Blood on Their Hands, Silence in Their Seats

A 64-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi passing too closely at a Manhattan intersection. The impact caused a back injury, leaving her conscious but seriously hurt. The driver made no evasive maneuvers, and the vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan struck a 64-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a back injury classified as severity level 3 and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies the driver’s error as 'Passing Too Closely,' repeated twice as a contributing factor. The taxi's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to maintain safe passing distances around pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla SUV struck the right side of a Hyundai sedan making a left turn on 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:29 on 7 Avenue near West 123 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Tesla SUV traveling south collided with a 2024 Hyundai sedan traveling west. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old female, was making a left turn when the SUV struck the right side doors of her vehicle, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The Tesla SUV was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan with its center front end. Both drivers were licensed. The collision highlights driver errors involving yielding and turning maneuvers leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south on West 150 Street collided with a sedan also heading south. The motorcyclist was partially ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. The sedan showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling south on West 150 Street, collided with impact at the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The sedan driver, also male and licensed in New York, showed no vehicle damage. The motorcycle was reportedly avoiding an object in the roadway prior to the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing unsafely struck a parked bus in Manhattan’s 9th Council district. A 7-year-old girl, secured in the rear seat, suffered back injuries and shock. Driver distraction and unsafe backing caused the crash, leaving the child in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2756 8 Avenue in Manhattan around 3:30 PM. The sedan, traveling west, was backing when it collided with a northbound parked bus. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The 7-year-old female occupant, seated in the middle rear seat with a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and nausea and experienced shock. The sedan’s front center end and the bus’s left front quarter panel sustained damage. The driver’s unsafe backing maneuver and distraction directly led to the collision. The child passenger was not at fault and was properly restrained, highlighting the critical role of driver errors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver starting from parking struck multiple parked vehicles on West 134 Street in Manhattan. The 82-year-old male driver suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention amid dense urban traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 134 Street in Manhattan at 13:54. The driver of a 2010 Mercedes sedan, an 82-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck abrasions and remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor. The driver was starting from parking when the collision happened, impacting the center front end of his vehicle. The sedan struck multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, causing damage to their rear and side panels. No ejections occurred. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim's behavior. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in crowded city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured in a rear-end collision on West 142 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a Chevrolet SUV and a bike traveling eastbound. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:35 AM on West 142 Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was riding eastbound when he was struck from behind. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The Chevrolet SUV involved also traveled eastbound and impacted the bike's left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north on Harlem River Drive struck another vehicle, injuring its driver and a teenage passenger. Both suffered contusions and bruises. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, leading to a front-end collision.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda taxi was traveling north on Harlem River Drive when it collided with another vehicle. The taxi's left front bumper struck the other vehicle, causing damage to the taxi's center front end. The driver, a 78-year-old man wearing a lap belt, and a 15-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat were both injured. Both occupants sustained contusions and bruises, with the driver suffering head injuries and the passenger injured in the shoulder and upper arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the passengers or other vehicles. The driver’s distraction led directly to the collision and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a sedan traveling east on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. The impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 8 Avenue near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 6:30 PM. A Ford SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a Honda sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old female occupant, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any for the SUV driver. The collision resulted from the SUV's left turn into the path of the sedan, indicating a failure to yield or improper left turn maneuver by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy riding east on West 145 Street was struck by a westbound SUV making a right turn. The collision caused head injuries and bruising. Police cite the SUV driver’s disregard for traffic control and inexperience as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:33 on West 145 Street. A 12-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was hit by a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling west and making a right turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors, both attributed to the SUV driver. No contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to obey traffic controls while turning, especially to vulnerable young cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped SUV on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The striking driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 12:20 PM on 8 Avenue near West 121 Street in Manhattan, a 2013 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the rear of a stopped 2011 Nissan SUV. The impact occurred at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The striking driver, a 35-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distance and attentiveness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver traveling east on West 145 St Bridge collided with multiple vehicles, injuring a 59-year-old male driver. Impact damaged left front and rear panels of involved vehicles. The injured driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:03 AM on West 145 St Bridge in Manhattan. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling east and west. The primary contributing factor was driver inattention or distraction. A 59-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report notes damage to the left front bumper of one SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a sedan, indicating side impacts consistent with distracted driving. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734837, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A 56-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on West 145 Street collided. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of a 2012 Honda SUV and the left front bumper of a 2024 Toyota SUV. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The 56-year-old female driver of the Honda SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back end of the Honda and the left front bumper of the Toyota.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 132 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and incoherence. The crash exposed dangers from driver distraction and medication effects.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:33 on West 132 Street in Manhattan. A sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from Connecticut, was starting from a parking position traveling south when it collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, resulting in incoherence. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, along with the bicyclist's use of prescription medication. The sedan driver's failure to maintain full attention while starting from parking led directly to the collision, underscoring systemic risks posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old bicyclist suffered facial injuries and unconsciousness after an SUV making a right turn hit him on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The collision caused minor bleeding and left side damage to the SUV. Driver inattention was a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on West 145 Street near Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2019 Nissan SUV making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries, was unconscious, and experienced minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with three occupants. The bicyclist was not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to observe traffic controls in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 67-year-old cyclist at West 111th and 8th Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, head split, blood pooling on the street. Evening fell as he lay incoherent, victim of driver distraction and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 111th Street collided with a 67-year-old man riding a bicycle northbound at the corner of 8th Avenue. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The report states the cab’s left front bumper was damaged in the crash. The cyclist was found incoherent at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the collision. The narrative describes blood on the street and the rider’s head split open. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is noted only after the driver’s errors, as listed in the police report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in Manhattan’s dense streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling north collided with a sedan making a right turn on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. An 11-year-old front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, enduring shock but was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:51 on West 145 Street, Manhattan. A Toyota SUV traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a Nissan sedan making a right turn eastward. The SUV’s left front bumper sustained damage. The sedan had two occupants, including an 11-year-old female front passenger who was injured with head trauma and whiplash, placed in shock but remained secured by a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision’s point of impact and vehicle maneuvers suggest a failure to yield or misjudgment during the sedan’s turn, highlighting driver error and systemic risk at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on West 115 Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:10 AM on West 115 Street involving a taxi and a bicyclist. The taxi was making a left turn while the bicyclist was traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper striking the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike and was not cited with any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the taxi's center front end and the bike's center front end. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe chest injuries after a collision with a sedan traveling west on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The impact occurred at the bike's front center and the sedan's left front bumper, causing fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, at 9:30 AM on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, a sedan traveling west struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained serious chest injuries including fractures and dislocations. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan operator. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on the victim; the focus remains on the vehicle driver's failure that led to this severe collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730335, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on West 124 Street when both drivers were inattentive. The taxi traveling north and the SUV making a left turn struck each other, injuring both drivers and a rear passenger. Shoulder and head injuries resulted amid shock and pain complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:52 on West 124 Street involving a taxi traveling north and a station wagon/SUV making a left turn eastbound. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The taxi's left front bumper and the SUV's right front bumper collided. The taxi driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was wearing a lap belt. The SUV had one occupant, a 33-year-old male rear passenger, also wearing a lap belt, who sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea and were in shock. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to a side-impact collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man suffered head injuries and abrasions after being struck at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and injured while in the roadway. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 124 Street and Lenox Avenue in Manhattan around 7:30 AM. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies the pedestrian's location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and notes "Other Actions in Roadway" as the pedestrian's behavior. The vehicle involved is listed as unspecified, with no details on driver actions or contributing factors. The police report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it list any pedestrian contributing factors. The focus remains on the pedestrian's injury and the crash location without assigning fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15