Blood on the Asphalt: Demand Safer Streets Now

A box truck reversed on 3rd Avenue. The driver failed to yield. A cyclist, riding straight, struck the truck’s rear. She suffered injuries to her leg and knee. The crash left her in shock. Systemic danger, driver inattention, and failure to yield collided.

A box truck, backing south on 3rd Avenue at East 45th Street, struck a westbound cyclist. According to the police report, the cyclist, a 43-year-old woman, was injured in the knee and lower leg and experienced shock. The truck driver, a 60-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist was traveling straight when the truck reversed into her path. No helmet or signaling issues are cited as factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move unpredictably and drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck and a sedan crashed on 2nd Avenue at East 33rd Street. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal and glass met in the early morning. The street bore the mark of impact.

A collision between a box truck and a sedan occurred on 2nd Avenue at East 33rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash left the sedan driver, a 38-year-old woman, with a shoulder injury and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling south and struck each other while going straight. The box truck sustained damage to its trailer, while the sedan was hit on the left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when inexperience and distraction meet heavy traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A drunk driver tore through Gramercy. He struck Abdulhekim Esiyok in the crosswalk. Bars kept pouring drinks for the driver. Blood alcohol soared. Esiyok died at Bellevue. The driver hit more people before stopping. The city’s system failed again.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-07), Abdulhekim Esiyok, a 23-year-old Turkish immigrant, was killed while crossing Third Avenue after Mahbub Ali, allegedly intoxicated, drove into him. Prosecutors say Ali drank for nearly six hours at three Manhattan bars, reaching a blood alcohol content of .158, almost twice the legal limit. After hitting Esiyok, Ali continued, injuring a cyclist, two more pedestrians, and crashing into a van. The family’s lawsuit cites New York’s Dram Shop Act, which holds bars liable for serving visibly drunk patrons who later cause harm. The article quotes the family’s lawyer: “The family is devastated. They’re still in disbelief.” The case highlights failures in both driver responsibility and alcohol-serving oversight.

• Drunk Driver Kills Immigrant Pedestrian in Manhattan, New York Post, Published 2025-06-07

An SUV hit a woman crossing E 21st Street with the signal. The impact broke her back. She stayed conscious. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The street stayed quiet after. The city’s danger showed in one hard moment.

A pedestrian was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn at E 21st Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman, age 37, was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle hit her. She suffered a fractured back and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, but the pedestrian bore the full force of the crash. No helmet or signal use by the pedestrian is cited as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to people on foot in New York City’s crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and an SUV crashed on East 44th Street near First Avenue. One driver suffered a back injury and concussion. Both vehicles were damaged. The crash left several occupants shaken. The police report lists no clear cause.

A taxi and a station wagon/SUV collided on East 44th Street near First Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi was going straight while the SUV was entering a parked position. One driver, a 58-year-old man, was injured with a back injury and concussion. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Safety equipment use is only mentioned for the drivers, who wore lap belts and harnesses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist suffered crush injuries to his leg at E 23rd Street and 3rd Avenue. Two cars and a bike collided. The cyclist wore a helmet. Police cited confusion as a factor. The street saw pain and metal. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A crash on E 23rd Street at 3rd Avenue in Manhattan left a 61-year-old male cyclist injured with crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, a convertible, a pick-up truck, and a bicycle were involved. The cyclist was conscious and wore a helmet. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver-specific errors were cited in the data. Other vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. The crash underscores the risks faced by cyclists on city streets, where even routine turns can end in harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816863, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on E 23rd Street near FDR Drive. One driver suffered a head injury. Passengers were shaken but not seriously hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. The cause remains unclear. The street swallowed another crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on E 23rd Street near Franklin D Roosevelt Drive collided. The crash left a 38-year-old male driver with a head injury and whiplash. Three other male occupants, aged 25, 30, and 38, were listed as passengers and registrant; their injuries were unspecified or minor. The Toyota sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The BMW sedan showed no visible damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash adds to the toll of injury and disruption on Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A turning SUV hit a young girl crossing with the signal at E 53rd Street and 2nd Avenue. She suffered a leg injury. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The street stayed busy. The child was left hurt on the pavement.

A station wagon/SUV, driven by a 71-year-old woman, struck a female child pedestrian at the intersection of E 53rd Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She sustained an abrasion and injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The child was the only person hurt in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bike struck two pedestrians, a woman and her young daughter, as they crossed East 39th Street. The cyclist and a child passenger were also hurt. All suffered abrasions. The crash left four people injured on the Midtown pavement.

According to the police report, a bicycle traveling westbound collided with two pedestrians—a 38-year-old man and a 4-year-old girl—who were crossing at 240 E 39th Street, not at an intersection. Both pedestrians suffered head abrasions. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, and his 3-year-old female passenger, who wore a helmet, were also injured, sustaining abrasions to their arms. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for all involved, with no specific driver errors cited. The child passenger’s helmet use is noted, but only after the absence of identified driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists sharing crowded Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup struck a 61-year-old woman in the crosswalk on Lexington Avenue. She bled from the head, semiconscious. The truck’s right front bumper hit her. The driver and passengers were not hurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A Dodge pickup truck traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with East 37th Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the truck’s right front bumper hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious. The driver and several occupants in the truck were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are noted in the data. The pedestrian’s use of the signal is documented, but no helmet or signaling issues are listed as factors. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for pedestrians at Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turned left on East 37th. An e-scooter went straight. Two riders were ejected and hurt. Both suffered concussions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street stayed open. The city’s danger showed again.

Two people riding an e-scooter were ejected and injured after a collision with a taxi at East 37th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi was making a left turn while the e-scooter traveled straight. Both e-scooter riders, a 27-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man, suffered concussions and arm injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The taxi driver and a passenger were not reported injured. The e-scooter sustained damage to its back end. The crash exposes the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist slammed into the back of a parked USPS truck on 2nd Avenue. The rider, 25, took the blow to the head. Blood ran. Unsafe speed played a role. The truck stood still. The street did not forgive.

A 25-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the rear of a parked USPS truck at 579 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to the head and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The USPS truck was parked and sustained no damage, while the bike's front end was damaged. No other persons were involved. The police report does not specify if safety equipment was used. The data highlights unsafe speed as the key driver error in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter slammed its front end on E 53rd. The rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected. He hit his head and lost consciousness. Police cite confusion as a factor. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Blood on the pavement. Sirens followed.

A 59-year-old man riding a Segway e-scooter south on E 53rd Street in Manhattan was ejected from his vehicle and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the rider was found unconscious with internal injuries after the crash. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter’s center front end took the impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The police did not specify the exact nature of the confusion, but it was the only factor cited. The rider’s use of safety equipment is unknown. No further details on the circumstances were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

SUV turned left on 1st Ave. E-scooter moved straight. Impact was sharp. Rider, a 33-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street stayed open. Metal and flesh met in the dark.

A crash on 1st Avenue at East 45th Street in Manhattan left a 33-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV was making a left turn while the e-scooter was traveling straight north. The e-scooter rider suffered abrasions to the face. The SUV’s left side doors were damaged. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. No injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention or lack experience, especially at night on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver struck a 12-year-old boy crossing E 23rd Street with the signal. The boy suffered a bruised arm. The car hit him head-on. The crash happened in daylight. The driver failed to pay attention.

A 12-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing E 23rd Street at 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the boy was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a vehicle traveling south struck him with its front end. The child sustained a contusion to his arm but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users in city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at E 30th Street and 2nd Avenue. One driver suffered a neck injury. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The impact hit hard. Shock followed. The city’s danger played out in daylight.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at the intersection of E 30th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved a southbound SUV and an eastbound SUV. One driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock. Three other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report states: 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear sections. The crash underscores the persistent risk at city intersections when drivers fail to yield and ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turning left on East 28th Street hit a 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell hard, pain shooting through her lower leg. Sirens echoed as she sat in shock, traffic pooling around the intersection.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on East 28th Street in Manhattan struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was described as being in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi’s point of impact was the center front end. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turned left at First Avenue and East 22nd. Metal slammed into a woman crossing with the signal. Her body broke across the front end. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver remained seated. She left torn, bleeding, and in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 1st Avenue made a left turn at East 22nd Street and struck a 31-year-old woman who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report states, 'Metal struck flesh. Her body broke across the front end. Blood on the asphalt.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and injuries to her entire body, leaving the scene in shock. The driver, identified as licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota taxi, remained seated after the impact. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. The report also cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the woman was documented as crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact point and vehicle damage were both at the center front end, consistent with a left-turn strike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Evening light on 2nd Avenue. A sedan and two bikes collide near East 36th Street. One cyclist, a 25-year-old woman, goes down hard. She stays conscious, cradling her arm, blood on her elbow. Sirens echo off the buildings.

A crash involving a sedan and two bicycles unfolded on 2nd Avenue near East 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 25-year-old female bicyclist suffered an abrasion to her lower arm and hand. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for the crash. This indicates that at least one party failed to obey traffic signals or signs, directly leading to the collision. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears as a factor in the police data. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists sharing city streets with motor vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan moving south on 2nd Avenue hit a 33-year-old woman crossing E 22nd Street. The impact left her with a bruised lower leg. Sirens echoed as she remained conscious, pain sharp in her knee, the car’s front quarter panel untouched.

According to the police report, a southbound sedan struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of E 22nd Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection and suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The sedan sustained no damage, and the point of impact was the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No specific driver errors were identified in the report, and there is no mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14