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

A bus hit a bicyclist on East 14 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bus showed front-end damage. Unsafe lane changing and driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on East 14 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist passing on the left side. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike was damaged on its left side doors. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane changes and distraction in Manhattan's busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a sedan starting from parking on Varick Street. Both drivers suffered whiplash and head or back injuries. The crash involved driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. Vehicles sustained rear and front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2013 SUV traveling south on Varick Street rear-ended a 2017 sedan that was starting from a parking position. The SUV hit the sedan's center back end with its center front end. Both drivers were injured: a 25-year-old female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, while a 51-year-old male SUV driver sustained back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No pedestrians were involved. The vehicles sustained damage to the sedan's rear and the SUV's front. The crash occurred near Downing Street in Manhattan's 10014 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bike traveling east on West 4 Street hit an 18-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive at impact.

According to the police report, a bike traveling straight ahead on West 4 Street struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bike's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the collision was frontal. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a parked SUV on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Avenue of the Americas was struck by a parked 2023 Ford SUV. The SUV’s driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel, and the bike suffered damage to its center front end. The driver’s failure to maintain attention was the primary factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan in Manhattan suffered chest injuries and shock after a crash while making a right turn on West 14 Street. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was restrained and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on West 14 Street in Manhattan at 9:06 p.m. The driver was making a right turn when the sedan sustained center front-end damage. The driver suffered chest injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver but does not specify other causes or mention any other parties involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 20-year-old male e-bicyclist on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Avenue of the Americas collided with a northbound e-bike at Watts Street. The 20-year-old male bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center back end of the e-bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi stopped in traffic struck a southbound bicyclist on Mott Street. The cyclist was ejected, suffering head contusions and shock. The taxi showed no damage. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The bicyclist was injured but survived.

According to the police report, a taxi stopped in traffic on Mott Street in Manhattan collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and suffered head injuries and contusions. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bike and the right side doors of the taxi. The bicyclist was transported with injury severity level 3 and was in shock at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man was hit by a northbound bike on Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The rider showed no vehicle damage. The victim was semiconscious after impact.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north on Avenue of the Americas struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bike showed no damage, indicating a direct impact to the pedestrian's center front. The rider held a permit license from New Mexico. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash highlights a failure by the bike operator to yield to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after an SUV struck him on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The SUV driver was going straight north when the crash occurred at the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being hit by a 2011 SUV traveling north on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV struck the bicyclist at its right front quarter panel while the bicyclist was avoiding an object in the roadway. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after a vehicle passed too closely on University Place in Manhattan. The cyclist was conscious but sustained a concussion. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its right side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on University Place in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a vehicle traveling northbound. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury, resulting in a concussion. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance when overtaking the cyclist. The vehicle impacted the right side doors but sustained no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with an ambulance at Bleecker Street in Manhattan. Two male passengers in the sedan were injured, suffering fractures and head contusions. Alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 Hyundai sedan traveling south on Bleecker Street struck an eastbound ambulance. The sedan's right rear quarter panel hit the ambulance's center front end. Two male occupants in the sedan, ages 32 and 30, were injured. The 32-year-old rear passenger suffered fractures and dislocations to the abdomen and pelvis, while the 30-year-old front passenger sustained head contusions and was in shock. The report lists alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The ambulance driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver also proceeded straight but failed to obey traffic controls, leading to the collision. Air bags deployed for the front passenger. Neither occupant was ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing East 13th Street in a marked crosswalk. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver held a permit license.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2010 Nissan SUV struck her at the intersection of East 13th Street and University Place in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The SUV driver, a male with a New York permit license, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east hit a northbound bicyclist on 4 Avenue near East 12 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was unhelmeted and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling east on 4 Avenue collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The impact caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist remained conscious but suffered internal complaints and serious leg injuries. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old woman was hit by a bike turning right on Elizabeth Street. She was crossing with the signal when the bike failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused a head contusion and bruising. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a male cyclist making a right turn on Elizabeth Street in Manhattan struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a head injury classified as a contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the intersection. The bike's center front end was the point of impact, sustaining damage. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male van driver suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a crash on West Street. The van was demolished at the front center. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male van driver was injured in a crash on West Street. The van, a 2022 Ford traveling south, was demolished at the center front end. The driver suffered contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver held a valid New York license and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe vehicle damage and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike driver struck a sedan on West 10th Street. The 27-year-old rider suffered elbow and arm injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely as factors. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver collided with a Hyundai sedan traveling east on West 10th Street in Manhattan. The e-bike struck the sedan's left rear quarter panel while the sedan impacted the bike's left front bumper. The rider sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. No occupants were reported in the sedan. The crash highlights driver errors involving yielding and spacing, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman was struck by a van making a left turn on Bowery. She was crossing with the signal but suffered a head contusion. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The crash caused no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a van traveling west on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The van showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on West 3 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered a back contusion and shock. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 3 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Lexus SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was in shock. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi turning improperly at Hudson Street in Manhattan. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi showed no damage after the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Hudson Street turned improperly and struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The taxi was reported to have no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other vehicles or safety equipment were involved or noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance and a bicyclist collided at West 12 Street and 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles struck each other on their left front bumpers.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling eastbound on 7 Avenue and a bicyclist heading south on West 12 Street collided at their intersection. The impact occurred on the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified causes. The ambulance driver was licensed and operating a 2023 Ford truck/bus. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections involving emergency vehicles and cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15