Blood on Their Hands, Silence in Their Seats

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Manhattan Avenue. He suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The crash caused shock but no vehicle damage. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. Details on other vehicles remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist riding north on Manhattan Avenue was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist experienced shock and minor bleeding. The report lists no contributing driver errors or other factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved a bike and an unspecified vehicle, both traveling north, but no damage was recorded on the bike. The report does not specify the role or condition of the other vehicle or driver. The bicyclist’s injury severity was classified as moderate, with no further details on the crash dynamics provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi struck a 17-year-old female bicyclist from behind on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm with minor bleeding. The driver was slowing when the collision occurred. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Lenox Avenue slowed or stopped and rear-ended a southbound 17-year-old female bicyclist. The impact was on the taxi's left rear bumper. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. No damage was noted on the bicycle. The taxi driver was licensed in New York. The collision highlights a failure in maintaining proper following distance by the taxi driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi and a sedan crashed on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the right front quarter panel of the taxi and the left front bumper of the sedan. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Avenue near West 117th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The taxi sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 116 Street in Manhattan. The 29-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 2012 Mercedes sedan was making a U-turn westbound on West 116 Street when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The bicyclist also had a contributing factor noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the bike, causing injury but no vehicle damage to the bike. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a parked box truck on Morningside Avenue. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Police noted alcohol involvement and driver distraction. The sedan’s front center bore the impact. No passengers or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female driver collided with a parked box truck on Morningside Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan hit the truck’s left rear quarter panel, damaging its left rear bumper and the sedan’s front center. The driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the sedan. The box truck was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or other occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 30-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a right turn at Lenox Avenue. She was crossing against the signal. The impact injured her knee and lower leg, leaving bruises. The driver’s actions led to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Lenox Avenue struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists the pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver errors or other contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision occurred at the center front end of the sedan, indicating the point of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and sustained moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A box truck made a left turn on West 122 Street. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, struck a 42-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered back injuries and shock. The truck showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on West 122 Street made a left turn and struck a 42-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 140 Street. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver followed too closely. Both vehicles traveled east. Impact hit the SUV’s left rear bumper and sedan’s front right.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east rear-ended a parked SUV on West 140 Street. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front right bumper struck the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV was stationary before the crash. The sedan driver held a permit license. The injured occupant was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of close following distances even when the lead vehicle is parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A station wagon SUV made a left turn on West 115 Street in Manhattan. It struck a sedan traveling straight north. The sedan’s front right bumper hit the SUV’s center back end. A 60-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered a back injury.

According to the police report, a 2006 SUV was making a left turn on West 115 Street when it collided with a 2016 sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end and the sedan’s right front bumper. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 60-year-old woman, was injured with a back injury and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver errors include the SUV driver making a left turn into the path of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Three sedans collided northbound on West 155 Street. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts and driver distraction. Four occupants were in one vehicle; others had fewer. Damage focused on rear bumpers and quarter panels.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling northbound on West 155 Street were involved in a chain collision. The driver of one sedan, a 37-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. The report lists contributing factors as Other Vehicular and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The collision points included left rear bumper, center front end, and right rear quarter panel impacts. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash involved multiple vehicles stopped or moving straight ahead. Driver errors included inattention and distraction, leading to the rear-end impacts. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 11-year-old boy was struck by a sedan on West 135 Street. The driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash happened at an intersection while the boy crossed legally.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 135 Street struck an 11-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The child sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and was injured but not fatally harmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured on West 125 Street. The SUV made a U-turn, striking the scooter’s left front. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot after a collision with a 2012 Jeep SUV. The SUV was making a U-turn westbound on West 125 Street when it struck the scooter traveling eastbound. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver also disregarded traffic control. The e-scooter driver was conscious and injured but was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained no damage, while the scooter had damage to its left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped traveling south hit the center back end of a bus stopped in traffic on Lenox Avenue. The moped driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The bus showed no damage.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the center back end of a bus stopped in traffic on Lenox Avenue. The moped driver, a 34-year-old male occupant, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver, had no damage and was occupied by one person. The report lists the moped driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The bus was stationary, and the point of impact was the bus's rear center and the moped's left front bumper. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on West 153 Street in Manhattan. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver showed no vehicle damage. Pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 153 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The crash involved a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian's actions remain unknown, and no safety equipment was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 63-year-old man riding an e-bike southbound on West 113 Street was injured. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a head contusion. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male e-bike driver traveling south on West 113 Street was injured when another vehicle made a right turn. The e-bike rider sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike showed no damage, and the vehicle involved had no damage despite impact at the right front bumper. The injured rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Steel met flesh at Saint Nicholas and 126th. A sedan, driver unlicensed, struck a man on an e-scooter. He flew, face-first, to the pavement. Crush injuries. Blood on the street. He stayed conscious. The law was ignored. The danger was real.

A man riding an e-scooter north on Saint Nicholas Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan at the corner of West 126th Street. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter rode north. A sedan came west. Steel struck flesh. He flew, face-first to pavement. Crush injuries. Conscious. Bleeding. The sedan’s driver had no license.' The e-scooter rider, age 37, suffered facial crush injuries and was ejected. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. Both the sedan and e-scooter operators disregarded traffic control, as listed in the data. The crash left the e-scooter rider injured and bleeding on the street. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bus struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV traveling north on West 155 Street. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. The bus’s oversized size contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead.

According to the police report, a bus collided with the left rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV on West 155 Street. The SUV was driven by a 60-year-old woman who sustained back injuries and was in shock after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The bus driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was also traveling north. The report lists "Oversized Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus’s size played a role in the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Macombs Place. A 32-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and was not ejected. One vehicle stopped in traffic before impact. The crash caused pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Macombs Place. The 32-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The other sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the center back end of the stopped vehicle. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The injured occupant complained of pain and nausea following the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the center back end of the stopped sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 34-year-old man was injured crossing West 129 Street at an intersection. He suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police report.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 129 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the report. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate. No safety equipment or other factors contributed to the crash. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan hit a 24-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound struck a bicyclist also traveling westbound who was making a right turn on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The 24-year-old male bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver held a valid license from Georgia. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18