Sep 24 - Taxi driver, distracted, struck a 29-year-old woman riding west on East 51st. She hit the taxi’s side, suffered shoulder bruises. Police blame driver inattention. The street turned violent in a blink.

A taxi collided with a 29-year-old female bicyclist on East 51st Street in Manhattan at 9:10 AM. According to the police report, the taxi was parked, then moved, and was struck on its right side doors by the cyclist’s front wheel as both traveled west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the sole contributing factor, pointing to the taxi driver's errors. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but no cyclist errors were cited. This crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to people on bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 23 - A 28-year-old woman suffered a fractured knee and lower leg after being struck while crossing 2 Avenue at East 57 Street. She was conscious but seriously hurt, with dislocations and fractures to her lower extremity. The driver’s errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 2 Avenue and East 57 Street in Manhattan at 3:10 PM. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, sustaining a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding are documented in the data. The victim was conscious at the scene and suffered serious lower extremity injuries. The absence of identified driver errors in the report highlights systemic dangers at this intersection but does not assign fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 22 - A distracted cyclist struck a 51-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The cyclist failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on East 16 Street near Irving Place in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a 51-year-old man, was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a cyclist traveling southbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors on the part of the cyclist. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The cyclist's vehicle, a bike, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report explicitly identifies the cyclist's distracted behavior and failure to yield as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 19 - A 25-year-old bicyclist suffered facial injuries after a sedan collided with his bike on East 41st Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, hitting the cyclist’s left side and leaving him bleeding and in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on East 41st Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Tesla sedan traveling east struck him. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was not ejected from his bike but was left in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 19 - A cyclist tore up 3rd Avenue, speed unchecked. He flew from his bike, face smashing hard on East 24th’s pavement. Blood pooled. The night held its breath. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, broken and still.

A 28-year-old cyclist suffered severe facial injuries after crashing on 3rd Avenue at East 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck at high speed, his bike’s front end crushed. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, with additional mention of 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was ejected from the bike, landing face-first on the pavement, and was found semiconscious and bleeding. No helmet was worn, as noted in the police report, but the primary causes cited are the rider’s aggressive actions and unsafe velocity. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when speed and aggression combine on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 17 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after colliding with a parked garbage truck on East 23 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The truck was stationary at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 AM on East 23 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. A 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was ejected upon impact with a parked garbage or refuse truck. The truck was stationary, with damage to its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors by the truck operator, as the vehicle was parked. The collision highlights the dangers posed by parked large vehicles to vulnerable road users, especially cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A taxi and an e-scooter collided on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions and upper leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact at the front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:21 on East 57th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi traveling west and an e-scooter traveling south collided head-on, with impact on the taxi's right front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and suffered abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. He was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or victim fault. The data highlights the dangers of interactions between motorized vehicles and micromobility devices in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - A taxi making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on 3 Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and unsafe lane changing, resulting in upper arm and neck injuries for occupants.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Avenue near East 15 Street in Manhattan at 16:24. A taxi traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling southbound. The taxi's right front bumper and quarter panel were damaged, and the motorcycle sustained front-end damage. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while a 42-year-old female passenger on the motorcycle sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the motorcycle driver also committing unsafe lane changing. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and improper lane changes in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - A 76-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a cyclist struck her at an East 58th Street intersection. The crash unfolded as the cyclist failed to yield right-of-way, compounding driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 3:50 PM on East 58th Street in Manhattan involving a bicycle and a 76-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured in the hip and upper leg area and experienced shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, described as 'Getting On/Off Vehicle Other Than School Bus' at the time of impact. The cyclist was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The incident highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, as central causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 8 - A Ford SUV turning left on East 34 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Impact occurred at the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end, causing bruising and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:26 PM on East 34 Street in Manhattan. A 2021 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV’s left turn as the pre-crash action. No driver errors such as failure to yield are explicitly cited, nor are any victim behaviors noted as contributing factors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected during the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A woman walking outside an intersection on 1 Avenue suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an e-scooter collided with her front center. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 1 Avenue near East 58 Street in Manhattan. A female pedestrian was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot after being struck by an e-scooter traveling southbound. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the e-scooter operator failed to maintain proper attention. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time of impact. The e-scooter sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The victim remained conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-scooter operators to pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - A sedan and a bus collided during simultaneous left turns on East 29 Street. The sedan’s left side was struck by the bus’s right front bumper. A rear passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:32 AM on East 29 Street when both a sedan and a bus were making left turns. The bus struck the sedan on its left side doors with its right front bumper. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error during the maneuver. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 49-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear who sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The bus had one licensed male driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of improper turning by vehicle drivers in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 3 - G train rolls again. After months of silence, trains run from Queens to Brooklyn. Riders endured shuttle buses, slow streets, no dedicated lanes. Council Member Restler praises upgrades, slams city for missing bus lanes. Modern signals promise speed, but funding future hangs in balance.

On September 3, 2024, the G train returned to full service after a summer shutdown for signal modernization. The $368 million project, led by the MTA, replaced century-old signals with Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC), aiming for faster, more reliable service. Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) praised the MTA’s handling and shuttle bus communication but criticized the city for not creating dedicated bus lanes during the closure, saying, 'They expressed dismay, however, that the city had not constructed a dedicated lane so shuttle buses could move faster.' Restler called for renewed investment in the MTA, including the resumption of congestion pricing, to fund future upgrades. The project continues through 2027, but no more full shutdowns are planned. The lack of bus lanes during the outage left vulnerable riders exposed to slow, crowded streets.

• Back on track: G train returns to full service following summer shutdown, amny.com, Published 2024-09-03

Sep 1 - A northbound bicyclist was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 1 Avenue. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to the cyclist’s lower leg and foot. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, at 23:42 on 1 Avenue near East 28 Street, a 25-year-old female bicyclist traveling north was hit by a 2016 Honda SUV making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the cyclist’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was minimal on the bike, and no driver license details were provided for the SUV operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752937 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - A 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi making a right turn on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing contusions to the pedestrian’s elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Lexington Avenue was making a right turn onto East 36 Street at 7:32 PM when it struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the taxi driver. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 29 - A motorcycle rider suffered full-body abrasions after a sedan passed too closely on FDR Drive. The impact struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, leaving the rider conscious but injured. Driver errors led to a dangerous lane change and collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 16:19 involving a motorcycle and two sedans traveling north. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with abrasions over his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The motorcycle was struck on the right front bumper, while the sedan involved had damage to its center front end. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as a primary contributing factor, indicating a failure in maintaining safe lane spacing during a lane change maneuver. The motorcycle driver was not cited with any contributing factors. The collision resulted from driver errors related to improper passing, highlighting systemic dangers on this stretch of roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751942 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - A 27-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected and injured with abrasions and lower leg trauma after a collision on Manhattan’s 2 Avenue. The crash involved a distracted driver making a left turn, causing impact to the bike’s front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:14 on 2 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan. The injured party was a 27-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound, riding straight ahead when struck. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, specifically noting a vehicle making a left turn with no damage reported to that vehicle. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike, suffering abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - Two sedans collided on East 28th Street in Manhattan. A 65-year-old female passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited the driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles were making right turns at impact.

According to the police report, at 14:16 on East 28th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan, two sedans traveling eastbound collided while both were making right turns. The impact occurred at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure by the trailing driver to maintain a safe distance. A 65-year-old female passenger in the struck vehicle, seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat and restrained by a lap belt, sustained a back injury and was in shock. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front and back ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - A bus hit a 26-year-old cyclist on 3rd Avenue. The rider suffered bruises to his knee and leg. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience. The cyclist wore a helmet and stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a bus struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The crash left the cyclist with bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police identified driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The bus hit the back of the bike with its right front bumper. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident underscores the risks vulnerable road users face when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - A northbound SUV starting from parking hit a 24-year-old male bicyclist on East 33rd Street. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:57 on East 33rd Street in Manhattan. A Station Wagon/SUV was starting from parking when it struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male riding without safety equipment, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the bicyclist on its left side doors, while the bike's front center end sustained damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and injured but not fatally. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and lane misuse, as central causes of this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19