No More Names on Asphalt: Drop the Speed Now

Two sedans collided on 2nd Avenue. One car struck the other from behind. A rear passenger suffered whiplash. A driver was hurt in the head. Police cite following too closely. The street turned dangerous in a moment.

Two sedans crashed on 2nd Avenue at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one sedan struck the other in the center back end while both traveled south. A 36-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash. A 37-year-old driver sustained a head injury. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles showed damage consistent with a rear-end collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left across 1st Avenue and hit a northbound cyclist. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left the cyclist with abrasions and leg wounds. The street saw violence. The system failed.

A crash at 1st Avenue and East 66th Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck the northbound cyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error was the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the sedan's driver or passenger. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers do not yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist turning left on Park Avenue was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury and shock. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The street stayed busy. The crash left a mark.

A crash on Park Avenue at East 65th Street in Manhattan left a 30-year-old female cyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when an SUV traveling straight struck her. She suffered abrasions and a knee-to-foot injury, and was in shock. The SUV had no reported damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the SUV's occupants. The data highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets when drivers are inattentive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into the back of an SUV on FDR Drive. A woman riding in the SUV’s rear seat suffered back injuries. Both vehicles took damage. The crash left one person hurt. Police listed no clear cause.

Two vehicles, a Honda sedan and a Toyota SUV, collided while heading south on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the sedan struck the center back end of the SUV, damaging both vehicles. A 41-year-old woman riding as a right rear passenger in the SUV was injured, suffering back and internal injuries. The report lists her as conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and did not cite any specific driver errors. The sedan’s driver held only a permit. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck and sedan crashed at 2nd Avenue and East 81st. One driver suffered chest injuries. Three others, including a child, were involved. The street saw impact, metal, and pain. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors. No pedestrians struck.

A box truck and a sedan collided at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and East 81st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved six people: two drivers, three passengers—including a one-year-old child—and two registrants. The 37-year-old male sedan driver sustained chest injuries and a contusion. Three others, including the child, were listed as occupants but did not report specific injuries. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. The sedan was merging at the time of the crash, while the box truck was traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a man crossing E 60th Street with the signal. The driver was unlicensed. The pedestrian suffered arm abrasions. The car showed no damage. The crash left the man conscious but hurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 41-year-old man was hit by a sedan while crossing E 60th Street at Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He suffered abrasions to his arm but remained conscious. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The sedan, registered in New Jersey, was making a left turn and showed no visible damage. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The unlicensed status of the driver stands out as a key systemic failure.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An ambulance and a sedan crashed at York Avenue and East 68th. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and poor lane markings. Metal struck metal. Sirens and confusion followed. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

An ambulance and a sedan collided at York Avenue and East 68th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. Three others were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' was also cited. The sedan was parked before the crash; the ambulance was making a right turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver distraction and inadequate lane markings as key factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV slammed its right rear on FDR Drive. The driver was knocked unconscious, hurt in the neck. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. The road stayed open. Another occupant was listed, injury unclear.

A crash involving a Jeep SUV occurred on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 71st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV struck its right rear quarter panel while traveling south. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was rendered unconscious and suffered a neck injury. Another occupant was listed, but the extent of their injuries was unspecified. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left the vehicle damaged at the right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no further details on the second vehicle were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars struck on York Avenue. Metal crumpled. One man hurt, neck wrenched. Speed and tailgating fueled the crash. Evening rush, Manhattan. No escape for those inside.

A sedan and an SUV collided on York Avenue at East 62nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one man, age 40, suffered a neck injury. Three others, including a 78-year-old man and a child, were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash involved both vehicles traveling east. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also cites 'Other Vehicular' as a cause. No mention of pedestrians or cyclists. The data shows driver errors—unsafe speed and tailgating—played a role in the impact. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other safety equipment or signals are noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turned left on E 94th Street. The driver struck a 24-year-old cyclist. The cyclist was ejected, hit his head, and bled badly. He lay unconscious. The crash left the taxi’s rear bumper damaged. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed.

A crash on E 94th Street at 2nd Avenue in Manhattan left a 24-year-old cyclist unconscious and bleeding from the head. According to the police report, a taxi and a bike were both making left turns when the collision occurred. The cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The taxi’s right rear bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or other occupants. The police report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers turn improperly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus hit a cyclist on 2nd Avenue near East 92nd Street. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was injured and partially ejected. Police cite driver inattention. The bus struck with its right front bumper. The street saw blood and metal.

A bus traveling south on 2nd Avenue collided with a cyclist near East 92nd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, suffered injuries to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus struck the cyclist with its right front bumper. The cyclist was conscious after the crash and reported abrasions. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The data shows the bus driver was licensed and the cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the primary factor remains driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford sedan struck a 73-year-old man crossing E 75th Street with the signal. The crash left him bruised and hurt. The car’s left front bumper hit. The driver turned right. The street stayed busy. The system failed the walker.

A Ford sedan, making a right turn onto E 75th Street at Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, struck a 73-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The point of impact was the car’s left front bumper. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the danger at intersections, especially for older pedestrians, even when they follow the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Cyclists and walkers get space at last. Years of crowding end. The bridge’s narrow lane forced conflict. Now, riders and pedestrians move apart. The city takes a lane from cars. The danger shrinks. The span breathes easier.

amNY reported on May 13, 2025, that New York City will separate cyclists and pedestrians on the Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge. Starting May 18, the north outer roadway becomes bike-only, while the south outer roadway, once for vehicles, opens to pedestrians. The article notes, “Advocates have fought to open a separate pedestrian path, citing dangerous overcrowding that has led to conflicts among cyclists, pedestrians and micromobility users.” The bridge was the last city-owned East River crossing without split paths. Manhattan Community Board 6 urged the city to act, pressing DOT to open the path despite construction delays. The change doubles space for non-drivers and removes a vehicle lane, addressing years of systemic risk from forced mixing of vulnerable users.

• Queensboro Bridge Splits Paths For Safety, amny, Published 2025-05-13

A dump truck reversed into a sedan at East 85th Street. Three people were hurt. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing. The crash left one driver with a back injury. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent.

A dump truck and a sedan collided at 300 East 85th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the dump truck was backing up when it struck the sedan. Three people were injured, including a 50-year-old male driver who suffered a back contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash damaged the center front of the sedan and the back of the dump truck. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The incident highlights the danger when large vehicles move in reverse without full attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans slammed together on FDR Drive. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Metal twisted. The road stayed open. The system failed to protect those inside.

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. One driver, a 40-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. Multiple others, all male, were listed as occupants with unspecified injuries. The police report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor for both drivers. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact damaged the left and right front bumpers of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel and the risks faced by vehicle occupants when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars crashed on Lexington. Both drivers went straight. One driver was unlicensed. Distraction ruled the moment. One man hurt his neck. A taxi and an SUV met hard. Metal bent. Sirens followed.

A taxi and an SUV crashed on Lexington Avenue near East 95th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and concussion. The other driver, a 36-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes clear: distraction and lack of a valid license played a role in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV and a motorcycle collided on 3rd Ave at East 78th. The crash threw the motorcyclist from his bike. He suffered a hip injury. Police cited failure to yield. The street saw blood and metal. The system failed again.

A crash on 3rd Avenue at East 78th Street in Manhattan involved a station wagon/SUV and a motorcycle. According to the police report, the SUV was heading north and going straight, while the motorcycle was also northbound, changing lanes. The collision ejected the 31-year-old male motorcyclist, who sustained a hip and upper leg injury. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s right front struck the motorcycle’s left front. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on East 92nd Street in Manhattan. One driver, a woman, suffered a back injury and concussion. The impact struck the right front bumper and left quarter panel. No pedestrians involved. The police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.

Two sedans collided on East 92nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2017 Honda sedan traveling straight and a 2014 Nissan sedan merging. A 48-year-old woman driving the Nissan was injured, suffering a back injury and concussion. The report states, 'all contributing factors are unspecified.' The impact hit the Honda's right front bumper and the Nissan's left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants, including a 33-year-old man and a child, were listed but not reported as injured. The police did not cite any driver errors or external causes in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and sedan collided on East 76th Street. The motorcycle driver suffered crush injuries to the hip and leg. Police cite improper lane usage and passenger distraction. Metal and flesh met on the Upper East Side. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan occurred at 348 East 76th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver, a 54-year-old man, sustained crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. Four other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan was parked before the crash, while the motorcycle was passing. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The collision underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users when driver error and distraction intersect on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman walking on East 87th Street was struck by an electric skateboard. She suffered a facial abrasion. The driver’s view was blocked. The street stayed busy. The crash left the pedestrian hurt, the skateboard undamaged.

A pedestrian was injured on East 87th Street at Second Avenue in Manhattan when an electric skateboard struck her. According to the police report, the driver’s view was obstructed or limited at the time of the crash. The woman suffered an abrasion to her face and remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the driver. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was licensed and traveling east. The police report does not specify the exact actions of the pedestrian or the skateboard operator beyond the obstructed view. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14