Blood on the Asphalt: Demand Safer Streets Now

A 26-year-old man riding west on E 21st Street collided with a turning vehicle at Lexington Avenue. He was thrown from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. Blood pooled near his arm as he sat in shock, clutching his elbow.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at E 21st Street and Lexington Avenue involving a bicyclist and another vehicle. The 26-year-old cyclist, traveling straight westbound, was injured when a vehicle made a right turn, striking him and causing him to be ejected from his bike. The cyclist suffered injuries to his arm and hand and was described as being in shock at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the collision. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by screech and impact at 2nd Avenue. A 28-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, struck in the head by a southbound sedan. She lay in shock, injured, as lights flashed and sirens approached in Manhattan’s Midtown.

A sedan traveling south on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She suffered a head injury and was in shock at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was recorded, and the driver was licensed. The police report does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screams on 3rd Avenue. Ford’s front crumples, Tesla’s side buckles. A woman is hurt. A young man’s neck snaps back in the passenger seat. Sirens cut through the noise. The city keeps moving, but pain lingers in the intersection.

Two vehicles, a Ford SUV and a Tesla sedan, collided at 3rd Avenue and East 48th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Ford’s left front and the Tesla’s right front were damaged. A woman suffered a leg injury. A 25-year-old male passenger in the Tesla sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and headed straight before impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other driver errors or contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, are mentioned in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on FDR Drive as a sedan struck the back of an SUV. A 67-year-old woman in the front passenger seat felt the jolt in her back. Sirens echoed as she sat in shock, pain radiating while traffic slowed around the wreck.

According to the police report, a sedan rear-ended an SUV on FDR Drive. The collision injured a 67-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in the SUV, who suffered a back injury and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance and responding to road conditions. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young man on a bike slammed into the side of a Ford SUV turning left at Irving Place and East 17th Street. The cyclist hit the pavement, bruising his leg. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, pain etched on his face.

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a Ford SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with him on Irving Place near East 17th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg. The report notes the cyclist was conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling was cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass rattled on 3rd Avenue as a taxi struck the back of a van. A woman in the rear seat clutched her bruised head. The van driver winced, neck stiffening. Sirens cut through the afternoon, echoing off midtown buildings.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided with the rear of a van, injuring two people. A 49-year-old female passenger in the taxi suffered a head contusion, while the 38-year-old male van driver reported whiplash. Both were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating that the taxi failed to maintain a safe distance before impact. No other driver errors or factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi’s front end hit a 62-year-old man riding east on his bike at 1st Avenue and East 52nd Street. The cyclist was knocked unconscious, suffering head and internal injuries. Sirens echoed as emergency crews rushed to the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest on 1st Avenue collided with a bicyclist who was heading east at the intersection with East 52nd Street. The cyclist, a 62-year-old man, was left unconscious with head and internal injuries. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The taxi’s point of impact was its center front end, striking the right side doors of the bike. No driver errors are detailed in the data, and helmet use is not mentioned as a factor. The crash underscores the vulnerability of cyclists in Manhattan’s traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by impact on E 23rd Street. A 66-year-old man, crossing at the intersection, is hit by an SUV’s left front bumper. He remains conscious, blood on his head, a bruise forming. Sirens echo through Manhattan’s quiet streets.

A 66-year-old pedestrian was injured when a Honda SUV traveling west on E 23rd Street struck him at the intersection with 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. No other contributing factors related to helmet use or signaling were cited in the official data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Manhattan crash. According to the police report, unsafe speed contributed to the incident. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on 1 Avenue near East 18 Street in Manhattan at 1:28 AM. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, alongside an unspecified factor. The bicyclist sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The vehicle involved was a bike with no damage reported, and the driver held a valid license from California. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike. No pedestrian involvement or other vehicles were noted. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions while riding north on E 55th Street in Manhattan. The crash caused no vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured on E 55th Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan at 10:45 AM. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the incident occurred. The report notes no damage to the bike and no ejection of the rider. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The data focuses on the bicyclist's injuries and the absence of vehicle damage, with no indication of driver fault or other systemic factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 55-year-old woman was struck by a taxi making a left turn on East 58th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi driver, distracted and failing to yield, hit her, causing bruises and injuries to her entire body.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southeast on East 58th Street made a left turn and struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was reported as none, highlighting the severity of impact to the pedestrian despite minimal vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old male driver suffered upper arm injuries after his sedan overturned on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive. Alcohol involvement was a key factor. The driver was trapped in the vehicle but conscious, sustaining whiplash and shoulder trauma.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive in Manhattan at 2:40 AM. The vehicle, a 2019 Honda sedan traveling north, overturned during the incident. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including whiplash. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the overturn. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The primary cause identified is the driver’s alcohol involvement, which led to the loss of control and vehicle overturn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist suffered a head injury and partial ejection after an SUV struck him on the left side doors. The SUV was parked at the time, and the cyclist was traveling north. The crash left the cyclist in shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head injury after being struck by a 2018 Honda SUV. The SUV was parked and the point of impact was the left side doors. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, and the collision occurred at the intersection near 169 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured with a severity level 3 injury, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage. The incident highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles striking vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck a stopped van on East 35th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police report cites unspecified driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage, revealing a failure to stop in time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on East 35th Street in Manhattan. A 2020 Porsche SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a 2014 van that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the van's center back end. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights that the van was stopped while the SUV was going straight ahead, indicating a failure to maintain safe distance or stop in time. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision underscores the dangers of rear-end crashes caused by driver errors in traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 78-year-old woman was injured at an intersection on East 22nd Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when struck by a southbound bicyclist. The impact caused a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 22nd Street at an intersection in Manhattan at 8:30 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a bicyclist traveling southbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist was going straight ahead and no vehicle damage was reported. The police report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior by the bicyclist are cited. The injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3), and the pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive at night. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage caused the crash. A 26-year-old female driver and a 2-year-old passenger suffered contusions. Both were conscious and injured in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:21 on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive involving two SUVs traveling south. One driver, a 26-year-old female, was changing lanes with unsafe speed and improper lane usage, which contributed to the collision. The other SUV was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The female driver sustained contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, while a 2-year-old passenger in the rear left seat suffered a head contusion. Both occupants were conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights driver errors of unsafe speed and improper passing or lane usage as the primary factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck a parked SUV on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The driver suffered incoherence and full-body pain. A passenger endured neck injury and whiplash. Illness and loss of consciousness contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided with a parked 2024 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the right rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and was incoherent after the crash. The passenger, a 70-year-old male seated in the middle rear seat, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating the driver likely experienced a medical emergency leading to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies while driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A speeding SUV struck a parked SUV on East 26th Street in Manhattan. Three occupants in the moving vehicle suffered injuries including whiplash, facial trauma, and hip pain. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, at 12:35 PM on East 26th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a 2021 BMW SUV traveling east struck the rear end of a parked 2022 Chevrolet SUV. The driver of the BMW was cited for unsafe speed, listed twice as a contributing factor, along with other vehicular factors. The collision injured three occupants inside the moving BMW SUV: the 51-year-old male driver, the 83-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included whiplash, facial trauma with minor bleeding, and hip-upper leg pain. All occupants were conscious or in shock and none were ejected. The report highlights driver error—specifically unsafe speed—as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turning left collided with a southbound bicyclist at 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 2nd Avenue was struck by a 2023 Tesla sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or victim behavior was listed as contributing factors. The sedan sustained no damage despite the collision. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two taxis and an SUV collided on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. Both taxi drivers suffered injuries, including neck and arm wounds. The crash caused shock and vehicle damage, with impacts on front and side vehicle sections. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, at 22:22 on East 42nd Street in Manhattan, two taxis and an SUV collided. The first taxi, a 2021 Tesla, traveling south, was struck on its right front bumper at the center front end. The SUV, a 2024 Land Rover traveling east, was impacted on its left side doors. The second taxi, a 2016 Nissan traveling south, had damage to its center front end and left front bumper. Both taxi drivers were injured: a 33-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock, secured by lap belt and harness; a 65-year-old male driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, also in shock and restrained. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no explicit driver errors were identified. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14