Seven Dead in Silence: Manhattan Streets Are Killing Fields

Jul 1 - A tractor truck and sedan collided on East 125 Street in Manhattan. A 9-year-old passenger suffered back contusions. Limited view contributed to the crash. The sedan was changing lanes when struck by the truck going straight. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 125 Street at 18:41. A tractor truck traveling west collided with a sedan also traveling west. The sedan was changing lanes when the truck, going straight ahead, impacted its left rear bumper. The collision injured a 9-year-old female passenger in the sedan, who sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility played a role in the crash. The truck showed no damage, while the sedan had damage to its left rear bumper. No driver license issues were noted. The child was not ejected and no other contributing factors related to the victim were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A 60-year-old male bicyclist collided with a parked sedan on East 102 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions but was conscious. The sedan was stationary, indicating the cyclist struck the vehicle while traveling southbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:22 on East 102 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 60-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound went straight ahead and struck the left side doors of a parked 2019 Kia sedan. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor but does not specify driver error or victim fault. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the bike. Vehicle damage was not reported on the sedan, and the bike showed no damage. The incident highlights the danger posed by parked vehicles obstructing travel paths for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 29 - A sedan making a right turn hit a bicyclist going straight on 2 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:05 AM on 2 Avenue, a 2023 Kia sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight south. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The sedan had three occupants and was driven by a licensed male from Los Angeles. The collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - A 60-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a sedan traveling east on East 125th Street. The impact to his lower leg caused abrasions and injury. The driver continued straight, hitting the pedestrian with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 125th Street in Manhattan outside a designated crosswalk. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling east and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors but notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Vehicle damage was not reported. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicles traveling through areas where pedestrians cross unsignaled, emphasizing the critical role of driver vigilance and yielding in preventing injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck him on East 110 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, with the SUV’s left front bumper damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:07 AM on East 110 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A 2023 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight ahead on an e-bike. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right side doors. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the e-bike’s right rear quarter panel was damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - Two SUVs smashed on East 119th Street. A woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blame a broken traffic signal. Metal twisted. Danger lingers at the intersection.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on East 119th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan at 2:30 p.m. The southbound Tesla SUV was struck on its right side doors by a westbound SUV. The 48-year-old female Tesla driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were listed. The Tesla’s right rear quarter panel and the other SUV’s center front end were damaged. The crash underscores the risk posed by malfunctioning traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - A southbound bus and sedan collided on Harlem River Drive. The sedan driver, merging lanes unsafely, struck the bus’s right front. The sedan driver suffered neck contusions but remained conscious and restrained. Seven bus occupants were unharmed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:51 on Harlem River Drive involving a 2014 Ford bus and a 2023 Dodge sedan, both traveling south. The sedan was merging lanes when it impacted the bus’s right front bumper with its left front bumper. The contributing factor cited was "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The bus carried seven occupants who were not reported injured. The report explicitly identifies the sedan driver’s unsafe lane change as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the bus driver or any victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A front-seat passenger in an SUV suffered a concussion after a collision on East 129 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, leaving the occupant injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female front passenger in a 2004 Ford SUV traveling west on East 129 Street in Manhattan was injured in a crash at 2:55 a.m. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating a collision while going straight ahead. The injured occupant sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of in-vehicle distractions impacting driver control and passenger safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - A 76-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV backed unsafely into her at a marked Manhattan crosswalk. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the vehicle struck her from behind, causing bruising and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota SUV was backing southbound near 1901 1 Avenue in Manhattan at 9:50 AM when it struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact was the center back end. The report identifies the driver's unsafe backing maneuver as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - SUV hit bus from behind on FDR Drive. Driver and teen passenger bruised. Sudden reaction to another vehicle led to crash. Metal crumpled. Both injured stayed conscious. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the rear of a bus on FDR Drive at 7:37 AM. The SUV's left front bumper hit the bus's right rear. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old man, and a 15-year-old girl riding in the back seat were injured, suffering bruises to the back and pelvis. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the SUV driver's error in responding to another vehicle. No actions by the injured passenger contributed to the crash. The bus driver was licensed and driving straight at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - A tow truck struck a bicyclist in East Harlem late at night. The cyclist was ejected, suffering a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite the truck driver's failure to obey traffic signals and improper turning as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling south on 1st Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist at 23:25 in Manhattan's 10035 zip code. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly,' indicating the tow truck driver failed to obey traffic signals and executed an improper turn. The bicyclist was wearing pads but no helmet was mentioned as a factor. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, suggesting a direct collision. The tow truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead prior to the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as disregarding traffic controls and improper turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - A sedan traveling north struck a 35-year-old woman in Manhattan, causing contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The woman remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a northbound sedan struck her with its right front bumper at 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify contributing factors or pedestrian actions, but the collision involved direct contact with the vehicle’s right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper, indicating the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 16 - Two sedans collided on East 120 Street in Manhattan, injuring a 47-year-old female driver. Impact damaged the right front bumper of a parked vehicle and left rear quarter panel of a moving sedan. The injured driver suffered neck contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on East 120 Street in Manhattan involving two sedans. One vehicle was parked with damage to its right front bumper, while the other was traveling east with damage to its left rear quarter panel. The injured party was a 47-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who sustained neck contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors for the collision, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The injured driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant in her vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - A 37-year-old man riding north on Madison Avenue was ejected from his bike. He struck his head and suffered a concussion. No other vehicles were involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike at 2135 Madison Avenue in Manhattan around 11:40 PM. The cyclist suffered a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The crash involved only the bike, which was damaged at the center front end. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors or external vehicle involvement. The injured cyclist was the sole occupant and driver. This case underscores the risks faced by cyclists, even when no clear cause is identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734940 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - An 8-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by a bike traveling east on East 101 Street. The collision caused neck injuries and minor bleeding. The bike passed too closely, contributing to the crash and the child's shock.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old male pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway on East 101 Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan at 7:30 p.m. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding, experiencing shock after the impact. The crash involved a bike traveling eastbound, which struck the child at the center front end with no reported damage to the bike. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver error by the cyclist. The pedestrian's presence in the roadway is noted, but the primary cause is the cyclist's failure to maintain a safe distance. No victim fault or helmet use is mentioned in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A southbound SUV struck a 31-year-old man crossing East 124th Street with the signal. The impact crushed his leg. He remained conscious. The driver, distracted and inattentive, did not yield. The intersection became a site of pain and metal.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old pedestrian entered the crosswalk at the corner of East 124th Street and Park Avenue at 10:54 a.m., crossing with the signal. A southbound SUV hit him head-on, crushing his leg. The report states the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing with the signal is explicitly noted. The report makes clear the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver’s inattention led to the collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A 27-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury in a crash on FDR Drive. The collision involved a sedan and was caused by improper passing and unsafe lane changing, according to the police report.

At 8:23 AM on FDR Drive, a collision occurred involving a 2023 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2020 Toyota sedan, both traveling south. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected upon impact and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of the sedan, causing damage to the left side doors of the motorcycle and other damage to the sedan. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, while the motorcyclist was licensed in Pennsylvania. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A sedan making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the collision, highlighting critical driver errors.

According to the police report, at 6:34 AM on 5 Avenue near West 129 Street, a sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight south. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper struck the bicyclist, who was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as distraction and improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 11 - A 48-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV on East 104 Street. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors in the late-night crash in Manhattan.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 11:43 PM on East 104 Street in Manhattan. The driver of the sedan, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan struck the SUV with its left front bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—sedan eastbound, SUV southbound—when the impact occurred. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to any other party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731995 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 11 - A van collided with a moped on East 97 Street in Manhattan. The 15-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The van driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior in city traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:15 on East 97 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A van traveling north struck a moped traveling east. The point of impact was the van’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s center front end. The moped driver, a 15-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The van driver was licensed in Connecticut and was driving straight ahead. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the van driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline caused the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19