No More Names on Asphalt: Drop the Speed Now

A sedan blasted through the light at 2nd Avenue and East 74th. The bike hit hard. The cyclist flew, head split, blood pooling. He lay semiconscious on the pavement. The car sat untouched. The night air thick with sirens and shock.

According to the police report, a sedan disregarded a traffic control at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 74th Street. The report states the sedan 'ran the light.' A cyclist, traveling south, struck the car's side and was ejected, landing hard and suffering a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was described as semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained no damage, while the bike impacted the right side doors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report cites driver errors—specifically, ignoring the traffic signal and inattention—as the primary causes. No mention is made of any actions by the cyclist contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Manhattan’s 1 Avenue, sending three occupants into shock with back and face injuries. Both drivers were distracted, according to the police report. All injured wore seat belts and suffered moderate trauma from the crash impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on 1 Avenue near East 84 Street in Manhattan. A 2016 Ford SUV traveling east and a 2017 Volvo sedan traveling north collided while both were going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. Three female occupants were injured: the SUV driver (45 years old) with back injuries, the sedan driver (32 years old) with facial injuries, and a front passenger in the SUV (35 years old) with back injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Each suffered injury severity level 3 and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with the rear of a box truck on East 61 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, a defective accelerator contributed to the crash, highlighting vehicle malfunction as a key factor.

According to the police report, at 15:25 on East 61 Street in Manhattan, a sedan traveling west struck the center back end of a box truck also traveling west. The sedan sustained front-end damage, while the truck showed no damage. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites a defective accelerator as a contributing factor to the collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The box truck driver was licensed and uninjured. This crash underscores the dangers posed by vehicle malfunctions in urban traffic, with no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and semiconsciousness after a front-end collision in Manhattan. The sedan was traveling east when the crash occurred. The driver was not ejected but reported pain and nausea following impact.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver in a 2010 Chevrolet sedan was traveling eastbound near East 62 Street in Manhattan at 3:32 a.m. The vehicle sustained center front end damage, indicating a frontal collision. The driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and was semiconscious after the crash, with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no other vehicles or pedestrians involved. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The crash narrative does not specify other contributing factors or victim behaviors, focusing on the driver's condition and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a bicyclist traveling north on East 61st Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries. Police cited the truck driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:45 on East 61st Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan involving a pick-up truck traveling west and a bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly states the contributing factor as the truck driver's failure to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bike, indicating the truck struck the cyclist from the side. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was using some form of safety equipment classified as 'Other.' This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver changed lanes unsafely, colliding with an SUV traveling straight. The sedan’s left side doors struck the SUV’s right front bumper. The sedan driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 18:44. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling north and was changing lanes when it impacted the right front bumper of a northbound SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected, remaining conscious after the collision. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The report highlights driver error—specifically unsafe lane changing—as the cause of the crash, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling south on FDR Drive. The SUV driver was semiconscious, wearing a lap belt and harness, with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM on FDR Drive involving a 2023 Toyota SUV and a sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV striking the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured driver was not ejected but was semiconscious and complained of pain or nausea. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors beyond the documented driver errors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 83-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on 1 Avenue. The impact caused shock and pain, highlighting driver errors at a busy Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 1 Avenue struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with East 60 Street around 9:40 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end, damaging the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield and improper turn caused the crash. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cargo van backing unsafely struck a 41-year-old woman crossing East 65 Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, at 9:22 a.m. on East 65 Street, a Ford cargo van traveling south was parked and then backed unsafely. The driver, a licensed male from New York, failed to notice a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factors. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot area, was not ejected, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during vehicle backing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision between two sedans on East 96th Street. The crash involved a westbound Nissan going straight and a northeastbound Chevrolet making a left turn, damaging both vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:27 on East 96th Street in Manhattan. A Nissan sedan traveling westbound struck a Chevrolet sedan traveling northeast while making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Chevrolet. The Chevrolet had two occupants, including a 24-year-old female front passenger who sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity 3. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics indicate a hazardous left turn maneuver intersecting with a vehicle proceeding straight. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street outside a crosswalk. A pickup truck traveling west struck her, causing fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 96 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 13:19. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2015 Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no damage as well. No specific contributing factors were listed for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicle movement in areas where pedestrians cross unsignalized streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a southbound SUV struck his vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The crash, caused by driver inattention and following too closely, left the moped rider bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, at 5:02 AM on 2 Avenue near East 90 Street in Manhattan, a 50-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2023 Lincoln SUV traveling southbound collided with the moped's right front quarter panel. The SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of the moped. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The moped driver, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. Vehicle damage was confined to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and right front quarter panel of the moped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on East 89th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. The rider wore a helmet but still sustained minor bleeding and incoherence.

At 16:20 on East 89th Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan, a 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bicyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering head injuries and minor bleeding. The report notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the impact caused incoherence and injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling north, going straight ahead, with damage to the center front end. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction even for helmeted cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling south struck the left rear bumper of a parked Sprinter van on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The van’s driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 on 2 Avenue near East 66 Street in Manhattan. A Ford Sprinter van was parked when a southbound Chevrolet pick-up truck collided with its left rear bumper. The van’s 39-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back trauma and shock, and was not ejected. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the parked vehicle. The truck driver’s pre-crash action was "Going Straight Ahead," while the van was "Parked." No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the van and the front center end of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV merging on FDR Drive struck a taxi traveling straight ahead. The impact injured three occupants with whiplash and neck and back pain. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 17:15. A 2014 SUV merging northbound collided with a 2020 taxi traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the taxi. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors to the collision. Three occupants were injured: a 59-year-old male driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old female right rear passenger, and a 12-year-old female middle rear passenger, all suffering whiplash and neck or back injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The data highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and motorcycle collided head-on on East 79th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, 62, suffered a head contusion. Police cite improper lane usage by the sedan as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:55 on East 79th Street in Manhattan. A 62-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising. The sedan was traveling east and the motorcycle west, both impacted front center. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper lane control. The sedan driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's pre-crash action was 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' suggesting a sudden maneuver that may have led to the improper lane usage. The motorcycle was going straight ahead. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered a severe leg fracture after an e-bike collision at a Manhattan intersection. The e-bike struck the pedestrian head-on, causing serious injury without damage to the vehicle. Confusion cited as contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and East 77 Street in Manhattan around 1 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike traveling southbound struck him at the center front end. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating confusion on the pedestrian's part but no driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The e-bike sustained no damage. The report focuses on the pedestrian's confusion as a contributing factor but does not attribute fault to the e-bike operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man riding an unlicensed e-scooter was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred on 2 Avenue near East 65 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle showed no damage despite the driver’s serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver on an e-scooter traveling south on 2 Avenue was ejected from his vehicle, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. Despite the driver’s injuries, the e-scooter showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as "No Damage." The driver was conscious after the crash but suffered significant bodily injury. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the unlicensed status of the driver as a key error. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by a northbound sedan at East 72 Street and Madison Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred, leaving her in shock with serious leg trauma.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 72 Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:47 AM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was hit by a northbound 2023 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors related to the vehicle operator. The sedan showed no damage from the collision. This incident highlights the dangers at intersections where pedestrian signal compliance is violated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a 45-year-old male bicyclist on East 95 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious. The crash involved driver inattention and occurred while both parties traveled northbound.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 20:54 on East 95 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both the bicyclist and the other vehicle, a 2022 Ford SUV, were traveling northbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bicyclist's bike and the center front end of the Ford. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not list any victim behavior as contributing factors. The driver’s inattention created a hazardous situation that resulted in injury to the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726584, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15