Five Dead, Hundreds Hurt: The Upper West Side Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Two sedans crashed late at night. A woman and a child inside suffered head and leg injuries. Both drivers failed to pay attention. The force left marks on bumpers and bodies. The road stayed dangerous. The city counted more hurt.

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and were parked before the crash. A 35-year-old woman driving one sedan and her 10-year-old passenger were injured. The driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. The child sustained abrasions to the leg and was in shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for both drivers. The report notes lap belts were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left visible damage to the front bumpers of both cars. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to vehicle occupants when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old boy on a bike took a hit to the head on Broadway. An SUV driver blew past traffic control. The boy was left bruised. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect the young rider.

A crash on West 78th Street at Broadway in Manhattan left a 13-year-old bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck the cyclist, who suffered a head injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. Several vehicle occupants were involved but did not report injuries. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to young cyclists when drivers ignore signals and rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on West 77th. Metal slammed metal. One driver, a man, died. Three others, including another driver and two passengers, were hurt. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet after the crash. The danger was clear.

A deadly crash unfolded at 152 West 77th Street in Manhattan. Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided. According to the police report, four people were involved. One driver, a 79-year-old man, was killed. Three others, including a 62-year-old woman driver and two passengers aged 62 and 79, suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash, and both sustained damage to the right side doors. The police report makes no mention of helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose focus, as documented by the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A truck and SUV crashed on Broadway at West 100th. One passenger bled from the head. Others shaken. Both vehicles turned left. Unsafe speed listed as cause. Metal and glass scattered. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

A tractor truck and an SUV collided while both were making left turns on Broadway at West 100th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor in the crash. One male passenger, age 34, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as uninjured or with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage, with the SUV’s left front bumper hit. The report states: “Unsafe Speed” as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed. Helmet use and signaling were not cited. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers when speed overtakes caution on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two e-bike riders collided at Riverside Blvd and West 62nd. One cyclist suffered a shoulder injury. Both wore helmets. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. The crash left bruises and confusion on the pavement.

Two e-bike riders crashed at Riverside Blvd and West 62nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one cyclist, age 22, was injured with a shoulder contusion. Both riders were male and wore helmets. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both cyclists. One rider was unlicensed. The crash involved one e-bike making a right turn and another going straight. Police also noted 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. The impact was at the center front end of both bikes. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.

NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.

• NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes, NY1, Published 2025-05-30

A bus turned wrong on Riverside Drive. Metal scraped. A 13-year-old passenger took a blow to the leg. Shock followed. The crash left many shaken. Police blamed improper turning and passing too close. The street stayed dangerous. The city watched.

A bus making a right turn on Riverside Drive in Manhattan struck trouble. According to the police report, the crash injured a 13-year-old passenger, who suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was left in shock. The bus carried many children. Police listed 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing Too Closely' as the main driver errors. The report shows the bus was damaged on the right side doors. No other vehicles were clearly identified as involved. The police report did not mention any helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by bus passengers, especially children, when drivers turn carelessly or crowd the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on West 97th Street. She suffered leg and internal injuries. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed busy. Metal met flesh. The system failed to protect her.

A 74-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing West 97th Street at Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The woman sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi hit an e-scooter rider at night on Broadway. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and injured in the leg. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The crash left pain and questions behind.

A taxi collided with an e-scooter at 1930 Broadway in Manhattan. The crash happened late at night. The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The taxi was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The police report does not list any errors by the e-scooter rider. Helmet use is mentioned only as a note, not as a factor in the crash. The incident highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bike struck two pedestrians on Columbus Avenue near West 100th. A toddler suffered a head wound. An adult bled from the face. The cyclist was ejected and hurt his back. All three left the scene injured. The street stayed busy. Danger lingered.

A collision on Columbus Avenue at West 100th Street in Manhattan left three people injured. According to the police report, a cyclist traveling south struck two pedestrians. A two-year-old girl suffered a head abrasion. A 45-year-old woman bled from the face. The 40-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and reported back pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The adult pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, and the cyclist was not using any safety equipment. No other vehicles were involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by people outside cars on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.

• Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-14

A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Broadway and West 79th. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The van’s front end struck her. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. Danger lingered.

A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was not injured. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The report states the van’s center front end hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other injuries were reported. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was struck. The data does not mention any helmet or signaling issues for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for people crossing Manhattan’s wide, busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on Henry Hudson Parkway before dawn. Two women, one a rear passenger, both suffered chest injuries and shock. The air hung heavy with the sound of impact and pain. Emergency crews arrived to treat the wounded inside the battered SUVs.

Two SUVs traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided, injuring a 35-year-old rear passenger and a 33-year-old driver. According to the police report, both women experienced chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The incident underscores the consequences when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 74-year-old man rides east on West 70th. He wears a helmet. Illness seizes him. His bike hits a parked bus. The impact crushes his chest. He dies there, in the afternoon, beneath the city’s hard light.

A 74-year-old cyclist was killed on West 70th Street at West End Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred in the afternoon as the man rode his bike eastbound, helmet strapped on. The police report states, 'Illness takes him. The bus is parked. The bike strikes metal. Chest injury. The man dies there, in the afternoon light.' The bus, a 2016 IC CORP, was parked at the time of the collision and sustained no damage. The report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor, with no driver errors or moving vehicle violations cited. The cyclist's helmet use is noted in the report, but only after the sequence of events leading to his fatal chest injury. No evidence of driver error or systemic road design failure is cited in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal at the intersection of W 97 St and Amsterdam Ave. The impact left her with a bruised lower leg. Sirens echoed as she remained conscious, pain radiating from her knee.

According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn at W 97 St and Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The collision resulted in a contusion to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to execute a safe turn. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The incident highlights the persistent danger faced by people walking at intersections, especially when drivers disregard proper turning protocols.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist pedaled west on W 83rd Street when an SUV’s door swung open. Metal struck flesh. The rider, a 30-year-old woman, crashed hard and suffered a concussion. Sirens echoed as she lay conscious, clutching her head on the pavement.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on W 83rd Street at West End Avenue involving a westbound cyclist and a parked SUV. The SUV’s left side doors were the point of impact. The cyclist, a 30-year-old woman, was injured and diagnosed with a concussion after striking her head. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, are mentioned in the data. The incident highlights the dangers faced by cyclists when drivers or passengers fail to check for approaching bikes before opening vehicle doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV moved east on West 86th. A man crossed Broadway. The front of the vehicle hit him. His body broke beneath the wheels. The street was quiet. The man, age 57, died at the scene. The driver remained unharmed.

A fatal collision unfolded at West 86th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 2012 Ford SUV traveling east struck a 57-year-old man as he crossed the intersection. The narrative states, 'The SUV moved east. A man, 57, crossed against the signal. The front of the Ford struck him. His body broke beneath the wheels.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pronounced dead. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The police report notes the pedestrian was 'Crossing Against Signal,' but does not cite any specific driver errors or violations. The driver, a woman licensed in New York, wore her seatbelt and was uninjured. The quiet street and lack of additional contributing factors highlight the stark impact of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi making a left turn on Amsterdam Avenue hit a 33-year-old man at the intersection with West 75th Street. The impact left the pedestrian conscious but with a bruised lower leg. Sirens echoed as the streetlights glared overhead.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Amsterdam Avenue struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with West 75th Street. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a contusion to his lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to execute a safe turn. No vehicle damage was reported. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 50-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 77th Street was hit and injured. Sirens echoed as he lay bruised, shocked, and hurt across his entire body. The intersection filled with flashing lights and hurried voices. Blood marked the crosswalk.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was struck while crossing Broadway at West 77th Street in Manhattan. The 50-year-old man, who was crossing with the signal at the intersection, suffered contusions and injuries to his entire body, and was reported in shock. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or any contributing driver errors. No information is provided about vehicle actions, driver behavior, or helmet and signal use. The incident highlights the vulnerability of people crossing with the right of way in city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck struck a cyclist on West 95th Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The crash left the cyclist with abrasions on his arm. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street fell silent except for the hum of idling engines and the scrape of metal on pavement.

According to the police report, a box truck and a cyclist collided on West 95th Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The 30-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. These driver errors highlight the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when motorists fail to maintain attention or proper distance. No mention was made of helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14