Seventeen Dead. Hundreds Broken. City Hall Looks Away.

A car hit a man on Avenue D near East 4th Street. The driver sped north and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The man suffered a fractured arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. The street stayed quiet after impact.

A 29-year-old man walking on Avenue D near East 4th Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle traveling north. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian. No information about the vehicle make or driver was provided. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and aggressive driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.

Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.

An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist at East 5th Street and First Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm abrasions. Police cite outside car distraction and unsafe speed. The crash left the cyclist injured. The driver was not reported hurt.

A crash on East 5th Street at First Avenue in Manhattan involved a sedan and a bicycle. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn when it struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his arm and was listed as injured. The police report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan's driver, a 35-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited were driver distraction and speed. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A commercial truck reversed on Avenue C. Its rear struck a woman at the intersection with East 12th Street. She suffered back abrasions and shock. The driver and passenger were unharmed. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street marked.

A commercial vehicle traveling north on Avenue C backed into a pedestrian at the intersection with East 12th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a woman, was in the roadway and suffered abrasions to her back and was in shock. The driver and a front-seat passenger, both men, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The vehicle, a 2017 Chevy commercial truck, showed no damage. The police report does not specify any driver errors or violations, but the impact occurred as the truck was reversing. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on FDR Drive. Both moved north. One changed lanes unsafely. Metal struck metal. A driver and a passenger were hurt. The crash left bruises and pain. The cause: unsafe lane changing. The road stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling north on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The sedan struck the SUV’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. One driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered an arm abrasion. A 50-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger, reported pain and nausea with an upper arm injury. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole contributing factor. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used, but these are noted only after the driver’s error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when drivers make dangerous moves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A GMC SUV hit a man crossing Clinton Street at Delancey. The crash left him bruised in the chest. He stayed conscious. The front of the SUV took the impact. The driver’s actions remain unspecified. The street bore the mark of danger.

A 46-year-old man walking at the intersection of Clinton Street and Delancey Street in Manhattan was struck by a GMC SUV traveling west. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a chest contusion but remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle’s center front end hit the pedestrian. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The police report does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The incident highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young woman on skates crossed Canal at Baxter. A turning vehicle hit her. She suffered a bruised arm. She was conscious. The driver’s errors remain unclear. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect her.

A 20-year-old woman, in-line skating and crossing Canal Street at Baxter, was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She sustained a contusion to her arm and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The vehicle showed no damage. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users at busy Manhattan intersections, even when they follow traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van hit a young woman in the crosswalk at 2nd Avenue and East 12th Street. She bled from her hip and leg. The driver failed to yield. Distraction played a role. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect her.

A 24-year-old woman was struck and injured by a van while crossing 2nd Avenue at East 12th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the van, traveling south, hit her. She suffered minor bleeding and hip and upper leg injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported for the van's occupants. The data shows clear driver errors: failure to yield and inattention. The pedestrian's actions were lawful and in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turned left on E 13th Street and hit a man crossing with the signal. The impact left him in shock, his arm hurt. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The system failed the walker.

A taxi struck a 25-year-old man crossing E 13th Street at 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered injuries to his arm and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or vehicle registrant. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at Canal and Allen. Metal struck metal. One driver took the blow to his shoulder and arm. Whiplash followed. Six others inside the vehicles escaped serious harm. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Canal Street and Allen Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and reported whiplash. Six other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed with unspecified or no injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was making a right turn, the other was parked. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield were documented in the report. Lap belts were noted for some occupants, but no helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left one vehicle with damage to the right front bumper and the other with damage to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 65-year-old man crossed E 3rd Street with the signal. A vehicle hit him at the intersection. He suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The driver’s actions remain unspecified in the report.

A 65-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing E 3rd Street at 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a vehicle traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No details are provided about the vehicle or the driver’s actions beyond the direction and point of impact. The report does not mention any errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The incident highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and an e-scooter collided at Columbia and Stanton. The e-scooter driver suffered abdominal injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Three sedan occupants were involved. The crash left one vulnerable road user hurt in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

A sedan and an e-scooter crashed at the intersection of Columbia Street and Stanton Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the e-scooter was heading straight. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured in the abdomen and pelvis. Three people in the sedan, including the driver and two passengers, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data does not indicate any helmet or signaling issues. The collision highlights the risks faced by e-scooter riders when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan barreled through a traffic control on East Houston and Avenue D. The crash left two rear passengers hurt, both struck in the head. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. The driver disregarded the rules. The city paid the price.

A crash on East Houston Street at Avenue D in Manhattan involved a sedan traveling east and another vehicle making a left turn. According to the police report, the sedan disregarded traffic control. Two rear passengers, a 43-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, suffered head injuries. The woman reported whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact struck the right front bumper of the sedan and the right side doors of the other vehicle. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a 25-year-old man in the intersection at E 7 St and Cooper Sq. The pedestrian crossed with the signal. He suffered a hip and leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

A 25-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 7 St at Cooper Sq. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, hit him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and injury to his hip and upper leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any contributing actions by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver error at intersections, especially when pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck reversed on Madison Street. Its rear struck a man crossing outside the crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered an arm abrasion. He stayed conscious. The truck showed no damage. The street saw blood, not broken glass.

A box truck, backing southwest on Madison Street, struck a 34-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand, suffering an abrasion but remaining conscious. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck sustained no damage. No driver errors were cited in the data. The incident did not occur at an intersection or with a signal. The crash left one person hurt and highlights the risks faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a woman in the crosswalk at Astor Place. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered arm injuries and shock. The street stayed busy. Metal met flesh. The system failed her.

A 34-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Astor Place at East 8th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk, crossing with the signal, when the SUV made a left turn and hit her. She suffered injuries to her arm and was in shock. The driver, a 52-year-old man, was listed as failing to yield the right-of-way. The report states: 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on FDR Drive. A taxi passenger suffered neck and internal injuries. Another driver was hurt. Police cite improper lane use by both vehicles. Metal, glass, pain. The road did not forgive mistakes.

A crash on FDR Drive involved a taxi and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when they collided. The report states, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor for both drivers. A 30-year-old woman riding as a right rear passenger in the taxi sustained neck and internal injuries. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old man, also suffered back and internal injuries. Another occupant reported unspecified harm. The police report does not mention any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The data highlights improper lane usage by both drivers as the cause. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 17-year-old cyclist at Bowery and Grand. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt in the leg. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed cold. The system failed again.

A sedan and a bicycle collided at Bowery and Grand Street in Manhattan. The 17-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan was traveling north, the bike east, both going straight. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows a clear pattern: driver distraction put a vulnerable road user in harm's way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14