No More Accidents—Only Choices: Demand Action on Deadly Streets

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Dodge Charger struck a street sweeper, spun out, and pinned an NYPD officer against his patrol car in the West Village. Both the officer and the driver landed in the hospital. The street saw chaos, metal, and speed.

NY Daily News (March 14, 2025) reports a crash at W. 13th St and Seventh Ave. A Dodge Charger, heading south, changed lanes and hit a street sweeper. The car spun several times and pinned a uniformed officer between vehicles. Surveillance footage showed the Charger 'appeared to be speeding,' according to a witness. The officer tried to escape but was struck. Both the officer and driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No charges have been filed. The incident highlights the dangers of lane changes and speed on city streets, raising questions about enforcement and street design.

• Officer Pinned By Spinning Dodge Charger, NY Daily News, 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 31-year-old woman was injured when a westbound bus struck her outside an intersection on East 14th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The bus driver continued straight, impacting the pedestrian with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East 14th Street near Union Square West in Manhattan at 3:24 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a westbound NOVA bus traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly with no reported damage to the bus. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not attribute any error to the driver. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A taxi collided with the rear of a tractor truck on E 8 St in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 66-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited defective brakes and other vehicular factors as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:31 on E 8 St near University Pl in Manhattan. A taxi traveling east struck the center back end of a tractor truck also moving east. The taxi driver, a 66-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating mechanical failure on the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end, while the truck was damaged at its center back end. The report does not attribute fault to the victim or note any pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."

• Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-06

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Fire truck struck a 29-year-old man on East 14th. The impact gashed his neck. He stayed conscious. The truck hit him with its right side doors. The street was not an intersection. The city failed to protect him.

According to the police report, a fire truck traveling east on East 14th Street in Manhattan struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at 13:34. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No driver errors are explicitly listed in the data. No helmet or crossing signal factors are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Taxi doors struck a northbound cyclist on West Broadway. The rider suffered arm and shoulder injuries, shock, pain, and nausea. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a taxi parked near 475 W Broadway in Manhattan struck a northbound bicyclist at 20:21. The taxi's right side doors hit the cyclist, causing upper arm and shoulder injuries. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor for the taxi driver, showing the driver was distracted by passengers. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also cited, indicating confusion played a role. The taxi's right side doors were damaged. The report highlights driver distraction as a key cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794417 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04