Blood on Their Hands, Silence in Their Seats

A sedan driven by an unlicensed woman struck the rear of an SUV on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female driver operating a 2005 sedan was injured when she rear-ended a 2016 SUV on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including passing too closely and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The SUV, driven by a licensed male from Connecticut, sustained no damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bikes collided head-on on West 125th. Metal struck metal. A woman, 33, hit the ground hard. Her head split. Blood pooled. She lay still, unconscious. The street went silent. The crash left her broken and bleeding.

Two bicycles crashed head-on near 215 West 125th Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old woman riding east was thrown from her bike. She suffered a severe head injury and lost consciousness. According to the police report, 'Two bikes, head-on. East met west. A woman, 33, hit the pavement. Head split. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The woman was partially ejected from her bike and severely bleeding. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as a factor. The crash left one cyclist gravely hurt, the street stained and silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist traveling south hit a 49-year-old woman pedestrian off the roadway on West 149 Street. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Unsafe speed by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on West 149 Street struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was injured outside an intersection. The crash highlights the dangers posed by bicyclists traveling at unsafe speeds in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling south struck a sedan making a left turn on West 141 Street. Three occupants suffered injuries including back, neck, and full-body pain. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly. All occupants wore lap belts.

According to the police report, a bus traveling straight south on West 141 Street collided with a sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing the crash. Three occupants were injured: the sedan driver, a passenger, and the bus driver. Injuries included back pain, neck pain, and complaints of pain or nausea affecting the entire body. All injured occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The bus sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the sedan to its right front bumper. The report highlights driver errors by the sedan driver as the primary contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on West 145th Street in Manhattan. One driver suffered a neck injury and shock. The crash involved close passing. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on West 145th Street collided. The driver of a 2015 Nissan SUV sustained a neck injury and shock but was not ejected, secured by a lap belt. The collision damaged the right rear quarter panel of this vehicle. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. One vehicle was passing while the other was going straight ahead. No other driver errors were specified. The injured party was an occupant and driver of one SUV. No visible complaints were noted. The crash caused moderate injury severity classified as level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage. No vehicle damage was reported. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured due to improper lane usage while traveling eastbound on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. No damage was noted to the bicycle. The crash highlights a failure in lane discipline by the rider, as indicated by the police data. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy crossing West 124 Street with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn. The bus driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The teen suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 124 Street at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian was hit by a northbound bus making a right turn. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The bus showed no visible damage, indicating the impact was significant enough to injure the pedestrian but not damage the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the bus at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 145 Street with the signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and hit her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 145 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The vehicle was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, and struck her with the center front end. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Manhattan after a Ford SUV struck him from behind. The crash happened at night on 7 Avenue. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on 7 Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, along with abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The SUV driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a 24-year-old male e-bicyclist on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. Impact was on the SUV’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford SUV traveling east on West 145 Street collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his face but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged at the point of impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision involved a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike, with the SUV driver licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike driver was also traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on West 125 Street in Manhattan. One driver made an improper U-turn. A 63-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. Driver distraction and traffic control disregard were factors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 125 Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. One driver was making an improper U-turn while the other was traveling straight. The crash injured a 63-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear of one vehicle. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' and 'Turning Improperly.' Both vehicles suffered damage to their front bumpers. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger. The crash highlights driver mistakes as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after an SUV struck the rear of his stopped e-bike on West 120 Street. The rider suffered lower arm and hand injuries and was in shock at the scene. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected when a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling north struck the center back end of his stopped e-bike on West 120 Street. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No damage was reported on the SUV, while the e-bike sustained damage at the center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus passed too close to an 18-year-old e-scooter driver on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bus was parked and undamaged. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a bus passed too closely on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The bus was parked before the crash and showed no damage. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors are noted. The e-scooter driver wore no safety equipment. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2021 NOVA bus. The collision caused injury to the vulnerable road user without damage to the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after an SUV made a right turn on 8 Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on 8 Avenue made a right turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 17-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The cyclist remained conscious despite the injuries. The crash highlights the dangers of turning vehicles failing to yield to cyclists traveling straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing up struck another sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 67-year-old man, was injured and became incoherent. The crash caused damage to the front bumper of the moving sedan and the rear of the backing vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan was backing unsafely on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan when it collided with another sedan traveling north. The driver of the moving sedan, a 67-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The moving vehicle was damaged on its right front bumper, while the backing vehicle sustained damage to its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped from behind on West 116th Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. The crash involved driver distraction and following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 116th Street rear-ended a moped going in the same direction. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance, causing the collision. The moped sustained no damage. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred on a slippery pavement, which also contributed to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered bruises and leg injuries after a bike hit her near 1350 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious but hurt in the knee and lower leg. The bike showed front-end damage. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian near 1350 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike had damage to its center front end. The report lists no contributing driver factors or errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The crash highlights the danger vulnerable pedestrians face even when not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The taxi driver was distracted and following too closely. Both vehicles damaged at impact points. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a taxi changing lanes rear-ended a sedan traveling straight ahead on Lenox Avenue near West 125 Street. The sedan's driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The taxi driver was distracted and failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan was struck on its right front bumper; the taxi sustained damage to its left rear bumper. Both drivers were licensed and male. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury on 5 Avenue near West 115 Street. The crash involved driver inattention and improper lane usage. She was left in shock with a concussion.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on 5 Avenue near West 115 Street in Manhattan. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The woman sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle traveling south. No damage was reported to the e-scooter. The injured driver was in shock following the incident. The report does not indicate any fault or action by other parties involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike struck a man mid-block on West 125th. Blood streaked his face. The Audi’s bumper cracked. The man stayed conscious. Harlem traffic rolled on. The street bore witness. The wound ran deep.

A 44-year-old man was injured when an unlicensed e-bike struck him mid-block on West 125th Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the crash occurred. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. The Audi SUV, parked nearby, suffered a cracked bumper. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15