Blood on Their Hands, Silence in Their Seats

An e-bike rider suffered a fractured leg after a station wagon changed lanes and struck the bike’s left side. The collision happened on 8 Avenue. The rider remained conscious but was seriously hurt. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when a 2006 Mazda SUV changed lanes and hit the bike’s left side doors. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike was traveling north, going straight ahead, while the SUV was also traveling north but changing lanes. The SUV showed no damage from the crash. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Toyota sedan veered into a parked Chevy SUV on West 139th Street. The driver died at the scene. Nine people sat inside the SUV, unhurt. Morning light caught twisted metal. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal in Harlem.

A Toyota sedan crashed into a parked Chevy SUV on West 139th Street in Harlem. The driver of the sedan, a 40-year-old man, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction was all it took.' Nine people were inside the SUV but were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel, crumpling steel and ending a life. The driver wore a seatbelt. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and shock after her station wagon was struck from behind by a parked SUV. The impact hit the left rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the wagon. She complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a station wagon driven by a 32-year-old woman was rear-ended by a parked 2008 Jeep SUV in Manhattan near West 116 Street. The collision impacted the right front bumper of the station wagon and the left rear bumper of the SUV. The driver of the station wagon was injured, sustaining a head injury and shock, and reported pain and nausea. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors or factors were listed in the report. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact, and the station wagon was traveling west. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped rider swerved from a phantom car. He flew from his seat and landed beneath a box truck. His arm shattered. He lay conscious and pinned. The truck did not move. No one else was present.

A man riding a moped on 7th Avenue was ejected and crushed beneath a stationary box truck. According to the police report, the unlicensed rider 'swerved from a ghost car, flew from the seat, and landed beneath a box truck. His arm shattered. He lay conscious and crushed. The truck did not move. No one else was there.' Crash data lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped rider suffered severe crush injuries to his arm. No other people were involved, and no other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 125th Street with the signal. Two SUVs were involved. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported on one SUV.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 125th Street at an intersection with the signal. She suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. Two SUVs were involved; one was stopped in traffic and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The other SUV showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. No mention was made of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian. The crash highlights risks posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 12-year-old boy was hit by an SUV on 8 Avenue near West 142 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old pedestrian was injured when a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling south on 8 Avenue struck him at an intersection near West 142 Street. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 47-year-old woman was struck by a box truck on West 116 Street. She was crossing against the signal. The truck driver was traveling west with limited view. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on West 116 Street struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW SUV merged improperly on Harlem River Drive, striking a Hyundai sedan. The sedan’s female passenger suffered a head injury and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2017 BMW SUV was merging southbound on Harlem River Drive when it collided with a 2021 Hyundai sedan traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel against the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan carried two occupants; the female passenger, 25, seated in the middle front seat, was injured with a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error in merging. The passenger was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 20-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The impact came from the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn on West 145 Street when it struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on West 147 Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on West 147 Street was hit by a 2022 Dodge sedan making a left turn southeast. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors twice, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or signaling issues were mentioned. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The bicyclist was unhelmeted but this was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck the left rear of a sedan making a U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 56-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan when a motorcycle traveling north collided with its left rear bumper. The motorcyclist, a 56-year-old male driver, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both the motorcyclist and the sedan driver as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The crash caused damage to the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the motorcycle's front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 59-year-old man was injured after a Honda SUV traveling north struck him on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The pedestrian suffered abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV traveling north struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered abrasions. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are noted as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no fault or blame is assigned. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment or helmet use is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 84-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Manhattan Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was left in shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Manhattan Avenue made a left turn and struck an 84-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 16-year-old boy was struck while crossing West 116 Street with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit him in the center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 116 Street made a left turn and struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV made a U-turn on Edgecombe Avenue. A 55-year-old woman crossed in a marked crosswalk without signal. The vehicle struck her, causing a shoulder and upper arm contusion. She remained conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Edgecombe Avenue made a U-turn. A 55-year-old female pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when the vehicle struck her. She suffered a contusion and bruise to her shoulder and upper arm and was conscious at the time of the report. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, but the vehicle's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers in pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 56-year-old man was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn on Manhattan Avenue. The impact hit the vehicle’s left side doors. The pedestrian suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver showed inexperience and distraction.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Manhattan Avenue when a 2021 Honda SUV traveling west made a left turn and struck him on the vehicle's left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old man was struck while crossing Lenox Avenue with the signal. The driver, traveling south, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Lenox Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver, traveling straight ahead southbound, impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to the abdomen and pelvis, resulting in serious injury and shock. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash was caused by the driver's distraction and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 16-year-old girl was struck at an intersection on West 131 Street. The sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman making a left turn, hit the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The teen suffered bruises and leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 131 Street with the signal in Manhattan. The crash involved a 2017 Honda sedan traveling south, driven by an unlicensed female driver making a left turn. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. The driver’s unlicensed status and distraction were key errors noted in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles crashed on West 111 Street. Both drivers were injured. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. Unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls caused the crash. Injuries included back pain and arm trauma. Both drivers remained conscious or in shock.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north collided with a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling west on West 111 Street. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right side doors. Both drivers were injured: a 38-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash, while a 34-year-old man sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles had one occupant each. Air bags deployed in the SUV, and the driver wore a lap belt. The crash caused moderate injuries but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling south was struck on its left front bumper by an SUV making a left turn westbound on 7 Avenue. The right rear passenger of the sedan suffered a head injury and whiplash. Driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight south on 7 Avenue was impacted on its left front bumper by an SUV making a left turn westbound. The collision injured a 30-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat of the sedan. He sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed damage to their front ends. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18