Blood on Their Hands, Silence in Their Seats

An 11-year-old girl suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries while crossing 7 Avenue at West 131 Street. She was conscious and obeying the crossing signal. The crash details lack driver error data, but the impact caused significant harm to a vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 7 Avenue and West 131 Street in Manhattan at 17:10. The child was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious throughout. The report does not specify the vehicle type, driver actions, or contributing factors, leaving driver errors unrecorded. The victim was not cited for any contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when following crossing signals, with the impact causing injury despite no recorded fault on the pedestrian's part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man walking along West 130 Street was struck by a Jeep SUV. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered bruises and an elbow injury but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 130 Street in Manhattan around 8:30 PM. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic when a 2019 Jeep SUV struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The pedestrian sustained contusions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and safe distance directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old e-scooter driver suffered upper arm injuries after a collision with a sedan turning improperly on West 111 Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the scooter’s front and the sedan’s right side, highlighting dangerous turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:58 PM on West 111 Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling north and an e-scooter traveling west both made right turns when the collision happened. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with upper arm trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan. The point of impact was the e-scooter’s center front end and the sedan’s right side doors, with damage to the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks posed by improper vehicle turning in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A white van making a left turn collided with a parked sedan on West 152 Street in Manhattan. The impact damaged the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s occupant, a 53-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a white van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a parked sedan on West 152 Street, Manhattan. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel on both vehicles, causing damage to those areas. The sedan was registered in New York and was occupied by a 53-year-old male driver who was not ejected but sustained back injuries and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan’s occupant but does not specify any driver errors or violations. The van’s driver actions involved making a left turn, which led to the collision with the stationary vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A teenage boy riding east on West 125th struck broken pavement and was hurled headfirst onto concrete. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Sirens wailed. The city’s fractured streets claimed another young rider.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy riding a bike eastbound on West 125th Street in Harlem struck defective pavement. The report states the cyclist was ejected and landed headfirst, suffering severe bleeding and a head injury. He was found semiconscious, blood pooling on the concrete. The only listed contributing factors are 'Pavement Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' underscoring the role of hazardous street conditions and lack of focus. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by neglected infrastructure and the systemic risks faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a cyclist on his left side at West 133rd and Lenox Avenue. The rider crashed hard, blood pooling at his waist. Four passengers watched silently. The bike lay twisted. The cyclist suffered severe abdominal injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a cyclist on the left side at West 133rd Street. The impact caused the cyclist to hit the pavement forcefully, resulting in severe lacerations to his abdomen and pelvis. The report notes blood pooling at the cyclist's waist and a twisted bike, while four passengers inside the taxi witnessed the aftermath. The police identified 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' were cited. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the collision impact and the serious injuries sustained by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered neck injuries and shock after a collision with a vehicle making a U-turn in Manhattan. The impact struck the bike’s right front bumper and the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. Driver errors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 near West 125 Street in Manhattan. A vehicle was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The impact was on the vehicle’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report cites driver errors including 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver. The data highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers such as U-turns in busy urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured with abrasions and shoulder trauma after a sedan’s improper lane usage in Manhattan. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left the cyclist hurt and conscious, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 AM on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan was parked but committed improper passing or lane usage, which contributed to the collision with a 48-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including abrasions. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary driver error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene and not wearing any safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify victim fault. This incident underscores how driver lane violations can cause serious harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit her on West 111 Street. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing contusions and bruises. The victim remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling north on West 111 Street in Manhattan struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Lenox Avenue around 10:45 PM. The pedestrian was located in the roadway and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV, indicating the pedestrian was hit on the vehicle's side. The driver was licensed but distracted, failing to avoid the collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash, with no mention of contributing victim behavior. This incident highlights driver errors as the primary cause of harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after rear-ending a box truck while both vehicles traveled south on West 138 Street in Manhattan. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:55 on West 138 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles, a 2021 Chevrolet SUV and a 2012 box truck, were traveling south. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and quarter panel, indicating the SUV rear-ended the box truck. The box truck sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The collision highlights a failure in vehicle control or attention by the SUV driver, as the box truck was undamaged and both vehicles were moving in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749905, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV stopped in traffic struck an e-bike from behind on Lenox Avenue. The 24-year-old e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. The e-bike operator was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 13:25. A Ford SUV traveling south was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended an e-bike also traveling south. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver, who was licensed. The e-bike driver was unlicensed but no contributing factors were assigned to him. The collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck a male pedestrian at an intersection on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered severe full-body injuries and was rendered unconscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the serious impact.

According to the police report, at 20:36 on 8 Avenue near West 140 Street in Manhattan, a sedan traveling north struck a male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured across his entire body and was found unconscious, indicating severe trauma. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The vehicle, a 2012 Mercedes sedan, showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors were attributed to him. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle from a parked position before the collision. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a distracted SUV driver struck her while she crossed outside a crosswalk in Manhattan. The impact caused abrasions and left the pedestrian conscious but injured. Driver inattention was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at approximately 3:30 AM in Manhattan near West 125 Street, a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling west while changing lanes struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle's front left. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to maintain attention while changing lanes directly led to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a bus collided with his bike’s rear on West 125th Street. The bus was traveling westbound, striking the cyclist who was passing improperly amid debris, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound bus struck the center back end of his bike on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the bus driver’s failure related to improper passing or lane usage and the presence of obstruction or debris as contributing factors. The collision point was the right side doors of the bus impacting the bike’s rear. The bicyclist’s contributing factors were unspecified, placing the focus on the bus driver’s errors. No victim fault or behavior was indicated as contributing in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a taxi on West 131 Street. Both vehicles struck front center. The bicyclist suffered neck contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was unlicensed, and the taxi driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:22 on West 131 Street in Manhattan involving a taxi and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends while traveling straight ahead— the taxi heading west and the bicycle north. The bicyclist was unlicensed, as noted in the report, which is a driver-related factor. The taxi driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors were specified in the report. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist, highlighting the dangers posed by the collision dynamics and the bicyclist’s unlicensed status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman crossing Bradhurst Avenue away from an intersection was struck by a northbound SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Bradhurst Avenue near West 145th Street in Manhattan at 3:35 PM. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when she was struck by a northbound 2016 Jeep SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to notice the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions or equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across pedestrian paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turning left on 8th Avenue struck a northbound cyclist. The man flew, hit pavement, head split, blood pooled. Shock froze his eyes. The SUV’s bumper bent where his body broke. Night swallowed the scene in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south on 8th Avenue near 262nd Street made a left turn and struck a man riding a bike northbound, who was proceeding straight ahead. The report details that the cyclist was ejected, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding, with shock evident in his expression. The narrative states, 'He flew, hit pavement. Head split. Blood pooled. Eyes wide with shock. The bumper bent where his body broke.' The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, but the SUV driver’s action—making a left turn into the path of a cyclist going straight—remains central to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s maneuver. The crash occurred late at night in Manhattan, underscoring the persistent danger for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A three-year-old girl crossing with the signal on Lenox Avenue was struck in the head by a turning SUV. She died at the scene. The SUV’s front end bore the impact, marking the fatal collision.

At Lenox Avenue and West 135th Street in Manhattan, a three-year-old girl was fatally struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the child was 'crossing with the signal' when the 2020 Nissan SUV hit her in the head at the 'center front end' of the vehicle, which sustained damage there. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' but highlights the driver’s action of making a left turn into a crosswalk occupied by a pedestrian. The narrative states, 'She died there on the street. The front end bore the mark of her final moment.' No victim error is cited, focusing attention on the lethal consequences of the driver’s maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered neck injuries in a multi-sedan crash at West 129 Street. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The injured driver, conscious and restrained by a lap belt, experienced whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near West 129 Street involving multiple sedans. One driver, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The vehicles involved included a parked sedan struck at the center back end, and two other sedans traveling west and south, with one making a right turn. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained injuries classified as severity level 3. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury even among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and sedan collided on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a 36-year-old male passenger, causing shoulder and upper arm contusions. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience, highlighting critical driver errors behind the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 125 Street in Manhattan involving a bus and a sedan, both initially parked. The impact was on the left front bumper of the bus and the right front bumper of the sedan. A 36-year-old male passenger in the bus was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This incident underscores how driver errors, specifically inattention and lack of experience, can lead to collisions causing harm to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15