Blood on Their Hands, Silence in Their Seats

A taxi driver fell asleep and rear-ended a stopped sedan on St Nicholas Ave in Manhattan. Three men in the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left rear bumper damage to the sedan and front-end damage to the taxi.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on St Nicholas Ave near W 125 St in Manhattan. A taxi traveling southbound struck the left rear bumper of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The taxi driver was cited for falling asleep, a critical driver error leading to the collision. The sedan carried three male occupants, all injured with back pain and whiplash but none ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the sedan wore a lap belt; the front passenger also wore a lap belt, while the rear passenger used no safety equipment. The taxi sustained front-end damage, and the sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The report lists no contributing factors from the victims, focusing on the taxi driver's failure to maintain control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 14-year-old e-scooter rider traveling north on W 130 St. The rider suffered facial contusions and bruises. Police cited driver inattention, traffic control disregard, and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:22 on W 130 St near Lenox Ave in Manhattan. A sedan traveling east made a left turn and collided with a northbound e-scooter driven by a 14-year-old male. The e-scooter rider was conscious but sustained facial contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the sedan operator, along with 'Unsafe Speed' for the e-scooter rider. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, noted as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)', but this was not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was centered on the sedan's right side doors and the e-scooter's center front end, indicating impact during the left turn maneuver. The collision highlights driver failure to yield and disregard of traffic controls as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on W 135 St in Manhattan. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 29-year-old male passenger suffered head abrasions and shock, remaining inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on W 135 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan at 4:40 AM. The crash involved a 2024 Toyota sedan traveling north, which was slowing or stopping before impact. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of this vehicle, struck by the right front bumper of another sedan. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. A 29-year-old male occupant in the right rear passenger seat suffered head abrasions and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim. Driver errors, including failure to maintain safe distance or attention, appear central to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a 25-year-old bicyclist on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering head abrasions. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on Frederick Douglass Blvd near W 120 St in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The SUV, occupied by two males, was parked before the crash and impacted on the right side doors, yet showed no damage. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist also had 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' listed as contributing factors. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west collided head-on with a bicyclist making a left turn eastbound on W 116 St. The 19-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg fractures. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on W 116 St struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn eastbound. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, as well as the bicyclist's inexperience. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but seriously injured. The sedan driver was operating the vehicle straight ahead but failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not noted to have any contributing fault beyond inexperience. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of cyclists in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man suffered chest contusions after a vehicle failed to yield at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bradhurst Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan at 17:51. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle, described as unspecified type, failed to yield the right-of-way, striking him and causing chest contusions. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered a contusion bruise to the chest. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The driver’s failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east on W 125 St hit a male pedestrian playing in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured and incoherent after impact. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight ahead eastbound on W 125 St in Manhattan at 17:50 when it struck a male pedestrian playing in the roadway at an intersection near St Nicholas Ave. The pedestrian was injured and found incoherent at the scene, with injury severity rated as serious (level 3). The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The report lists contributing factors for the pedestrian as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles striking vulnerable road users in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck by a westbound taxi on W 116 St caused injuries to the SUV driver. The impact hit the SUV’s right side doors and the taxi’s left front bumper. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 16:57 on W 116 St in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male SUV driver, wearing a lap belt, suffered an eye injury and contusion. The SUV was traveling north and was impacted on the right side doors. The taxi, traveling west, struck the SUV with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and adds 'Driver Inexperience' for the SUV driver as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Vehicle damage included the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the taxi’s center front end. The crash highlights driver errors as the critical cause, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling east on West 137 Street struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and unsafe speed, with impact on the taxi’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a taxi traveling eastbound on West 137 Street at 12:52. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, engaging in other actions in the roadway. The taxi’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as unsafe speed, as contributing factors to the crash. There was no damage reported to the taxi. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The report focuses on driver failures without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling south struck a bicyclist heading east on West 124 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 37-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police report no vehicle damage and list unspecified contributing factors without victim fault.

According to the police report, a 2016 STARC bus was traveling straight south on West 124 Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old female wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of both vehicles. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors cited. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the collision caused by the bus and the resulting injury to the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver’s inattention caused a collision with a helmeted 24-year-old bicyclist on West 124 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The sedan showed no damage, underscoring the impact on the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:31 on West 124 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling southbound collided with a southbound bicyclist. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, occupied by two males, showed no damage, indicating the severity of impact on the bicyclist. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Harlem River Drive at 6:30 a.m. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries ranging from whiplash to upper arm trauma. The crash involved defective accelerator and other vehicular factors, causing shock and bodily harm.

According to the police report, at 6:30 a.m. on Harlem River Drive, two sedans collided while both were parked. The crash involved a defective accelerator and other vehicular contributing factors. The first vehicle, a 2021 Toyota sedan, sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the second, a 2000 Acura sedan, was damaged at the center back end. Three occupants were injured: a 66-year-old male driver with entire body injuries and shock, a 68-year-old female front passenger with shoulder and upper arm injuries and complaints of pain, and a third occupant who suffered whiplash and shock. All occupants were restrained with lap belts or harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Accelerator Defective' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, highlighting driver and vehicle-related errors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a bike near West 141st. Two men thrown. Legs torn, blood on blacktop. The bike twisted, SUV front crushed. Both riders conscious. One was a child. Alcohol played its part. The city’s danger revealed in steel and flesh.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue near West 141st Street collided with a bike, resulting in severe injuries to two male bicyclists, one of whom was a child. Both victims suffered severe lacerations to their legs and remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV’s front end was crushed, and the bike was demolished. The narrative describes the SUV as having 'plowed into a bike,' with both riders thrown and blood slicking the asphalt. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers operate vehicles under the influence, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to catastrophic harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a van collided on 8 Avenue in Manhattan, injuring four male passengers. The crash involved driver inattention and limited visibility. Injuries included back, knee, and arm trauma. All occupants remained conscious and were not ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8 Avenue and West 140 Street in Manhattan at 8:37 PM. The collision involved a taxi and a GMC van, both traveling southbound. The van's left rear bumper struck the taxi's right side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. Four male passengers, aged 30 to 34, were injured with internal complaints including back, knee, and arm injuries. None were ejected, and all remained conscious. The taxi carried five occupants, and the van had one driver. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers' behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic risks related to distraction and limited visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 36-year-old man crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The crash exposed failure to yield and driver inattention at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, at 7:40 p.m. on Saint Nicholas Avenue near West 114 Street in Manhattan, a vehicle traveling north made a left turn and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The 36-year-old male pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turning maneuver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided head-on with a bicyclist traveling south on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and minor bleeding. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on 8th Avenue collided front-to-front with a southbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced minor bleeding and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact, with damage concentrated at their center front ends. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The moped driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was struck at a Manhattan intersection while crossing with the signal. The Jeep’s right front quarter panel hit him, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 133 Street and Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Jeep SUV struck him on the right front quarter panel. The impact caused injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. The pedestrian experienced shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. This collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 8 Avenue at West 125 Street. He was conscious and sustained abrasions. The police report notes no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian crossed with the signal at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 8 Avenue and West 125 Street in Manhattan around 7:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The lack of identified driver fault or contributing factors in the report highlights systemic dangers at this intersection despite lawful pedestrian behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old man was injured crossing East 131 Street in Manhattan. The SUV hit him on the right front quarter panel, causing back injuries. The pedestrian was incoherent at the scene. The driver was traveling straight southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2015 Honda SUV traveling southbound on East 131 Street in Manhattan at 4:54 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection and suffered back injuries, resulting in an incoherent emotional state. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no contributing factors related to the driver, but notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other vehicle occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling west on West 155 Street struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The collision involved unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the e-bike operator.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection of West 155 Street and Edgecombe Avenue around 1:00 PM. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead westbound when it struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the e-bike operator's unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors to the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15