Twelve Dead, Thousands Hurt—NYC Stalls While Streets Keep Killing

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on West 166 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The moped driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver was distracted. The impact damaged the left side of the sedan and the moped’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on West 166 Street when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 40-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the moped’s left front bumper, damaging both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 186 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south made a left turn and collided with a northbound e-scooter on West 186 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan's point of impact was its right front bumper, while the e-scooter was hit at its center front end. The sedan had two occupants, and its driver was licensed in New York. The e-scooter driver was in shock following the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 57-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The impact struck the sedan’s left rear bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Cross Bronx Expressway was struck from behind by a chassis cab also traveling west. The sedan's left rear bumper and center back end sustained damage from the chassis cab's right front bumper. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused injury to the sedan driver, who was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Jeep SUV struck a Kia sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a U-turn on West 213 Street. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a 2023 Kia sedan was making a U-turn on West 213 Street when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel by a 2014 Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The Jeep driver was licensed and traveling south. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 55-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash in a rear-end crash on West 181 Street. The SUV struck the sedan from behind. Driver distraction caused the collision. The injured occupant was restrained by a lap belt and remained inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling west on West 181 Street rear-ended a 2002 sedan also traveling west. The impact was at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 55-year-old female occupant in the sedan's left rear seat was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 23-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured in a violent crash on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The moped struck the left side of an SUV. The driver was unconscious with internal injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Nicholas Avenue involving a moped and a sport utility vehicle. The 23-year-old moped driver, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries to his entire body, resulting in unconsciousness. The SUV was traveling east, and the moped south, both going straight ahead when the crash happened. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The police identified 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was partially ejected and injured at West 162 Street and Broadway. The taxi struck the bike’s left front bumper as the cyclist made an improper left turn. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Broadway collided with a 15-year-old bicyclist making an improper left turn at West 162 Street. The bike was hit on its left front bumper by the taxi’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use were noted. The cyclist was conscious and injured but not fatally harmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 48-year-old man riding a moped was struck by an SUV making an improper U-turn on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue made an improper U-turn and collided with a moped also traveling south. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan made a left turn on Broadway in Manhattan. It struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight south. The cyclist suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Broadway near West 162 Street in Manhattan when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The 26-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and suffered a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 55-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The vehicle was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver was operating a 2018 Chevrolet sedan northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway when the vehicle was struck on the right rear quarter panel. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 18-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on West 159 Street. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle disregarded traffic control and failed to yield. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on West 159 Street made a left turn and struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists the driver's errors as disregarding traffic control and failure to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649997, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan hit a 32-year-old woman crossing Fort Washington Avenue with the signal. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash left her injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Fort Washington Avenue at an intersection with the signal when a 2021 Volkswagen sedan traveling north struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the impact. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian or safety equipment. The crash occurred in Manhattan's 10033 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike rider was struck while traveling north on West 179 Street. A Jeep made a right turn, failing to yield right-of-way. The rider was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The Jeep showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after a collision with a Jeep on West 179 Street. The Jeep was making a right turn while the e-bike was going straight ahead. The report lists the driver error as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The Jeep sustained no damage and had no occupants at the time. The incident highlights a failure by the Jeep driver to yield, resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on Broadway. One driver failed to yield right-of-way. A 52-year-old woman pedestrian suffered shoulder and upper arm bruises. She remained conscious. The impact left vehicle damage at front and rear panels. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Broadway. One driver was making a left turn while the other was going straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm. She remained conscious after the crash. The vehicles sustained damage to the left front bumper and left rear quarter panel. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the pedestrian. The collision highlights the consequences of driver errors in yielding right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a rear-end collision with an SUV on West 160 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver followed too closely, striking the cyclist from behind. The rider suffered a neck fracture and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured after being struck from behind by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling south on West 160 Street, Manhattan. The collision caused a neck fracture and dislocation, leaving the rider in shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the e-bike was damaged at the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 13-year-old boy was hit by an SUV on Broadway in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver struck the boy head-on.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2023 Honda SUV traveling south on Broadway near West 196 Street in Manhattan. The boy was crossing the street with the signal at an intersection when the SUV hit him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old male SUV driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck a taxi from behind while changing lanes. The driver was conscious and restrained, complaining of whiplash after the impact.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of a 2015 SUV was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a taxi on Harlem River Drive. The SUV was changing lanes northbound and struck the taxi’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The taxi was traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 8-year-old boy playing in the street was hit by an e-bike traveling south on West 158 Street. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention and distraction at the time of impact.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on West 158 Street struck an 8-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway at an intersection. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises reported. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage. The boy was conscious and not ejected from the roadway. No other safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where children may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old man on a moped was injured on Amsterdam Avenue. The moped struck the front center of a vehicle making a left turn. The driver suffered bruises and leg injuries. No helmet was worn. The crash caused front-end damage to the moped.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision on Amsterdam Avenue. The moped was traveling north, going straight ahead, when it struck the center front end of a vehicle making a left turn. The driver was not ejected but sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a Honda SUV. Damage was limited to the moped's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-on at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. Both drivers were going straight. One driver, 60, suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. Both drivers were traveling straight in opposite directions when the crash occurred. The 60-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18