV, a 40-year-old man, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A Land Rover slammed into the back of a parked taxi. The driver, 40, died behind the wheel. The street was still. The cause: distraction.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupant. The crash left the street quiet, marked by the consequences of a moment’s distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15