No More Names on Asphalt: Drop the Speed Now

Three taxis collided on East 61 Street. One driver, a 60-year-old man, was injured. The crash occurred at 1:34 AM. Unsafe speed contributed to the chaos.

At 1:34 AM, three taxis collided on East 61 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 60-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash was attributed to 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver was not ejected and was using a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two drivers sustained injuries in a collision on East 78 Street. Both were conscious but bruised. The impact involved two sedans, one turning left and the other going straight.

The crash occurred when two sedans collided at East 78 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 32-year-old male and a 24-year-old female, were injured, suffering contusions. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The male driver was making a left turn while the female driver was going straight ahead. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crashed on FDR Drive. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a back injury. She was conscious but hurt. The impact damaged the right front bumper.

A 30-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on FDR Drive. According to the police report, she was driving straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver sustained a contusion and back injury, classified as severity level 3. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan. The impact caused a knee injury. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

The crash occurred on East 94 Street in Manhattan when a sedan struck a bicyclist. The 35-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was distracted at the time of the incident. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The driver, a licensed male, was traveling east and struck the bicyclist while going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on York Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike showed no damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors. No other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on York Avenue in Manhattan. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike was parked before the crash and showed no damage, with impact at the center back end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossed East 90th at 3rd. An e-scooter slammed her in the crosswalk. The front end crushed her shoulder. She stayed down, conscious. The rider vanished. The street roared on. She lay hurt, alone.

A 32-year-old woman was struck by a northbound e-scooter while crossing at the corner of East 90th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman in the crosswalk, her shoulder crushed beneath the front of a northbound e-scooter. She stayed down, conscious. The rider fled.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her shoulder and upper arm. The e-scooter rider left the scene without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were documented in the data. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the rider unaccounted for.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on 3 Avenue near East 65 Street. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved failure to yield and improper lane usage by the drivers.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 3 Avenue collided with a sedan making a right turn northeast near East 65 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were damaged. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while making the turn. The crash highlights dangerous driver actions leading to severe injury for the vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided. Unsafe lane changing caused impact. Two men and one woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. Damage focused on front and left rear bumpers. Chaos on a busy highway.

According to the police report, four sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided due to unsafe lane changing and improper passing. The crash involved multiple impacts, including left rear bumper and center front end damage. Three occupants were injured: a 33-year-old female front passenger and two male drivers, ages 47 and others, all conscious and wearing lap belts. The female passenger and one driver complained of whiplash and neck injuries. The report lists driver errors as unsafe lane changing and passing too closely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of lane misuse on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man was struck while crossing East 79 Street outside an intersection. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver was distracted and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing East 79 Street near Madison Avenue, not at an intersection or crosswalk. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2022 Audi sedan traveling eastbound, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan when a Ford SUV struck him at the right front bumper. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 62 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV struck the cyclist with its right front bumper. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The driver held a valid New York license and was driving straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman crossing East 67 Street with the signal was struck by a southbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 67 Street at an intersection with the signal. The taxi, traveling southbound and making a left turn, struck her. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The taxi showed no damage upon impact. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted, and no helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on East 62 Street near 1 Avenue. The pedestrian, working in the roadway, suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted and blinded by glare.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection on East 62 Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2020 Mazda SUV, traveling eastbound, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare affecting visibility. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The rider was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 1 Avenue was hit by a BMW SUV making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a bus on East 72 Street. The impact hit the bike’s center back end and the bus’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided while both were traveling east on East 72 Street. The bicyclist, a 65-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Prevo bus. The point of impact was the bus’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center back end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and improper lane use, as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677863, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive late at night. The driver changing lanes hit another sedan going straight. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to face and shoulder. Driver distraction and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on FDR Drive at 11:07 p.m. The driver of a 2012 Lexus was changing lanes when the right front quarter panel struck the left front bumper of a 2010 Honda traveling straight north. The Lexus driver, a 19-year-old male, and his 21-year-old female front passenger were injured. The passenger suffered face injuries and whiplash, while the driver had shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed for the passenger's injuries. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the Lexus and the front end of the Honda.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 87-year-old woman crossing East 80 Street was hit by a bike traveling west. The rider improperly passed and disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered a fractured eye injury but remained conscious. The bike showed no damage on impact.

According to the police report, an 87-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 80 Street near York Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a bike traveling westbound. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated eye injury but was conscious and not ejected. The bike had no visible damage after impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk at the time. The report highlights driver errors related to improper passing and ignoring traffic controls. No safety equipment was noted for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on York Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered concussions and injuries to the head and shoulder. The crash was caused by driver inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on York Avenue rear-ended a sedan also traveling north. The sedan’s 63-year-old female driver and 41-year-old female front passenger were injured, both sustaining concussions and bodily injuries to the head and shoulder. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s front end and the sedan’s rear end were damaged. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. Neither occupant was ejected. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to safety equipment or victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped hit a 57-year-old woman crossing East 70th Street in Manhattan. She suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. The driver faced limited view and unsafe lane changing. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on East 70th Street struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views and unsafe lane changes in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was struck by an e-scooter while crossing East 71 Street at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by an e-scooter traveling north on East 71 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The e-scooter struck the pedestrian at its center front end. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The driver was going straight ahead before impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by an e-bike traveling south on 2 Avenue. The rider struck her at the center front end. She suffered a head injury and fractures. The e-bike was moving at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 2 Avenue at East 68 Street with the signal. She was struck by an e-bike traveling south, which hit her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and fractures, described as distorted and dislocated. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The e-bike rider was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused significant injury to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers posed by speeding e-bikes in Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15