About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 11
▸ Crush Injuries 7
▸ Severe Bleeding 7
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 16
▸ Whiplash 74
▸ Contusion/Bruise 93
▸ Abrasion 82
▸ Pain/Nausea 35
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Harlem’s kill zones: nine dead, hundreds hurt, and a city that still won’t slow down
Manhattan CB9: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Henry Hudson takes the most. Riverside takes its share. Since 2022, Manhattan CB9 has seen nine people killed and 1,267 injured in 2,627 crashes, with 19 listed as serious injuries, according to city data (NYC Open Data).
Motorcycles, SUVs, sedans. Bikes and bodies. The toll keeps coming in.
Where the bodies fall
The Henry Hudson Parkway is the worst corridor in CB9: two deaths and 199 injuries. Riverside Drive adds another death and 24 injuries. Amsterdam Avenue and 125th and 145th Streets pile up dozens more injuries.
At 10:52 p.m. on Aug. 3, 2023, a 42‑year‑old motorcyclist died on the Henry Hudson. The record lists ejection, helmet used, and driver factors: “Unsafe Speed” and “Tinted Windows” (CrashID 4651573).
At W 155th and St. Nicholas, a bicyclist died at 10:42 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2024. Police logged driver inattention and unsafe speed in a collision with an SUV (CrashID 4768346).
On May 10, 2025, at 11:55 p.m., an SUV struck a 73‑year‑old man at W 135th Street. He was recorded “Semiconscious,” then “Killed.” The database calls it “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was “Going Straight Ahead” (CrashID 4812753).
The clock tells on us
Nights are bad. Injuries climb through the late hours. Between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., injuries spike, with deaths logged at 10 p.m., 11 p.m., and midnight hours. The 10 p.m. hour shows 82 injuries and two deaths; 11 p.m. has 57 injuries and three serious injuries; midnight holds 76 injuries and a serious injury (NYC Open Data).
Drivers hit most pedestrians here. SUVs and cars account for the bulk of cases: 172 pedestrian injuries and two pedestrian deaths tied to SUVs and sedans in the rollup. Trucks and buses injure too, but far less often (NYC Open Data).
Why the pain keeps coming
“Unsafe speed” is present in fatal files. “Driver Inattention/Distraction” appears again and again. The board’s contributing factors list speed, inattention, failure to yield, and red‑light disregard across hundreds of injuries, with multiple deaths under “other” and “vulnerable road user error” buckets (NYC Open Data).
At Bowery and Canal last month, a stolen car doing more than 100 mph killed two people. The city moved to harden the site. “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said the transportation commissioner (Gothamist). It should not take two dead to fix a corner. “Canal Street is only as safe as its most dangerous block,” an advocate said, warning most of the corridor “will remain deadly” even after changes (Gothamist).
Fix the streets that kill
Start where the numbers are worst. Harden turns and narrow lanes on Henry Hudson access points in CB9. Install raised crossings and daylight corners on Riverside Drive and along 125th and 145th. Late‑night hotspots need speed control and signal timing that protects people on foot and on bikes. Repeat crash sites need repeat fixes.
City Hall and Albany have tools and use them when pushed. The Council sent the state a message to let the city set lower limits. “The city’s ability to control the speed limits on its streets plays a crucial role in delivering traffic safety,” said the DOT commissioner at the time (Streetsblog NYC).
Albany advanced a bill to stop the worst repeat speeders with speed‑limiting tech. Senator Cleare co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee on S 4045, which requires intelligent speed assistance for drivers with repeat violations (Open States). On the Assembly side, local members signed on to A 2299 to mandate the same devices for habitual speeders (Open States).
Lower speeds save lives. Pass the devices. Drop the default. Then go back to the corners where blood has already dried and rebuild them.
If you want this to stop, act. Tell City Hall to set safer speeds and back the bills that rein in repeat speeders. Start here: take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- City Acts After Canal Street Deaths, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07
- City Council Poised to Pass ‘Home Rule’ Message for Sammy’s Law on Thursday, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-24
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
Other Representatives
District 70
163 W. 125th St. Suite 911, New York, NY 10027
Room 532, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 7
500 West 141st Street, New York, NY 10031
212-928-6814
250 Broadway, Suite 1763, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7007
District 30
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building 163 W. 125th St., Suite 912, New York, NY 10027
Room 905, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB9 Manhattan Community Board 9 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 26, District 7, AD 70, SD 30.
It contains Morningside Heights, Manhattanville-West Harlem, Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 9
15
Sedan Hits Pedestrian at Amsterdam Intersection▸Feb 15 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 58-year-old man on Amsterdam Avenue. The man suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash left him in shock. The car’s front end took the impact.
According to the police report, a 2014 Ford sedan traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue made a left turn near West 150 Street and struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic. He suffered a neck injury and concussion, and was left in shock. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the report. The driver was licensed. The crash underscores the risk pedestrians face from turning vehicles at intersections.
13S 2714
Cleare co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Feb 13 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
9
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Feb 9 - A 30-year-old bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on West 145 Street. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was hit due to driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 on West 145 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Nissan sedan was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and complained of whiplash. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' on the part of the sedan driver. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage despite the impact occurring at its right front bumper. This collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on 125th▸Feb 8 - A pick-up truck turned left on West 125th. The driver, inexperienced and distracted, struck a 71-year-old woman. She suffered chest injuries and shock. Pain and nausea followed. The street bore the mark of driver error.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on West 125 Street made a left turn and struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest trauma, shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 GMC pick-up truck with one passenger. The point of impact and vehicle damage are marked as 'Other.' No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver inexperience and distraction in city intersections.
8Int 0079-2024
Abreu co-sponsors bill to boost pedestrian lighting, improving street safety.▸Feb 8 - Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.
Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.
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File Int 0079-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
7
SUV Left Turn Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Feb 7 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered a severe shoulder injury when a GMC SUV making a left turn struck her at a Manhattan intersection. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling south on West 145 Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Edgecombe Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm/shoulder. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role in the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to ensure a clear view before turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not cited with any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during vehicle turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.
26
73-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on West 136 Street▸Jan 26 - A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on West 136 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. Police reports list no driver errors or pedestrian factors contributing to the crash.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 136 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at approximately 12:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details and lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The pedestrian was noted as 'Not in Roadway' at the time of the incident. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The lack of listed contributing factors points to an unclear cause, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Injured in West 133 Street Crash▸Jan 18 - A 33-year-old man suffered facial abrasions after a collision on West 133 Street. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at an intersection. Police reports list no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle involved remains unspecified.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 133 Street at 8:04 PM. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver actions. The pedestrian's role is listed as 'Pedestrian' with no noted behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident highlights a collision involving a pedestrian and an unspecified vehicle, with injury severity rated as moderate (level 3).
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Abreu Supports Safety Boosting Tow Reform for Plateless Cars▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog New York streets. City agencies barely act. Drivers dodge tickets and accountability. Council Members Nurse and Abreu demand action. The city shrugs. Plateless cars stay. Vulnerable road users pay the price.
Council Member Shaun Abreu introduced a bill in September 2023 to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) towing of plateless vehicles. The bill remains stalled after DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch testified against it, citing operational and legal hurdles. The matter, discussed in the Sanitation Committee led by Council Member Sandy Nurse, highlights a citywide crisis: over 51,000 complaints about plateless cars in 2023, but only 1,821 removals. The article quotes Nurse—'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety'—and Abreu, who calls the city’s inaction a repurposing of public space for dumping. Despite a DSNY/NYPD task force, enforcement remains weak. The city’s failure leaves reckless drivers unaccountable and endangers everyone outside a car.
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No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-16
16
Abreu Supports Streamlined Towing to Boost Street Safety▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog city streets. Enforcement is weak. Only a fraction get towed. Council Member Sandy Nurse calls ghost plates a public safety risk. The city’s response is slow. Vulnerable road users pay the price for inaction.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on traffic enforcement for plateless vehicles. The Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse (District 37), led the debate. The hearing focused on the city’s failure to remove unregistered, plateless cars. In 2023, over 51,000 complaints were filed, but only 1,821 cars were towed. Nurse said, 'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety.' Council Member Shaun Abreu pushed for a bill to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s towing process, but DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed it, citing legal and operational hurdles. The NYPD and DSNY formed a task force, but advocates and councilmembers say it is not enough. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed to reckless, untraceable drivers.
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No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-01-16
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 16 - SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. Struck a 67-year-old man crossing with the signal. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries. He stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 114 Street with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield; the pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal.
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SUVs Crash on Broadway, Two Hurt▸Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.
4
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 140 Street▸Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
1
Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
25
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
22
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
18
Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
9
Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
3
Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Feb 15 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 58-year-old man on Amsterdam Avenue. The man suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash left him in shock. The car’s front end took the impact.
According to the police report, a 2014 Ford sedan traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue made a left turn near West 150 Street and struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic. He suffered a neck injury and concussion, and was left in shock. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the report. The driver was licensed. The crash underscores the risk pedestrians face from turning vehicles at intersections.
13S 2714
Cleare co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Feb 13 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
-
File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
9
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Feb 9 - A 30-year-old bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on West 145 Street. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was hit due to driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 on West 145 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Nissan sedan was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and complained of whiplash. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' on the part of the sedan driver. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage despite the impact occurring at its right front bumper. This collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on 125th▸Feb 8 - A pick-up truck turned left on West 125th. The driver, inexperienced and distracted, struck a 71-year-old woman. She suffered chest injuries and shock. Pain and nausea followed. The street bore the mark of driver error.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on West 125 Street made a left turn and struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest trauma, shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 GMC pick-up truck with one passenger. The point of impact and vehicle damage are marked as 'Other.' No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver inexperience and distraction in city intersections.
8Int 0079-2024
Abreu co-sponsors bill to boost pedestrian lighting, improving street safety.▸Feb 8 - Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.
Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.
-
File Int 0079-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
7
SUV Left Turn Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Feb 7 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered a severe shoulder injury when a GMC SUV making a left turn struck her at a Manhattan intersection. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling south on West 145 Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Edgecombe Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm/shoulder. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role in the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to ensure a clear view before turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not cited with any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during vehicle turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.
26
73-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on West 136 Street▸Jan 26 - A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on West 136 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. Police reports list no driver errors or pedestrian factors contributing to the crash.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 136 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at approximately 12:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details and lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The pedestrian was noted as 'Not in Roadway' at the time of the incident. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The lack of listed contributing factors points to an unclear cause, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Injured in West 133 Street Crash▸Jan 18 - A 33-year-old man suffered facial abrasions after a collision on West 133 Street. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at an intersection. Police reports list no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle involved remains unspecified.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 133 Street at 8:04 PM. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver actions. The pedestrian's role is listed as 'Pedestrian' with no noted behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident highlights a collision involving a pedestrian and an unspecified vehicle, with injury severity rated as moderate (level 3).
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Abreu Supports Safety Boosting Tow Reform for Plateless Cars▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog New York streets. City agencies barely act. Drivers dodge tickets and accountability. Council Members Nurse and Abreu demand action. The city shrugs. Plateless cars stay. Vulnerable road users pay the price.
Council Member Shaun Abreu introduced a bill in September 2023 to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) towing of plateless vehicles. The bill remains stalled after DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch testified against it, citing operational and legal hurdles. The matter, discussed in the Sanitation Committee led by Council Member Sandy Nurse, highlights a citywide crisis: over 51,000 complaints about plateless cars in 2023, but only 1,821 removals. The article quotes Nurse—'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety'—and Abreu, who calls the city’s inaction a repurposing of public space for dumping. Despite a DSNY/NYPD task force, enforcement remains weak. The city’s failure leaves reckless drivers unaccountable and endangers everyone outside a car.
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No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-16
16
Abreu Supports Streamlined Towing to Boost Street Safety▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog city streets. Enforcement is weak. Only a fraction get towed. Council Member Sandy Nurse calls ghost plates a public safety risk. The city’s response is slow. Vulnerable road users pay the price for inaction.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on traffic enforcement for plateless vehicles. The Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse (District 37), led the debate. The hearing focused on the city’s failure to remove unregistered, plateless cars. In 2023, over 51,000 complaints were filed, but only 1,821 cars were towed. Nurse said, 'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety.' Council Member Shaun Abreu pushed for a bill to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s towing process, but DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed it, citing legal and operational hurdles. The NYPD and DSNY formed a task force, but advocates and councilmembers say it is not enough. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed to reckless, untraceable drivers.
-
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-01-16
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 16 - SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. Struck a 67-year-old man crossing with the signal. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries. He stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 114 Street with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield; the pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal.
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SUVs Crash on Broadway, Two Hurt▸Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.
4
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 140 Street▸Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
1
Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
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SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
9
Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
3
Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Feb 13 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
- File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Feb 9 - A 30-year-old bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on West 145 Street. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was hit due to driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 on West 145 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Nissan sedan was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and complained of whiplash. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' on the part of the sedan driver. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage despite the impact occurring at its right front bumper. This collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on 125th▸Feb 8 - A pick-up truck turned left on West 125th. The driver, inexperienced and distracted, struck a 71-year-old woman. She suffered chest injuries and shock. Pain and nausea followed. The street bore the mark of driver error.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on West 125 Street made a left turn and struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest trauma, shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 GMC pick-up truck with one passenger. The point of impact and vehicle damage are marked as 'Other.' No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver inexperience and distraction in city intersections.
8Int 0079-2024
Abreu co-sponsors bill to boost pedestrian lighting, improving street safety.▸Feb 8 - Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.
Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.
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File Int 0079-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
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SUV Left Turn Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Feb 7 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered a severe shoulder injury when a GMC SUV making a left turn struck her at a Manhattan intersection. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling south on West 145 Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Edgecombe Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm/shoulder. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role in the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to ensure a clear view before turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not cited with any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during vehicle turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.
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73-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on West 136 Street▸Jan 26 - A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on West 136 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. Police reports list no driver errors or pedestrian factors contributing to the crash.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 136 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at approximately 12:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details and lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The pedestrian was noted as 'Not in Roadway' at the time of the incident. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The lack of listed contributing factors points to an unclear cause, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Injured in West 133 Street Crash▸Jan 18 - A 33-year-old man suffered facial abrasions after a collision on West 133 Street. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at an intersection. Police reports list no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle involved remains unspecified.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 133 Street at 8:04 PM. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver actions. The pedestrian's role is listed as 'Pedestrian' with no noted behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident highlights a collision involving a pedestrian and an unspecified vehicle, with injury severity rated as moderate (level 3).
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Abreu Supports Safety Boosting Tow Reform for Plateless Cars▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog New York streets. City agencies barely act. Drivers dodge tickets and accountability. Council Members Nurse and Abreu demand action. The city shrugs. Plateless cars stay. Vulnerable road users pay the price.
Council Member Shaun Abreu introduced a bill in September 2023 to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) towing of plateless vehicles. The bill remains stalled after DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch testified against it, citing operational and legal hurdles. The matter, discussed in the Sanitation Committee led by Council Member Sandy Nurse, highlights a citywide crisis: over 51,000 complaints about plateless cars in 2023, but only 1,821 removals. The article quotes Nurse—'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety'—and Abreu, who calls the city’s inaction a repurposing of public space for dumping. Despite a DSNY/NYPD task force, enforcement remains weak. The city’s failure leaves reckless drivers unaccountable and endangers everyone outside a car.
-
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-16
16
Abreu Supports Streamlined Towing to Boost Street Safety▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog city streets. Enforcement is weak. Only a fraction get towed. Council Member Sandy Nurse calls ghost plates a public safety risk. The city’s response is slow. Vulnerable road users pay the price for inaction.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on traffic enforcement for plateless vehicles. The Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse (District 37), led the debate. The hearing focused on the city’s failure to remove unregistered, plateless cars. In 2023, over 51,000 complaints were filed, but only 1,821 cars were towed. Nurse said, 'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety.' Council Member Shaun Abreu pushed for a bill to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s towing process, but DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed it, citing legal and operational hurdles. The NYPD and DSNY formed a task force, but advocates and councilmembers say it is not enough. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed to reckless, untraceable drivers.
-
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-01-16
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 16 - SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. Struck a 67-year-old man crossing with the signal. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries. He stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 114 Street with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield; the pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal.
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SUVs Crash on Broadway, Two Hurt▸Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.
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Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 140 Street▸Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
1
Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
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SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
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Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Feb 9 - A 30-year-old bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on West 145 Street. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was hit due to driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 on West 145 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Nissan sedan was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and complained of whiplash. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' on the part of the sedan driver. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage despite the impact occurring at its right front bumper. This collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on 125th▸Feb 8 - A pick-up truck turned left on West 125th. The driver, inexperienced and distracted, struck a 71-year-old woman. She suffered chest injuries and shock. Pain and nausea followed. The street bore the mark of driver error.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on West 125 Street made a left turn and struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest trauma, shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 GMC pick-up truck with one passenger. The point of impact and vehicle damage are marked as 'Other.' No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver inexperience and distraction in city intersections.
8Int 0079-2024
Abreu co-sponsors bill to boost pedestrian lighting, improving street safety.▸Feb 8 - Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.
Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.
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File Int 0079-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
7
SUV Left Turn Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Feb 7 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered a severe shoulder injury when a GMC SUV making a left turn struck her at a Manhattan intersection. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling south on West 145 Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Edgecombe Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm/shoulder. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role in the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to ensure a clear view before turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not cited with any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during vehicle turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.
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73-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on West 136 Street▸Jan 26 - A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on West 136 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. Police reports list no driver errors or pedestrian factors contributing to the crash.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 136 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at approximately 12:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details and lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The pedestrian was noted as 'Not in Roadway' at the time of the incident. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The lack of listed contributing factors points to an unclear cause, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Injured in West 133 Street Crash▸Jan 18 - A 33-year-old man suffered facial abrasions after a collision on West 133 Street. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at an intersection. Police reports list no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle involved remains unspecified.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 133 Street at 8:04 PM. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver actions. The pedestrian's role is listed as 'Pedestrian' with no noted behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident highlights a collision involving a pedestrian and an unspecified vehicle, with injury severity rated as moderate (level 3).
16
Abreu Supports Safety Boosting Tow Reform for Plateless Cars▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog New York streets. City agencies barely act. Drivers dodge tickets and accountability. Council Members Nurse and Abreu demand action. The city shrugs. Plateless cars stay. Vulnerable road users pay the price.
Council Member Shaun Abreu introduced a bill in September 2023 to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) towing of plateless vehicles. The bill remains stalled after DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch testified against it, citing operational and legal hurdles. The matter, discussed in the Sanitation Committee led by Council Member Sandy Nurse, highlights a citywide crisis: over 51,000 complaints about plateless cars in 2023, but only 1,821 removals. The article quotes Nurse—'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety'—and Abreu, who calls the city’s inaction a repurposing of public space for dumping. Despite a DSNY/NYPD task force, enforcement remains weak. The city’s failure leaves reckless drivers unaccountable and endangers everyone outside a car.
-
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-16
16
Abreu Supports Streamlined Towing to Boost Street Safety▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog city streets. Enforcement is weak. Only a fraction get towed. Council Member Sandy Nurse calls ghost plates a public safety risk. The city’s response is slow. Vulnerable road users pay the price for inaction.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on traffic enforcement for plateless vehicles. The Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse (District 37), led the debate. The hearing focused on the city’s failure to remove unregistered, plateless cars. In 2023, over 51,000 complaints were filed, but only 1,821 cars were towed. Nurse said, 'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety.' Council Member Shaun Abreu pushed for a bill to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s towing process, but DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed it, citing legal and operational hurdles. The NYPD and DSNY formed a task force, but advocates and councilmembers say it is not enough. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed to reckless, untraceable drivers.
-
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-01-16
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 16 - SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. Struck a 67-year-old man crossing with the signal. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries. He stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 114 Street with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield; the pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal.
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SUVs Crash on Broadway, Two Hurt▸Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.
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Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 140 Street▸Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
1
Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
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SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
22
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
9
Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
3
Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Feb 8 - A pick-up truck turned left on West 125th. The driver, inexperienced and distracted, struck a 71-year-old woman. She suffered chest injuries and shock. Pain and nausea followed. The street bore the mark of driver error.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on West 125 Street made a left turn and struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest trauma, shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 GMC pick-up truck with one passenger. The point of impact and vehicle damage are marked as 'Other.' No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver inexperience and distraction in city intersections.
8Int 0079-2024
Abreu co-sponsors bill to boost pedestrian lighting, improving street safety.▸Feb 8 - Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.
Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.
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File Int 0079-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
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SUV Left Turn Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Feb 7 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered a severe shoulder injury when a GMC SUV making a left turn struck her at a Manhattan intersection. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling south on West 145 Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Edgecombe Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm/shoulder. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role in the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to ensure a clear view before turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not cited with any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during vehicle turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.
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73-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on West 136 Street▸Jan 26 - A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on West 136 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. Police reports list no driver errors or pedestrian factors contributing to the crash.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 136 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at approximately 12:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details and lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The pedestrian was noted as 'Not in Roadway' at the time of the incident. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The lack of listed contributing factors points to an unclear cause, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.
18
Pedestrian Injured in West 133 Street Crash▸Jan 18 - A 33-year-old man suffered facial abrasions after a collision on West 133 Street. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at an intersection. Police reports list no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle involved remains unspecified.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 133 Street at 8:04 PM. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver actions. The pedestrian's role is listed as 'Pedestrian' with no noted behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident highlights a collision involving a pedestrian and an unspecified vehicle, with injury severity rated as moderate (level 3).
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Abreu Supports Safety Boosting Tow Reform for Plateless Cars▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog New York streets. City agencies barely act. Drivers dodge tickets and accountability. Council Members Nurse and Abreu demand action. The city shrugs. Plateless cars stay. Vulnerable road users pay the price.
Council Member Shaun Abreu introduced a bill in September 2023 to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) towing of plateless vehicles. The bill remains stalled after DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch testified against it, citing operational and legal hurdles. The matter, discussed in the Sanitation Committee led by Council Member Sandy Nurse, highlights a citywide crisis: over 51,000 complaints about plateless cars in 2023, but only 1,821 removals. The article quotes Nurse—'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety'—and Abreu, who calls the city’s inaction a repurposing of public space for dumping. Despite a DSNY/NYPD task force, enforcement remains weak. The city’s failure leaves reckless drivers unaccountable and endangers everyone outside a car.
-
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-16
16
Abreu Supports Streamlined Towing to Boost Street Safety▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog city streets. Enforcement is weak. Only a fraction get towed. Council Member Sandy Nurse calls ghost plates a public safety risk. The city’s response is slow. Vulnerable road users pay the price for inaction.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on traffic enforcement for plateless vehicles. The Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse (District 37), led the debate. The hearing focused on the city’s failure to remove unregistered, plateless cars. In 2023, over 51,000 complaints were filed, but only 1,821 cars were towed. Nurse said, 'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety.' Council Member Shaun Abreu pushed for a bill to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s towing process, but DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed it, citing legal and operational hurdles. The NYPD and DSNY formed a task force, but advocates and councilmembers say it is not enough. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed to reckless, untraceable drivers.
-
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-01-16
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 16 - SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. Struck a 67-year-old man crossing with the signal. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries. He stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 114 Street with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield; the pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal.
14
SUVs Crash on Broadway, Two Hurt▸Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.
4
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 140 Street▸Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
1
Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
25
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
22
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
9
Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
3
Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Feb 8 - Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.
Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.
- File Int 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08
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SUV Left Turn Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Feb 7 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered a severe shoulder injury when a GMC SUV making a left turn struck her at a Manhattan intersection. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling south on West 145 Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Edgecombe Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm/shoulder. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role in the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to ensure a clear view before turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not cited with any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during vehicle turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.
26
73-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on West 136 Street▸Jan 26 - A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on West 136 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. Police reports list no driver errors or pedestrian factors contributing to the crash.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 136 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at approximately 12:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details and lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The pedestrian was noted as 'Not in Roadway' at the time of the incident. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The lack of listed contributing factors points to an unclear cause, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.
18
Pedestrian Injured in West 133 Street Crash▸Jan 18 - A 33-year-old man suffered facial abrasions after a collision on West 133 Street. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at an intersection. Police reports list no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle involved remains unspecified.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 133 Street at 8:04 PM. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver actions. The pedestrian's role is listed as 'Pedestrian' with no noted behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident highlights a collision involving a pedestrian and an unspecified vehicle, with injury severity rated as moderate (level 3).
16
Abreu Supports Safety Boosting Tow Reform for Plateless Cars▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog New York streets. City agencies barely act. Drivers dodge tickets and accountability. Council Members Nurse and Abreu demand action. The city shrugs. Plateless cars stay. Vulnerable road users pay the price.
Council Member Shaun Abreu introduced a bill in September 2023 to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) towing of plateless vehicles. The bill remains stalled after DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch testified against it, citing operational and legal hurdles. The matter, discussed in the Sanitation Committee led by Council Member Sandy Nurse, highlights a citywide crisis: over 51,000 complaints about plateless cars in 2023, but only 1,821 removals. The article quotes Nurse—'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety'—and Abreu, who calls the city’s inaction a repurposing of public space for dumping. Despite a DSNY/NYPD task force, enforcement remains weak. The city’s failure leaves reckless drivers unaccountable and endangers everyone outside a car.
-
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-16
16
Abreu Supports Streamlined Towing to Boost Street Safety▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog city streets. Enforcement is weak. Only a fraction get towed. Council Member Sandy Nurse calls ghost plates a public safety risk. The city’s response is slow. Vulnerable road users pay the price for inaction.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on traffic enforcement for plateless vehicles. The Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse (District 37), led the debate. The hearing focused on the city’s failure to remove unregistered, plateless cars. In 2023, over 51,000 complaints were filed, but only 1,821 cars were towed. Nurse said, 'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety.' Council Member Shaun Abreu pushed for a bill to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s towing process, but DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed it, citing legal and operational hurdles. The NYPD and DSNY formed a task force, but advocates and councilmembers say it is not enough. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed to reckless, untraceable drivers.
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No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-01-16
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 16 - SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. Struck a 67-year-old man crossing with the signal. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries. He stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 114 Street with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield; the pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal.
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SUVs Crash on Broadway, Two Hurt▸Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.
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Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 140 Street▸Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
1
Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
25
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
22
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
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Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Feb 7 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered a severe shoulder injury when a GMC SUV making a left turn struck her at a Manhattan intersection. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling south on West 145 Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Edgecombe Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm/shoulder. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role in the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to ensure a clear view before turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not cited with any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during vehicle turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.
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73-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on West 136 Street▸Jan 26 - A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on West 136 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. Police reports list no driver errors or pedestrian factors contributing to the crash.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 136 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at approximately 12:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details and lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The pedestrian was noted as 'Not in Roadway' at the time of the incident. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The lack of listed contributing factors points to an unclear cause, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Injured in West 133 Street Crash▸Jan 18 - A 33-year-old man suffered facial abrasions after a collision on West 133 Street. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at an intersection. Police reports list no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle involved remains unspecified.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 133 Street at 8:04 PM. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver actions. The pedestrian's role is listed as 'Pedestrian' with no noted behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident highlights a collision involving a pedestrian and an unspecified vehicle, with injury severity rated as moderate (level 3).
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Abreu Supports Safety Boosting Tow Reform for Plateless Cars▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog New York streets. City agencies barely act. Drivers dodge tickets and accountability. Council Members Nurse and Abreu demand action. The city shrugs. Plateless cars stay. Vulnerable road users pay the price.
Council Member Shaun Abreu introduced a bill in September 2023 to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) towing of plateless vehicles. The bill remains stalled after DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch testified against it, citing operational and legal hurdles. The matter, discussed in the Sanitation Committee led by Council Member Sandy Nurse, highlights a citywide crisis: over 51,000 complaints about plateless cars in 2023, but only 1,821 removals. The article quotes Nurse—'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety'—and Abreu, who calls the city’s inaction a repurposing of public space for dumping. Despite a DSNY/NYPD task force, enforcement remains weak. The city’s failure leaves reckless drivers unaccountable and endangers everyone outside a car.
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No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-16
16
Abreu Supports Streamlined Towing to Boost Street Safety▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog city streets. Enforcement is weak. Only a fraction get towed. Council Member Sandy Nurse calls ghost plates a public safety risk. The city’s response is slow. Vulnerable road users pay the price for inaction.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on traffic enforcement for plateless vehicles. The Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse (District 37), led the debate. The hearing focused on the city’s failure to remove unregistered, plateless cars. In 2023, over 51,000 complaints were filed, but only 1,821 cars were towed. Nurse said, 'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety.' Council Member Shaun Abreu pushed for a bill to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s towing process, but DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed it, citing legal and operational hurdles. The NYPD and DSNY formed a task force, but advocates and councilmembers say it is not enough. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed to reckless, untraceable drivers.
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No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-01-16
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 16 - SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. Struck a 67-year-old man crossing with the signal. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries. He stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 114 Street with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield; the pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal.
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SUVs Crash on Broadway, Two Hurt▸Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.
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Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 140 Street▸Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
1
Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
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SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
22
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
9
Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
3
Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Jan 26 - A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on West 136 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. Police reports list no driver errors or pedestrian factors contributing to the crash.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 136 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at approximately 12:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details and lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The pedestrian was noted as 'Not in Roadway' at the time of the incident. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The lack of listed contributing factors points to an unclear cause, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Injured in West 133 Street Crash▸Jan 18 - A 33-year-old man suffered facial abrasions after a collision on West 133 Street. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at an intersection. Police reports list no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle involved remains unspecified.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 133 Street at 8:04 PM. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver actions. The pedestrian's role is listed as 'Pedestrian' with no noted behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident highlights a collision involving a pedestrian and an unspecified vehicle, with injury severity rated as moderate (level 3).
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Abreu Supports Safety Boosting Tow Reform for Plateless Cars▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog New York streets. City agencies barely act. Drivers dodge tickets and accountability. Council Members Nurse and Abreu demand action. The city shrugs. Plateless cars stay. Vulnerable road users pay the price.
Council Member Shaun Abreu introduced a bill in September 2023 to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) towing of plateless vehicles. The bill remains stalled after DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch testified against it, citing operational and legal hurdles. The matter, discussed in the Sanitation Committee led by Council Member Sandy Nurse, highlights a citywide crisis: over 51,000 complaints about plateless cars in 2023, but only 1,821 removals. The article quotes Nurse—'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety'—and Abreu, who calls the city’s inaction a repurposing of public space for dumping. Despite a DSNY/NYPD task force, enforcement remains weak. The city’s failure leaves reckless drivers unaccountable and endangers everyone outside a car.
-
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-16
16
Abreu Supports Streamlined Towing to Boost Street Safety▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog city streets. Enforcement is weak. Only a fraction get towed. Council Member Sandy Nurse calls ghost plates a public safety risk. The city’s response is slow. Vulnerable road users pay the price for inaction.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on traffic enforcement for plateless vehicles. The Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse (District 37), led the debate. The hearing focused on the city’s failure to remove unregistered, plateless cars. In 2023, over 51,000 complaints were filed, but only 1,821 cars were towed. Nurse said, 'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety.' Council Member Shaun Abreu pushed for a bill to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s towing process, but DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed it, citing legal and operational hurdles. The NYPD and DSNY formed a task force, but advocates and councilmembers say it is not enough. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed to reckless, untraceable drivers.
-
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-01-16
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 16 - SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. Struck a 67-year-old man crossing with the signal. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries. He stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 114 Street with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield; the pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal.
14
SUVs Crash on Broadway, Two Hurt▸Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.
4
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 140 Street▸Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
1
Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
25
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
22
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
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Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Jan 18 - A 33-year-old man suffered facial abrasions after a collision on West 133 Street. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at an intersection. Police reports list no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle involved remains unspecified.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 133 Street at 8:04 PM. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver actions. The pedestrian's role is listed as 'Pedestrian' with no noted behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident highlights a collision involving a pedestrian and an unspecified vehicle, with injury severity rated as moderate (level 3).
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Abreu Supports Safety Boosting Tow Reform for Plateless Cars▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog New York streets. City agencies barely act. Drivers dodge tickets and accountability. Council Members Nurse and Abreu demand action. The city shrugs. Plateless cars stay. Vulnerable road users pay the price.
Council Member Shaun Abreu introduced a bill in September 2023 to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) towing of plateless vehicles. The bill remains stalled after DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch testified against it, citing operational and legal hurdles. The matter, discussed in the Sanitation Committee led by Council Member Sandy Nurse, highlights a citywide crisis: over 51,000 complaints about plateless cars in 2023, but only 1,821 removals. The article quotes Nurse—'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety'—and Abreu, who calls the city’s inaction a repurposing of public space for dumping. Despite a DSNY/NYPD task force, enforcement remains weak. The city’s failure leaves reckless drivers unaccountable and endangers everyone outside a car.
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No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-16
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Abreu Supports Streamlined Towing to Boost Street Safety▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog city streets. Enforcement is weak. Only a fraction get towed. Council Member Sandy Nurse calls ghost plates a public safety risk. The city’s response is slow. Vulnerable road users pay the price for inaction.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on traffic enforcement for plateless vehicles. The Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse (District 37), led the debate. The hearing focused on the city’s failure to remove unregistered, plateless cars. In 2023, over 51,000 complaints were filed, but only 1,821 cars were towed. Nurse said, 'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety.' Council Member Shaun Abreu pushed for a bill to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s towing process, but DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed it, citing legal and operational hurdles. The NYPD and DSNY formed a task force, but advocates and councilmembers say it is not enough. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed to reckless, untraceable drivers.
-
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-01-16
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 16 - SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. Struck a 67-year-old man crossing with the signal. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries. He stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 114 Street with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield; the pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal.
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SUVs Crash on Broadway, Two Hurt▸Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.
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Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 140 Street▸Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
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Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
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SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
9
Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
3
Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog New York streets. City agencies barely act. Drivers dodge tickets and accountability. Council Members Nurse and Abreu demand action. The city shrugs. Plateless cars stay. Vulnerable road users pay the price.
Council Member Shaun Abreu introduced a bill in September 2023 to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) towing of plateless vehicles. The bill remains stalled after DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch testified against it, citing operational and legal hurdles. The matter, discussed in the Sanitation Committee led by Council Member Sandy Nurse, highlights a citywide crisis: over 51,000 complaints about plateless cars in 2023, but only 1,821 removals. The article quotes Nurse—'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety'—and Abreu, who calls the city’s inaction a repurposing of public space for dumping. Despite a DSNY/NYPD task force, enforcement remains weak. The city’s failure leaves reckless drivers unaccountable and endangers everyone outside a car.
- No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-16
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Abreu Supports Streamlined Towing to Boost Street Safety▸Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog city streets. Enforcement is weak. Only a fraction get towed. Council Member Sandy Nurse calls ghost plates a public safety risk. The city’s response is slow. Vulnerable road users pay the price for inaction.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on traffic enforcement for plateless vehicles. The Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse (District 37), led the debate. The hearing focused on the city’s failure to remove unregistered, plateless cars. In 2023, over 51,000 complaints were filed, but only 1,821 cars were towed. Nurse said, 'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety.' Council Member Shaun Abreu pushed for a bill to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s towing process, but DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed it, citing legal and operational hurdles. The NYPD and DSNY formed a task force, but advocates and councilmembers say it is not enough. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed to reckless, untraceable drivers.
-
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-01-16
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 16 - SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. Struck a 67-year-old man crossing with the signal. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries. He stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 114 Street with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield; the pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal.
14
SUVs Crash on Broadway, Two Hurt▸Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.
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Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 140 Street▸Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
1
Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
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SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
9
Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
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Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog city streets. Enforcement is weak. Only a fraction get towed. Council Member Sandy Nurse calls ghost plates a public safety risk. The city’s response is slow. Vulnerable road users pay the price for inaction.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on traffic enforcement for plateless vehicles. The Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse (District 37), led the debate. The hearing focused on the city’s failure to remove unregistered, plateless cars. In 2023, over 51,000 complaints were filed, but only 1,821 cars were towed. Nurse said, 'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety.' Council Member Shaun Abreu pushed for a bill to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s towing process, but DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed it, citing legal and operational hurdles. The NYPD and DSNY formed a task force, but advocates and councilmembers say it is not enough. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed to reckless, untraceable drivers.
- No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught, streetsblog.org, Published 2024-01-16
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 16 - SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. Struck a 67-year-old man crossing with the signal. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries. He stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 114 Street with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield; the pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal.
14
SUVs Crash on Broadway, Two Hurt▸Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.
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Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 140 Street▸Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
1
Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
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SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
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Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Jan 16 - SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. Struck a 67-year-old man crossing with the signal. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries. He stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 114 Street with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield; the pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal.
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SUVs Crash on Broadway, Two Hurt▸Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.
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Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 140 Street▸Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
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Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
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SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
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Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.
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Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 140 Street▸Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
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Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
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SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
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Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Jan 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 140 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and partial ejection. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 140 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. A BMW sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end, causing significant impact. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle, while the sedan had one male licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
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Taxi Strikes E-Bike Rider on Amsterdam Avenue▸Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
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SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
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Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.
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SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Car▸Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
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Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Dec 25 - Northbound SUV slammed into parked SUV on West 123 Street. Impact flipped the moving vehicle. Driver, age 27, injured and incoherent. Police cite alcohol involvement. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man drove a Chevrolet SUV north on West 123 Street and crashed into a parked Honda SUV near Amsterdam Avenue. The moving SUV hit the parked car's left rear bumper and overturned. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was alone in the vehicle. The parked SUV was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on Parkway▸Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
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Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Dec 22 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes unsafely. A 27-year-old woman suffered a neck bruise. Both cars damaged. Impact was hard and sudden.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking another sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 27-year-old female driver with a neck contusion. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of one car and the center back end of the other. Unsafe lane changing by one driver directly led to the crash and injury.
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Taxi Slams SUVs, Passenger Burned on Morningside▸Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
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Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Dec 18 - A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.
A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
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Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.
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Two Young Girls Hurt in Parkway Sedan Crash▸Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Dec 3 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Morningside Avenue▸Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.
Dec 2 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a midday crash. The vehicles struck at their front quarters. The SUV driver was conscious but injured. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningside Avenue involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash and remained conscious. The crash happened at 12:10 PM with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and quarter panels.