No Deaths, No Excuses: Stop the Bleeding on Our Streets

A bicyclist suffered back contusions and shock after an SUV struck him on Liberty Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The SUV was parked at impact, with no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Liberty Street in Manhattan was injured when a 2024 Ford SUV, registered in New Jersey and parked at the time, struck him on the left side doors. The bicyclist sustained back contusions and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report notes no damage to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV driver was licensed and stationary before the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles and their interactions with cyclists in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus executing a U-turn struck a sedan traveling straight east on Battery Place in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The bus’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper bore the impact marks. The crash injured two men inside the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Battery Place in Manhattan at 5:00 PM. A bus with 29 occupants was making a U-turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bus and the right front bumper of the sedan. Both drivers, men aged 59 and 45, were injured and in shock. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt; the passenger had no safety equipment. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the bus driver’s maneuver—making a U-turn—directly led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Broadway was partially ejected and suffered upper leg injuries. The rider was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The crash caused abrasions and moderate injury severity, highlighting risks from unregulated bike operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:10 on Broadway near Rector Street in Manhattan. The injured party was a 34-year-old male bicyclist, who was the driver of the bike and was partially ejected during the crash. The report notes the bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, with an injury severity rating of 3. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling south, going straight ahead, with damage and point of impact listed as 'Other.' No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The contributing factors for the bicyclist were unspecified. The incident underscores dangers linked to unlicensed bike operation and the lack of protective gear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south rear-ended a stopped bus and motorcycle on Vesey Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, partially ejected and injured, suffered abrasions and upper arm trauma. Police cite traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, at 6:55 AM on Vesey Street in Manhattan, a sedan traveling south struck the left rear bumpers of a stopped bus and motorcycle. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old male, was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The bus and motorcycle were stopped in traffic when the sedan struck them from behind. The sedan's front center end was damaged, indicating the point of impact. The driver was conscious but injured, highlighting the severity of the collision caused by failure to observe traffic controls and distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi driver distracted behind the wheel struck a bicyclist traveling west on Chambers Street. The cyclist suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The taxi was parked before impact, hitting the bike’s left side. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Chambers Street in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. A licensed male taxi driver, parked and facing west, struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist also traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi’s left side doors, damaging the vehicle and injuring the cyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and sustained contusions to the face, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted drivers even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night on Pearl Street. A Tesla plows into a parked taxi. Steel folds. The cab driver, thirty-five, is pinned and crushed. Sirens echo, but the street holds its breath. Metal groans. Nothing moves except the memory of impact.

A violent collision unfolded on Pearl Street near Broad in Manhattan when a Tesla sedan struck a parked taxi, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. The report describes, 'A Tesla slammed into a parked taxi. Steel crumpled. The 35-year-old driver was trapped, crushed in the cab.' Emergency responders arrived as the street stood silent, pierced only by sirens and the sound of twisted metal. The taxi driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered crush injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The data shows the taxi was parked and the Tesla was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No driver errors are explicitly named in the report, but the sequence of events centers on the moving vehicle colliding with a stationary one, leaving the vulnerable driver trapped in the aftermath.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided while making right turns on Chambers Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper turning and lane usage as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors behind the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:20 AM on Chambers Street in Manhattan. A 41-year-old male taxi driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles—a 2018 Chevrolet sedan and a 2023 Toyota taxi—were traveling north and making right turns when the crash happened. The taxi's left front bumper and the sedan's right front quarter panel were the points of impact. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The report explicitly notes driver errors related to improper turning maneuvers and lane usage, without attributing fault to any other party. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s FDR Drive, injuring three men. The crash caused neck and arm injuries with whiplash complaints. Police cited improper passing or lane usage as the cause. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive near the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan at 8:15 p.m. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle impacting the center back end of the other. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maneuvering lanes. Three male occupants were injured: a 51-year-old driver with neck injuries and whiplash, a 35-year-old driver with elbow and arm injuries and whiplash, and a 30-year-old front passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks from improper lane changes on a busy highway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter, fast and unyielding, hit an 11-year-old girl off the roadway on South Street. Her face split open. She stayed conscious, blood pooling on the sidewalk. The scooter kept going, untouched, leaving pain and silence behind.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling at unsafe speed struck an 11-year-old girl off the roadway near South Street and Maiden Lane in Manhattan. The report states the girl was not in the roadway at the time of impact. She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The narrative describes the scooter as 'fast and straight,' making contact with the child and then continuing on without stopping. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The e-scooter sustained no damage, and the driver did not remain at the scene. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the danger posed by high-speed vehicles, even off the main roadway, and the consequences of reckless operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan plowed into a stopped taxi near Broadway. The cabbie, trapped and bleeding, waited for help. Police cited driver distraction. The sedan driver had no license. Metal screamed. The street fell silent.

According to the police report, a sedan crashed into a stopped taxi near 160 Broadway in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 39-year-old man, was trapped inside his vehicle with severe lacerations. The report states the sedan driver was unlicensed and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the taxi's right rear bumper with its center front end. The narrative describes the cabbie lying trapped, blood slicking the seat, as the street held its breath. No evidence in the report suggests any error or contributing factor on the part of the taxi driver. The focus remains on the unlicensed, distracted sedan driver whose actions led directly to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old woman crossing Broadway at Rector Street was hit by a northbound bike. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway near Rector Street in Manhattan at 10 p.m. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. The collision involved a northbound bike traveling straight ahead, which struck the pedestrian at its center front end. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the bike operator and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver error and systemic danger rather than victim fault. The bike had no occupants other than the driver, and the impact caused damage to the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a box truck on West Street. The truck driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The truck driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street at 15:20 when a southbound SUV collided with the center back end of a box truck traveling in the same direction. The box truck driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center ends—the SUV at the front and the truck at the rear. The SUV driver held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A multi-vehicle collision on FDR Drive sent an 86-year-old passenger into shock with head injuries. The crash involved several sedans and an ambulance, triggered by driver inattention and following too closely. Impact struck the front and rear ends of vehicles in a northbound chain reaction.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on FDR Drive at 12:18 involving multiple sedans and an ambulance. The collision's primary contributing factors were 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' both driver errors that precipitated the crash. An 86-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle front seat and restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and was in shock following the impact. The report notes she was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea. Vehicles were traveling northbound, with impacts occurring at the center front and back ends, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. The ambulance sustained damage to its left front bumper, while sedans showed damage to their center front and back ends. The report explicitly cites driver inattention and close following distances as causes, with no victim fault mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle traveling south collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Battery Place in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The motorcycle sustained front-end damage; the sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Battery Place struck the left side doors of a parked 2021 Ford sedan. The sedan was stationary before the crash, indicating the motorcycle failed to avoid the collision. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not cite any explicit driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights risks posed by moving motorcycles to parked vehicles and their occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn struck a pedestrian at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian suffered severe lower leg injuries. Glare impaired the driver’s vision, contributing to the crash. The driver’s failure to see the pedestrian led to a violent impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Pearl Street in Manhattan was making a right turn when it struck a male pedestrian at the intersection with Dover Street. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor impairing the driver's vision. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The driver, licensed in Maryland, was the sole occupant and did not sustain damage to the vehicle. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by environmental conditions like glare combined with driver failure to detect vulnerable road users at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old cyclist crashed into a sedan’s side on Fulton Street. His face struck steel. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The cyclist was left with severe lacerations and no helmet.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male cyclist collided with the right side doors of a Toyota sedan while both were traveling west on Fulton Street. The report states, 'A cyclist, 27, struck a sedan’s side. No helmet. His face hit steel. Blood marked the pavement. He stayed conscious. The car was fine. He was not.' The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained no damage and its occupants were unharmed. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors or vehicle violations are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the contributing factor. The crash underscores the raw physical risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Water Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way as the pedestrian crossed with the signal. The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:09 on Water Street near Maiden Lane in Manhattan. A 24-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was hit by a 2021 BMW sedan traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield to the pedestrian at the intersection, directly causing the injury. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk on South Street was struck by a backing SUV. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered lower arm injuries and shock, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured on South Street near Fulton Street in Manhattan at 10:11 AM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2016 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed female from New Jersey, was entering a parked position and backed unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear bumper. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of driver errors during vehicle maneuvers in pedestrian zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 5-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a bike on Church Street. The bike driver’s inattention caused the crash. The child remained conscious but injured, highlighting dangers from distracted vehicle operators.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Church Street involving a bike and a 5-year-old pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bike driver, a licensed male from North Carolina, was traveling southwest and going straight ahead at the time. The bike showed no damage or point of impact, indicating the collision impact may have been minor but still caused injury. The pedestrian’s exact location and action at the time remain unknown. No victim behavior was listed as contributing. This incident underscores the risks posed by distracted bike operators to vulnerable pedestrians, especially young children.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old man suffered severe leg fractures after a sedan struck him at a Manhattan intersection. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper while traveling westbound. The victim was conscious but injured, highlighting a dangerous impact in a busy area.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Battery Place and Greenwich Street in Manhattan around 1 p.m. The pedestrian was located in the roadway when a 2020 Cadillac sedan traveling westbound struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as serious (level 3). The driver, a licensed male from Massachusetts, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list specific driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred while the pedestrian was in the roadway, indicating a hazardous interaction. No contributing factors were assigned to the driver or pedestrian, and the vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14