Manhattan’s Streets: Built for Speed, Paid in Blood

A bike struck a teenage boy on East 124th Street. Both the cyclist and the pedestrian hit the ground. Each suffered head abrasions. The crash left them conscious but hurt. The street saw blood and silence. The city moved on.

A crash on East 124th Street in Manhattan left a 15-year-old male pedestrian and a 39-year-old female cyclist injured. According to the police report, both suffered head abrasions and were conscious at the scene. The cyclist was ejected from her bike. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the pedestrian listed as taking 'other actions in roadway.' The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No driver errors or specific violations are noted in the data. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as recorded after the absence of driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup hit a man on Madison Avenue. The truck’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian outside the crosswalk. The man suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cited confusion and outside distraction as factors. The street saw another body hit, another wound left.

A pickup truck traveling north on Madison Avenue struck a 32-year-old man who was walking in the roadway, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his upper arm and shoulder. The vehicle’s right front bumper made contact. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians outside crosswalks, especially when distraction and confusion enter the mix. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man crossing E 118 St with the signal was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The impact left him conscious but with abrasions and injuries to his arm. Sirens echoed as the street filled with tension.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 118 St and 3 Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2006 Dodge SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact and damage to the vehicle was the left front quarter panel. No information was provided about driver actions or safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, even when they have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal crumpled on E 135 St near Madison Ave. A sedan’s front end struck another car’s rear bumper. One man, 35, behind the wheel, suffered whiplash. Sirens echoed as responders arrived. The air was thick with the smell of gasoline and dust.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling northeast on E 135 St near Madison Ave collided. The front end of one vehicle struck the rear bumper of another. The driver of the first car, a 35-year-old man, was injured and complained of whiplash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were documented. The point of impact and vehicle damage indicate a rear-end collision, but the report does not provide further details on driver actions or external conditions. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with an e-scooter at West 130th Street and 5th Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street bore fresh skid marks and broken plastic.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 5th Avenue struck an e-scooter heading west on West 130th Street. The e-scooter operator, a 38-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury described as a contusion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating that a driver failed to obey a traffic signal or sign. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash left the e-scooter driver conscious but injured, highlighting the consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman riding a northbound e-scooter on Park Avenue at East 103rd Street was hurt just after midnight. She suffered a bruise to her lower leg but remained conscious. No other vehicles were involved. The street was quiet and dark.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman operating an e-scooter was injured while traveling north on Park Avenue at East 103rd Street in Manhattan. The report states she sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg but was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved, and the e-scooter showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The report notes that the rider was not using any safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Evening light caught on 1st Avenue as a Ford SUV turned left and struck a 34-year-old man in the crosswalk at East 106th Street. The pedestrian, conscious but hurt, clutched his arm, blood on his hand, sirens echoing through Manhattan.

A Ford SUV traveling north on 1st Avenue made a left turn at East 106th Street and struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion to his lower arm and hand and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors for both the driver and the crash as 'Unspecified.' The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the vehicle. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as a factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a southbound cyclist struck him at Lexington Avenue. The crash left the boy bruised but conscious, the street echoing with the aftermath of impact and confusion.

A collision occurred at 1844 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. According to the police report, the crash resulted in a head contusion for the boy, who was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the cyclist. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle at the intersection. The police also listed 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No mention of helmet or signaling issues appears in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by young pedestrians at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screeched on E 116 St at 2 Ave as a sedan making a U-turn collided with a motorcycle headed east. The crash left the 31-year-old rider bruised and conscious, pain radiating through his body as traffic pulsed around the wreck.

A collision occurred at E 116 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan involving a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Making U Turn' when it struck the motorcycle, which was 'Going Straight Ahead.' The 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured, sustaining contusions to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the motorcycle was damaged at the center front end. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike surged through Manhattan night. Two young riders hurled onto hard pavement. One sprawled unconscious, head bleeding. The other gripped a broken arm, pain sharp and real. No helmets. No license. The street swallowed their cries.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north near E 103rd Street and 1st Avenue crashed at 21:56. The report states, 'an e-bike slammed forward in the dark. Two young riders were thrown. One lay unconscious, blood on his head. The other clutched her arm, awake, in pain.' Both riders were unhelmeted and the e-bike was operated without a license. The primary contributing factors listed are 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver, a 21-year-old male, suffered severe head lacerations and was ejected from the bike, found unconscious. The vehicle had no reported damage, but the human toll was immediate and severe. The police report highlights the absence of safety equipment and the unlicensed operation, underscoring systemic risks present on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screeched on the Harlem River Drive ramp. A 2012 Acura’s front left crumpled, blood streaked the driver’s face. Both men, thirty-three, sat hurt and stunned, pain sharp and immediate. The crash left the ramp littered and silent.

A 2012 Acura sedan crashed on the Harlem River Drive ramp, leaving both the driver and a passenger, each 33 years old, injured. According to the police report, the sedan struck hard on the left front. The driver remained conscious, with visible facial injuries and internal pain. The report states the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle,' indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not directly involved in the collision. No other contributing factors or helmet or signal issues were listed. Both men were caught in the aftermath of a single-car impact, underscoring the dangers present even when only one vehicle is involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and SUV collided on the Triborough Bridge. The truck changed lanes unsafely. The SUV driver, a 76-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body. Metal twisted. The bridge echoed with the crash. The system failed to protect her.

A crash on the Triborough Bridge involved a box truck and an SUV, both heading north. According to the police report, the truck was 'Changing Lanes' and the SUV was 'Going Straight Ahead.' The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The 76-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured, suffering internal injuries to her entire body. Another 76-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man were involved but not reported as injured. The truck's impact struck the SUV's left side. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to unsafe lane changing as the key driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus barrels into a Ford SUV at 3rd Avenue and East 111th Street. Metal screams. The bus driver is crushed, passengers wounded. A parked USPS truck stands mute. Shock and pain ripple through the morning air.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided with the front of a Ford SUV at East 111th Street. The crash left the bus driver, a 67-year-old woman, with crush injuries and in shock. Passengers on the bus suffered neck and arm pain. The report states that both vehicles involved were traveling at 'Unsafe Speed.' The impact tore metal and sent fear through those present. A USPS box truck was parked nearby and was not involved in the collision. The police report makes clear that excessive speed by both the bus and the SUV contributed to the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the actions or behaviors of the injured driver or passengers beyond the cited driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan collision on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious with contusions. Police reports list no driver errors or contributing factors, highlighting systemic risks in vehicle-pedestrian interactions.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision involving a 2021 Toyota sedan on East 99th Street in Manhattan at 1:50 a.m. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report notes the pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' but lists no contributing factors attributed to the driver or the pedestrian. The sedan showed no damage, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of explicit driver errors in the report underscores the persistent dangers pedestrians face in vehicle encounters, emphasizing systemic traffic safety challenges rather than individual fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a stopped taxi on East 120th Street, injuring a passenger with neck trauma. The crash unfolded in slow-moving traffic, with driver distraction cited. The impact left the taxi damaged and a passenger suffering whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:14 on East 120th Street in Manhattan. A 2013 BMW SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a stopped taxi, also heading east. The taxi was stopped in traffic when the SUV, going straight ahead, collided into it. The contributing factor listed was 'Eating or Drinking,' indicating driver distraction. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. A 29-year-old female passenger in the taxi sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report notes no ejection and does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger. The crash highlights driver inattention behind the wheel as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck an 18-year-old pedestrian crossing outside an intersection in East Harlem. The pedestrian suffered a facial injury and concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the severity of impact despite low visible harm.

According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on East 126th Street in Manhattan struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the face and suffered a concussion but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The lack of vehicle damage despite serious pedestrian injury underscores the danger posed by vehicles in pedestrian spaces. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian or note any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning sedan struck another sedan traveling straight on E 130 St in Manhattan. The impact injured a 19-year-old rear-seat passenger, who suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both drivers were licensed women. Damage concentrated on front bumpers and quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 130 St in Manhattan at 13:49. A 2007 Ford sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other sedan. The collision injured a 19-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the Toyota. She sustained internal complaints and shoulder-upper arm injuries but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed women from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the left-turning maneuver likely played a role in the collision. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was limited to front-end areas consistent with the described impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries and abrasions after a collision with a southbound SUV on 2nd Avenue. The bicyclist was partially ejected and injured, with driver inexperience and traffic control disregard cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 12:51 on 2nd Avenue near East 112th Street in Manhattan involving a southbound SUV and an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 64-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The SUV, driven by a male with a learner's permit, struck the bicyclist with its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle's front. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The report does not attribute fault to the bicyclist but highlights the driver's errors as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a northbound bicyclist at 3 Ave in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, but unprotected by safety gear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:43 AM near 2113 3 Ave in Manhattan. A sedan traveling straight ahead northbound collided with a bicyclist also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's center front end, while the sedan showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy riding a bike southbound on E 125 St suffered a neck injury. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors. The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused internal injuries and moderate harm.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound on E 125 St in Manhattan was injured, sustaining a neck injury classified as moderate severity. The report notes the bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike and was not ejected during the crash. No safety equipment was used by the rider. The contributing factors are listed as unspecified, with no direct mention of driver errors or other vehicles involved. The injury is described as internal, and the crash impact point is marked as 'Other.' The absence of clear driver fault or vehicle involvement beyond the bike suggests the crash circumstances remain unclear, but the victim was harmed while riding. The report does not assign blame to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15