Nov 5 - Two SUVs collided on FDR Drive when one vehicle followed too closely and struck the other’s rear. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 on FDR Drive involving two SUVs traveling south. The driver of the rear vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a rear-end collision. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The struck vehicle, a 2016 Ford SUV, sustained no damage, while the striking 2018 GMC SUV damaged its right rear bumper. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 68-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and the systemic risks posed by close vehicle proximity on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 1 - A sedan collided with an e-bike on East 78th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on East 78th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan, which was parked and then moved south, struck an e-bike traveling southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction, as well as improper passing or lane usage, as contributing factors. Passenger distraction in the sedan was also noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and had two occupants in the vehicle. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 29 - Taxi ran the light on East 68th. Metal struck flesh. Cyclist thrown, leg shattered, neck whipped. Manhattan street, blood on the curb. Driver ignored the rules. Cyclist paid the price.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on East 68th Street near York Avenue disregarded traffic control at 18:17. The taxi struck a bicyclist heading east. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The 41-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering injuries to his knee, lower leg, foot, and whiplash. He was left in shock. The taxi's right front bumper hit the bike's left front. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report identifies the taxi driver's failure to obey traffic signals as the primary cause. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 29 - A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg fractures after an SUV collided with his e-bike on East 63rd Street. The crash involved disregard for traffic control, resulting in critical injuries and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 3:39 AM on East 63rd Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan. A 22-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound was struck on the left side doors by a westbound SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as severe injuries. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted but only after the primary driver error. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the e-bike was damaged on the left side doors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, as was the bicyclist. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of ignoring traffic controls in a busy Manhattan corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - A sedan making an improper left turn struck a bicyclist on 2nd Avenue near East 63rd Street. The 43-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on 2nd Avenue near East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors in the crash. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the bike was struck on the right side doors, causing damage to the bike. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with no mention of helmet use or other victim behaviors contributing to the incident. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as improper turning and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 26 - A 59-year-old woman suffered head injuries after being hit by an eastbound SUV on East 65th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper made contact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East 65th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious with an abrasion complaint. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as crossing against the signal but does not identify any contributing driver errors or vehicle damage. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a sedan on 1 Avenue. The rider suffered knee and leg abrasions. Police cite blocked view and ignored traffic control. Systemic danger cut through the busy Manhattan street.

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on 1 Avenue near East 68 Street in Manhattan. The 36-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering abrasions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were key contributing factors. These driver errors led to the crash. The sedan’s front end and the motorcycle’s left side took the impact. Both drivers were licensed and moving straight ahead. No victim actions contributed to the collision. The crash underscores the danger when visibility is blocked and traffic controls are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - SUV turned left on East 96 Street. Struck 82-year-old woman in crosswalk. She suffered head wounds, confusion. Driver was distracted and failed to yield. Pedestrian had the signal. Impact was hard and sudden.

According to the police report, at 12:33 PM on East 96 Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, an SUV making a left turn struck an 82-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered head injuries and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The woman was lawfully in the crosswalk. Driver error—distraction and failure to yield—directly led to her injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive heading south. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when impact occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided in a rear-end crash at 18:55. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor leading to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on East 63rd Street in Manhattan. The trailing driver, 74, injured his neck in the crash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling north when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:14 on East 63rd Street in Manhattan. Two sedans were involved, both traveling north. The leading vehicle was stopped in traffic when the trailing sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, struck it from behind. The point of impact was the center front end of the trailing vehicle and the center back end of the leading vehicle. The driver of the trailing sedan suffered a neck injury and was reported to be in shock. The police report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - Steel met bone on Lexington Avenue as a Hyundai sedan crashed into a turning TAIZH. The driver’s leg shattered. No airbags. No mercy. Rush hour traffic swallowed the screams and the long wait for help began.

A Hyundai sedan collided with a TAIZH vehicle at Lexington Avenue near East 86th Street, according to the police report. The crash occurred during rush hour, with both vehicles traveling south. The report states the Hyundai driver struck the turning TAIZH, resulting in the Hyundai driver suffering severe crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the primary contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The narrative describes the impact as 'steel on bone,' with the driver remaining conscious as he waited for aid. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was recorded, but the human toll was immediate and severe. The crash underscores the danger when drivers follow or pass too closely, especially amid heavy traffic and complex maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A moped driver was ejected and injured after colliding with a sedan on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by one vehicle. The moped driver suffered contusions and hip injuries, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:49 on 1 Avenue near East 94 Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling north went straight ahead while a moped, also traveling north, was making a right turn. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and female, with no noted infractions. The moped driver's license status was not reported. The moped driver was in shock at the scene. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A 33-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck on her shoulder by a left-turning SUV on East 61 Street. The impact left her conscious but bruised, highlighting the dangers posed by driver maneuvers at busy intersections.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 61 Street and 1 Avenue in Manhattan at 16:41. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Toyota SUV traveling west made a left turn and struck her on the left side doors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her upper arm and shoulder, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's left turn, a maneuver that requires heightened driver attention to pedestrians crossing legally. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles failing to avoid pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A sedan making a right turn struck a 48-year-old woman crossing with the signal on East 63 Street. The pedestrian suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 63 Street with the signal. The collision occurred at 7:15 AM when a 2010 Audi sedan, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle damage was centered on the front end, consistent with the point of impact. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A 66-year-old woman suffered a concussion and head injury after a cyclist distracted by inattention struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred, leaving her incoherent and injured.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with a bicycle on East 82 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan at 7:35 PM. The pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal when the bike, traveling straight ahead, struck her at the center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion, resulting in incoherence. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment use were noted. The cyclist's failure to maintain attention directly led to the collision and the pedestrian's serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A sedan plowed into a 16-year-old boy on his bike at East 84th and Fifth. Blood pooled on the street. The boy’s abdomen torn, his body in shock. The driver, distracted, did not see him. The driver did not stop.

A 16-year-old boy riding a bike was struck and severely injured by a sedan at East 84th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 1:31 p.m. The report states, 'A sedan struck a 16-year-old boy on a bike. No helmet. Abdomen torn. Blood pooled on the street. He lay in shock. The driver didn’t see him. Didn’t stop.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his abdomen and pelvis and was in shock at the scene. The police report does note the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is listed only after the driver’s inattention. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The driver’s failure to see and yield to the cyclist is the central cause, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - A motorcycle traveling south on FDR Drive collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The motorcyclist, ejected from the bike, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Unsafe speed and alcohol involvement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on FDR Drive struck the left rear bumper of a parked Ford SUV. The motorcyclist was changing lanes prior to impact. The collision caused the motorcyclist to be ejected from the vehicle, resulting in a fractured elbow and dislocation. The injured occupant, a 64-year-old male, was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact, with damage to its left rear bumper. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The driver of the motorcycle was licensed in New York. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763529 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A 75-year-old man pedaled east on East 96th. Something struck him from behind. He fell hard. Blood spilled from his neck. His bike twisted on the pavement. The street stayed silent. The wheels kept turning.

A 75-year-old male bicyclist was riding eastbound near 112 East 96th Street in Manhattan when he was struck from behind, according to the police report. The report states, 'Something struck him from behind. He fell. Blood poured from his neck onto the pavement. His bike lay twisted.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding from the neck and was listed as injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both involved parties, and the second vehicle is described as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle, indicating a rear-end collision. No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative and vehicle damage confirm the cyclist was hit from behind while traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of clear driver accountability.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - Two sedans traveling west collided on East 60 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles struck each other front to back. Two female passengers suffered contusions and neck injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:46 on East 60 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans, both traveling west, collided with one vehicle impacting the center back end and the other the center front end. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Two female occupants were injured: a 19-year-old rear passenger with contusions and shock, and a 45-year-old front passenger with neck contusions. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to yield—as the causes of the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763297 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - A distracted SUV driver merging on FDR Drive struck a sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver suffered a head contusion and bruising, conscious but injured. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 2:16 a.m. involving a 2017 SUV merging northbound and a 2013 sedan traveling straight north. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed,' which contributed to the collision. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The sedan's 39-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruise, with an injury severity level of 3. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their respective bumpers. The report highlights driver errors on the SUV operator’s part, specifically inattention and unsafe speed, as the primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762250 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19