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

A bus making a U-turn hit a pedestrian crossing West Street with the signal. The 31-year-old man suffered upper arm contusions but remained conscious. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, highlighting risks at busy intersections.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southwest on West Street was making a U-turn when it struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bus's point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction during complex maneuvers like U-turns in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male bicyclist suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after colliding with a box truck in Manhattan. The truck was parked at the time. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and experienced shock and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 near 200 Broadway in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was traveling westbound when he collided with a box truck that was parked. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The box truck, a 2018 model registered in Indiana, showed no damage and had one licensed male driver from New Jersey. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors or violations attributed to the truck driver. The impact point was the center front end of the bicycle, while the truck showed no damage or point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan hit a 67-year-old man head-on at West and Liberty. He lay bleeding from the head, conscious beneath the city’s lights. The impact left the intersection silent, save for the echo of metal and flesh colliding.

A 67-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound Toyota sedan at the corner of West Street and Liberty Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 21:27. The report states the man was crossing in the dark when the sedan, traveling straight, hit him with its center front end. The pedestrian was left conscious but bleeding severely from the head. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver-specific errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' were cited in the report. The narrative describes the victim as crossing with no signal or crosswalk. The focus remains on the impact and the vulnerability of the pedestrian at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pearl Street in Manhattan. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a northbound SUV going straight and a southbound SUV making a left turn. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on Pearl Street, Manhattan. One SUV was traveling northbound going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound vehicle and the right front bumper of the southbound vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left passenger seat of the northbound vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating SUVs registered in New York. The collision resulted in front bumper damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured with facial contusions on Vesey Street. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The cyclist suffered shock and bruising, highlighting dangers from distracted driving and ignored signals.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected while traveling east on Vesey Street at 10:54 AM. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist, who was the driver of the bike, sustained facial contusions and was in shock after the incident. The vehicle involved was a bike with no reported damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors including inattention and failure to obey traffic controls, which directly contributed to the crash and injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving and disregard for traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south on West Street collided, striking each other with front and rear impacts. Both drivers and a front passenger suffered neck and back injuries, experiencing shock and pain. The crash caused moderate injuries but no ejections.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling southbound on West Street near Liberty Street when they collided. One vehicle impacted the other’s left front bumper while the second vehicle sustained damage to its center back end. The driver of the rear sedan and the front passenger in that vehicle were both injured, suffering neck and back injuries respectively. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed in New York and was also injured. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights risks of rear-end collisions in Manhattan traffic, with injuries concentrated among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Broadway at 10:45 p.m. The SUV suffered left-side damage, the sedan front-end damage. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and unsafe speed as factors.

According to the police report, at 10:45 p.m., a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south on Broadway collided with a 2015 Lexus sedan traveling west. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm after a collision with a bike while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash occurred in Manhattan near 119 Fulton Street at 8:18 p.m. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 8:18 p.m. near 119 Fulton Street in Manhattan. She was crossing a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a bike traveling east struck her. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing action as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk' and notes unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior by the cyclist. No helmet or safety equipment was reported for either party. The focus remains on the collision between the bike and pedestrian in a marked crosswalk environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi struck him at a Manhattan intersection. The crash, caused by driver inattention, left the pedestrian in shock with no visible complaints. The taxi showed no damage despite impact.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 40 Fulton Street in Manhattan around 9:30 AM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The crash involved a 2019 Nissan taxi traveling straight ahead, which impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The taxi sustained no damage. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing factors from the victim. The incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a taxi failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at an intersection on Park Row. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but with no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Park Row made a left turn and struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and no visible complaints were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Toyota taxi registered in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian crossing Liberty Street with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The impact caused hip and upper leg injuries and minor burns. The driver disregarded traffic control, leading to the collision and shock to the victim.

According to the police report, at 21:03 a sedan traveling north on Liberty Street made a right turn and struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg, along with a minor burn, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or controls. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights driver error in disregarding traffic control as the cause of harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man suffered a fractured elbow and hand after a sedan traveling west struck him outside an intersection on Beekman Street. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front quarter panel, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Beekman Street struck a 35-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no specific driver errors, but the collision occurred outside an intersection, indicating potential failure to yield or inadequate attention by the driver. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact, and no occupants were in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van traveling north on West Street rear-ended a stopped sedan, injuring the sedan driver. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the driver in shock. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on West Street near Chambers Street in Manhattan. A van traveling north went straight ahead and struck the center back end of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. There is no indication of any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision damaged the center front end of the van and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan at Greenwich Street. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused a center front impact, injuring the pedestrian’s head and leaving her in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Greenwich Street struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was not ejected but suffered shock. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper awareness of the pedestrian’s presence. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and no visible complaints were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and lack of experience in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus swung left at Battery Place. Steel clipped a 69-year-old man’s leg. Blood pooled on the curb. The bus rolled away. The man stayed conscious, flesh torn, pain sharp. The city’s machinery did not pause.

A 69-year-old man was injured when a bus making a left turn at Battery Place and Greenwich Street struck him, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was at the intersection when the bus’s left front quarter panel hit his lower leg, causing severe lacerations. The narrative describes, 'Steel struck his leg. Flesh tore. Blood pooled by the curb. He stayed awake. The bus rolled on, unmarked.' The bus sustained no damage and continued on its route. Police list both driver and pedestrian contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report highlights the systemic danger of large vehicles turning through crosswalks, with no evidence of driver accountability or intervention at the scene. No contributing victim behavior is cited; the focus remains on the impact of the turning bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan making a left turn on FDR Drive struck an unseen hazard, causing injury to the driver and front passenger. Both occupants suffered moderate injuries, including chest contusions and a concussion, amid driver distraction and sudden reaction.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver of a 2020 Tesla sedan was making a left turn on FDR Drive when she reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, leading to a crash. The report cites 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a chest contusion and was conscious after the crash. The front passenger, a 15-year-old female also restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered a concussion. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage. Both occupants were injured but not ejected. The driver’s distraction and sudden reaction to another vehicle created the conditions for this crash, highlighting systemic dangers of inattentive driving on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man crossing John Street with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing John Street at an intersection with the crossing signal. The collision occurred at 6:59 AM when a northbound Ford sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor from the driver, with no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal at the time of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after an SUV struck him at a Manhattan intersection. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim was left semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Albany Street in Manhattan at 2:45 PM. A 21-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a northbound SUV. The vehicle, a 2021 Alfa SUV, impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, suffering a concussion. The report also notes the pedestrian's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle but does not attribute fault to the victim. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, confirming the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a northbound bike on Water Street. The crash occurred at an intersection where the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the impact.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Water Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision involved a northbound bike, whose male licensed driver was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a minor burn, and was in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals. The bike sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's failure to yield and disregard for traffic control as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man was struck at a Manhattan intersection. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian remained conscious. Details on the crash and driver actions are unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West Street and Albany Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious after the crash. The report does not specify the vehicle type, driver actions, or contributing factors. No driver errors or violations are listed. The pedestrian's actions at the time of the crash are unknown. The report provides no information on safety equipment or helmet use. The crash occurred at 6:20 p.m. The lack of detailed data leaves the cause and circumstances unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15