No Safe Haven: Manhattan Streets Still Bleed

A northbound sedan struck a bicyclist and a pedestrian along Riverside Drive at West 111th Street. Both women, age 65, suffered bruises and shock. The crash left the bike damaged and the sedan’s left front bumper marked by impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Riverside Drive at West 111th Street collided with a bicyclist and a pedestrian, both 65-year-old women. Both victims sustained contusions to the shoulder and upper arm and were reported in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s point of impact was the left front bumper, while the bicycle was struck along its left side doors. Helmet use was noted for the bicyclist and pedestrian, but helmet status was not listed as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported for the sedan, while the bicycle sustained damage to its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screeched and glass shattered on Henry Hudson Parkway as two sedans collided. The crash left a young driver and his passenger hurt, both conscious but shaken. Emergency responders found whiplash and bruised limbs amid twisted steel.

Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway, injuring a 22-year-old male driver and his 22-year-old male front passenger. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, and also cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' for the driver. Both injured occupants suffered whiplash and other bodily injuries, but remained conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was reported in use. The crash underscores the dangers of excessive speed and abrupt lane changes, as documented by responding officers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air split by screeching metal at Broadway and West 143rd. A 17-year-old cyclist thrown from his bike, clutching his arm in pain. Sedan’s front bumper left scarred. Shock and pain hang in the streetlights’ glare.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided at Broadway and West 143rd Street in Manhattan. The 17-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his lower arm and hand, reporting pain and shock at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error by the sedan operator. No additional contributing factors related to helmet use or signaling were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

On Old Broadway near West 125th Street, a sedan veered too close to a 24-year-old e-bike rider. Metal and flesh collided in the early morning dark. The cyclist, conscious but hurt, suffered an eye abrasion. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s quiet streets.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Old Broadway at West 125th Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his eye. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was traveling east while the sedan moved west. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors. This incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to provide adequate space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screeches on West 146th at Broadway. A sedan and a truck slam together, too close, too fast. Two men, both thirty-two, bleed from head wounds. Parked cars stand silent, doors ripped open. Evening air chills the blood on the seats.

Two men, both age 32, suffered head injuries in a crash involving a sedan and a chassis cab at West 146th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision occurred when vehicles passed too closely and changed lanes unsafely. The report states: “Metal scrapes metal. A sedan and a truck, too close, too quick.” Both the driver and front passenger in the sedan sustained concussions. Parked cars were struck, their doors torn open. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on W 119 St near Riverside Drive. A sedan struck two parked SUVs and another moving SUV. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived in late afternoon light.

A multi-vehicle collision unfolded on W 119 St at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck two parked SUVs and another northbound SUV. The crash left a 36-year-old male driver with head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error that triggered the chain of impacts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old cyclist was thrown from his bike after a collision with an SUV at Amsterdam Avenue and West 126th Street. The impact left him conscious but bleeding from the head, his bicycle damaged at the front. Sirens echoed through Harlem.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a station wagon/SUV and a cyclist at Amsterdam Avenue and West 126th Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury, described as an abrasion, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the police report does not cite this as a cause. The crash underscores the consequences when drivers fail to pay attention and control their speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was struck at the intersection of Broadway and West 143rd Street in Manhattan. He remained conscious, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The early morning street was quiet except for the impact and the arrival of emergency responders.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and West 143rd Street in Manhattan. The 28-year-old man sustained a bruise to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or list any contributing driver errors. No information is provided about vehicle actions, signals, or helmet use. The data documents the injury but omits details about how the collision occurred or the behavior of the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway, metal twisted and glass shattered. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered a concussion and back injury. The crash echoed through the morning, marked by the sharp scent of coolant and urgent sirens.

At 7:45 a.m., two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided in a rear-end crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The injured party was a 31-year-old female driver who was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. She suffered a concussion and back injury, with airbags deployed in her vehicle. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior or helmet use were noted in the report. The driver error of following too closely directly led to this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on W 142 St. The impact caused a head contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to the police report, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on W 142 St near Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. A 58-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when she was hit by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no vehicle damage despite striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating a 2024 SUV registered in New Jersey. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered chest injuries and shock after a collision with a northbound SUV on St. Nicholas Avenue. The SUV was parked before impact. Police cite improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:28 on St. Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was injured when struck by a northbound Honda SUV that was parked prior to the collision. The bicyclist sustained chest injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bike. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and from Pennsylvania. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on St Nicholas Ave. Both the driver and pedestrian suffered injuries. The driver’s failure to yield and inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised and shocked.

According to the police report, at 8:26 AM on St Nicholas Ave near W 150 St in Manhattan, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling north made a left turn and struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old female, was also injured and reported to be in shock. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no vehicle damage despite the center front end impact. This crash highlights the dangers of driver errors in yielding and attention at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV struck the rear of a sedan traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed and seat belts restrained the driver, who remained conscious after the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 50-year-old male driver of a sedan was injured when a 2023 SUV traveling north at unsafe speed rear-ended his vehicle. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV hitting the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Safety equipment including airbags and lap belts deployed and restrained the driver. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to control speed led to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus merging northbound struck a minivan traveling straight on Henry Hudson Parkway. The impact hit the bus’s left front quarter panel and the minivan’s right front quarter panel. A passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:38 on Henry Hudson Parkway. A northbound bus was merging when it collided with a northbound minivan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the bus’s left front quarter panel and the minivan’s right front quarter panel. The report cites driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, and Unsafe Lane Changing. A 27-year-old male passenger in the minivan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bus had four occupants, and the minivan had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights dangerous merging and aggressive driving behaviors leading to serious passenger injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV driver distracted by inattention collided with him on Riverside Drive. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting the dangers of driver distraction in Manhattan traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Riverside Drive in Manhattan at 16:16. A 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a northbound 2017 Ford SUV. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV's right front quarter panel collided with the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, pointing to the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, but these were not cited as contributing factors by the police. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old girl playing in the roadway was struck by an eastbound SUV on W 146 St. She suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver, proceeding straight, made contact with the pedestrian at the right front bumper with no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling eastbound on W 146 St near Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The report states the pedestrian was playing in the roadway at the time of the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating the child’s presence in the roadway contributed to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV collided with a bicyclist on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered back abrasions. Police cited improper lane usage by the SUV as the cause. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a northbound 2022 Porsche SUV on Amsterdam Avenue near La Salle Street at 4 p.m. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the left side doors with its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his back, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's left side doors. The report focuses on the SUV driver's improper lane use as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on W 130 St in Manhattan. The collision caused neck injuries to a front-seat passenger. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, highlighting hazardous road conditions and driver control failures.

According to the police report, a 2005 Dodge SUV traveling west on W 130 St collided with the center back end of a parked bus. Both vehicles were stationary before impact. The bus was also parked, with damage to its center front end. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 48-year-old female front passenger who sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor, indicating loss of vehicle control. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly listed, but the collision with a parked vehicle suggests a failure to maintain control under adverse conditions. The passenger’s injury and the vehicle damage confirm the force of impact. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old man driving a station wagon sport utility vehicle suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after his SUV backed unsafely in Manhattan. The crash caused pain and shock, with damage to the vehicle’s right rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:55 PM near West 154th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 75-year-old male occupant of a 2014 Honda SUV, was injured when the vehicle backed unsafely, striking an object or surface with the right rear bumper. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle damage was limited to the right rear bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported involved. The incident highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on Broadway. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. The SUV struck the bike’s left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near 3495 Broadway in Manhattan at 17:12. A 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. Both the SUV and the bike were traveling straight ahead southbound when the SUV’s right front bumper impacted the bike’s left front quarter panel. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none for both the SUV and the bike. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15