Jun 29 - A Dualtron e-scooter, unlicensed and fast, tore up Avenue of the Americas. Two women fell. One bled from the face. The other’s skull shattered. The street, lit and busy, became a field of wounds and sirens.

According to the police report, an unlicensed man operating a MINIMOTORS Dualtron Thunder e-scooter traveled north on Avenue of the Americas near West 34th Street. The report states the e-scooter struck two women, ages 43 and 51, who were not at an intersection. One woman suffered severe facial lacerations and remained conscious; the other sustained crush injuries to the head and was found unconscious. The narrative describes the scene as the e-scooter 'tore through the night,' leaving both victims injured in its wake. The police report highlights that the driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report. The victims’ actions are listed only as 'other actions in roadway,' with no indication from the report that these contributed to the collision. The focus remains on the unlicensed operation and the resulting harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - Steel struck flesh in the heart of Times Square. A scooter, northbound, collided head-on with a cyclist. Blood pooled on the pavement. The cyclist’s face torn open. Tourists recoiled. The city’s lights flashed, but the street did not yield.

A 24-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in a head-on collision with a northbound scooter at 3 Times Square, according to the police report. The report states the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered severe facial injuries and heavy bleeding after being struck by the scooter. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for the crash, highlighting a failure in lane discipline by at least one vehicle operator. The narrative describes the moment: 'Face split open. Blood on the pavement. Steel met skin.' The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but places primary emphasis on improper lane usage. The collision left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, underscoring the dangers vulnerable road users face amid chaotic Midtown traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.

According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - City leaders cut the ribbon on Plaza33. Once a car-choked block, now a pedestrian haven. Trees, tables, and open space replace exhaust and noise. Years of work. A new chapter for Midtown. People walk, sit, and breathe. Cars banished. Safety reclaimed.

On June 27, 2024, city officials and civic leaders marked the completion of Plaza33, a pedestrian plaza on 33rd Street by Penn Station. The event capped years of transformation, turning a block once 'full of cars and trucks' into a car-free space. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Assembly Member Tony Simone, and Council Member Erik Bottcher attended the ribbon-cutting. Levine recalled, 'I remember the battle over transforming this space and all the people who said that it would clog up traffic all over Midtown if we turned this street over to people and here we are and it's gorgeous.' Vornado Realty Trust funded the $65-million project with the Department of Transportation. The plaza, now permanent, offers 16,000 square feet for pedestrians, with trees, seating, and public programming. The change removes cars from a busy Midtown block, giving vulnerable road users safe, open ground.

• Penn Station Block Completes Years-Long Transformation into ‘Plaza33’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-27

Jun 26 - A taxi driver in Manhattan rear-ended a box truck while making a left turn. The crash caused injury and shock to the taxi driver, who was restrained by a lap belt. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue of the Americas near West 45 Street in Manhattan at 9:30 p.m. A taxi, initially parked, collided with the trailer of a westbound box truck making a left turn. The taxi driver, a 27-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factors for the taxi driver. The box truck driver was also cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Vehicle damage was noted on the taxi's right rear bumper and quarter panel, while the box truck sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - A sedan hit a 28-year-old woman as she got off a vehicle on West 47 Street. She suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash left her in shock. The street stayed dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at West 47 Street and 7 Avenue in Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. A sedan, heading south, made a right turn and struck her as she got on or off another vehicle. The impact hit the car’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face at busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - A driverless garbage truck rolled into parked SUVs on East 25 Street, striking a Nissan SUV. The Nissan driver suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers of uncontrolled vehicles in dense Manhattan streets.

According to the police report, a driverless or runaway garbage truck caused the crash at 8:14 a.m. on East 25 Street in Manhattan. The garbage truck, parked but uncontrolled, collided with multiple parked SUVs, including a 2020 Nissan SUV. The Nissan's driver, a 50-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report highlights 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. The Nissan driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no victim behaviors were listed. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan SUV, indicating a direct collision with the runaway truck. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicles that move without drivers in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - A 67-year-old woman fractured her hip and upper leg while crossing West 28 Street with the signal. A cyclist making a right turn disregarded traffic control and showed inattention, striking the pedestrian at the intersection. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 28 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a cyclist making a right turn struck her. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the cyclist's part. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The cyclist's vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely with the pedestrian's body. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls and failing to pay attention, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - A 23-year-old bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a taxi struck him on West 35th Street in Manhattan. The taxi was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The bicyclist was in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. on West 35th Street in Manhattan. A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a taxi, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, was entering a parked position and struck the bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist, who was traveling westbound, suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The taxi driver’s maneuver into a parked spot created a hazardous situation leading to the impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan involved was parked and sustained damage to its left front bumper but was not a direct factor in the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - A distracted driver struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 31 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed dangers from driver inattention and defective pavement.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a parked Nissan SUV on West 31 Street in Manhattan around 2:30 p.m. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead, when the SUV, which was parked, was struck at its left rear bumper by the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with a complaint of pain or nausea and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain awareness. Additionally, 'Pavement Defective' was noted as a secondary factor, indicating systemic roadway hazards. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident underscores the lethal consequences of distracted driving and infrastructure issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - Sedan hit a 31-year-old man outside an intersection on West 46th. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg trauma. Police cite driver distraction and road rage. The car showed no damage after impact.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling east on West 46th Street in Manhattan struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection at 16:05. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was entering a parked position when it hit the pedestrian, impacting the left rear quarter panel but sustaining no damage. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - A 50-year-old female bicyclist suffered severe whole-body injuries and shock after a collision on West 37th Street. The impact involved a Hyundai SUV striking the cyclist’s center front end. The cyclist was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 on West 37th Street in Manhattan involving a female bicyclist and a Hyundai SUV traveling westbound. The bicyclist, traveling southbound, was struck at the center front end of the SUV. The report notes the bicyclist sustained injuries to her entire body with an injury severity rated at 3 and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or the bicyclist, listing the cyclist’s contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was going straight ahead and caused the impact without recorded vehicle damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A 23-year-old man suffered head abrasions after a taxi struck him at an intersection on West 27 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 27 Street struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The impact was to the taxi’s right front bumper, causing head abrasions to the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A 26-year-old man walking along Park Avenue was struck by a distracted SUV. The impact injured his lower leg and foot, leaving abrasions. The crash involved two vehicles stopped or parked in southbound traffic, with driver inattention cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along the highway with traffic. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a 2019 Subaru SUV and a 2024 Toyota sedan, both traveling southbound. The SUV was parked prior to the crash and impacted the pedestrian on its left side doors. The sedan was stopped in traffic and sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene, and the injuries were classified as moderate. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when vehicles are stopped or parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732998 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A distracted taxi driver struck a motorcycle traveling east on West 46th Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The taxi was parked at impact, with damage to its left side doors.

According to the police report, a taxi driver, distracted and inattentive, collided with a motorcycle on West 46th Street in Manhattan at 8:40 AM. The taxi was parked and sustained damage to its left side doors upon impact with the motorcycle's right front bumper. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the taxi driver's failure to maintain attention. The motorcycle driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A taxi driver’s inattention caused a collision with a bicyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The cyclist suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The taxi showed no damage, while the bike’s right front bumper was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a taxi driver parked on Avenue of the Americas struck a bicyclist traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the taxi driver. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with bodily trauma affecting her entire body and experienced shock. She was not ejected and suffered minor bleeding. The bike sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the taxi showed no damage. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota vehicle. The bicyclist was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision occurred at 13:30 in Manhattan's 10001 zip code. The report highlights driver inattention as the primary cause, with no other contributing factors listed for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 11 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered an upper arm abrasion after colliding on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Avenue near East 59 Street in Manhattan at 6:30 pm. The injured party was a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound, who sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision involved the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle also traveling southbound, which sustained no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding identified. The absence of vehicle damage and the unspecified factors leave the precise cause unclear, but the impact on the bicyclist was significant enough to cause injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - A sedan backed unsafely on East 48th. The car struck a parked convertible. An 85-year-old man at the wheel suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing and other vehicular factors. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 12:40 p.m. on East 48 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. An 85-year-old male driver suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand after his sedan backed unsafely and struck a parked convertible. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan's center front end hit the right front bumper of the parked car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing and driver error in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - A 12-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when a sedan traveling east struck him on West 52 Street in Manhattan. The collision impacted the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The boy suffered abrasions to his lower arm.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2014 Toyota sedan on West 52 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan around 12:54 a.m. The sedan was traveling east, and the bike was traveling south. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel and side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle-bike interactions in Manhattan’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - Two sedans collided on East 42nd. Defective brakes sent metal into metal. A 27-year-old driver took the hit—bruised, arm battered. Police blame mechanical failure. Bumpers crumpled. Danger in the system, not the victim.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on East 42 Street at 5:50 p.m. One driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his arm and hand. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, pointing to mechanical failure as a cause. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they collided, damaging their front bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a factor, focusing on vehicle defects and driver error that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19