Eight Dead, Still Waiting: Lower the Speed, Save a Life

A taxi driver distracted behind the wheel crashed into the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on East Houston Street. The taxi driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 AM on East Houston Street in Manhattan. A 62-year-old male taxi driver was injured when his vehicle struck the right rear bumper of a stopped SUV. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV was traveling west and going straight ahead, while the taxi was stopped in traffic before impact. The taxi driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers, with the taxi impacting the SUV's rear and the SUV's left front bumper damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796818, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm after colliding with a southbound SUV making a left turn on 2nd Avenue. The bicyclist was unlicensed and riding straight ahead when struck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was traveling southbound going straight ahead when he collided with a southbound 2019 Hyundai SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the bicyclist's center front end and the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained a contusion bruise to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Notably, the bicyclist was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no contributing factors for the SUV driver but notes unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was recorded only on the bicycle, with no damage to the SUV. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.

According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection in Manhattan. The boy was left in shock with bruises, while the vehicle sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 in Manhattan near Avenue C. A 2015 Lexus SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian located at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound with two occupants. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi driver’s unsafe lane change collided with a southbound e-bike on Avenue A in Manhattan. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered a head contusion and bruising. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front quarters.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:38 on Avenue A in Manhattan. The taxi driver, traveling south and going straight ahead, executed an unsafe lane change that resulted in a collision with a southbound e-bike merging into the lane. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper striking the e-bike’s right front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 60-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites “Unsafe Lane Changing” as the contributing factor caused by the taxi driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane changes, especially to vulnerable e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 46-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a right-turning SUV on East 9th Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at a busy intersection in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 9th Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Kia SUV, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights a failure in yielding that endangered a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two bikes collided head-on at speed on E 1st Street and 2nd Avenue. A 48-year-old man hit the pavement, his face torn, blood pouring. Confusion and sirens filled the night. The street fell silent in the aftermath.

Two bicycles crashed head-on at speed at the corner of E 1st Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The collision left a 48-year-old male bicyclist with severe facial injuries and heavy bleeding. The police report states, 'Two bikes met head-on at speed. A 48-year-old man hit the pavement, face torn, blood spilling. Confusion in the dark. Sirens rose.' The official contributing factors listed are 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The report highlights confusion and excessive speed as central to the crash. No mention is made of helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The impact underscores the danger when speed and confusion intersect on city streets, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A garbage truck driver suffered back injuries and shock after colliding with a parked limo on 2nd Avenue. The crash involved driver inexperience and distraction, causing damage to the truck’s left front bumper and the limo’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:24 AM on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The garbage truck, traveling south, struck a parked limo, impacting the truck’s left front bumper and the limo’s right rear quarter panel. The driver of the garbage truck, a 41-year-old male, was injured with back pain and reported shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The limo was stationary at the time, and no other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2022 garbage truck registered in New Jersey. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with abrasions and lower leg trauma after a taxi struck him from behind on 3rd Avenue. The crash occurred at night, with driver inattention cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 3rd Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also heading south at 20:35. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention. There was no vehicle damage reported on the taxi or bike, but the impact was to the center back end of the bicyclist's vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable cyclists in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old man suffered head injuries after a bus traveling south on Avenue C struck him at the intersection with E 11 St. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the bus hit him center front. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 NYC bus traveling south on Avenue C collided with him at the intersection with E 11 St. The bus impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision, as noted in the report. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact and was injured at the intersection, highlighting the dangers present in this traffic environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 1 Ave in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious. Police cited driver inattention and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 1 Ave near E 13 St in Manhattan. A 2018 Toyota taxi was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as a primary contributing factor. Additionally, bicyclist confusion or error was noted as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound at the time. Vehicle damage was limited to the taxi's left front bumper and the bike's front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a 28-year-old woman crossing Bowery against the signal. The impact injured her back and left her in shock. The crash exposed the deadly consequences of driver inattention in Manhattan’s busy streets.

According to the police report, at 14:43 on Bowery near East 3rd Street in Manhattan, a 2010 Toyota SUV traveling south struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was left in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This collision underscores the lethal risk posed by distracted driving in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered upper arm injuries after a parked SUV struck his bike’s right rear quarter panel. The crash exposed dangers of driver distraction and passenger interference in Manhattan’s busy streets.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 7:30 p.m. near East 13th Street in Manhattan. The SUV was parked facing north when it was struck on its right rear quarter panel by an e-bike traveling northeast. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the systemic dangers posed by distracted driving and passenger interference in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed e-scooter driver was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV making a left turn in Manhattan. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV, causing serious back injuries and bruising to the scooter rider.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-scooter driver, unlicensed and without safety equipment, was traveling southeast when his vehicle's left front bumper collided with the left front bumper of a 2016 SUV making a left turn southwest. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The e-scooter driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a back injury and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV driver’s actions in making a left turn combined with improper lane usage led to the impact. No contributing factors related to the e-scooter driver’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turning right on Avenue B struck a 23-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact fractured the victim’s lower leg and foot. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused serious injury at a busy Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, a Tesla SUV traveling south on Avenue B was making a right turn at 23:15 when it struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near E 14 St. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle driver as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was located at the intersection at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or helmet use were noted. The collision’s point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper, underscoring the driver’s failure to yield to a lawful crossing pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Tesla sedan making a left turn hit a northbound bicyclist on 1st Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial contusions and shock. Police cite the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. No helmet or victim fault noted.

According to the police report, at 7:18 AM on 1st Avenue near East 13th Street in Manhattan, a 2023 Tesla sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, sustained facial contusions and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist, causing injury. The report explicitly lists the contributing factor as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet use or other victim behaviors were noted as relevant. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at East 12 Street and 1 Avenue in Manhattan. Six occupants were inside one vehicle, including two injured female passengers, ages 9 and 15. The collision caused right side and front end damage. Driver inattention and traffic control disregard were factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 8:30 AM on East 12 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans collided: a 2016 Honda traveling east and a 2015 Porsche traveling north. The Honda sustained damage to the right side doors, impacted at the right front quarter panel, while the Porsche was damaged at the center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. Among the six occupants in the Honda, two female passengers were injured: a 9-year-old with facial injuries and minor bleeding, and a 15-year-old with neck pain and complaints of nausea. Both were not ejected and experienced shock. The 9-year-old's injury was linked to driver inattention and traffic control disregard, underscoring systemic danger from driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling the same direction on Avenue A. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The sedan’s right side doors bore damage from the impact. The bicyclist remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female bicyclist and a male driver in a 2013 sedan were both traveling south on Avenue A in Manhattan at 17:51. The sedan struck the bicyclist, impacting the right side doors of the vehicle and the bicyclist’s right rear bumper area. The bicyclist sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as 3. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan’s right side doors. The report focuses on the collision impact and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm after a collision on Avenue D. The bike's left front bumper was damaged. The rider was conscious but injured in the crash.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist riding eastbound on Avenue D was partially ejected from her bike during a collision. The impact damaged the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash occurred at 14:20 in Manhattan's 10009 zip code. No other vehicles or driver actions are detailed in the report, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 4-year-old boy was injured after a bike struck him at an intersection on 1 Avenue. The bike driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing a collision with no visible injuries but shock to the child.

According to the police report, a bike traveling northbound on 1 Avenue struck a 4-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near East 12 Street in Manhattan around 12:19 a.m. The pedestrian was in the roadway when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors on the part of the bike driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries classified as severity 3 and was in shock, though no visible injuries were noted. The bike sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield and distraction as the cause, focusing on driver error without attributing fault to the young pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14