No Safe Haven: Manhattan Streets Still Bleed

A male pedestrian suffered injuries and shock after a collision with a northbound bike on West 151 Street in Manhattan. The bike showed no damage, and the pedestrian’s injury severity was recorded as moderate. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured in a collision involving a northbound bike on West 151 Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan at 13:24. The pedestrian sustained injuries classified as severity level 3 and was reported to be in shock. The bike, operated by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead and showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the data. The absence of vehicle damage suggests a low-impact collision, but the pedestrian still suffered injuries. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was struck by a northbound tractor truck on Broadway near West 145th Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries crossing against the signal. The truck showed no damage, indicating impact on the vehicle's left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 2:08 AM on Broadway near West 145th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a northbound 2022 diesel tractor truck. The point of impact was the truck's left rear quarter panel, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal, with no driver violations explicitly noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a right turn struck a bicyclist and his young passenger on West 145 Street in Manhattan. Both suffered full-body injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing partial ejection of the adult cyclist.

According to the police report, at 16:05 on West 145 Street near Amsterdam Avenue, a 2013 Ford box truck was making a right turn when it collided with a bike traveling eastbound. The adult bicyclist, aged 43, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, entering shock. His 3-year-old passenger, secured by a harness, also suffered full-body injuries and shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, alongside 'Other Vehicular' factors. The truck's center front end impacted the bike's left front quarter panel. Both victims were injured but no contributing victim behaviors were noted. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old man crossing against the signal was struck by a southbound pick-up truck on West 145 Street. The pedestrian suffered upper leg injuries and shock. The driver faced limited visibility due to obstructed views, contributing to the collision.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2021 RAM pick-up truck traveling south on West 145 Street near Broadway in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role in the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report. This crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views for vehicle operators in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A helmeted e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury after a taxi struck his vehicle’s right rear bumper while passing on Broadway late at night. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the scooter.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter driver, helmeted and conscious, was injured when a taxi traveling east passed and struck the right rear bumper of his northbound e-scooter on Broadway at 11:01 PM. The e-scooter sustained no damage, but the taxi’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. The rider suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the taxi’s passing maneuver as the point of impact. The rider was not ejected and was wearing protective equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were cited; the focus remains on the taxi’s passing action leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain reaction crash involving multiple SUVs parked northbound on Broadway in Manhattan injured three rear-seat passengers. Each suffered contusions and bruises to arms and head. The impact centered on the back ends of the vehicles, causing moderate injuries without ejections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near 3428 in Manhattan. Multiple station wagons and SUVs were involved in a rear-end collision while parked facing north. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to their center back ends. Three male and female occupants, all passengers seated in the rear of a station wagon or SUV, were injured. Their injuries included contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, and head, classified as moderate severity (level 3). None of the passengers were ejected from the vehicles. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the impact sequence and resulting injuries to vulnerable passengers inside the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers were men traveling southwest. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:51 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving two sedans traveling southwest. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision happened, with impact at the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver of the BMW, a 63-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision resulted in injury but no ejection. Both drivers were licensed, with one holding a Florida license and the other unspecified. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a male pedestrian crossing West 125 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries and was in shock. The driver showed no vehicle damage. Passenger distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2009 BMW sedan traveling east on West 125 Street struck a male pedestrian crossing at the intersection near Amsterdam Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s attention was compromised. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or other contributing victim behaviors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A lone BMW tore north on West 125th, driver drunk and belted. Metal screamed. Concrete took the blow. The man behind the wheel wore the crash on his face. Night swallowed the rest. No passengers. No mercy.

A single-vehicle crash unfolded on West 125th Street near 12th Avenue when a 2015 BMW, traveling northbound, struck with force in the early morning darkness. According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver was the only occupant. He suffered facial crush injuries and was described as incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting clear driver errors. The sedan's left front bumper absorbed the impact, and no other vehicles or road users were involved. The narrative underscores the severity of the collision and the role of impaired driving. No mention is made of any victim behaviors contributing to the crash; the focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger posed by driving under the influence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and an SUV collided head-on on West 150 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining shock. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls, according to the police report.

At 7:01 PM on West 150 Street near Broadway in Manhattan, a collision occurred between a northbound motorcycle and an eastbound SUV. According to the police report, the crash involved a 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg and experienced shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error related to traffic control disregard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe injuries after encountering defective pavement on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The crash caused fractures and dislocations, highlighting hazardous road conditions that contributed to the incident and the rider’s bodily harm.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at 22:06 was injured due to defective pavement. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a key role in the crash. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious throughout. There was no vehicle damage or ejection involved, and the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by poor road maintenance, as no driver error or other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist crashed into the rear of a parked sedan on Amsterdam Avenue. Blood streaked his face. He stayed upright, then slumped. The car never moved. The street was silent except for the sound of breathing.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a parked sedan near 1785 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:23 a.m. The sedan, registered in New Jersey, was stationary and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The report notes the cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. The narrative states, 'He stayed upright, then slumped. The car never moved.' The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors or vehicle movement were cited in this incident. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the resulting injury to the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman suffered arm injuries and shock after an SUV struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian as she crossed legally. The impact caused center front-end damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and West 145 Street in Manhattan at 16:17. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Tesla SUV traveling north struck her. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, explicitly attributing fault to the vehicle driver. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after being struck by an SUV on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle was parked before impact. The pedestrian remained conscious amid the chaotic scene of colliding vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 145 Street in Manhattan involving multiple vehicles, including a 2024 SUV registered in New Jersey. The SUV was parked prior to the collision and sustained damage to its right front bumper. A 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver-related errors, but does not specify the pedestrian's actions as contributing factors. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a moped and a sedan, but the primary impact to the pedestrian was with the SUV. The data highlights vehicle driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist traveling straight struck a 28-year-old pedestrian on West 148 Street. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way by the cyclist as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a bicycle traveling straight on West 148 Street in Manhattan struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly identifies the cyclist's unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The bicycle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at moderate speed but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian was conscious and did not contribute to the crash by any listed factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by cyclists traveling at unsafe speeds and failing to yield to pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man’s skull split on Harlem asphalt before dawn. Blood pooled beneath the streetlight. The city silent, the crosswalk absent. He lay in shock, wounded and alone, the impact echoing through empty streets.

A 63-year-old man was struck head-on by a vehicle on West 145th Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 4:10 a.m., according to the police report. The victim suffered severe head injuries and was found semiconscious, lying on the cold asphalt with blood pooling beneath a flickering streetlight. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk, with the vehicle’s center front end striking the pedestrian directly. The police report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors, nor does it indicate any victim behaviors as factors. The absence of safe crossing infrastructure and the direct collision highlight systemic dangers faced by pedestrians in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, including a concussion, while traveling north on Riverside Drive. The crash caused no vehicle damage. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet and was conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected while riding northbound on Riverside Drive near West 116 Street in Manhattan at 8:26 p.m. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and concussion and was conscious after the crash. The report notes no damage to the bike or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The contributing factors are listed as unspecified, and no driver errors or other vehicle involvement are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the dangers bicyclists face even without clear external vehicle impact or damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after being struck while crossing West 135th Street at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact involved a parked sedan’s right front quarter panel. The taxi nearby was undamaged.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 135th Street at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock. The collision involved a 2018 Honda sedan registered in New Jersey, which was parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel, causing damage to that area. A 2016 New York-licensed taxi was also present, entering a parked position, but it sustained no damage and was not involved in the impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted. No driver license or behavioral violations are cited. The focus remains on the vehicle impact and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries after a collision on Morningside Avenue. The bike and an unspecified vehicle both traveled east. Impact struck the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Morningside Avenue involving a cyclist and an unspecified vehicle, both traveling eastbound. The cyclist, a 36-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The cyclist was the driver of the bike and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3 for the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745649, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south on Broadway struck a 51-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries, enduring shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound on Broadway at West 144th Street struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as well as unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. No damage was noted to the motorcycle, which was operated by a single occupant. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal was recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and control at an intersection—resulting in serious pedestrian injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15