Blood on Their Hands: Slow Streets Now or Count More Bodies

A sedan hit a 60-year-old man at West 207 Street and Sherman Avenue. The driver made a left turn at unsafe speed and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 207 Street struck a pedestrian at the intersection with Sherman Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a 60-year-old man, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock, reporting pain and nausea. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The vehicle sustained damage to its left side doors. No safety equipment or pedestrian actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 9 Avenue at 2:30 a.m. One driver made a left turn, ignoring traffic control. The other went straight. A 40-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Defective headlights worsened the crash impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 9 Avenue at 2:30 a.m. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The crash involved a 40-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of one vehicle. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, defective headlights on one vehicle contributed to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV turning left struck a northbound Dodge sedan on Broadway in Manhattan. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford SUV making a left turn on Broadway collided with a 2020 Dodge sedan traveling north. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan’s front passenger, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both vehicles. No other factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man was hit by a taxi while crossing West 158 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The taxi showed no damage. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 158 Street struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with Amsterdam Avenue. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head contusion and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The taxi showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No other driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked bus on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The front passenger in the sedan suffered a facial contusion. The crash happened just before 1 a.m. Unsafe speed was a factor. The passenger was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 2022 Nissan sedan collided with a parked bus on Saint Nicholas Avenue near West 163 Street in Manhattan. The sedan was traveling north and hit the bus's left front bumper with its center front end. The front passenger, a 32-year-old woman, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were parked before the collision. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The 28-year-old woman on the bike suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles damaged front center.

According to the police report, a 2020 Toyota sedan with three occupants was making a left turn on Fort Washington Avenue when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan and bike both sustained damage to their center front ends. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man crossing Payson Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Payson Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling south and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to the hip and upper leg and was conscious after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a parked SUV. The sedan's driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front-end damage to the sedan and left-front damage to the SUV. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was traveling south on Broadway when he collided with a parked BMW SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan sustained center front-end damage, while the parked SUV was damaged on its left front bumper. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan pulled from the curb. A 62-year-old man crossed West 178th. Metal hit skull. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed awake. The car’s right front bore the wound. Failure to yield marked the moment.

A 62-year-old man was struck by a sedan at the corner of West 178th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a Toyota sedan pulled from the curb and hit him. The man suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact damaged the car’s right front quarter panel. The data does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Broadway near West 196th Street in Manhattan. The driver and front passenger of one vehicle suffered injuries including head trauma and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway in Manhattan at 11:40 p.m. The driver, a 25-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 37-year-old man, were injured. The driver suffered whole-body injuries and complained of pain and nausea, while the passenger sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. One vehicle was involved in a police pursuit prior to the crash. The collision caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrian involvement was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing north on Broadway struck a southbound bike carrying two riders. The female bicyclist passenger was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated upper leg. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left the passenger injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a 2009 Honda sedan was backing north on Broadway in Manhattan when it collided with a southbound bike carrying two occupants. The bicyclist passenger, a 42-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper leg injury. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to ensure the path was clear before reversing. The bike showed no damage. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash. The sedan driver’s license status is not specified, but the bike driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old on a moped struck an SUV on Saint Nicholas Avenue. He flew from the seat. His head hit hard. He died on the street. Speed played a role. The crash left a mark on Manhattan’s roads.

A 15-year-old boy riding a Zhilong moped died after colliding with a GMC SUV near Saint Nicholas Avenue and West 185th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the moped rider was traveling at unsafe speed and was ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head injuries. The crash occurred as both vehicles went straight ahead. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The boy was not wearing any safety equipment, which is noted after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The impact crushed the moped’s front and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The street bears the cost of speed and force.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was hit by a northbound sedan on West 203 Street near 10 Avenue. The impact struck her knee and lower leg. She suffered injuries and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Jaguar sedan traveling north on West 203 Street struck her at an intersection near 10 Avenue. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, hitting the pedestrian's knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing other actions when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not visibly injured beyond the specified bodily harm but was in shock following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a stopped pickup on West 185 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers were injured. The pickup’s front passenger suffered knee and leg bruises. The truck driver sustained whiplash. The crash was caused by driver distraction.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on West 185 Street rear-ended a parked pickup truck. The pickup was stopped in traffic when the box truck hit it from behind. The pickup’s front passenger, a 29-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg. The truck driver, a 36-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists driver inattention and outside car distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The impact was centered on the back end of the pickup and the front end of the box truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head abrasion after a sedan hit him on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The driver was distracted. The cyclist wore no helmet. The bike’s front end was damaged; the sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Riverside Drive struck a 69-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head abrasion. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper, while the bike’s center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The bicyclist was also going straight ahead. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but suffered significant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old motorcyclist merged improperly into a taxi traveling south on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The motorcycle struck the taxi’s right front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male motorcyclist, unlicensed and without safety equipment, merged improperly into a taxi traveling south on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The motorcycle impacted the taxi’s right front bumper. The motorcyclist, the sole occupant of his vehicle, sustained internal injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old boy suffered a head injury and whiplash while riding as a right rear passenger in a 2017 Dodge SUV. The vehicle was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The child was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2017 Dodge SUV traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway was impacted on its left rear quarter panel. The crash injured an 8-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position. He sustained a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man crossed Broadway at West 161st. A Dodge sedan, windows dark, sped south. Steel struck flesh. The man fell. His head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. He died there, under the evening sky.

A 76-year-old pedestrian was killed at Broadway and West 161st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when a southbound Dodge sedan with tinted windows struck him. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The police narrative states, 'He hit the pavement, skull split, blood pooling. He died there, under the evening sky.' The data highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and illegal window tint. The man died at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Manhattan. The sedan was parked when the crash occurred. The bicyclist suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan in Manhattan near West 160 Street. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The sedan, a 2016 Jeep, showed no damage and was stationary before the crash. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the left side doors of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and the vehicle was registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on West 165 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling north. The rear SUV struck the front SUV’s back end. The male driver of the front SUV suffered chest injuries and was conscious. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West 165 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling north when the rear SUV impacted the center back end of the front SUV. The front SUV’s male driver, age 59, sustained chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions but does not specify failure to yield or other errors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. There were no ejections or pedestrian involvement noted. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the rear SUV and the center back end of the front SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15