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

A northbound taxi struck the rear of a sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s lone occupant suffered neck injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in busy city traffic.

According to the police report, at 18:23 on East 116th Street near Madison Avenue, a 2022 Ford taxi traveling northbound collided with the rear end of a 2019 Jeep sedan also heading north. The impact point was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan’s sole occupant, a 40-year-old female passenger, was injured with neck trauma and abrasions, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were listed. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, which led to this rear-end crash and injury to a vulnerable vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a Hyundai SUV traveling north on the Triborough Bridge. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 10:18 AM on the Triborough Bridge, a taxi traveling north rear-ended a Hyundai SUV also moving north. The point of impact was the taxi’s front center striking the SUV’s right rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the SUV. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on busy bridges.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl suffered a concussion after being struck by an SUV while crossing against the signal on East 125th Street in Manhattan. The SUV, traveling east, hit her with its right front bumper near a parked bus. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 125th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan around 3:51 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling eastbound. The impact occurred at the SUV's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report notes no contributing factors attributed to the drivers, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is documented as a contributing factor. A parked MTA bus was nearby, but it was not involved in the collision and sustained no damage. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian on E 116 Street in Manhattan. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the victim in shock. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:13 on E 116 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling westbound went straight ahead and struck a pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old man, suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end at the point of impact. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck a parked SUV on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered back contusions. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The parked SUV sustained damage to its rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on 3rd Avenue near East 123rd Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west collided with a stationary SUV parked facing north. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper hitting the right rear quarter panel of the parked SUV. The sedan's driver, a 31-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries classified as contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The parked SUV, a 2017 model, was unoccupied at the time and sustained damage to its right rear bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy crossing East 111th Street in Manhattan was struck by a northbound sedan. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian’s left rear quarter panel with no reported damage.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 111th Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, and the sedan was traveling northbound, going straight ahead. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The sedan, a 2025 Kia, showed no damage from the impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old licensed taxi driver suffered neck injuries after a collision on Harlem River Drive. The unlicensed sedan driver struck the taxi’s left rear bumper while both vehicles traveled northbound. The crash caused whiplash and center-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 AM on Harlem River Drive. A licensed male taxi driver, age 27, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. The taxi was struck on its left rear bumper by a northbound sedan. The sedan driver, also male, was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision happened. The sedan’s left front bumper impacted the taxi’s rear, causing center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the sedan. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor twice, highlighting driver error on the sedan’s part. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman crossing mid-block on East 115th Street was hit by a westbound sedan’s left front bumper. She suffered contusions and lower leg injuries, left in shock at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage; driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing East 115th Street in Manhattan outside of a crosswalk when she was struck by a westbound 2021 Jeep sedan. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor by the police. This collision underscores the risk posed by vehicle contact even without visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and SUV collided at East 116th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. The drivers and a passenger suffered head and shoulder injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed by both drivers as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 7:36 AM on East 116th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved a bus traveling east and a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the bus. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV driver, a 68-year-old male, sustained head injuries and minor bleeding while wearing a lap belt and harness. A 45-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. Both occupants were not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. The bus had two occupants, including the driver, who was also cited for disregarding traffic control. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists traveling north on 1st Avenue collided early morning. One rider suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved improper lane usage, with no vehicle damage reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling north on 1st Avenue near East 114th Street collided at 2:19 a.m. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage, cited as a contributing factor. One 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. Both vehicles were bikes traveling straight ahead, with impact at the center front end and no reported vehicle damage. The report highlights driver error related to lane usage as the cause. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four SUVs collided northbound on FDR Drive in a chain reaction. Following too closely caused the pileup. A 46-year-old female passenger suffered neck whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash left multiple vehicles damaged, highlighting driver error.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on FDR Drive involving four Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles traveling northbound. The primary contributing factor cited was 'Following Too Closely' repeated three times, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distances. The impact sequence involved rear-end collisions among the vehicles. A 46-year-old female occupant, seated as a right rear passenger, was injured with neck whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report notes her injury severity as moderate (level 3). Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front and back ends, consistent with rear-end impacts. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. This crash underscores the dangers of tailgating and the systemic risk posed by insufficient spacing on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck a sedan from behind on FDR Drive at 7:30 p.m. The sedan’s female driver, 57, suffered back injuries and bruising. Both vehicles were traveling northbound. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:30 p.m. on FDR Drive, a 2014 Jeep SUV traveling northbound rear-ended a 2018 Infiniti sedan also moving north. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan’s 57-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision, attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on E 116 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were driven by licensed men. The crash injured two male passengers, who suffered whiplash and back and neck injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 116 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan at 17:50. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other making a left turn northwest, collided. The Honda sedan struck the Nissan sedan on its left rear quarter panel, causing damage to the left side doors and right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. Two male passengers, ages 32 and 34, were injured in the crash. Both were conscious, not ejected, and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included whiplash and back and neck pain, classified as injury severity 3. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three men suffered injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Harlem River Drive. Two SUVs and a sedan collided while traveling southbound. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Injuries ranged from neck to full-body trauma, all conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Harlem River Drive at 13:50 involving a sedan and two SUVs all traveling southbound. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collision. The sedan was impacted on its center back end, while the SUVs sustained front-end damage. Three male occupants, aged 25, 27, and 37, were injured with complaints including neck, knee-lower leg-foot, and entire body injuries. All victims were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' behaviors, focusing solely on driver errors. The collision reflects systemic dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossing with the signal at an intersection in Manhattan suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a vehicle traveling north struck him head-on. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash occurred on East 119th Street near 1st Avenue.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on East 119th Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle's front. The pedestrian, a male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and was conscious at the time of the report. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors related to the victim were cited. The data does not specify the vehicle type or driver details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed in Manhattan’s East 116th Street area. A female driver suffered back injuries. Police cited improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles hit front center. The crash left one driver injured and conscious, revealing a failure in vehicle operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on East 116th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans, one driven by a licensed female driver traveling west going straight ahead, and another by a licensed male driver making a U-turn, collided front center. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error on the part of the male driver executing the U-turn. The female driver, age 29, was injured with back trauma and remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian who crossed against the signal. The victim was left in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3rd Avenue at East 123rd Street struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, focusing on the driver's failure to yield and inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way on East 106 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 106 Street in Manhattan struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near 3rd Avenue around 10:00 AM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a pedestrian error or confusion but does not assign fault. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating a low-speed collision. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. This incident highlights the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on E 115 St in Manhattan. The impact to the cyclist’s face caused a concussion. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s center front end.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:00 AM on E 115 St near Madison Ave in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. The sedan, traveling north, struck the bicyclist, who was traveling south, with its left front bumper impacting the bike’s center front end. The 70-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a concussion and facial injuries. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan veered on the Triborough Bridge, smashing into two SUVs. Steel twisted. The driver, forty-six, slumped semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Engines cooled in the aftermath. The bridge stood silent, bearing witness to sudden violence.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on the Triborough Bridge veered and struck two SUVs. The report states, 'A sedan veered, struck two SUVs. The driver, 46, slumped bleeding from the head. Semiconscious. His belt held fast. Illness named the cause.' The driver of the sedan suffered severe head injuries and was found semiconscious, with his seatbelt still fastened. The contributing factor listed in the report is 'Illness.' The impact left the sedan and both SUVs damaged, with steel crumpled and engines cooling in the aftermath. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the occupants of the SUVs. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by all road users when control is lost behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15