Blood on Their Hands, Silence in Their Seats

Two sedans crashed at Frederick Douglass Boulevard. One driver, age sixty-one, suffered a head injury. Police cite illness as a factor. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. Shock set in. The system failed to protect those inside.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of West 150th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sixty-one-year-old male driver was injured in the head and experienced shock. The crash involved a northbound parked Audi and a westbound Jeep making a left turn. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further driver errors or mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the persistent risks faced by vehicle occupants on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV door swung open on West 125th. An e-bike rider slammed into it. The rider, 22, was thrown and bruised. Driver inattention and distraction led to the crash. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

An e-bike rider, age 22, was injured after colliding with the right-side doors of a parked SUV on West 125th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the crash occurred. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the e-bike and the SUV. The e-bike operator was unlicensed. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant or a child witness. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists from inattentive driving and dooring incidents in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW SUV struck an e-scooter at Lenox Avenue and West 138th. The scooter rider suffered a fractured leg. Police say traffic control was ignored. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent. The system failed the vulnerable again.

A BMW SUV and an e-scooter collided at Lenox Avenue and West 138th Street in Manhattan. The 35-year-old man riding the e-scooter was injured, suffering a fractured leg and dislocation. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as the contributing factor. The SUV was traveling south, the e-scooter west. The report does not specify which driver disregarded the signal, but the system failed to protect the scooter rider. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and vulnerable road users pay the price.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turned right on West 129th and hit a 17-year-old cyclist. The girl was ejected and injured her back. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street saw impact. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A taxi collided with a 17-year-old bicyclist at West 129th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, traveling south, was ejected and suffered a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist, who was going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. An 82-year-old taxi occupant was also involved but not reported injured. The crash highlights driver errors and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus hit a young woman in the crosswalk at Lenox and 135th. She crossed with the signal. The bus turned left. She suffered a head injury. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The street stayed busy. The system failed her.

A 25-year-old woman was struck by a bus while crossing Lenox Avenue at West 135th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and was described as semiconscious at the scene. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt. No other injuries were reported among the bus occupants. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck something hard on Harlem River Drive. The left rear quarter panel crumpled. A 54-year-old woman in the front seat took the blow. She suffered back pain and whiplash. The police listed no clear cause.

A crash occurred on Harlem River Drive involving a Jeep SUV traveling north. According to the police report, the SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. Three people were involved: a 63-year-old male driver, a 63-year-old male occupant, and a 54-year-old female front passenger. The passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists her injury severity as moderate. The police report states, 'Contributing factor: Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left one person hurt, with the cause undetermined by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned wrong on Manhattan Avenue. The driver struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider. The cyclist was ejected and injured his arm. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt. No damage to either vehicle. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash on Manhattan Avenue at West 112th Street involved a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike. The 27-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the main errors came from the SUV driver's actions. No vehicle damage was recorded. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers turn without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and a bus crashed on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. One driver suffered a neck injury. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view. Metal twisted. Shock followed. The street bore the mark of another preventable crash.

A collision between a sedan and a bus occurred on Lenox Avenue near West 125th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they crashed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, sustained a neck injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. These driver errors played a direct role in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left the sedan damaged on the right side doors and the bus on the left rear quarter panel. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck and moped moved east on Lenox. The truck passed too close. The moped driver, a woman, was injured. Her neck hurt. She was in shock. The crash left the moped damaged. The street stayed dangerous.

A box truck and a moped collided on Lenox Avenue near West 135th Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Following Too Closely.' The moped was struck on its left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The box truck showed no visible damage. The moped driver wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified. The incident highlights the risk when large vehicles crowd out smaller, more vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810948, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd. Both drivers distracted. Two men injured, one with neck, one with back trauma. Shock followed. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the Harlem night. System failed to keep danger at bay.

Two sedans collided on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd at West 120th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Two men, aged 28 and 29, suffered injuries—one to the neck, the other to the back. Both showed signs of shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the center ends. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision underscores the persistent risk posed by driver distraction and inexperience on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A garbage truck turned right on West 145th. The driver did not see the man working in the street. Metal struck flesh. The pedestrian went down, hurt in the leg. The truck rolled on. The street stayed cold and hard.

A pedestrian was struck and injured by a garbage truck at the intersection of West 145th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck was making a right turn when it hit a 56-year-old man who was working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and injury to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front quarter panel made contact. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a cyclist on Lenox Avenue near West 118th. The cyclist suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The crash left pain and confusion in its wake. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash on Lenox Avenue at West 118th Street in Manhattan left a 26-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling north struck the eastbound cyclist. The cyclist suffered back injuries and was in shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver held only a permit. The report notes the cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned after the driver errors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield and lose focus. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned right on Lenox Avenue. It hit a woman and a child crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a bruised leg. The child’s injuries were not specified. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A sedan making a right turn on Lenox Avenue struck two pedestrians—a 59-year-old woman and a 4-year-old girl—who were crossing with the signal at the intersection of W 133rd Street. According to the police report, both pedestrians were in the crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot, while the child’s injuries were not specified. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turning right on Lenox Avenue hit a cyclist riding straight on West 135th Street. The impact left the cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, conscious but with abrasions and a leg injury. Sirens echoed as bystanders gathered around the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Lenox Avenue made a right turn and struck a cyclist who was proceeding straight on West 135th Street. The collision resulted in the cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, being partially ejected and sustaining abrasions and an injury to her lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors related to helmet use or signaling were cited. The driver of the sedan was licensed and remained at the scene. The cyclist was reported conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist’s face hit pavement at St Nicholas Avenue and West 141st Street. Sirens echoed as the man, conscious but bloodied, was ejected from his bike. Metal scraped asphalt. Traffic halted. The crash left the cyclist with abrasions and pain.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at St Nicholas Avenue and West 141st Street involving a motorcycle, an SUV, and a bicycle. The crash left a 39-year-old male cyclist injured with facial abrasions after being ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating that a driver failed to obey a traffic signal or sign. No helmet use or signaling issues are cited as factors. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. The impact damaged the front ends of all vehicles involved. The data does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control, but the systemic danger of signal violations is clear in the aftermath.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and sedan collided on Frederick Douglass Blvd at W 155 St. An 11-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger on the moped was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to her lower leg. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan traveling northbound collided at Frederick Douglass Blvd and W 155 St in Manhattan. The crash resulted in an 11-year-old female passenger being ejected from the moped and sustaining abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Helmet use was noted for the passenger, but it was not cited as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on W 135 St at Edgecombe Ave. Two women in the back seat felt the jolt—pain in the arm, nausea, shock. Sirens echoed as traffic stopped. Both sedans bore fresh scars, their front ends crumpled in the late-day light.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of W 135 St and Edgecombe Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control devices. The crash left two female passengers, ages 28 and 29, injured in the rear seat. One suffered whiplash and shoulder pain, the other reported pain and nausea affecting her entire body. Both were not ejected and remained conscious, though one was in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped slammed into the rear of an SUV on Frederick Douglass Boulevard. The impact threw the 35-year-old driver onto the street. Blood pooled near his head. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The man was conscious but bruised and shaken.

According to the police report, a moped and an SUV collided on Frederick Douglass Boulevard near West 152nd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the 35-year-old moped driver ejected from his vehicle and suffering a head contusion. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, but does not specify further details about the driver actions that led to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the collision. Helmet use is noted in the report, but it is not listed as a contributing factor to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Harlem River Drive at 2:20 a.m. A KIA sedan struck debris while changing lanes and crashed into a parked Hyundai. A woman behind the wheel sat stunned. Five others, belted and bruised, stared into the darkness.

According to the police report, a KIA sedan traveling north on Harlem River Drive struck debris while changing lanes and crashed into a parked Hyundai sedan. The impact tore metal and left a woman in the driver's seat of the Hyundai in shock. Five other occupants in both vehicles suffered bruises. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are cited in the data. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'A woman in the driver’s seat sat in shock. Five others, belted and bruised, stared into the dark.' No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

At Lenox Avenue and West 142nd Street, a Nissan SUV’s bumper hit a woman’s head as she crossed with the signal. She stayed conscious, blood rising under her skin. The driver remained in his seat. The street pulsed with sirens.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV made a left turn at the corner of Lenox Avenue and West 142nd Street and struck a 37-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver, a 59-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the location. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14