Canal Street Bleeds While City Sleeps

A northwestern-bound SUV struck a sedan turning right on Canal Street in Manhattan. Two passengers in the sedan, including a child and a young woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed critical driver failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Canal Street near Greenwich Street in Manhattan at 9:15 AM. A 2024 Toyota SUV traveling northwest collided with a 2015 Lexus sedan making a right turn northeast. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end against the sedan's right side doors. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the turning sedan. Two sedan passengers, a 5-year-old boy and a 19-year-old woman, both restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers. The crash highlights a critical driver error causing serious injuries to vulnerable vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A chain collision on West Broadway sent a 48-year-old male driver to the hospital with head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple SUVs and a pick-up truck, triggered by a driver following too closely during a right turn in Manhattan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on West Broadway near Murray Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2011 Ford pick-up truck, a 2020 Chevrolet SUV, and a 2024 BMW SUV, all traveling south. The BMW was going straight ahead, while the other two vehicles were making right turns. The driver of the pick-up truck, a 48-year-old male, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor alongside 'Other Vehicular' causes. The point of impact was the center back end of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the BMW SUV, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A parked SUV was struck on its left rear bumper by a vehicle making a left turn on Hudson Street in Manhattan. Two male occupants, including a 76-year-old driver, suffered contusions and chest and leg injuries. The crash exposed risks from driver errors.

According to the police report, a 2017 Subaru SUV was parked on Hudson Street when it was hit on the left rear bumper by a vehicle making a left turn westbound. The impact involved a Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead, which sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. Two male occupants were injured: a 76-year-old driver with a chest contusion and a 28-year-old passenger with knee and lower leg bruises. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the turning vehicle's maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during turning movements and the vulnerability of occupants even in parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan stopped in traffic on Avenue of the Americas was rear-ended by another sedan traveling north. Five occupants suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, at 20:20 on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan, a 2014 Subaru sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a 2024 Chevrolet sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the crash. Five female occupants aged 21 to 24 in the rear and front seats of the struck vehicle sustained injuries including whiplash and back pain, all conscious and not ejected. The driver of the striking vehicle is not identified by sex or license status, but the driver of the struck vehicle was licensed in Pennsylvania. The collision caused center rear damage to the struck vehicle and front end damage to the striking vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 59-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a vehicle struck her on Canal Street. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the injury. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on Canal Street in Manhattan at 14:10. The 59-year-old female pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings, where pedestrians remain vulnerable to inattentive motorists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorbike traveling south struck a 61-year-old pedestrian crossing without signal at Federal Plaza. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash occurred late at night. Improper lane usage by the motorbike driver caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a motorbike at 1 Federal Plaza in Manhattan at 11:04 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the motorbike, traveling south and driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the motorbike driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. No damage was reported to the motorbike. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage by motorbike drivers in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped carrying two passengers was struck from behind by an SUV traveling northeast on Canal Street. The impact injured a 20-year-old female passenger, causing elbow and arm trauma and shock. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:39 on Canal Street involving a 2013 SUV and a 2024 moped, both traveling northeast. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, struck the moped's center front end with its right side doors. The moped carried two occupants, including a 20-year-old female passenger who sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. She was wearing a helmet, classified as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).' The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the moped. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision caused right side damage to the SUV and front-end damage to the moped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 35-year-old female bicyclist on West Street, causing a hip and upper leg injury. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions. The crash involved driver inattention and bicyclist confusion, according to the police report.

At 10:44 PM on West Street in Manhattan, a collision occurred between a 2018 BMW sedan and a female bicyclist, age 35. According to the police report, the sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the bicyclist at the center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg, including contusions. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Additionally, bicyclist confusion or error was noted twice as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The police report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention as a key cause of the crash, highlighting systemic danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old woman suffered chest abrasions after a cyclist traveling west on Centre Street hit her at an intersection. The cyclist failed to maintain a safe distance, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling westbound on Centre Street struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating the cyclist did not maintain adequate distance, leading to the impact. The bike showed no damage, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This collision highlights a failure in cyclist control and distance management, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sport utility vehicle struck a stopped taxi from behind on Park Place late at night. The impact injured a 28-year-old front passenger, causing shoulder and upper arm contusions. Alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:42 on Park Place. A 2017 Jeep SUV traveling east, going straight ahead, collided with the rear of a stopped 2023 Toyota taxi. The taxi was also stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV striking the center back end of the taxi. The front passenger in the taxi, a 28-year-old male, sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites alcohol involvement and other vehicular contributing factors as causes. The driver errors noted include failure to maintain safe distance and impaired operation due to alcohol. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling east struck a bicyclist on Chambers Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist wore a helmet and was riding straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on Chambers Street in Manhattan. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling east, collided when the sedan struck the bicyclist on the right side doors with its right side, impacting the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old female wearing a helmet, was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention. No other contributing factors were specified for the bicyclist. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bicycle. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in Manhattan's streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Centre Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered head injuries and bruising. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Centre Street near Reade Street in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and contusions but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report explicitly lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2020 vehicle registered in New York. This collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to cyclists traveling straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Broadway near Canal Street. Police cite driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained during the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:13 AM on Broadway near Canal Street in Manhattan, a chain-reaction collision involved a station wagon/SUV, a Mercedes Benz Sprinter van, and a Chrysler van. The SUV driver, a 62-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver errors rather than victim fault. The SUV was stopped in traffic when struck from behind, sustaining damage to its center back end. The Sprinter van, traveling southbound, impacted the SUV's rear with its center front end. The Chrysler van was also stopped in traffic and was hit on its left rear quarter panel. The collision underscores systemic dangers from driver inattention and multi-vehicle interactions in congested traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turning left on West Broadway struck two pedestrians crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians, aged 67 and 72, suffered abrasions and injuries to limbs. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda sedan traveling west on West Broadway was making a left turn when it struck two pedestrians at a marked crosswalk. Both pedestrians, a 67-year-old woman and a 72-year-old man, were crossing without a signal and sustained abrasions and injuries to their limbs, including elbow, lower arm, hand, knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrians were conscious and injured but not ejected. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact on its left front quarter panel. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the driver’s failure to yield was the critical cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection in Manhattan. The sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing abrasions to the pedestrian's elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection near Hogan Place in Manhattan when a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling west struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and a bicyclist collided on Franklin Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved defective, slippery pavement, contributing to the bicyclist's loss of control and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 8:41 AM on Franklin Street in Manhattan involving a taxi and a bicyclist. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound and going straight ahead when the crash happened. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Pavement Defective' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating hazardous road conditions played a role. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. Vehicle damage was minimal, but the impact caused significant injury to the cyclist. The report highlights systemic danger from road surface conditions rather than driver misconduct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young woman pedaled straight down Washington Street. Her bike snapped at the front. Flesh tore. Blood pooled fast. She lay silent, stunned, the city indifferent. Metal failed. The street swallowed her pain.

A 27-year-old woman suffered severe lacerations to her leg when her bicycle broke at the front while riding straight on Washington Street near Canal, according to the police report. The report describes how her 'bike broke at the front,' causing her to sustain a deep leg wound and enter a state of shock, with 'blood pooled on the pavement.' The narrative notes she wore no helmet, but the police report does not list helmet use as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or driver errors are cited in the report. The data underscores the vulnerability of cyclists to equipment failure and the harsh consequences when infrastructure or machinery fails. The city moved on as she lay injured, her pain unnoticed by the passing world.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal at a Manhattan intersection. An SUV making a right turn struck her on the right side, causing abrasions and lower arm injury. The driver’s actions led to the collision, according to police.

At 12:41 PM in Manhattan, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Church Street with the signal. According to the police report, a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the driver’s maneuver—making a right turn—as the pre-crash action leading to the impact. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian, who was crossing lawfully. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the vehicle. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s failure to avoid the pedestrian during the turn as the critical cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist was injured after a sedan making a left turn struck him on Church Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abdominal and pelvic bruises. Police cited the sedan driver's failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:42 p.m. on Church Street near Reade Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis. The injury severity was rated as level 3. The police report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on Broadway in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Both vehicles were traveling south with no reported damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on Broadway near Park Place in Manhattan. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling south, collided with the point of impact on the bicycle being the center back end and on the sedan the right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a minor burn and shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The police report does not attribute fault to the bicyclist or note any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14