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

A 29-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries while crossing Audubon Avenue with the signal. A northbound sedan made a right turn on red, striking her at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage; the pedestrian was bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan around 17:17. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, operated by a licensed female driver, made a right turn on red. The vehicle did not sustain any damage, and the point of impact showed no visible damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the driver’s action of making a right turn on red directly preceded the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after turning improperly on Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing impact to the vehicle’s undercarriage and resulting in shock and pain complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:49 AM on Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. The 32-year-old male driver was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factors. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle’s undercarriage was the point of impact, indicating a significant collision during the improper turn. No other parties were reported injured. The data highlights driver error as the cause, with no victim fault or pedestrian involvement noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck passing too closely struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on West 179 Street. The cyclist suffered an upper arm contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The truck was parked, and no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 179 Street involving a box truck and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The box truck was parked before the crash and had no reported damage. The primary driver error cited was "Passing Too Closely," indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance from the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The truck driver held a valid New York license, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. This crash underscores the dangers posed by vehicles passing vulnerable road users too closely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an inattentive SUV driver on West 181 Street. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s distraction caused the collision at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 181 Street in Manhattan at 3:57 PM. A 45-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was hit by a 2022 SUV traveling west. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The SUV had no visible damage and was initially parked before the incident. The driver, a licensed male from New York, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive in slippery conditions. A 37-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder injury and contusion. Police cite following too closely and slippery pavement as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Harlem River Drive involving three vehicles traveling southbound. The 37-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a shoulder-upper arm injury and contusions. The report identifies 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for all involved vehicles. Additionally, the injured driver was noted for 'Following Too Closely,' a critical driver error that likely precipitated the crash. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision points included the left front quarter panel, right front bumper, and center front end of the vehicles. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and remained conscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors and hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow abrasions after a sedan struck her on West 207 Street. The driver, unlicensed and aggressive, failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused shock and injury, highlighting dangerous driver behavior in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West 207 Street in Manhattan when a 2020 Honda sedan traveling west struck her on the left side doors. The driver, a male operating without a valid license, was engaged in aggressive driving and road rage. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock and injury severity level 3. Vehicle damage was confined to the left side doors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed, aggressive drivers who fail to respect pedestrian right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman was struck by a bus on West 182 Street while walking outside an intersection. The bus driver failed to pay attention, hitting her with the right front bumper. She suffered facial bruising but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 182 Street struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian who was walking outside an intersection. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper, causing contusions and bruising to the pedestrian's face. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash, highlighting a failure by the bus driver to maintain focus. The pedestrian's location was described as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway' noted, but no pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 SUV struck him on West 166 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver was inattentive, causing a collision that injured the cyclist’s elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:00 PM on West 166 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 2022 Volvo SUV, traveling westbound, struck a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. The bicyclist’s helmet use was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman was injured crossing Dyckman Street with the signal when a northbound sedan made a right turn. The driver’s vision was impaired by glare, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Dyckman Street at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The driver’s vision was impaired by glare, which is cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact, sustaining abrasions to her hip and upper leg. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision, indicating a low-speed impact. The report highlights the driver’s failure to adequately respond to visual impairment caused by glare. No pedestrian errors were noted as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Chevrolet sedan at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl was injured crossing West 187 Street with the signal. A sedan making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking her at the intersection. The child suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 187 Street was making a left turn at 18:07 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 4-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The child, a female pedestrian at the intersection, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions beyond crossing with the signal. The incident highlights a critical driver error in yielding to a vulnerable road user at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Broadway. The driver, holding a permit, showed inattention and inexperience. The pedestrian suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:41 on Broadway near West 204 Street in Manhattan. A 72-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2006 Chevrolet SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The driver held a permit license, indicating limited driving experience. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, consistent with the point of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers making turns in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck two parked SUVs on West 160 Street in Manhattan. The driver lost consciousness during the crash and was injured. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUVs’ right panels.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2019 Honda sedan was traveling east on West 160 Street when he collided with two parked SUVs. The report identifies the driver’s loss of consciousness as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan impacted the left front bumper, damaging both the sedan and the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the right rear bumper of the other. The driver was injured and unconscious at the scene, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). Both SUVs were parked at the time of impact. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the loss of consciousness, nor does it cite any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a 2023 Tesla sedan on Broadway. The impact damaged the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s front end. Police cited failure to yield and bicyclist confusion as factors.

According to the police report, at 22:47 on Broadway, a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling south struck a southbound e-bike ridden by a 39-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was ejected from the e-bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the e-bike’s center front end was damaged. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist’s improper lane usage was also noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound from a parked position. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist but highlights driver error and systemic danger in yielding and lane management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound sedan going straight. Three occupants suffered injuries including abrasions and full-body pain. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the crash on Amsterdam Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue around 12:57 a.m. The SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way to the southbound sedan moving straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with the SUV sustaining damage to its left front bumper. The SUV driver was cited for failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction. Three occupants were injured: the SUV driver, a 52-year-old male with back abrasions; a 40-year-old female front passenger with full-body injuries and complaints of pain or nausea; and a 46-year-old female rear passenger with facial injuries and similar complaints. None were ejected. The injuries and shock reported highlight the severity of the collision caused by the SUV driver's errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703754, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided near Audubon Avenue in Manhattan late at night. The male driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right sides. The crash involved no ejections and left one occupant injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:49 PM on West 171 Street near Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans, a 2011 BMW traveling south and a 2016 Ford traveling west, collided with impact on the BMW's center front end and the Ford's right rear quarter panel. The male driver of the BMW, aged 25, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in damage primarily to the right front bumper of the BMW and the right rear quarter panel of the Ford.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man was struck by a northbound SUV making a right turn on 10 Avenue. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause. The impact damaged the SUV’s front center end.

According to the police report, at 22:38 a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling north on 10 Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which also sustained damage there. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian fault or contributing behavior was noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after being struck while crossing with the signal on Audubon Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious injury at the intersection near West 189 Street in Manhattan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 on Audubon Avenue near West 189 Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing the intersection with the signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, classified as a severe injury. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details, but the driver’s failure to yield is explicitly noted. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or helmet use were listed. The victim was conscious at the scene, highlighting the impact severity and driver error as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV stopped in traffic struck a sedan from behind on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. Both male occupants suffered moderate injuries, including head and back trauma. The SUV driver’s tinted windows impaired visibility, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 16:24 on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 2020 BMW SUV traveling north was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended a 2012 Acura sedan also traveling north. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV carried two male occupants: the 30-year-old driver, who was semiconscious with a head injury, and a 36-year-old front passenger with back injuries and whiplash. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The police report cites tinted windows on the SUV as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed. The crash highlights the danger of obstructed driver vision in rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver lost control on a slippery Henry Hudson Parkway late at night. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:06 on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver, a 27-year-old male occupant of a 2016 Lexus sedan traveling southbound, was going straight ahead when the collision happened. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The report identifies 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a role. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained a contusion to his face and was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not cite any driver errors beyond the environmental condition of slippery pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on West 183 Street struck the rear of another vehicle. The driver of the sedan suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision, which caused damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, at 22:50 on West 183 Street, a 46-year-old male driver in a 2019 Volvo sedan traveling north struck the rear of another vehicle going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right rear bumper of the Volvo. The driver of the Volvo sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the Volvo and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15