Blood on Their Hands, Silence in Their Seats

Evening traffic on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd broke with the sound of metal and shouts. A BMW sedan’s right front bumper collided with a northbound cyclist, leaving the rider bruised and clutching his arm on the pavement of W 140 St.

A BMW sedan traveling east on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd struck a 39-year-old male bicyclist heading north at W 140 St. According to the police report, the crash resulted in the cyclist suffering a contusion to his lower arm and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating failures by the sedan driver to obey traffic signals or rules. The cyclist was not ejected and wore a harness, but no helmet or signaling issues were cited as factors. The impact point was the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman crossing at W 142nd Street and Bradhurst Avenue was hit by a northbound SUV. She suffered abrasions and a shoulder injury, standing in shock as emergency crews arrived. The air was tense, sirens echoing off nearby buildings.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a northbound SUV struck her at the intersection of W 142nd Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and upper arm injury and was described as being in shock at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no detail about the driver's actions or conditions leading to the crash. No vehicle damage was noted. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal grinds on Lenox Avenue near West 142nd. A motorcycle, southbound, edges too near. Sirens wail. A helmeted woman does not rise; her leg bruised. The street holds the echo of impact. The morning air is sharp with noise.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Lenox Avenue near West 142nd Street passed too closely, resulting in a collision. A 27-year-old woman, riding as a helmeted passenger, suffered a contusion to her lower leg. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The narrative describes metal scraping metal and emergency sirens following the incident. Both the driver and passenger were wearing helmets, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the consequences of driver error in close passing situations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Cadillac SUV turning right on West 124th Street struck a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She remained conscious, suffering a contusion to her lower leg. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and shaken on the pavement.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling east on West 124th Street at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeches under headlights on Harlem River Drive. Three cars, one parked, collide in the night. A sixty-six-year-old woman grips her chest, stunned, while others sit silent. Broken bumpers glint as traffic flows past the wreckage.

According to the police report, three vehicles were involved in a crash on Harlem River Drive at night: a Ford SUV, a Honda sedan, and a parked Mercedes sedan. The Ford SUV struck the Mercedes, causing significant front-end and rear-end damage. A 66-year-old woman, driving the Ford, suffered chest pain and shock. No other injuries were reported. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data, and helmet or signal use is not mentioned as a factor. The incident left the road littered with broken bumpers and the injured driver in distress.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on Bradhurst Avenue near West 142nd Street. Sirens cut through the night as two people, a driver and a front passenger, suffered head and chest injuries. Both remained conscious, shaken and hurt in the aftermath.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with an SUV traveling straight on Bradhurst Avenue at West 142nd Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 46-year-old woman driving the SUV and her 41-year-old front passenger injured, both suffering from whiplash and other injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the collision. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or turn signals, were cited in the report. The incident highlights the consequences when drivers lose focus behind the wheel, resulting in harm to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver traveling east collided with multiple parked SUVs on Central Park North in Manhattan. The impact overturned the moving vehicle and injured the driver, who suffered a head abrasion. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention and improper lane use.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 AM on Central Park North in Manhattan. A 43-year-old male driver of a 2024 GMC SUV was traveling east when he collided with several parked SUVs. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moving vehicle struck the right front bumper and overturned, sustaining severe damage. The driver, who was conscious and not ejected, suffered a head abrasion and was injured. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles, including a 2023 Chevrolet SUV and a 2018 Volkswagen SUV, both damaged on their left sides. The police report highlights driver errors—distraction and improper lane use—as primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist suffered a severe facial fracture after an SUV, stopped in traffic, struck him on the right side. The crash left the rider injured but conscious, highlighting the dangers of passenger distraction in urban traffic.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on West 135th Street near Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Manhattan at 5:45 p.m. A 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was struck on the right side doors of a stopped 2024 Kia SUV. The report identifies 'Passenger Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe conditions. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a severe facial injury including fracture and dislocation but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV was stopped in traffic prior to impact, and the point of impact was the vehicle's right side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This incident underscores the risks posed by distracted vehicle occupants in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted taxi driver merging on W 149 St struck a southbound SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The taxi’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The taxi driver suffered chest injuries and shock, with no ejection reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:21 on W 149 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. A taxi driver, traveling south and merging, collided with a southbound SUV that was passing. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front quarter panel and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The taxi driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with chest trauma and reported pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was not ejected and was in shock after the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights driver distraction as a critical factor in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old woman was injured crossing West 145th Street outside a crosswalk. A taxi making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, causing upper leg injuries to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 145th Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 12 minutes past midnight. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when a taxi, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role in the crash. The pedestrian suffered internal complaints and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota taxi. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions beyond the crossing location. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views during turning maneuvers in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Manhattan crash on W 125 St injured a 28-year-old sedan driver. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited outside car distraction and a defective accelerator as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 125 St in Manhattan at 12:50. The injured party was a 28-year-old male sedan driver who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Outside Car Distraction' and a 'Defective Accelerator' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was initially parked and suffered damage to its center back end. The collision involved a power shovel vehicle traveling west and a postal truck parked eastbound. The report highlights driver errors related to distraction and vehicle malfunction, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old man playing in the roadway on Harlem River Drive was struck by an SUV traveling south. The impact to the vehicle’s left front bumper caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the pedestrian in shock with internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2024 Lincoln SUV traveling southbound on Harlem River Drive at 9:15 PM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was playing in the roadway at the time, described as a contributing factor under "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with internal complaints. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report highlights pedestrian error or confusion as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The incident underscores the dangers of pedestrians in non-designated areas on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist struck the back of a parked ambulance in Manhattan’s 10037 zip code. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:28 in Manhattan near 2186 5 Ave. A 46-year-old male bicyclist collided with the center back end of a parked ambulance. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining head contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. The ambulance was stationary at the time, and the bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed around stationary emergency vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."

• Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-06

Two vehicles struck on W 135 St in Manhattan. The SUV’s right side doors were hit by the sedan’s front end. Both male drivers and a front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash caused serious trauma without ejection or loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:15 on W 135 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan involving a 2018 Ford SUV traveling east and a 2012 Mercedes sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. Both drivers, licensed males aged 44 and 30, were injured with head trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. The front passenger in the SUV also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected, and all remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the damage pattern and impact points indicate a failure to avoid collision while both vehicles were proceeding straight. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and incoherence after a northbound sedan crash in Manhattan. The vehicle’s front center was damaged. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, with the driver using a permit license and deploying the airbag.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver operating a 2019 sedan traveling north on Cathedral Parkway in Manhattan was involved in a crash at 1:30 a.m. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, and the airbag deployed. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and minor bleeding, and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The driver held a New York permit license at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving and unlicensed operation, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old woman suffered back abrasions after a northbound SUV struck her outside an intersection on St Nicholas Ave. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 2013 Hyundai SUV traveling north on St Nicholas Ave collided with a 20-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection near W 115 St. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3). The report also notes a secondary contributing factor listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the focus remains on the driver’s distraction as the cause. The vehicle sustained no damage, underscoring the vulnerability of pedestrians in collisions with distracted drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old male bicyclist suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after a vehicle passed too closely on W 128 St in Manhattan. The impact caused whiplash and left front bumper damage to the vehicle. The cyclist was not ejected and was riding northbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on W 128 St near Lenox Ave in Manhattan at 3:30 PM involving a bicyclist and a vehicle. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma and complained of whiplash. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the vehicle driver failed to maintain safe clearance when overtaking the cyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was traveling northbound, going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The incident highlights driver error in close passing as the primary cause of the cyclist's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 68-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck her at an intersection on West 125th Street. The driver was making a left turn and distracted, hitting the pedestrian crossing with the signal. Abrasions marked the impact.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 125th Street and St Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from Delaware, was making a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries on W 140 St in Manhattan. The crash caused contusions and bruises. The driver held a permit license and was traveling south when the impact occurred at the front center of the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on W 140 St near Edgecombe Ave in Manhattan at 2:50 PM. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The moped, a 2023 Jiaju model, was traveling straight ahead southbound when the collision impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The driver held a permit license from New York. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the vulnerability of moped riders to ejection and injury in collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14