Blood on Their Hands, Silence in Their Seats

A sedan and moped collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue, injuring the sedan driver. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:05 on Saint Nicholas Avenue involving a sedan and a moped. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan impacted the moped at the left front quarter panel, while the moped sustained damage to its center front end. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the moped driver or victim behaviors. The crash highlights driver errors related to traffic control violations and speed management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash when her sedan collided with an SUV on West 135 Street. The crash occurred during a left turn, with driver inattention cited as a key factor in the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:00 PM on West 135 Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old female sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, was making a left turn when her vehicle's right front bumper struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV traveling straight west. The sedan driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during complex maneuvers like left turns in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed 8th Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit him. His leg was crushed. He lay silent on the cold street. The car showed no damage. The light turned green. No one moved.

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing 8th Avenue at West 147th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he crossed with the signal when a vehicle hit him, crushing his leg and leaving him unconscious in the intersection. The report states, 'A man, 42, crossed with the signal. A vehicle struck him. He fell, leg crushed, silent on the cold street.' The car showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The pedestrian suffered serious crush injuries to his lower leg and foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi collided with a sedan in Manhattan. Two occupants were injured. A 35-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. A 15-year-old passenger was hurt. Both were in shock after the impact.

A taxi and a sedan collided in Manhattan, injuring two occupants. According to the police report, the taxi was traveling southwest when it struck the sedan, which was avoiding an object in the roadway. The driver of the taxi, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries, while a 15-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered injuries to her entire body. Both were in shock following the crash. The police report noted 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No further details on driver errors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 125 Street. He had the signal. The driver failed to yield. The impact caused severe injuries, including fractures and dislocations.

A 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of West 125 Street. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when he was struck. The driver failed to yield, leading to the collision. The pedestrian suffered severe injuries, including fractures and dislocations. He remained conscious at the scene. No additional details about the driver or vehicle were provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Harlem River Drive at 8:45 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Harlem River Drive collided when one driver was merging and the other was going straight. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 45-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a 2021 SUV made an improper U-turn on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The bike struck the left side of the SUV. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 2021 Mercedes SUV was making an improper U-turn on West 125th Street when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The 18-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the bicyclist, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' for the cyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to execute the turn properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while walking outside an intersection on West 123 Street in Manhattan. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 123 Street struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash, cited twice. The driver was going straight ahead but failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a U-turn struck a sedan traveling south on West 132 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2015 Dodge SUV was making a U-turn on West 132 Street when it collided with a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling straight south. The sedan's 68-year-old male driver was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder trauma and experiencing shock. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the SUV driver’s maneuver as the pre-crash action. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The sedan driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers of U-turns in traffic flow but does not assign fault beyond the recorded driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises in Manhattan near West 129 Street. The SUV was parked. The crash involved driver inattention and other vehicular factors. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash involving a parked SUV in Manhattan at West 129 Street. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The SUV was stationary before the crash, and no vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police identified no helmet or signaling issues, focusing instead on driver distraction and other vehicular errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a right turn on West 111 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a right turn on West 111 Street struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man crossing West 125th Street with the signal was struck by a sedan. The driver was stopped in traffic but made an improper lane move. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 125th Street in Manhattan with the signal. The crash involved a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling east, whose driver was stopped in traffic before making an improper passing or lane usage maneuver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary driver error and notes a secondary factor of 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist hit a parked sedan on West 120 Street. The bike’s front center collided with the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on West 120 Street collided with a parked sedan. The e-bike struck the left side doors of the sedan with its center front end. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically driver inattention and distraction, as well as driver inexperience. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other victims were reported. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact, and damage was limited to the left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck on West 145 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling straight ahead on West 145 Street struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. No information on the driver’s license status or vehicle details was provided. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 83-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing West 144 Street. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. The crash occurred outside an intersection.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2022 SUV traveling north on West 144 Street. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper while the pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and other vehicular, indicating driver error but does not specify exact violations such as failure to yield. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or helmet use is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus hit a 12-year-old girl crossing West 129th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. The bus struck her with its center front end while traveling west. The girl was injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a bus traveling west on West 129th Street struck her with its center front end. The girl was crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. She sustained a facial contusion and remained conscious. The bus had 12 occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are unspecified. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed northbound on Harlem River Drive. The lead vehicle was struck from behind. The driver of the rear sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were male and licensed. The crash involved following too closely and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Harlem River Drive collided when the rear vehicle struck the front one. The driver of the rear sedan, a 54-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The rear sedan also had a defective accelerator. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The impact occurred at the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male bicyclist suffered a neck contusion on West 115 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was distracted by headphones. The crash caused center front end damage to the bike. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West 115 Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Listening/Using Headphones" as contributing factors. The bicyclist was riding straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center front end of the bike, causing damage. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash highlights the role of driver inattention and distraction in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man riding a moped was struck by an SUV on West 147 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Police cited the SUV driver for disregarding traffic control. The moped driver was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on West 147 Street collided with a moped traveling north. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The SUV struck the moped on its right front quarter panel, damaging its center front end. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted. The crash caused serious injury to the moped driver but no further details on the SUV occupant's condition were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a Honda sedan on 7 Avenue. The sedan’s female driver and a female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling west on 7 Avenue collided with the right rear quarter panel of a northbound Honda sedan. The sedan’s 52-year-old female driver and a 46-year-old female passenger were injured, both sustaining knee and lower leg injuries along with whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact caused damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s center front end. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors including inattention and unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15