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

A sedan making an improper U-turn on Riverside Drive was struck on its left side by a northbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and was semiconscious. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Airbags deployed.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on Riverside Drive in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side by a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbags deployed. The SUV driver, who was unlicensed, failed to yield while the sedan was turning improperly. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 4-year-old boy was hit by a taxi at an intersection in Manhattan. The child suffered a head injury and concussion. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The taxi showed no damage. The boy remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound taxi at the intersection near 120 Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. The child was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion but remained conscious. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 56-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal on West 169 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver failed to yield and was inattentive. Both the pedestrian and the SUV driver suffered neck injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 169 Street at an intersection with the signal. The crash involved a Ford SUV traveling west and a BMW sedan traveling south. The pedestrian was struck by the SUV, which failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was in shock. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, also sustained neck injuries and shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The SUV's front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel were damaged in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A flatbed truck made a right turn on West 218 Street in Manhattan. A 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with the truck’s rear center. The cyclist was injured and found unconscious, with no visible complaint or helmet. Limited view contributed.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck making a right turn on West 218 Street in Manhattan struck a southbound bicyclist at the truck’s center back end. The 39-year-old male bicyclist was injured and found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The truck driver was licensed and traveling southwest, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The report does not specify any contributing factors from the bicyclist. The collision highlights the dangers of limited visibility during vehicle turns in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s brakes were defective. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway rear-ended a 2008 sedan also heading south. The sedan’s 43-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists defective brakes on the SUV as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center ends. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused injury to the sedan’s driver but did not result in ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old woman was struck by a northbound vehicle on Sherman Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in Manhattan after a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely. The 29-year-old female pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was traveling north and struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and no other occupants were involved. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 20-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on Broadway near West 190 Street. The moped struck the left side of a vehicle making a U-turn. The driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash involved improper turning.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Broadway collided with a vehicle making a U-turn. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male with a learner's permit, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. The moped's front center impacted the left side doors of the other vehicle, which showed no damage. The driver was wearing a helmet but still suffered serious injuries. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan merged unsafely on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Her vehicle struck a southbound truck. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage. Unsafe lane changing and oversized vehicle contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan driver merged unsafely on the Cross Bronx Expressway and collided with a southbound truck. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the truck's center front end. The 29-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was uninjured and traveling straight ahead. Contributing factors listed include unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver and the presence of an oversized vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 21-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured on West 173 Street near Audubon Avenue. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash involved a Nissan vehicle impacting the bike’s front end. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on West 173 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike was making a left turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a Nissan vehicle. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. The e-bike driver wore no safety equipment at the time of the crash. The Nissan’s point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash caused center front end damage to the e-bike. No pedestrian involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 40-year-old man was struck on West 207 Street. The driver, heading east, hit the pedestrian at the left rear quarter panel. The man suffered back contusions and bruises. The driver showed inattention and inexperience. The victim was conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on West 207 Street after being struck by a vehicle traveling east. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old man, sustained back injuries including contusions and bruises and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of the collision. No other vehicle or driver details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 53-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected on Sherman Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The rider wore a helmet but sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling south on Sherman Avenue was ejected after impact. The crash was caused by the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, listed twice as contributing factors. The motorcyclist suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The motorcycle's left front bumper was damaged. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The driver held a permit license from New York. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the key error leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on Sherman Avenue at 8 p.m. One driver made an improper turn. The front passenger in the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Sherman Avenue. One driver was making a U-turn while the other was traveling straight west. The crash involved an improper turning maneuver. The front passenger in the westbound Jeep SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Jeep and the left side doors of the Toyota SUV. Driver error cited was 'Turning Improperly.' No other contributing factors were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected and was treated for moderate neck injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. An 11-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger in the SUV suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The crash involved unsafe speed and slippery pavement, causing serious harm without ejection.

According to the police report, a 2021 BMW SUV and a 2010 Audi sedan collided head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV carried two occupants, including an 11-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat who was injured with abrasions and full-body trauma. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was licensed in New York. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. No ejections occurred. The crash caused serious injury to the child passenger. Unsafe speed was the primary driver error noted. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 33-year-old woman crossing West 157 Street with the signal was struck by a southbound moped. The impact injured her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver disregarded traffic control, leading to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on West 157 Street struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was injured at the intersection. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan crash on Riverside Drive injured a 41-year-old female driver. The vehicle's defective accelerator led to the collision. She suffered bruises and arm injuries but was conscious and restrained. Two parked sedans were damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a 41-year-old woman was involved in a crash on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists a defective accelerator as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved damage to two parked sedans, one struck on the left rear quarter panel and the other on the left front bumper. No other driver errors were specified in the report. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs collided on Harlem River Drive. A northbound SUV struck another stopped in traffic. The striking driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. Illness was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling north on Harlem River Drive rear-ended a stopped 2003 Chevrolet SUV. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 56-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle collided head-on with an SUV on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering fractures and dislocations to the knee and lower leg. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front left bumper. Driver distraction and improper maneuvers caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue collided with an SUV traveling west. The motorcyclist, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The SUV struck the motorcycle at its center front end, damaging its left front bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered significant bodily injury. No other parties were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn collided with a northbound motorcycle on West 188 Street. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male motorcyclist was injured after a 2020 sedan made an improper left turn on West 188 Street and struck the motorcycle head-on. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver, licensed in Pennsylvania, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The motorcyclist, unlicensed in New York, was traveling straight north. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on West 181 Street in Manhattan. A 27-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The injured driver was in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West 181 Street near Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved a 27-year-old female driver who was injured, suffering knee and lower leg trauma with minor bleeding. The report identifies "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the collision. One SUV struck the right side doors of the other, which was hit on its left front bumper. The male driver of one vehicle held a permit license, while the female driver was licensed. No occupants were ejected. The injured driver was in shock at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling east struck multiple parked vehicles on West 212 Street in Manhattan. The front passenger was partially ejected and suffered facial bruising. The driver’s distraction outside the car and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 212 Street collided with several parked vehicles, including a pick-up truck and other sedans. The front passenger, a 30-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained facial contusions. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Outside Car Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No other occupants were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and excessive speed in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18