Blood on Their Hands, Silence in Their Seats

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a Manhattan crash. The collision involved driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries while wearing a helmet. The crash exposed critical dangers from distracted driving.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike at 20:21 in Manhattan near 393 Lenox Avenue. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The bicyclist, described as the driver of the bike, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The collision involved another unspecified vehicle type, which struck the right side doors of the bike. No damage was reported to the bike, but the bicyclist’s injuries indicate a violent impact. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and unsafe speed—as primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man crossing West 125 Street with the signal was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 125 Street and Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 14:10. The 73-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling east struck him with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The vehicle was going straight ahead and sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan swung wide on West 155th. An e-scooter rider, straight ahead, collided and flew. Blood pooled on the blacktop. The man, gasping, lay conscious, his skull split. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change carved the night.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on West 155th Street collided with a man riding an e-scooter who was traveling straight. The report states the sedan driver engaged in 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact ejected the 39-year-old e-scooter rider, sending him headfirst onto the pavement. The narrative describes him as lying conscious, gasping, with severe head lacerations and a split skull. The police report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving and improper lane changes, which left a vulnerable road user grievously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl riding east on West 135 Street was injured when an SUV traveling north hit her on the bike's left side. The impact caused bruising and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, compounding the crash.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 SUV on West 135 Street at 15:27. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver going straight north, struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver as a contributing factor. Additionally, the bicyclist's own confusion or error is noted under "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact, but the collision caused significant injury to the vulnerable bicyclist. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman crossing 7 Avenue in Manhattan suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver hit her. The impact left bruises and contusions, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention on city streets late at night.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 22:30 on 7 Avenue near West 139 Street in Manhattan. The 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The vehicle involved is unspecified and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the critical role of driver focus in preventing harm to vulnerable pedestrians in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered a head injury after a vehicle struck them at the intersection of West 112 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on West 112 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a vehicle traveling north, which struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian, described as an occupant with no visible complaints but suffering a head injury, was not ejected and was in shock following the impact. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The report emphasizes the driver’s failure to maintain attention as the cause of the serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and an e-bike collided head-on on 7 Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 7 Avenue involving a taxi and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The e-bike was making a left turn westbound when it struck the taxi traveling southbound. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Additionally, the e-bike driver was noted as inexperienced. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed in Connecticut, and the e-bike driver was licensed in Washington. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and inexperience in motor vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus backing unsafely struck a sedan traveling north on West 154 Street. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and bruises. The bus was making a U-turn when its right front bumper collided with the sedan’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southeast on West 154 Street was making a U-turn and backed unsafely, striking a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper against the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man, and front passenger, a 36-year-old woman, were both injured with back contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Ford bus. The sedan driver was licensed in Georgia. The primary contributing factor cited in the report is the bus driver’s failure to back safely. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan veered at West 141st and St. Nicholas, striking a 22-year-old cyclist. The driver, distracted and failing to hold the lane, sent the rider flying. Blood pooled. The cyclist lay conscious, head bleeding, the bike twisted in the street.

A crash unfolded at the corner of West 141st Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, where a sedan struck a 22-year-old cyclist, according to the police report. The report states the sedan driver was 'distracted' and failed to maintain lane position, citing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, landing head-first and suffering severe bleeding, with injuries focused on the head. The police report describes the aftermath: 'He flew, landed head-first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay conscious, bleeding.' The bike was left twisted on the street. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to pay attention and maintain proper lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance struck the right rear bumper of a southbound taxi on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was left in shock. The crash was caused by the ambulance following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on West 125 Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. An ambulance traveling eastbound went straight ahead and collided with the right rear bumper of a southbound taxi. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained a head injury and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the ambulance driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed. The taxi sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the ambulance's right front bumper was damaged. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the taxi driver in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van and a bicycle collided head-on on West 145 Street. The 18-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial contusions. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the impact occurred at the bike’s front center and van’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash involved a van and a bicycle traveling eastbound on West 145 Street at 16:06. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the bicycle’s center front end and the van’s left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both the bicyclist and the driver, indicating driver-related errors on both sides. The van driver was licensed in New York and driving a 2013 vehicle. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time. The van sustained no damage, suggesting a collision dynamic that severely impacted the bicyclist. No victim fault or behavior was cited as contributing in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound e-bike rider was injured after colliding with a taxi's left side doors. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the arm. Passenger distraction in the taxi contributed to the crash, highlighting driver inattention in a busy Manhattan corridor.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south collided with the left side doors of a parked taxi on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The taxi was stationary before the crash, and the point of impact was the taxi's left side doors and the e-bike's center front end. The rider was ejected from the bike, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report identifies 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver was distracted by passengers. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Toyota vehicle. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. This incident underscores the dangers of driver distraction and the vulnerability of e-bike riders in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered head injuries after a bus struck him on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The crash occurred at 6:06 p.m. The bus was parked when the collision happened. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash took place at 18:06 on 7th Avenue near West 126 Street in Manhattan. A bus, initially parked, was struck on its left rear bumper by a bicyclist traveling northbound. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was injured but not ejected from his bike. The report explicitly cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bus suffered damage to its center back end, and the bike was damaged at the center front end. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions between large vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on West 153 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. Police report cites pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:55 AM on West 153 Street near Macombs Place in Manhattan. A 2023 Lincoln sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a southbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion contributed to the crash dynamics. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while turning left, a maneuver that requires yielding to oncoming traffic, suggesting a failure to yield or misjudgment during the turn. No damage was reported on the sedan, underscoring the vulnerability of the bicyclist in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV collided with a westbound bicyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining contusions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:10 AM on Lenox Avenue, a 2017 SUV traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg and experienced shock. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributing to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected and was also traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the front end of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan hit her while she played in the roadway. The driver, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing shock and contusions.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West 125 Street after being struck by a 2016 Chrysler sedan traveling west. The vehicle's left front bumper made contact with the pedestrian, who was playing in the roadway outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s action of playing in the roadway is noted but not cited as a contributing factor by the police. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicles to vulnerable pedestrians in non-intersection areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy riding a bike southbound on West 146 Street was injured in a collision. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors or victim fault. The child was not ejected and suffered shock and injury.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound on West 146 Street was injured in a crash at 8:05 p.m. The bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the bike and was not ejected. The report notes the bicyclist suffered shock and an injury severity rated as 3, but the nature of the injury is unknown. The collision involved another vehicle also traveling southbound, with impact at the left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for the bicyclist and does not cite any driver errors or failures to yield. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The data focuses on the collision impact and injury without assigning fault to the victim or the other party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling west struck a parked sedan on West 117 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the primary contributing factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling westbound on West 117 Street collided with a sedan that was parked with its left side doors facing the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan was stationary before the impact, and damage was concentrated on its left side doors, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The motorcycle driver was conscious but injured, with an injury severity rated at level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turning left struck a parked sedan on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered shock but no severe injury. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on West 125 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 2024 bus traveling northwest was making a left turn when it impacted the left rear bumper of a parked 2014 sedan. The sedan's female driver, age 41, was not ejected and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. She experienced shock but no specified bodily injury. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice for the sedan driver. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the left turn. The collision damaged the left side doors of the bus and the left rear bumper of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. This incident underscores the risks posed by driver distraction and inattention in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a 38-year-old man crossing West 145 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center front end, causing serious harm at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling westbound on West 145 Street struck a pedestrian at the intersection near 7 Avenue. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old male, sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end, and the vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors involving the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15