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

Metal screeches on Henry Hudson Parkway. The Ford’s rear quarter crumples under the Toyota’s front. A woman in the passenger seat clutches her knee, conscious but dazed. Her head throbs. The two sedans sit battered on the southbound road.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the southbound Henry Hudson Parkway when a Toyota struck the rear quarter of a Ford. A forty-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in the Ford suffered a knee injury and reported a concussion. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating that the driver of the striking vehicle failed to maintain adequate distance. No other driver errors or contributing factors are specified. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Before dawn on Broadway at West 103rd, a Jeep SUV hit a 20-year-old woman in the intersection. She was crossing with the signal. The impact left her conscious but injured, with abrasions and pain in her hip and upper leg. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s quiet streets.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling west on Broadway struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with West 103rd Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the data. The SUV showed no visible damage after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a sedan collided at Amsterdam Avenue and West 70th Street. Metal scraped and glass shattered. A 35-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s Upper West Side as first responders arrived to the scene.

According to the police report, a crash involving a taxi and a sedan occurred at Amsterdam Avenue and West 70th Street in Manhattan. The report states the contributing factor was 'Lost Consciousness.' A 35-year-old female occupant was injured, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to her arm. The taxi was traveling north and struck the right front bumper of the sedan, which was parked. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the driver error, highlighting a critical lapse in driver control. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man riding south on Columbus Avenue was struck while going straight. The crash left him conscious but hurt, with a concussion and injuries to his arm. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene in late afternoon light.

A collision occurred at West 81st Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and an unspecified vehicle. According to the police report, the bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was traveling straight southbound when he was injured, sustaining a concussion and arm injuries. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash happened as the other vehicle was making a right turn. No driver errors were specifically identified in the data. Helmet use was noted, but it was not cited as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the vulnerability of cyclists navigating city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collide on Riverside Drive. Metal screams. A 37-year-old man suffers a head wound, blood pooling in the night. The air reeks of alcohol and gasoline. A 71-year-old sits silent. The street absorbs the violence and moves on.

On Riverside Drive at West 82nd in Manhattan, two sedans collided, resulting in severe injury to a 37-year-old male driver, according to the police report. The report describes 'metal splits' and notes the injured man 'bleeds from the head.' Alcohol was cited as a contributing factor, with the report stating 'the night smells of alcohol and gasoline.' The crash involved a Ford and a Mercedes sedan, with both vehicles sustaining significant front-end damage. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a primary contributing factor, underscoring the role of impaired driving in this violent collision. No evidence in the report suggests any contributing behavior by the injured driver beyond the systemic danger posed by alcohol use behind the wheel. The incident left one driver severely wounded and another occupant, a 71-year-old, unresponsive at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy on a bike was ejected after colliding with a sedan on Columbus Avenue near West 78th Street. He suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. The crash exposed dangers when vehicles and young cyclists intersect.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan at Columbus Avenue and West 78th Street in Manhattan at 8:55 a.m. The boy was ejected from his bicycle and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with complaints of pain and nausea. The report attributes the crash to 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors, indicating driver error related to the sedan. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not using any safety equipment, but these details are secondary to the vehicle-related cause. The incident underscores the risks posed by motor vehicles to young cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a bicyclist also heading south on W 78th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan showed no damage despite impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:18 on W 78th Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. A sedan traveling straight ahead southbound collided with a bicyclist also traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the center back end of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan, carrying two occupants, sustained no damage despite the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The data highlights a collision with no explicit driver fault cited but resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made a left turn on Columbus Ave. The collision impacted the bike's front and the SUV's left side doors. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, at 13:25 on Columbus Ave near W 77 St in Manhattan, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn struck a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and occupied the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers, placing vulnerable bicyclists at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck driver, distracted and following too closely, slammed into a stopped bus on Broadway in Manhattan. The crash injured the truck driver, causing neck whiplash. The bus remained stopped, absorbing the rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:28 AM on Broadway near West 74th Street in Manhattan. A box truck traveling south rear-ended a stopped bus, also heading south. The truck driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the truck driver. The bus was stopped in traffic when the collision happened, sustaining damage to its center back end. The truck sustained damage to its center front end. The truck driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved or injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck turning right struck a bicyclist traveling east on West 104th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remained conscious. The bike was demolished; the truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:30 PM on West 104th Street in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling south and making a right turn, collided with a bicyclist going straight east. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike was demolished at the point of impact, while the truck sustained no damage. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver or victim, but the collision during the truck's right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the driver. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the cyclist, but no police report factors cite this as contributing. The focus remains on the driver's maneuver and the resulting severe impact on the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV traveling south on Columbus Avenue. The SUV hit the bike at its center front end. The bicyclist was semiconscious and suffered serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Columbus Avenue near West 81st Street in Manhattan at 3:20 p.m. The involved vehicles were a 2023 Chrysler SUV traveling south and a bicycle merging east. The SUV struck the bicyclist at the center front end, causing the 24-year-old female bicyclist to be ejected and sustain serious injuries. The bicyclist was semiconscious following the impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's center front end, while the bike had no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799754, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. A 73-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact involved center front and back ends of multiple sedans. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, at 12:50 pm on Henry Hudson Parkway, four vehicles—three sedans and one SUV—were traveling north when a collision occurred. The 73-year-old female driver of a 2022 Kia sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report notes the point of impact as center front end and center back end among the involved vehicles. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct attribution to driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle impacts on this busy roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a stationary SUV struck his right front quarter panel. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding, left shaken and hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Columbus Avenue near West 64th Street at 17:09. A stationary 2021 Mercedes SUV was parked when it struck a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained neck injuries with minor bleeding, experiencing shock after the collision. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a vehicle registered in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on W 96 St in Manhattan. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered upper leg injuries and shock, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 96 St in Manhattan at midnight. A 2022 Honda SUV was parked and then struck a southbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and experienced shock. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed, but the bike rider was unlicensed. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck collided with a 37-year-old female bicyclist near Broadway in Manhattan. The cyclist sustained bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police report cites pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor, with no driver injury reported.

According to the police report, at 16:59 in Manhattan near 1870 Broadway, a box truck struck a 37-year-old female bicyclist. The bicyclist was riding northbound and was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report notes the point of impact was the truck's right front bumper, while the truck sustained no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The contributing factor listed is "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The truck driver’s license status and actions were not detailed, and no damage or injuries to the truck or driver were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman on an e-bike struck in the face by a Jeep at Amsterdam and 108th. Blood on asphalt, city silent. The SUV showed no damage. The cyclist suffered crushing facial injuries in the early morning dark.

A crash at the corner of West 108th Street and Amsterdam Avenue left a 39-year-old woman riding an e-bike with severe facial injuries, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 2:54 a.m. Both the Jeep SUV and the e-bike were traveling north. The report states the cyclist was 'crushed in the face,' her blood spreading on the asphalt, while the Jeep showed 'no damage.' Police cited 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not ejected. The police report does not mention any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance, resulting in devastating injuries to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799968, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries after a collision involving a van and an SUV on Columbus Avenue. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage by the bicyclist, resulting in serious injury and semiconsciousness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Columbus Avenue involving a bicyclist and two parked vehicles—a Dodge Ram van and a Mercedes SUV. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was traveling south and sustained head injuries with an injury severity level of 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's lane use error. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted, reflecting confusion or error on the bicyclist's part. Both vehicles were parked at the time of impact, with damage to their front quarter panels. The bicyclist was not ejected but was semiconscious after the crash. Driver errors from moving vehicles were not reported, focusing attention on the bicyclist's improper lane usage as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman was struck by a westbound taxi on Riverside Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and shock. Police cited the taxi driver's failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Riverside Boulevard outside an intersection at 7:20 a.m. The taxi, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly identifies the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old girl was injured when an SUV making a right turn struck her at an intersection on West 96th Street. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 96th Street and Broadway in Manhattan around 3:50 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling east and making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The child sustained abrasions and upper leg injuries but was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Amsterdam Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan driver was traveling northbound, continuing straight. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Amsterdam Avenue near West 91st Street in Manhattan at 12:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when struck by a northbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian was crossing outside a designated crossing area. The sedan showed no damage and the driver was alone in the vehicle. The report does not indicate any pedestrian safety equipment or behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15