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

A 15-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered severe leg injuries in a violent collision on Broadway Terrace. The crash involved a speeding unlicensed motorcycle and a sedan in police pursuit. The impact fractured and dislocated the rider's lower limb.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:57 on Broadway Terrace in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2024 motorcycle traveling east and a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west during a police pursuit. The motorcycle driver, a 15-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor and notes the motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured occupant was the left rear passenger on the motorcycle, who was conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation, without attributing fault to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Broadway collided with a bicyclist moving east, causing serious injury. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered full-body trauma. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2020 Ford sedan traveling southbound on Broadway at 12:07. The sedan struck the bicyclist with its center front end, causing the rider to be partially ejected and suffer injuries to his entire body, including minor burns. The bicyclist was in shock following the crash. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, alongside pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist, also licensed, was moving east and suffered injury severity level 3. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers and the confusion of vulnerable road users in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy riding north on Edgecombe Avenue was struck on his left side by a northbound SUV that was parked but involved in a collision. The SUV driver, 57, suffered shock and minor injuries. The bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male SUV driver was involved in a collision with a 14-year-old male bicyclist on Edgecombe Avenue near West 162 Street in Manhattan at 9:30 p.m. The SUV was initially parked but struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but experienced shock. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 91-year-old man suffered a head contusion after an SUV backed unsafely on Fort George Hill. The vehicle struck the pedestrian outside an intersection, causing injury despite no visible vehicle damage. The driver’s failure to back safely led to the impact.

According to the police report, a 91-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Nissan SUV backed unsafely on Fort George Hill around 11:55. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal area when the SUV, traveling north, struck him at the center back end. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. The SUV showed no visible damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was a licensed female from New York. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle operators failing to back safely in areas where pedestrians may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on an e-bike rode east on West 181st Street and collided with the rear of a parked diesel truck. His chest was crushed. He wore a helmet. There was no movement, only silence in the dark.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound on West 181st Street struck the right rear bumper of a parked diesel tractor truck. The report states the crash occurred in darkness and notes the cyclist was wearing a helmet. The narrative describes the impact as crushing the rider's chest and causing internal bleeding, with no skid marks at the scene. The e-bike's front end was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The parked truck, registered in Indiana, was unoccupied at the time. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond noting helmet use after listing driver error. The collision left the cyclist motionless and silent, underscoring the lethal consequences of distraction and systemic street danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist’s arm split open against the side of a stopped taxi at Fort Washington and 161st. Blood marked the pavement. The helmeted rider stayed awake. The taxi sat untouched. The street fell silent, holding the aftermath in its grip.

A cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after striking the side of a stopped taxi at Fort Washington Avenue and 161st Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 10:12 a.m. The report states, 'A cyclist struck the side of a stopped taxi. His arm split open. Blood on pavement. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. The taxi sat untouched.' The taxi was stopped in traffic and sustained no damage, while the cyclist’s bike impacted the right side doors of the vehicle. The police report lists no specific contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. The only victim behavior noted is helmet use, which is mentioned after the description of the crash. The focus remains on the physical impact and aftermath, with the police narrative emphasizing the silence and gravity that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact fractured and dislocated her abdomen and pelvis. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the severe injuries.

According to the police report, at 10:10 AM on West 173 Street in Manhattan, an SUV driven by a female driver making a left turn struck an 89-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact, indicating the vehicle struck the pedestrian directly during the turn. The pedestrian was conscious but severely injured. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on West 162 Street at 5:15 p.m. A left-turning SUV struck the right side of a southbound SUV. A 46-year-old female rear passenger suffered a contusion and elbow injury. Both drivers were licensed men traveling opposite directions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on West 162 Street involving two SUVs. One driver, a licensed male traveling north, was making a left turn when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the right side doors of the other SUV traveling south. The second vehicle was driven straight ahead by another licensed male. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the turning SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the other. A 46-year-old female rear passenger in the southbound SUV was injured, sustaining a contusion and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault or blame to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on West 174 Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a slowing pick-up truck. The front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting systemic risks of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan was parked on West 174 Street in Manhattan around 10:30 p.m. when it was rear-ended by a 2001 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling north. The pick-up truck driver was slowing or stopping but failed to maintain attention, causing the collision. The impact occurred at the right side doors of the sedan, damaging that area. The front passenger, a 28-year-old female, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report explicitly lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving, even at low speeds and near stopped vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van making an improper right turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 158 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The van showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:09 on West 158 Street in Manhattan. A van was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight west. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the van driver. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. The van, a 2005 Chevrolet truck/bus, showed no damage despite the collision. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type), but no contributing factors related to the victim were cited. The driver’s failure to execute a proper turn directly caused the impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-bike traveling east on West 181 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:09 on West 181 Street near Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi traveling south struck the rear center of an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 58-year-old man, sustained a neck injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The e-bike driver was unlicensed, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in shared traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old female bicyclist suffered a neck injury and concussion after losing control at unsafe speed on West 181 Street. The crash caused damage to the bike’s rear end. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 8:00 AM on West 181 Street involving a female bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist was injured with a neck injury and concussion, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the rider’s speed led to the crash. The bike sustained damage to the center back end, while the other vehicle involved showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights the rider’s unsafe speed as the primary driver error causing the crash, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 158 Street and Broadway in Manhattan around 4:25 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The collision highlights driver distraction and failure to yield as critical causes, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, highlighting critical driver inattention and right-of-way violations.

According to the police report, at 20:44 on Wadsworth Avenue near West 185th Street in Manhattan, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal. The report identifies the driver’s contributing factors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was conscious and located at the intersection when struck. The crash underscores driver errors—specifically distraction and failure to yield—that directly caused harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and shock after being struck by a sedan driven by an unlicensed driver. The collision occurred at 4:10 AM on West 211 Street. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:10 AM on West 211 Street involving two sedans. One vehicle was parked, and the other, driven by a female with an unlicensed New York driver’s license, was traveling westbound. The unlicensed driver’s sedan struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian, causing contusions and upper arm injuries, leaving him in shock. The point of impact was the left side doors of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving sedan. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and notes the driver’s unlicensed status. The pedestrian was engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights systemic dangers posed by unlicensed and impaired drivers in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck the left rear bumper of a northbound convertible on West 220 Street. The convertible’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the collision occurred, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 on West 220 Street involving a 2015 SUV and a 2021 convertible. The SUV, traveling southeast, impacted the left rear bumper of the northbound convertible. The SUV driver’s contributing factor was listed as "Driver Inattention/Distraction," which is cited twice in the report. The convertible driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The damage to the SUV was on the right front quarter panel, while the convertible sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel. The report emphasizes driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered a neck contusion and shock after colliding with a northbound moped on Amsterdam Avenue. Both vehicles showed no damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old male bicyclist, traveling southbound, collided with a northbound moped carrying two occupants. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. Both vehicles showed no damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or violations such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were cited. The moped was going straight ahead with no damage reported. The crash highlights a collision between vulnerable road users without clear driver fault identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Nagle Avenue in Manhattan. The female driver of one vehicle suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and disregarding traffic control as key factors. Both drivers were traveling straight before impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:45 on Nagle Avenue near Dyckman Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling straight ahead collided, with impact on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The female driver of the Maryland-registered sedan was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, along with 'Unsafe Speed' for the injured driver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic controls as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck from behind by a pick-up truck backing unsafely in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and shock. The driver was unlicensed and caused the crash by unsafe backing.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck driven by an unlicensed male driver was backing southwest near 3920 Broadway in Manhattan at 11:10. The vehicle's pre-crash action was backing, and the point of impact was the center back end of the truck. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. An 82-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal but not at an intersection, was struck from behind. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was in shock. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver as the cause, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained no damage, underscoring the severity of the pedestrian’s injury despite the low-impact collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver suffered arm abrasions and incoherence after a single-vehicle crash on Dyckman Street. The SUV's front center end was damaged. Police cited alcohol involvement as a key factor in the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV with a Florida permit license crashed on Dyckman Street near Harlem River Drive in Manhattan at 4:16 AM. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver’s impaired condition as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15