No More Names on Asphalt: Drop the Speed Now

A van traveling north on East 77th Street collided with a parked box truck. The impact injured a front-seat passenger, causing neck trauma and a concussion. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:04 PM on East 77th Street in Manhattan, a van traveling north struck a parked box truck. The box truck was stationary before the collision, described as 'Parked' with damage to its center back end. The van, also traveling north, sustained damage to its center front end. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error on the van operator's part. The front passenger in the van, a 36-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and a concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt with an airbag deployed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered head abrasions after an SUV made a left turn and struck his e-bike in Manhattan. The crash happened late at night. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM near East 86th Street in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was riding eastbound when he was struck by a 2025 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The cyclist was ejected and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the cyclist's part, but the primary cause was the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention while turning. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's left front bumper. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a moped traveling west on East 73rd Street. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on East 73rd Street in Manhattan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the moped driver's errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited. The moped showed no vehicle damage or point of impact damage, indicating the collision impact was likely to the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians, especially outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear left bumper of a sedan traveling south on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and other vehicular factors as causes. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, at 12:01 PM on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, a taxi collided with the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling south. The sedan's 30-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the taxi's part. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. The taxi driver held a valid New York license, and the sedan driver held a valid New Jersey license. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the taxi's front center and the sedan's left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck a helmeted bicyclist on East 63rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield and limited view as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 BMW sedan and a helmeted female bicyclist collided on East 63rd Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan at 7:03 PM. The sedan was parked before the crash, and the bicyclist was traveling northbound. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, alongside a limited or obstructed view. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New York and had two occupants in the vehicle. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of both vehicles, indicating a collision during movement from a parked position.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on FDR Drive. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight.

According to the police report, a 2009 Honda SUV traveling north on FDR Drive rear-ended a 2018 Mazda sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s left front bumper. The SUV driver was cited for following too closely, identified as the contributing factor. The sedan carried one male driver, and the SUV had two occupants, including a 50-year-old female front passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed men from Pennsylvania and New York respectively, traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error in maintaining insufficient distance, causing the collision and injury to the sedan’s passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed near East 88th Street in Manhattan. One driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and limited view as key factors. The impact damaged the front and rear of multiple vehicles, revealing dangerous driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 near East 88th Street in Manhattan involving multiple SUVs. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. One male driver, 52, was injured with back pain and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a vehicle starting from parking and others traveling east or southeast, with impacts to front bumpers and rear ends. The report notes 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors but does not assign fault to any pedestrians or cyclists. The injuries and vehicle damage underscore systemic dangers posed by driver speed and limited visibility in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on East 66th Street. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and leg injuries and a concussion. Police cite driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:56 AM on East 66th Street in Manhattan. A 34-year-old male moped driver, traveling southbound, collided head-on with a Ford sedan making a left turn. The moped driver was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and suffered a concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling southbound as well. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe or yield during the left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed, but no other contributing factors involving the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles, underscoring the direct collision impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a northbound bicyclist on East 91st Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a neck contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 91st Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan at 11:12 a.m. A 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2023 Kia sedan also making a left turn. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's right front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention while turning. The bicyclist was not ejected and no safety equipment status was noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's left front bumper. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in dense urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian suffered a lower arm injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2014 Porsche sedan traveling northeast on 1 Avenue in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 9:45 p.m. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan was making a left turn at the time of impact, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the report places responsibility on the driver’s failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver changed lanes unsafely on East 63rd Street, colliding with a sedan. The impact injured the SUV driver’s hip and upper leg, causing bruising. Both vehicles sustained damage at front and rear bumpers in the southbound lanes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:27 AM on East 63rd Street near Franklin D Roosevelt Drive in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old man, was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of a southbound sedan while changing lanes. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the sedan to its left rear bumper. The SUV driver suffered a contusion and injury to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe lane maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered hip and upper leg injuries when struck by a southbound bike. The collision, caused by driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way, left the pedestrian bruised and injured at a Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 61st Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan at 9:36 PM. A 23-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a southbound bike. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The bike's point of impact and damage was at the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The report explicitly identifies the driver's errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver disregarded traffic controls and struck a 34-year-old male bicyclist on East 92nd Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inattention and failure to obey signals in a busy Manhattan corridor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 pm on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. A 2015 Audi SUV traveling east collided with a northbound bicyclist at the right side doors of the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The cyclist's injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3). The police data emphasize the driver’s failure to yield and distraction as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. The collision damaged the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man suffered a concussion after a solo sedan crash on FDR Drive. The driver, unlicensed and intoxicated, lost focus and struck the road with his vehicle’s front end. The impact caused head injury, leaving him conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver operating a 2015 sedan on FDR Drive at 4:10 AM was involved in a crash. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed under New York jurisdiction. The vehicle struck an object or surface with its left front bumper, resulting in damage to the center front end. The driver sustained a head injury described as a concussion and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights critical driver errors: operating a vehicle while intoxicated, distracted driving, and lacking a valid license. These factors directly contributed to the crash and the occupant’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a sedan struck him in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and exhibited aggressive driving. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the collision near East 69th Street.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west near East 69th Street in Manhattan struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg and was conscious after the collision. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda sedan registered in New Jersey, showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the center back end. The pedestrian’s actions are described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and aggressive behavior, as the primary causes of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited obstructed view and disregarded traffic control as key factors in the crash, highlighting driver errors in a busy intersection.

At 16:05 on 1 Avenue near East 68 Street in Manhattan, a motorcycle traveling north struck the left side doors of a sedan traveling east, according to the police report. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, pointing to driver errors that led to the collision. The sedan's front center end was damaged, indicating impact with the motorcycle's left side. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead, but the motorcycle driver’s limited visibility and failure to obey traffic controls were central to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old woman suffered head injuries and incoherence after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection on East 96 Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, at 12:33 PM on East 96 Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a 2005 Ford SUV making a left turn struck an 82-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV's center front end impacted the pedestrian, causing injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. The collision highlights critical driver errors, specifically distraction and failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injury. The pedestrian's lawful crossing did not prevent the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15