West Village Bleeds While City Hall Waits

An SUV hit a sedan on West 10th Street in Manhattan. The crash left one driver with a concussion and leg injury. Police cite passing and following too closely. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles collided at West 10th Street and 7th Avenue South in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a left turn struck a Toyota sedan going straight. One driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered a concussion and a lower leg injury. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and male. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The SUV showed no damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed together on West Street near Christopher. Metal crumpled. One driver suffered whiplash. Passengers shaken. The night air split with the sound of impact. No clear cause. The city’s danger, plain and unyielding.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on West Street at Christopher Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one driver, a 27-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash. Passengers in both vehicles were listed as occupants, with unspecified injuries or none reported. The crash involved both vehicles traveling straight, striking center front ends. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes were identified in the data. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts. The crash highlights the ever-present risk on city streets, even when no clear error is found.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist on Christopher Street at Greenwich Avenue. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt in the hip and leg. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.

A crash on Christopher Street at Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan involved a sedan and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg, with police noting a contusion. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the collision. The sedan, registered in New Jersey, struck the cyclist head-on while both were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan's driver or passenger. The data does not list any cyclist error or helmet use as a factor. The report centers the cause on driver speed, underscoring the danger faced by those on bikes in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a cyclist at West Houston. The crash left the cyclist with a leg injury and abrasions. Both vehicles moved south. The cyclist was partially ejected. The SUV driver was not hurt.

A crash at 320 West Houston Street in Manhattan involved a southbound SUV and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 25-year-old woman, suffered an abrasion and a knee, lower leg, and foot injury. She was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old man, was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed for the cyclist. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The data shows the cyclist bore the brunt of the impact, while the SUV driver walked away unharmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a man on Bleecker Street. The pedestrian, 26, bled from the head and drifted semiconscious. The car’s left front bumper took the blow. No driver error listed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving.

A 26-year-old man walking outside the intersection at 283 Bleecker Street in Manhattan was struck by a sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. The car’s left front bumper was damaged. The report lists no specific driver error or contributing factor. Other occupants in the vehicle were not reported injured. The data shows the pedestrian was in the roadway but not at an intersection, performing 'other actions.' No helmet or signaling issues are cited. The crash underscores the danger pedestrians face, even when driver fault is not specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV struck another vehicle’s rear on 7th Avenue South at Morton Street. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Impact hit the left rear bumper. The street stayed busy. The danger was real.

A crash unfolded on 7th Avenue South at Morton Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck another vehicle from behind. Three people were involved. A 26-year-old female passenger in the rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was the left rear bumper of the other vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger wore a lap belt. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to maintain distance and lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal struck metal on Greenwich Avenue just after midnight. A taxi hit the back of a stopped sedan. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered back pain and whiplash. Sirens cut through the quiet as emergency lights painted the street.

A taxi traveling west on Greenwich Avenue collided with the rear of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 70 Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. The 23-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, reporting back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor in the crash, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance before impact. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signal violations, were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 67-year-old man was hit by an SUV’s right front quarter panel on Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The air was tense, marked by the sudden violence of metal against flesh.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Honda SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front quarter panel near 77 Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his arm and was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specifically identified in the data. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old cyclist lay bleeding on Hudson Street, ejected from his bike after a collision with a northbound sedan. Sirens echoed as bystanders watched, the young man in shock, blood on his clothes, the car’s rear panel dented.

A crash occurred at 540 Hudson Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike, suffering minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed male, was traveling north and struck the cyclist, damaging its left rear quarter panel. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the police report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the impact of driver distraction and improper lane usage on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist and a pedestrian collided at West 13th Street and 10th Avenue. Both women, shocked and bleeding from their legs, remained at the scene. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact came. Sirens echoed as bystanders gathered.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old cyclist traveling south on West 13th Street struck a 38-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. Both the cyclist and the pedestrian suffered minor bleeding and injuries to their lower legs, and both were described as being in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both parties, indicating the cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made as a factor in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle traveling north struck a parked bicycle on West Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite the motorcycle driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Christopher Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A motorcycle traveling north collided with a bicycle that was parked facing west. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bicycle and the center front end of the motorcycle. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. He was not ejected from the bike and reported pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the motorcycle driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on 7 Ave S in Manhattan when one vehicle backed into another parked SUV. Aggressive driving triggered the crash, injuring a 44-year-old male driver with back injuries. The impact damaged multiple vehicles’ bumpers and doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:56 on 7 Ave S, Manhattan. The collision involved multiple Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles. One SUV was backing up while another was parked. The point of impact included the left front bumper and center back end of the vehicles. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. A 44-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered back injuries classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. Vehicle damage was reported on the left front bumper, left rear bumper, and right side doors of the involved SUVs. The report highlights driver errors related to aggressive driving as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision on West Street. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, was left in shock with abrasions and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Jane Street in Manhattan at 16:40. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was injured and ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle involved struck the bicyclist with its right front bumper while traveling north. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, which is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The impact caused head injuries and abrasions, leaving the victim in shock. The report focuses on the driver's failure to maintain attention, leading to the collision with the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man emerged from behind a parked SUV on 7th Avenue. A sedan, moving too fast, struck him. His pelvis broke. He stayed conscious on the asphalt as traffic and city life pressed on. The street did not pause.

A 26-year-old man was seriously injured on 7th Avenue near West 13th Street in Manhattan when a sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him as he stepped from behind a parked SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered 'crush injuries' to his pelvis and remained conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the collision. The sedan’s impact was severe, shattering the man’s pelvis and leaving him on the roadway as other vehicles continued past. The police narrative states: 'A man stepped from behind a parked SUV. A speeding sedan struck him hard. His pelvis shattered.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. The report does not cite any contributing actions by the victim beyond his location and movement. The focus remains on the driver’s excessive speed, which directly led to the violent outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Dodge Charger slammed a street sweeper, then veered. The car pinned a police officer against a cruiser on Seventh Avenue. Sirens wailed. Both men landed in the hospital. Metal, glass, blood. Charges are pending. The street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on March 14, 2025, that a 26-year-old police officer was struck by a Dodge Charger in Greenwich Village. The Charger, traveling south on Seventh Avenue, hit a street sweeper before losing control and pinning the officer against a marked police vehicle. According to ABC7, 'The officer was pinned between the Charger and a marked police vehicle.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver is in custody with charges pending. The incident highlights the risk posed by vehicles losing control on busy city streets and underscores the ongoing danger to people on foot, even those in uniform.

• Officer Pinned By Out-Of-Control Charger, ABC7, Published 2025-03-14

A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a stopped bus on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The bus driver was stopped in traffic when the sedan, traveling south, collided with it. A passenger in the sedan suffered a head injury and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hudson Street near 8th Avenue in Manhattan at 5:28 PM. The bus was stopped in traffic traveling north when a sedan traveling south struck its left rear bumper. The contributing factor cited was driver inattention or distraction on the part of the sedan driver. The sedan's front center end impacted the bus's left rear bumper. The sedan carried two occupants; one passenger, a 40-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The bus had one occupant, the driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm after a crash on Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the center front end of her bike. Confusion or error by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a female bicyclist, age 31, was injured and ejected while traveling southeast on Bleecker Street at 7:20 AM. The crash involved a collision impacting the center front end of her bike, causing contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report identifies 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's actions played a role in the incident. No other vehicles were involved, and no driver errors by other parties were cited. The bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the bike. The report does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks faced by vulnerable road users when confusion or error occurs during travel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 63-year-old man suffered a head injury after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Hudson Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck him with its right front bumper, causing shock and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:40 on Hudson Street in Manhattan. A 63-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when a 2023 SUV, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report cites the vehicle driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and speed control as central causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van struck a bicyclist making a left turn on Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited the van driver’s following too closely and inattention as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:53 PM on Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. A van traveling southeast struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn in the same direction. The point of impact was the van’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists the van driver’s contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bicyclist’s actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors. The van driver was licensed in New York and driving a 2022 vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as tailgating and distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on West Street in Manhattan after one vehicle followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The crash caused front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:05 AM on West Street near Christopher Street in Manhattan. Two SUVs traveling north were involved. The first vehicle, a 1983 Oldsmobile SUV driven by a 61-year-old licensed female, was going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2025 Jeep SUV driven by a licensed male, was stopped in traffic. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, with the Jeep striking the right rear bumper of the Oldsmobile. The Oldsmobile driver sustained a facial contusion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the Oldsmobile and the right rear bumper of the Jeep. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14