Blood on Their Hands, Silence in Their Seats

A sedan struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist on 7 Avenue near West 139 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 7 Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist near West 139 Street in Manhattan. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on West 128 Street. The cyclist was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The impact caused facial injuries and left the rider in shock. The crash involved improper turning.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured while making a left turn on West 128 Street. The crash involved a single bike and was caused by the bicyclist turning improperly. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike. The rider suffered facial injuries and was not ejected from the bike but was left in shock. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 36-year-old female bicyclist on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist also traveling north. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old woman, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 7 Avenue was struck on its left rear bumper. The female driver, 48, suffered back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was to the left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2018 sedan driven by a 48-year-old woman was hit on the left rear bumper while going straight ahead on 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash, but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The vehicle sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel. No other vehicles or persons were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-bike from behind on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The 38-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was unhelmeted and in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue rear-ended an e-bike also heading north. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the e-bike. The cyclist complained of pain and nausea and was in shock after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue with the signal. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious despite serious injuries. The vehicle involved was unspecified and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 7 Avenue while crossing with the signal. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was unspecified and traveling south. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. The unlicensed driver struck another vehicle from the north. One occupant suffered an eye injury and minor bleeding. Police noted illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The injured driver was in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Harlem River Drive involving two sedans. The driver of the northbound Lexus was unlicensed and involved in illegal drug use, which contributed to the crash. The other vehicle, a southbound Ford, was stopped in traffic when struck. One occupant, a 31-year-old male driver, sustained an eye injury with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors from the injured driver. The crash caused damage to the right front bumpers of both vehicles. The unlicensed status and drug use of the striking driver were key factors in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was struck by an SUV on 7 Avenue. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. The SUV driver showed inattention. The cyclist disregarded traffic control. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2022 Jeep SUV on 7 Avenue. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist also disregarded traffic control. The SUV was traveling south and the bike east, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault to the victim but highlights driver error and traffic control disregard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on West 143 Street just after midnight. A 14-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. The collision involved driver distraction and other vehicular factors. One driver was unlicensed. The injured passenger was not ejected and reported pain.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West 143 Street at 12:01 a.m. The crash involved a 14-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of one SUV. She sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One driver was licensed and female, the other was an unlicensed male. The impact occurred between the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Driver errors include inattention and operating a vehicle without a license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and injured after an SUV made an improper U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The collision struck the moped's front end and the SUV's left side doors. The rider suffered abrasions and full-body injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2016 SUV made an improper U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV struck the moped on its left side doors while the moped was passing. The moped driver was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' by the SUV driver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no contributing factors were attributed to the rider. The SUV carried six occupants and was registered in New York, while the moped's registration and license status were not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped clipped a parked taxi on West 143rd. The rider’s arm was torn off. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The taxi’s doors crumpled. No helmet. No license. Passing too close cost flesh and bone.

A moped rider was gravely injured on West 143rd Street in Manhattan after striking a parked taxi. According to the police report, 'A moped clipped a parked taxi. No helmet. No license. The rider’s arm torn off at the elbow. He stayed awake. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The taxi’s side doors folded like paper.' The crash involved a moped and a taxi, with the moped passing too closely and colliding with the taxi’s left side doors. The rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered an arm amputation. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The moped operator was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury on West 141 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue. The crash involved traffic control disregard. The rider was in shock and complained of whiplash. The bike’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on West 141 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a head injury and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The crash involved a single bike traveling eastbound with damage to the left front bumper. The contributing factor listed was traffic control disregarded, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report highlights a serious impact to the bicyclist, emphasizing the dangers posed by disregarding traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman was struck while emerging from behind a parked car on Lenox Avenue. The sedan backed up, hitting her with its rear bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and had limited view.

According to the police report, a sedan backing north on Lenox Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured on West 145 Street. He suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The bike showed no damage. The rider wore no safety equipment. The crash involved impact to the bike’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound on West 145 Street was ejected and injured. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike sustained no damage despite impact to its left side doors. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The rider was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash details remain limited, with no other vehicles or pedestrians reported as involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south hit the right side of an SUV making a left turn on Lenox Avenue. The 20-year-old male moped driver was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 Razor 150 moped traveling south on Lenox Avenue collided with a station wagon/SUV making a left turn westbound. The moped struck the right side doors of the SUV. The 20-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the moped driver. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on West 123 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 80-year-old male driver was injured and became incoherent. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles had one occupant each.

According to the police report, a 2009 SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a 2007 sedan while both were traveling westbound on West 123 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan’s 80-year-old male driver was injured and became incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper, and the SUV was damaged on its right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman crossing West 125 Street was struck by a cyclist distracted by outside car activity. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage and continued westbound.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 125 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, was distracted by outside car activity, a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as the primary driver error. The cyclist's bike showed no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted cyclists to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turning left struck a sedan going straight on West 129 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the sedan’s front center and the truck’s right front quarter panel. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2009 Ford box truck was making a left turn on West 129 Street when it collided with a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling straight south. The collision impacted the truck’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. A 42-year-old male occupant in the sedan’s left rear seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The sedan carried three occupants, and the truck had one driver. The passenger was not ejected and was the only person reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man riding a moped was struck by an SUV making a left turn on West 118 Street. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The victim was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on West 118 Street. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV driver was operating with a learner's permit and impacted the moped with the vehicle's left front bumper. The moped's front right bumper was damaged. The victim was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan backing on West 135 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan driver was distracted and turned improperly, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the left side doors of a sedan backing west on West 135 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was backing the vehicle when the crash occurred. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and improper turning by the motorcycle driver. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors, and the motorcycle's center front end was damaged. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15