Another Cyclist Dead. Still No Safe Streets.

Three sedans collided on Greenwich Street in Manhattan shortly after midnight. Two male drivers suffered serious injuries including head trauma and whole-body pain. Police cited alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on Greenwich Street near Spring Street in Manhattan. Three sedans traveling north and south collided, with impacts reported on the left front bumper and quarter panels, as well as the center front end of the vehicles. Two male drivers, ages 53 and 45, were injured. The 53-year-old driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, while the 45-year-old driver was incoherent and complained of pain or nausea affecting his entire body. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The police report explicitly identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a 25-year-old male e-bicyclist traveling south on Broadway. The cyclist was ejected, sustaining facial contusions. The crash occurred near 501 Broadway in Manhattan, highlighting driver inattention as a critical factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:41 near 501 Broadway in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was traveling south when he was struck on the left side doors by a stationary SUV that was parked. The bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and suffered facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted by police. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2023 Tesla SUV. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban environments, especially to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck on Grand Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Grand Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan around 1:20 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, struck her with the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and complained of a concussion but was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver had been parked prior to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi collided with a bicyclist traveling south on Varick Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:44 on Varick Street in Manhattan. A taxi and a bicycle, both traveling south, collided at the left front quarter panels. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating errors on the part of the drivers involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed in New York. The collision and injuries highlight the dangers posed by distracted driving in shared traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a severe knee and lower leg fracture. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and Grand Street in Manhattan at 9:07 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior, focusing solely on the driver’s distraction as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling north collided on Centre Street in Manhattan. The front vehicle's driver, a 67-year-old man, sustained whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Centre Street collided at 14:19. The point of impact was the center front end of the leading Audi and the center back end of the trailing Toyota. The driver of the front vehicle, a 67-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the front of the leading vehicle and the rear bumper of the trailing vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi traveling west on W Houston St collided head-on with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:55 PM on W Houston St in Manhattan. A taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead westbound when it struck an e-scooter traveling northbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old female, was injured with contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the e-scooter driver and also notes driver inattention for the taxi driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. Vehicle damage was noted as 'Other' for the e-scooter and no damage for the taxi. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in mixed-vehicle traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a right turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West Street. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:40 on West Street near Canal Street. A 43-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north was partially ejected when a 2023 GMC SUV, also traveling north but making a right turn, collided with him. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, while the e-scooter showed no damage. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly observe or yield to the e-scooter. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not wearing safety equipment at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 29-year-old woman crossing Varick Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical dangers from driver inattention at intersections.

According to the police report, at 19:20 on Varick Street in Manhattan, a Chevrolet car making a left turn collided with a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 29-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver's failure to maintain attention during the maneuver. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three sport utility vehicles collided on Baxter Street in Manhattan. Alcohol involvement by at least two drivers contributed to the crash. Injuries were unspecified but drivers were incoherent or in shock. The impact damaged front bumpers and other vehicle parts.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Baxter Street near Hester Street in Manhattan at 17:25. The drivers involved were a 63-year-old male and two females aged 42 and 47. The male driver was noted as incoherent and had alcohol involvement cited as a contributing factor. One female driver also had alcohol involvement listed, while the other had unspecified contributing factors. All drivers were licensed and none were ejected from their vehicles. The vehicles were initially parked before the crash, which resulted in damage to the right and left front bumpers and other parts. Injuries were unspecified, but all drivers experienced shock or incoherence. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a key driver error leading to this multi-vehicle collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old man suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Charlton Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious with abrasions, struck outside an intersection in a right-of-way violation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:14 on Charlton Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 2004 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling northwest, was making a left turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured in the abdomen and pelvis, sustaining abrasions but remained conscious. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the vehicle and the pedestrian, emphasizing the driver's error in yielding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection, and no additional victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Watts Street. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead. The impact injured the drivers and front passengers, causing contusions and head injuries. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, two Ford SUVs traveling straight ahead collided on Watts Street. The first vehicle, a 2020 model traveling north, struck with its right front bumper. The second, a 2018 model traveling west, impacted with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision injured four occupants: the male driver of the first SUV suffered a head contusion; his front passenger sustained bruises to the knee and lower leg. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and airbags where deployed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers, indicating driver error but without clear details. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused significant front bumper damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel met flesh at Bowery and Delancey. A flatbed swung left. A man, crossing against the light, took the blow. Blood spilled on the crosswalk. He stayed conscious, head split, the truck untouched, danger written in daylight.

A flatbed truck turning left at the corner of Bowery and Delancey in Manhattan struck a 45-year-old man in the crosswalk, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. Police cited 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver, who was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The narrative details, 'Steel struck skull. Blood ran on the crosswalk. He stayed awake, bleeding.' The truck sustained no damage. The report also notes the pedestrian was 'crossing against the light,' but this is listed after the primary driver error. The impact and injury underscore the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 62-year-old woman suffered a serious head injury after a taxi struck her while she crossed Canal Street against the signal. The taxi driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Canal Street was making a left turn when it struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center front end, causing a head injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The report cites driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Toyota taxi with one occupant. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted but the primary cause emphasized is the driver’s failure to safely navigate the turn while attentive and experienced.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on King Street. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:25 on King Street in Manhattan. A 2024 SUV, traveling east, rear-ended a sedan also moving east. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The injured party was a 28-year-old female front passenger in the sedan who sustained head injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The sedan had one occupant, with no driver license information provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 51-year-old male occupant suffered a severe head injury and unconsciousness when the roof of a parked SUV collapsed. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s 10013 zip code. The occupant was not ejected but sustained internal injuries. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male occupant inside a 2022 Nissan SUV was injured when the roof of the parked vehicle was impacted, causing severe head trauma and unconsciousness. The occupant was not ejected and was reported with internal injuries. The vehicle was parked and facing north at the time of the crash, with damage localized to the roof. The report lists the occupant’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver license or driver sex information is provided. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The crash took place near Elizabeth Street in Manhattan’s 10013 zip code at 3:15 PM. The report focuses on the impact to the vehicle and occupant injuries without attributing fault to the occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turning right collided with an e-scooter traveling north on West Broadway. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on West Broadway near West Houston Street in Manhattan. A sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck an e-scooter going straight north. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old female, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, specifically linked to the e-scooter driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and driving a 2017 Lexus. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan changing lanes collided with a bicyclist traveling west on West Houston Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage by the sedan as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:05 AM on West Houston Street involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The sedan was changing lanes when it struck the bicyclist, who was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, and the cyclist was injured on the lower body. No damage was reported to the sedan. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758114, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old man walking along Centre Street was struck by a northbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion, left semiconscious. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. Vehicle showed no damage despite impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 2:30 AM on Centre Street in Manhattan. The 61-year-old male was walking along the highway with traffic when struck by a vehicle traveling north. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was going straight ahead and showed no damage from the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights driver errors—specifically distraction and speeding—as the primary causes of harm to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after an SUV experienced steering failure and struck him on Prince Street in Manhattan. The SUV was parked before the crash, impacting the bike’s right front bumper and injuring the rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:26 on Prince Street in Manhattan. A 2019 Honda SUV, initially parked, suffered a steering failure, which led to a collision with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left side doors and the bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report identifies "Steering Failure" as the contributing factor from the vehicle operator’s side. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this was not noted as a contributing factor in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14