Canal Street Bleeds While City Sleeps

An SUV turned left on Centre Street and hit a cyclist. The rider went down hard, injured in the leg. Police say the driver was distracted and failed to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The cyclist was left bruised.

A crash on Centre Street at White Street in Manhattan involved a Ford SUV and a cyclist. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury, described as a contusion. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not using any safety equipment. The driver, a 21-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn without yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle hit a car’s rear on Canal Street. The rider flew from the bike. He suffered arm injuries and bruises. Police cite driver distraction. The crash left one hurt. Metal and flesh met hard pavement in Manhattan.

A motorcycle traveling west on Canal Street collided with the right rear bumper of a car making a left turn onto Greene Street. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his arm and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for the crash. The car, registered in New Jersey, had two occupants but no injuries were specified. The impact damaged the motorcycle’s front and the car’s rear. The report does not mention any helmet use or other safety equipment as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a man working in the street on Barclay. The crash left him bruised and hurt in the leg. Police cite driver distraction. The street became a danger zone. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real.

A pedestrian, a 44-year-old man, was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV while working in the roadway near 10 Barclay Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 p.m. The man suffered a contusion and injury to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle, traveling west, struck the man with its left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not mention any pedestrian error or equipment. The facts point to driver distraction as the cause of harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman crossed Worth Street. A vehicle struck her. Her shoulder broke. She stayed conscious. The crash left her arm twisted. The street saw blood and pain. The driver’s actions remain unknown. The city failed to keep her safe.

A 35-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle while crossing Worth Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was not at an intersection or marked crosswalk when the crash occurred. She suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No information is available about the vehicle or driver. The data does not mention helmet use or traffic signals as factors. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face on city streets, even when details are scarce.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young cyclist suffered head wounds on Canal Street. An SUV struck him. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash left the rider bleeding, conscious, and partially ejected. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed to protect him.

A 23-year-old cyclist was injured in a crash with an SUV at Canal Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to the head and was partially ejected but remained conscious. The SUV was traveling west, going straight, while the cyclist was making a left turn eastbound. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and uninjured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited for the cyclist. The report shows the impact fell hardest on the vulnerable road user, exposing the ongoing risks faced by people outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi stopped on Broadway. Its right side doors swung open. A 29-year-old woman on a bike, heading west, collided with the doors. She was thrown from her bike and bruised across her body. Sirens echoed off the buildings. She remained conscious.

A crash occurred on Broadway at Barclay Street in Manhattan involving a taxi and a bicyclist. According to the police report, a 29-year-old female cyclist was injured when she collided with the right side doors of a stopped taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected from her bike and suffered contusions to her entire body. No helmet use was noted, but helmet status was not listed as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the consequences of driver inattention and failure to observe traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into the back of another vehicle on Canal Street near Centre. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Sirens echoed as traffic snarled and first responders arrived under the afternoon sun.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Canal Street near Centre Street was involved in a rear-end collision. The driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan, indicating a rear-end strike. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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A box truck driver distracted and turning improperly struck two pedestrians crossing Centre Street with the signal. Both women suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The sedan nearby was not involved but was damaged in the impact zone. The crash exposed driver error at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:46 on Centre Street near Canal Street in Manhattan. Two female pedestrians, one elderly, were crossing with the signal when a box truck driver made an improper right turn while distracted. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors from the truck driver. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their knees and lower legs, described as contusions and bruises, and were conscious at the scene. The sedan involved was traveling straight and suffered front-end damage but was not cited for driver error. The report highlights the truck driver's failure to yield and maintain attention as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and SUV collided on Church Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:27 on Church Street in Manhattan. A moped traveling north struck the left side doors of an SUV, which also sustained damage to its right side doors. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary contributing factors for the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was involved in the crash but no injuries were reported. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and close following distances in urban traffic, particularly for vulnerable moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Chambers Street in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. A 75-year-old rear passenger was also hurt. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:17 AM on Chambers Street in Manhattan involving two SUVs traveling east and south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The 70-year-old male driver and the 75-year-old female rear passenger in one SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Toyota sedan hit an 88-year-old man crossing Canal Street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept straight. The man lay silent, head wounded, as traffic pulsed around him in the cold Manhattan dusk.

According to the police report, an 88-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing Canal Street near Centre Street in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 5:35 p.m. The narrative states, 'An 88-year-old man stepped into the street, no signal, no crosswalk. A Toyota sedan struck him head-on. He fell, bleeding from the head, silent on the cold asphalt. The driver kept going straight.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the driver was traveling straight ahead. The victim suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The police report does not cite any driver errors or violations, but emphasizes the pedestrian's location and action at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV driver failed to yield while making a right turn on Lafayette Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred, highlighting driver inattention and right-of-way violations.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Lafayette Street in Manhattan at 10:32 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Dodge SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on Canal Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of tailgating in busy city traffic, highlighting driver error as the key cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 AM on Canal Street, Manhattan. A box truck traveling westbound rear-ended a sedan traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by tailgating in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Varick Street, injuring three men with neck injuries. All occupants suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Damage struck quarter panels on both vehicles, highlighting systemic risks in urban traffic.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Varick Street in Manhattan involving a taxi and an SUV, both traveling south. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the taxi and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as key contributing factors to the collision. Three male occupants, including the drivers and front passengers, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report also notes obstruction or debris as a contributing factor. The injuries and vehicle damage underscore the dangers posed by distracted driving in dense city traffic, with no fault attributed to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Four sedans collided in a chain reaction on Canal Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause, with vehicles stopped in traffic when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision involving four sedans occurred on Canal Street, Manhattan, at 17:18. All vehicles were traveling south and either stopped in traffic or going straight ahead when the crash happened. The point of impact was primarily at the center back ends of the vehicles. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old male occupant, sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage concentrated on rear and front bumpers, indicating failure to maintain attention and safe distance among drivers in stopped traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 69-year-old cyclist collided with an open BMW door near Church Street. Blood streaked his face. The driver, distracted, looked away. The street froze. The wound cut deep. Silence hung heavy in Manhattan’s morning air.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male cyclist was injured on Park Place near Church Street when he struck the open door of a parked BMW sedan. The incident occurred at 8:50 a.m. in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations, with blood running down his face as described in the narrative. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The BMW driver, licensed in New Jersey, was present and reportedly looked away at the moment of impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use is not cited as a contributing factor in the police report. The focus remains on the driver’s inattention and the systemic danger posed by inattentive dooring in dense city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old woman suffered head abrasions after a bike struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash happened as the cyclist, traveling south, failed to maintain attention, causing the impact.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on West Street struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near Watts Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the cyclist's failure to maintain focus. The point of impact was the bike's center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted cycling in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Canal Street at 11:30 AM. Impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Two female passengers suffered neck injuries and minor burns, both in shock, airbags deployed.

According to the police report, at 11:30 AM on Canal Street, two sedans traveling north and west collided. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors by the westbound sedan's center front end. The collision injured two female passengers: a 63-year-old front passenger and a 60-year-old right rear passenger. Both suffered neck injuries classified as moderate (injury severity 3) and minor burns. Both passengers were in shock, and airbags deployed alongside lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed New York men, each traveling straight ahead before impact. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a flatbed truck on Canal Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, distracted and following too closely, suffered a head injury and concussion. No damage was reported to either vehicle despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:30 on Canal Street, Manhattan. A Ford SUV traveling north struck the center back end of a northbound flatbed truck. The SUV driver, a 58-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The flatbed truck sustained no damage, and the SUV also showed no vehicle damage despite the collision. The SUV driver held a valid New Jersey license, while the flatbed truck driver had a permit from Arizona. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14