Another Cyclist Dead. Still No Safe Streets.

A 34-year-old woman suffered a shoulder contusion after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan traveling southeast on Varick Street was making a left turn when it struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near West Houston Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left side doors but showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and does not identify any specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, but no pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ducati tore down Lafayette. A man entered the crosswalk. The motorcycle’s front slammed his arm. Blood pooled on the pavement. Sirens echoed. The city paused, watching danger claim another body.

A collision occurred at the corner of Lafayette Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when a southbound Ducati motorcycle struck a 34-year-old man crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling at an 'Unsafe Speed.' The impact from the motorcycle’s left front bumper caused severe bleeding to the pedestrian’s arm and hand. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the part of the motorcycle driver. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A Ducati sped south. A man stepped into the street, against the light. The bike’s front struck his arm. Blood spread on the crosswalk.' The pedestrian was reported as 'Conscious' but suffering from 'Severe Bleeding.' The report also notes the pedestrian was 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this detail follows the documented driver errors of unsafe speed and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man was struck on Lafayette Street, suffering injuries to his entire body and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle involved showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Lafayette Street in Manhattan at 9:33 PM. The 30-year-old male pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The vehicle involved had no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the vehicle or driver. The vehicle had two occupants and showed no damage at the point of impact. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian's actions are described as 'Other Actions in Roadway' with unspecified contributing factors, but no blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was injured after a taxi, parked and inattentive, struck him on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the impact on the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:44 on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. A taxi, parked and facing west, was struck by a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the taxi’s left rear bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was ejected and 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 taxi driver failed to maintain awareness. The taxi sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after a sedan backing unsafely hit her on Hudson Street. The driver’s inattention and distraction caused the collision. The pedestrian was off intersection, caught by the vehicle’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, at 6:42 a.m., a 2024 Ford sedan was backing southeast on Hudson Street when it struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear bumper. The pedestrian was located off an intersection and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a 48-year-old man crossing Kenmare Street. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the impact. The collision left the victim bruised, highlighting dangers of distracted driving in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Kenmare Street struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was located in the roadway performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' but the report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This crash underscores the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions as a sedan changed lanes unsafely and struck a bus on West Houston Street. The collision caused injury to the passenger inside the bus, highlighting driver error in lane management.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Houston Street in Manhattan at 3:44 PM. A sedan traveling west was changing lanes unsafely when it collided with a bus also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the bus's left front bumper. The 12-year-old male passenger inside the bus was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The police report identifies the primary driver error as 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and notes 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The bus driver was licensed in New York and had six occupants aboard. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west collided with a parked SUV on Canal Street. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered injuries, including a concussion. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash’s impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Canal Street at 15:59. A sedan traveling west struck a stationary SUV parked facing north. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper hitting the center back end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 29-year-old male driver and a 30-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured with severity level 3; the driver sustained a head injury and concussion, while the passenger was in shock with unknown bodily injury. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The parked SUV was damaged on its center back end, and the sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. This crash highlights the danger posed by speeding drivers colliding with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossing West Houston Street was hit by a westbound sedan. The impact struck the pedestrian’s head, leaving him semiconscious with a concussion. The driver’s left front bumper bore the damage. The crash exposed dangers at busy intersections.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West Houston Street and Mercer Street in Manhattan around 7:10 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Nissan sedan, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the collision at an intersection and the pedestrian crossing without a signal highlight systemic risks. The pedestrian’s actions are noted as crossing without signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors were assigned to the victim. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver stopped in traffic struck a 30-year-old bicyclist traveling south on Broadway. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, causing minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Spring Street in Manhattan at 13:19. A taxi, stopped in traffic and traveling south, impacted the right side doors of a bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male without safety equipment, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver's limited visibility played a key role. The bicyclist's actions were not listed as contributing factors, and no damage was reported to either vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Toyota vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling straight collided on Grand Street, striking each other front to side. A 20-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered neck injury and minor burn, left in shock. Both vehicles sustained center front and right side damage.

According to the police report, at 19:25 two sedans traveling straight ahead on Grand Street collided. The first vehicle, a 2015 Mazda sedan traveling east, impacted the center front end of the second vehicle, a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling south, which was struck on the right side doors. The crash injured a 20-year-old female front passenger in the Mazda, who sustained a neck injury and minor burn and was reported in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage at their respective points of impact. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The Tesla driver held a permit license from New Jersey, while the Mazda driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus driver in Manhattan suffered injuries after a collision at Bowery and Prince Street. The bus was slowing or stopping when the impact occurred on the right front quarter panel. The driver experienced shock and unknown bodily injury.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female bus driver was injured in a crash on Bowery near Prince Street in Manhattan at 5:30 p.m. The vehicle involved was a 2012 bus traveling south, which was slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bus. The driver was not ejected but suffered injuries classified as severity level 3 and was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No damage was recorded on the vehicle despite the collision. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight, injuring the e-scooter driver. The rider was ejected and suffered lower leg injuries. The crash highlights dangers from turning vehicles impacting vulnerable riders in Manhattan.

According to the police report, at 9:48 AM in Manhattan on Prince Street near Sullivan Street, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling northwest was making a right turn when it struck an e-scooter traveling westbound. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, while the e-scooter was damaged at the center front end. The report lists the e-scooter driver as unlicensed. No specific contributing factors were cited for the SUV driver, but the collision occurred during the SUV's right turn, indicating a failure to yield or check for vulnerable road users. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Avenue of the Americas collided head-on. Both drivers suffered injuries, including upper arm trauma and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary causes of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Avenue of the Americas collided at the intersection with Spring Street. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other. The female driver, age 59, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock, though she was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The male driver also occupied his vehicle alone. The report explicitly cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old helmeted e-biker suffered abrasions after a southbound SUV struck him from behind on Broome Street. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash. The bicyclist remained conscious but injured in his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broome Street in Manhattan around 13:57. A southbound station wagon/SUV collided with the rear of a southbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, identifying the SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention as the cause of the collision. The e-bike rider had no listed contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the e-bike and the rear of the SUV. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike operator was unlicensed. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a 2022 SUV on West Houston Street. The SUV struck the cyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury and vehicle damage. The driver disregarded traffic controls.

According to the police report, at 20:22 on West Houston Street in Manhattan, a 2022 Chevrolet SUV traveling west collided with a northbound bicyclist. The SUV's left front bumper struck the bicyclist's right front, causing abrasions to the cyclist's knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was conscious and not ejected from his bike but sustained injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front bumpers. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 24-year-old female bicyclist on West Houston Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions but was conscious. The taxi was parked before the crash and hit the bike’s left front bumper on its right side doors.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked on West Houston Street in Manhattan at 9:30 AM when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and remained conscious. The point of impact was the taxi’s right side doors striking the bike’s left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including passenger distraction and passing too closely as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Chevrolet vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers and insufficient clearance when passing vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man was injured when a 2022 Ford SUV traveling east struck him outside an intersection on Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Manhattan near 190 Grand Street at 12:48 a.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle involved was a 2022 Ford SUV traveling east, driven by a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no driver contributing factors were explicitly cited. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside designated crossings, with the driver continuing straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Hudson Street. The driver’s inattention caused a collision at the intersection, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on Hudson Street was making a left turn when it struck a 53-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near King Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Ford pick-up truck. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in intersections, placing vulnerable pedestrians at risk despite crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698134, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan reversed on Avenue of the Americas. Steel struck a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He stood, dazed, upright. The car’s rear bore the mark. The city’s danger was plain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue of the Americas at Spring Street backed unsafely and struck a 35-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious and upright after the impact. The narrative describes the car’s rear end bearing the mark of the collision, with blood pooling on the crosswalk. The police report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The focus remains on the driver’s unsafe backing and inattention, which led to the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15