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

Two vehicles collided at West 173 Street and Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash. Both drivers suffered neck and back injuries, were not ejected, and experienced shock. Damage hit front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at West 173 Street and Audubon Avenue involving a 2014 Honda sedan traveling west and a 2022 Ford SUV traveling north. The sedan’s female driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, which was the primary contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were injured: the sedan driver suffered neck injuries and the SUV driver sustained back injuries. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. Both drivers reported complaints of pain or nausea and were in shock. The report highlights driver distraction as the key cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male driver overturned his SUV while making a right turn on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver operating a 2024 BMW SUV overturned the vehicle while making a right turn on Henry Hudson Parkway at 11:30. The driver, who was licensed in New York, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle overturned upon impact, causing significant damage. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating vehicles at unsafe speeds, resulting in loss of control and severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV traveling west collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist on West 165 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. The SUV sustained front-end damage. The crash exposed critical driver errors and risks for vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV with seven occupants was traveling west on West 165 Street when it collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and upper arm trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Rhode Island, was operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes unspecified factors for the bicyclist. The SUV sustained front-end damage. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements intersecting with bicycle travel, emphasizing driver responsibility in preventing such impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted sedan driver struck a helmeted 29-year-old male e-bicyclist traveling south on Broadway in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan was parked and showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:00 near 4177 Broadway in Manhattan. The collision involved a sedan and a male e-bicyclist, age 29, who was wearing a helmet. The cyclist was ejected from his e-bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan was stationary, parked before the crash, and impacted on its left side doors, yet showed no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, specifically pointing to the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a right turn hit a northbound bicyclist on West 158 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor in the collision’s impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a right turn eastbound on West 158 Street when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his upper arm and shoulder but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. There is no indication that the bicyclist’s behavior or equipment contributed to the collision. The driver’s failure to control speed while turning created a hazardous situation resulting in the bicyclist’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan struck a man crossing 10th Avenue with the signal. The car tore away his arm. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to see him. The street did not stop. Blood marked the intersection in Manhattan.

A 34-year-old man crossing 10th Avenue at West 207th Street in Manhattan was struck by a BMW sedan, according to the police report. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, resulting in a traumatic amputation of his arm. The report states the driver was inattentive and distracted, and also cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'didn’t see him.' The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The police report makes no mention of any pedestrian error or unsafe behavior, emphasizing instead the role of driver inattention and speed. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and remain alert at intersections, especially when pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north on West 161 Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way by the moped operator.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on West 161 Street in Manhattan struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which was going straight ahead. The report cites the moped driver's unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The moped driver’s errors created a dangerous situation that resulted in the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a parked SUV on Harlem River Drive. The moving driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver operating a 2011 Honda SUV traveling north on Harlem River Drive collided with the center back end of a parked 2011 Jeep SUV. The driver of the moving vehicle was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to his entire body, and was in shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The Honda SUV’s right front bumper impacted the right side doors of the Jeep. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and the airbag deployed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to unsafe lane changes and ignoring traffic controls, which led to severe injuries for the vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The sedan struck the SUV’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered a neck injury but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe lane changing and improper lane usage as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Harlem River Drive at 19:16. Two northbound vehicles—a 2006 sedan and a 2021 SUV—were both changing lanes when the collision happened. The sedan impacted the right side doors of the SUV, damaging its left front bumper and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn hit his e-bike. The crash happened at 7:44 a.m. on West 180 Street in Manhattan. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage by the bicyclist contributed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:44 a.m. on West 180 Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 45-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound was struck by a southbound 2021 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, with contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report highlights the bicyclist's unsafe speed and improper lane usage as key factors in the collision, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a sedan struck her at an intersection on West 183 Street. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on West 183 Street made a right turn and struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies the driver's errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection in Manhattan's 10033 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Broadway struck a 29-year-old in-line skater at an intersection in Manhattan. The skater suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead northbound on Broadway in Manhattan collided with a 29-year-old male in-line skater at an intersection near West 173 Street. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The skater, described as an occupant with helmet use, sustained injuries to his entire body and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was a 2010 Infiniti sedan registered in Georgia, occupied by a single driver. No contributing factors related to the victim's actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right front bumper and resulted in serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield at an intersection on Audubon Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining minor bleeding and serious injury to the head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Audubon Avenue near West 168th Street in Manhattan. A 2024 SUV traveling south struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The vehicle sustained damage at an unspecified point of impact. No information about driver license status or pre-crash actions was provided. The report clearly identifies driver error in failing to yield and disregarding traffic control as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on and rear-end on West 170 Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on West 170 Street in Manhattan collided, with impact at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The crash occurred at 5:10 am. The driver of the 2011 Honda sedan, a 43-year-old man, sustained chest injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victims' actions or safety equipment. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with an SUV on Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The police report cites bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor; no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Audubon Avenue near West 172 Street in Manhattan at 2:05 AM involving a 44-year-old male bicyclist and a male SUV driver. Both were traveling straight ahead when the incident happened. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, classified as abrasions with injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' twice as contributing factors, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and driving eastbound. Notably, there was no damage reported to either vehicle, suggesting a low-impact collision. The police report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not ejected and safety equipment use is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge sedan veered head-on into a southbound pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel folded. Two men in the truck died crushed. The Dodge driver held no license. The road stayed dark. Impact and error left only silence.

According to the police report, at 2:25 a.m. on Henry Hudson Parkway, a Dodge sedan veered and struck a southbound pickup truck head-on. The report states, "Steel folded. Two men inside the truck, ages 38 and 40, died crushed." The contributing factor cited is "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The Dodge driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash, as documented in the vehicle data. The collision resulted in fatal crush injuries to both the driver and front passenger of the pickup. The police report makes no mention of any contributing actions by the victims. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the Dodge driver and improper lane usage as key factors in this deadly crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan backed into him on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised and in shock off the roadway.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Acura sedan traveling west on Saint Nicholas Avenue backed into him at around 5 p.m. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The sedan’s point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver failed to observe the pedestrian while backing. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during backing maneuvers in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered head abrasions after an SUV made a right turn and struck him on West 184 Street in Manhattan. The collision caused right side damage to the SUV and injured the cyclist, who remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on West 184 Street in Manhattan. A 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2017 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield, leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old woman was injured at a Manhattan intersection when an SUV making a left turn hit her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of West 188 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 16:15 when a 2018 Ford SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his errors caused harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-rear on West 207 Street in Manhattan. The female driver, 39, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 207 Street in Manhattan at 4:00 p.m. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with one vehicle impacting the center front end of the other’s center back end. The 39-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle was injured, suffering back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The front vehicle was slowing or stopping while the rear vehicle was going straight ahead, indicating a failure by the rear driver to properly yield. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with a rear-end collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15