No Safe Haven: Manhattan Streets Still Bleed

A 52-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection on West 145 Street when the vehicle hit him head-on.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 145 Street while crossing with the signal. The crash occurred at 10:15 when a 2022 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the point of impact. No victim errors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle crash on Henry Hudson Parkway injured a 35-year-old male driver. The collision involved a taxi and a pickup truck traveling southbound. The driver suffered a head injury and concussion, highlighting the dangers of distracted and aggressive driving.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving a taxi and a pickup truck, both traveling southbound. The crash happened at 6:07 AM. The report cites driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, and Following Too Closely as contributing factors. The 35-year-old male driver, an occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicles impacted at their right front bumpers and quarter panels, indicating a close, forceful collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man suffered a neck injury and concussion after a sedan struck him at an intersection on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic, left with shock and serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:13 on Amsterdam Avenue near West 150 Street in Manhattan. A 2014 Ford sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage there. The pedestrian, described as walking along the highway with traffic, was injured with a neck injury and concussion, resulting in shock. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman suffered chest injuries and shock after a pick-up truck made a left turn and struck her at an intersection on West 125 Street. The driver’s inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian injured and in pain.

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 was injured, suffering chest trauma and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites the driver’s inexperience and inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 GMC pick-up truck with two occupants. The point of impact and vehicle damage are noted as 'Other,' indicating the collision did not occur at a typical vehicle zone. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly inexperience and distraction, in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on Amsterdam Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Amsterdam Avenue near West 114 Street in Manhattan at midnight. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, was the sole occupant. The report explicitly identifies the driver's failure to yield as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Broadway in Manhattan, injuring a driver and passenger. Both suffered head injuries and were conscious. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard as key factors in the collision, which damaged the front and rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The GMC SUV was traveling south, and the Toyota SUV was traveling east, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the GMC and the left rear quarter panel of the Toyota. The driver of the Toyota, a 28-year-old male, and his 21-year-old male passenger were both injured, sustaining head injuries described as contusions and whiplash, respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and rear quarter panels, indicating a side-impact collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Henry Hudson Parkway. Two young girls, ages 4 and 6, suffered head injuries. Both were conscious but bruised. The crash stemmed from driver distraction and following too closely. No one was ejected. Damage hit center rear and front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. The 6-year-old passenger suffered head injuries due to driver inattention and following too closely. A 4-year-old passenger also sustained head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected from the vehicles. The impact occurred at the center back end of the Tesla and the center front end of the Toyota. The drivers were licensed males. The contributing factor listed was driver inattention/distraction, with following too closely also noted. Both injured passengers were seated on laps and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused contusions and bruises to the young occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man on an e-scooter suffered a concussion after a collision on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash caused head injury but no vehicle damage was reported. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south on Riverside Drive was injured in a collision. The rider sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The e-scooter showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as 'Other.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any safety equipment or helmet use. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even when no clear fault is assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck at an intersection on West 141 Street in Manhattan. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was in shock. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling east on West 141 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, along with pedestrian confusion or error. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction combined with pedestrian confusion at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 12 Avenue at 3 a.m. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the front center of one car and the right side doors of the other. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 12 Avenue. The first vehicle, a 2018 Mazda traveling north, struck the right side doors of a 2016 BMW traveling east. The 26-year-old male driver of the Mazda was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the front center of the Mazda and the right side doors of the BMW.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV traveling west struck a Ford sedan heading south on West 133 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver of a Ford sedan was injured in a collision with a Nissan SUV on West 133 Street in Manhattan. The SUV was traveling west, and the sedan was traveling south when the vehicles collided. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man riding a moped southbound on Amsterdam Avenue suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The pavement was slippery. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash caused bruising and contusions to his lower body.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver was injured on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead when the incident occurred. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The hazardous road condition—slippery pavement—was the primary factor noted. The rider was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The crash caused injury severity level 3, indicating moderate injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound motorcycle on 12 Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered full-body contusions and shock. The sedan driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, driving at unsafe speed. Both vehicles damaged at front bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 12 Avenue attempted a left turn and collided with a southbound motorcycle going straight ahead. The motorcycle driver, a 49-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and shock affecting his entire body. The sedan driver was unlicensed and cited for driver inexperience and unsafe speed. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the motorcycle. The sedan carried three occupants, while the motorcycle had one. Driver errors include failure to yield while making a left turn and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist and an SUV collided on West 147 Street in Manhattan. Both men suffered injuries and shock. The SUV was parked before impact. Driver inattention contributed to the crash. The bicyclist sustained a hip and upper leg injury.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver of a 2018 Mercedes SUV was parked on West 147 Street when the collision occurred. A 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling south struck the left side doors of the SUV. Both the SUV driver and bicyclist were injured and experienced shock. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both parties. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of the bike and left side doors of the SUV. No damage was reported to the SUV. The bicyclist had no visible complaints at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15