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

A 28-year-old man was struck while crossing Dyckman Street near Nagle Avenue. The vehicle hit him head-on, causing injuries to his entire body and minor bleeding. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Dyckman Street at the intersection with Nagle Avenue in Manhattan. The 28-year-old male was crossing the street when a vehicle traveling east struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and experienced minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A pick-up turned left. A motorcycle sped straight. Metal slammed metal. The rider flew, helmetless. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone. The street bore the violence. He was 37.

A pick-up truck turned left on Audubon Avenue. A motorcycle came straight at unsafe speed. The two vehicles collided. According to the police report, 'A pick-up turned left. A motorcycle came fast, straight. They met hard. The rider flew, no helmet. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He was 37. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone on the street.' Unsafe speed was listed as a contributing factor. The 37-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding on the street. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the pick-up driver. The crash left the rider broken and bleeding on the asphalt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 37-year-old man was hit by a Jeep SUV making a left turn on West 158 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck him. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a left turn on West 158 Street struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper, damaging the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing the street when the collision happened.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV backing unsafely on West 178 Street near Audubon Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg injury. The driver caused the crash by unsafe backing.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on West 178 Street near Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of a 2018 Honda SUV was entering a parked position and backed unsafely, striking the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 2013 SUV made a left turn on West 178 Street in Manhattan. It collided with a southbound sedan. Two male passengers in the sedan suffered shoulder fractures and dislocations. The crash caused front bumper damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2013 SUV, traveling north, made a left turn and disregarded traffic control. The SUV struck a southbound sedan going straight ahead on West 178 Street in Manhattan. Two male passengers, ages 22 and 29, in the sedan were injured with fractures and dislocations to their shoulders. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the sedan was damaged on its right front bumper. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 24-year-old man was struck by an SUV on West 178 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the pedestrian’s back, causing abrasions and shock. The driver disregarded traffic control, leading to the collision. The pedestrian was not at an intersection.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling east on West 178 Street struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions and was in shock. The crash involved two vehicles, including a sedan traveling north, but the primary cause was the SUV driver disregarding traffic control. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and did not contribute to the crash. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the driver’s error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 73-year-old man rode his e-bike north on West 165th. He lost consciousness. He fell. His head struck the pavement. He died alone. No other vehicles. No impact. The street stayed quiet. The man did not get up.

A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike on West 165th Street at Saint Nicholas Avenue lost consciousness and fell, striking his head. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike lost consciousness mid-ride. No crash. No impact. He fell, struck his head, and died alone on the pavement in the afternoon light.' No other vehicles were involved. The only listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors or external hazards are cited. The report notes the rider was not using any safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. The man died where he fell. The street remained unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 30-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision on West 170 Street. The crash involved two eastbound vehicles, a sedan and a pickup truck. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed as factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 170 Street in Manhattan involving a 2011 Dodge pickup truck and a 2018 Nissan sedan, both traveling eastbound. The pickup truck's right front bumper struck the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver of the pickup truck, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving/road rage and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' quarter panels and side doors of nearby parked cars. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck two female pedestrians on Broadway in Manhattan. Both suffered fractures and dislocations. The driver was traveling south at unsafe speed. The crash left the women conscious but seriously injured in their legs and abdomen.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Broadway in Manhattan struck two female pedestrians, ages 25 and 63. Both pedestrians sustained fractures and dislocations to their lower legs and abdomen. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan had front-end damage, indicating impact with the pedestrians. Two other parked vehicles were damaged but not involved in the collision. Both victims were conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted. The driver’s failure to control speed directly led to the injuries of these vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 42-year-old female driver was trapped and injured in a sedan crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The vehicle overturned and was demolished. She suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan overturned on Henry Hudson Parkway. The vehicle was demolished in the crash. The driver was trapped inside and suffered chest injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling south, going straight ahead before the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the dangers of sudden lane changes and driver reactions to other vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-bike stopped in traffic on West 204 Street. The e-bike driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 204 Street made a left turn and collided with a northbound e-bike that was stopped in traffic. The e-bike driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper where the impact occurred. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 15-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan, traveling south, hit him with its right front quarter panel. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and West 191 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2012 Toyota sedan traveling south, which struck the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. There was no vehicle damage reported, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 50-year-old woman was struck on Saint Nicholas Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The impact came from the car’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue at West 190 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg, resulting in shock. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 24-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion after a collision with a northbound sedan on Nagle Avenue. The sedan struck the bike’s left side. The cyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Nagle Avenue collided with a 24-year-old female bicyclist making a left turn westbound. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors by the sedan operator were noted. The bicyclist’s actions contributed to the crash, but no further details were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 68-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on West 160 Street in Manhattan. She suffered neck injuries and shock. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian crossed against the signal. The crash left her in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn on West 160 Street struck her. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of impact. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet SUV, sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 9-year-old boy suffered chest injuries as an SUV struck a sedan from behind on the Washington Bridge. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing a forceful rear-end collision. The boy, a right rear passenger, was bruised and shocked but not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Washington Bridge in Manhattan when a 2007 SUV rear-ended a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, holding a learner's permit, was traveling westbound and failed to maintain a safe distance, identified as "Following Too Closely." The impact was centered on the SUV's right front bumper and the sedan's center back end. A 9-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan sustained a chest contusion and was listed as injured with shock. The child was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The report highlights the driver's error of following too closely as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 20-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a sedan on Broadway in Manhattan. The scooter hit the sedan’s left rear bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police noted driver inattention and distraction as factors.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male operating an e-scooter collided with a sedan traveling north on Broadway near West 174th Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear bumper. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no specified safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front center of the e-scooter and the left rear bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 10-year-old boy was hit by a sedan making a left turn on West 165 Street. The boy was crossing with the signal. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 165 Street made a left turn and struck a 10-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The boy sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, but no damage to the vehicle was noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 37-year-old man riding a motorscooter southbound on Harlem River Drive was ejected after hitting debris. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash caused damage to the scooter’s front end.

According to the police report, a licensed 37-year-old male driver on a 2019 Piag-MCL motorscooter was traveling straight ahead southbound on Harlem River Drive when he collided with obstruction or debris. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Obstruction/Debris" as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a helmet. No other vehicles or persons were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Three people injured in a northbound collision on West 174 Street in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, SUV, and sedan collided. The driver showed signs of alcohol involvement and distraction. Passengers suffered head and full-body injuries, all in shock.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on West 174 Street in Manhattan involving a pick-up truck, a station wagon/SUV, and a sedan, all traveling north. The driver of one vehicle was found to have alcohol involvement and was distracted. Three occupants were injured: the driver, a front passenger, and a rear passenger. Injuries included head trauma and full-body pain, with all victims experiencing shock. The driver errors noted were alcohol involvement and driver inattention/distraction. Passengers were restrained with lap belts and child restraints. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the sedan, the left rear bumper of the SUV, and the left front bumper of the pick-up truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18