Chelsea’s Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

A man crossed W 37th Street with the signal. An SUV turned left. The driver was distracted. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s upper arm. The man was bruised but conscious. The street bore witness. Metal met flesh. The system failed.

A 41-year-old man was injured while crossing W 37th Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV made a left turn and struck him, causing a contusion to his upper arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver, a 68-year-old man licensed in New Jersey, was operating a 2019 Buick SUV. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction at intersections, even when pedestrians follow the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cyclists collided at 8th Avenue. One man, 29, hit the pavement. His knee and foot scraped raw. The crash came fast. Improper passing and confusion cut through the rush. The street stayed busy. The wound stayed open.

Two male bicyclists crashed at 519 8th Avenue in Manhattan. One, age 29, suffered abrasions to his knee and foot. The other, age 24, wore a helmet and reported no specific injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Both riders were traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists improper passing and confusion as contributing factors. The younger cyclist wore a helmet, as noted after the driver errors. No other vehicles were involved. The street saw another wound, another cyclist down.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on West 38th. Metal struck metal. A young driver and a rear passenger suffered bruises and whiplash. Both felt shock. Police blamed following too closely. The street fell silent as injuries mounted.

Two sedans crashed on West 38th Street at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision happened when one vehicle followed too closely, striking the other from behind. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a facial contusion. A 35-year-old female rear passenger sustained whiplash. Both reported shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other errors or helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact damaged the center back end of one car and the front end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of close pursuit on crowded city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818089, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck a man crossing at West 42nd and 12th Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The driver was unlicensed. Passengers in the taxi were unharmed. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.

A taxi making a left turn at West 42nd Street and 12th Avenue in Manhattan struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and was listed as conscious, with a contusion. The driver of the taxi was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported among the taxi's passengers. The police report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash. The only traffic violation documented is the driver's unlicensed status. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A truck slammed into two sedans stopped in traffic on West 30th Street. One driver suffered a head injury. The crash left metal twisted and nerves frayed. Following too closely turned a line of cars into a scene of pain.

A crash unfolded on West 30th Street at 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling north struck two sedans that were stopped in traffic. One driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The truck's right front bumper hit the rear bumpers of both sedans. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The data shows the truck driver failed to maintain safe distance, leading to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus hit a woman in the crosswalk on West 34th Street. She was walking with the signal. The impact left her bruised and bleeding from the face. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 55-year-old woman was struck by a bus while crossing West 34th Street at Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. She suffered facial injuries, specifically a contusion, and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were noted. The data does not mention any helmet or signal violations by the pedestrian. The collision highlights the risks pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals, in areas with heavy vehicle traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist heading south hit a man crossing 11th Avenue at 29th Street. The crash left the cyclist unconscious with a head injury. The pedestrian was also hurt. The street saw blood and confusion. No driver errors were listed.

A crash at 11th Avenue and 29th Street in Manhattan involved a southbound cyclist and a male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the pedestrian were injured. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was found unconscious with a fracture. The pedestrian’s injuries were unspecified. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. No further details on the cause were provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi hit a cyclist at West 23rd Street and Ninth Avenue. The cyclist flew from his bike, landing hard. He suffered a head injury. The street was quiet. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger showed itself again.

A taxi and a bicycle collided at the intersection of West 23rd Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved a 66-year-old male taxi driver and a 31-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and abrasions. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was traveling south. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are listed in the data. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the contributing factors. The crash left the cyclist injured and the taxi’s front end damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans and a truck collided on 11th Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely and oversized vehicle as causes. Metal twisted. Shock followed. The street held the wreckage. Systemic danger lingered in the morning air.

According to the police report, two sedans and a truck collided on 11th Avenue at West 16th Street in Manhattan. Two drivers, a 48-year-old woman and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. Both suffered shock; one had head injuries, the other injuries to her entire body. The crash involved vehicles stopped in traffic and one going straight ahead. Police list 'Following Too Closely' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver error and vehicle size as key causes in this chain-reaction crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver making a U-turn struck a man walking against traffic on West 14th Street. The impact broke the pedestrian’s leg. Police cited improper turning and driver distraction. The street saw pain, not mercy.

A pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, was injured when a driver in a 3-door vehicle made a U-turn and struck him near 351 West 14th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. The crash occurred as the man was walking along the roadway, not at an intersection, and against traffic. Police listed 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report highlights driver error as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air filled with sirens on 10th Avenue as a pick-up truck and bus collided with sedans. A 42-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Metal and glass scattered across W 33rd Street. Emergency lights reflected off battered vehicles.

According to the police report, a crash involving a pick-up truck, a bus, and two sedans unfolded on 10th Avenue near West 33rd Street in Manhattan. The report states that a 42-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. The contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' This indicates that at least one driver failed to maintain focus, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were reported. The bus was parked at the time, while the other vehicles were traveling north. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and a pick-up truck collided on West 29th Street at 10th Avenue. Glass scattered and metal bent. Inside the taxi, a 62-year-old woman clutched her shoulder, dazed but conscious. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street smelled of fuel and fear.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at the intersection of West 29th Street and 10th Avenue in Manhattan involving a taxi and a pick-up truck. A 62-year-old female passenger in the taxi suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury and reported whiplash. The crash report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, indicating that driver actions directly led to the incident. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The injured passenger was not ejected and was using a lap belt at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old woman crossing 11th Avenue at West 42nd Street was struck by a southbound cyclist. The crash left her with abrasions on her arm. Sirens echoed as she remained conscious, injured at the intersection’s edge.

A pedestrian, age 66, was injured when a cyclist traveling south on 11th Avenue at West 42nd Street struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the cyclist’s failure to yield as the primary contributing factor. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report. The collision highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at Manhattan intersections, even when crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

The sound of metal met flesh at the intersection of West 36th Street and 9th Avenue. A 63-year-old man, crossing with the signal, was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. His arm fractured, pain sharp and immediate.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling east on West 36th Street struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 9th Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower arm and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No mention of helmet or signal use was included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air filled with the thud of metal as an SUV making a left turn hit a cyclist on West 30th Street near Ninth Avenue. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, stayed conscious but suffered a bruised leg. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s streets.

A collision occurred on West 30th Street at Ninth Avenue in Manhattan when a station wagon/SUV struck a bicyclist. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the cyclist was traveling straight. The 30-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors in the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor in the incident. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman crossing West 23rd Street with the signal was struck by a southbound e-scooter at 9th Avenue. She remained conscious but suffered a bruised upper arm. The crash left her shaken on the pavement as traffic moved around her.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 23rd Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan when a southbound e-scooter struck her as she crossed with the signal. The 38-year-old woman sustained a contusion to her upper arm and was reported conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors on the part of the e-scooter operator. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the data. The incident underscores the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians at city intersections when drivers disregard traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Midday on West 24th Street, an SUV making a left turn struck a southbound cyclist. The impact threw the 26-year-old rider from his bike, leaving him conscious but bruised and hurt in the arm. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s Flatiron streets.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 159 W 24th Street in Manhattan involving a Ford SUV and a cyclist. The SUV, registered in Indiana, was making a left turn when it struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was partially ejected from his bike but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s maneuver played a direct role in the crash. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as a factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On West 34th Street near 9th Avenue, an e-scooter and a bicycle collided in late afternoon traffic. The impact left a 29-year-old woman with a bruised leg. Sirens echoed as she remained conscious, pain radiating from her knee and foot.

According to the police report, an e-scooter and a bicycle crashed on West 34th Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The collision injured a 29-year-old woman riding the e-scooter, who sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The incident underscores the persistent dangers facing vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman crossing West 18th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound cyclist. The crash left her conscious but bleeding from her knee and lower leg, pain sharp against the city’s midday noise. The bike showed no visible damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 18th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan when a southbound cyclist struck her as she crossed with the signal. The woman sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s bike showed no visible damage. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist pedaled east on West 34th Street as a sedan began to move from parking. Metal scraped and a young man hit the pavement, clutching his leg. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s dusk. Shock and pain marked the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 408 W 34th Street in Manhattan involving a cyclist and a sedan. The 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured, suffering trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error in maneuvering or lane discipline. The sedan was starting from parking when the crash happened. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14