Chelsea’s Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a cyclist while crossing against the signal on West 22 Street near Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a head injury and was found unconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a cyclist traveling east on West 22 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious at the scene, reporting pain and nausea. The cyclist was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the cyclist. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The bike showed no damage, and no safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on West 29 Street in Manhattan just after midnight. The SUV struck the sedan on its right side doors. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered a head contusion. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling west and a 2015 sedan traveling south collided on West 29 Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV impacted the sedan's right side doors. A 28-year-old male front passenger in the sedan was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-scooter on West 23rd Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 23rd Street collided with an e-scooter traveling west. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper at the point of impact. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the center back end of a parked vehicle on West 37 Street. The front passenger, a 33-year-old man, suffered a back contusion. The driver’s distraction caused the crash. No ejections occurred. Damage was limited to the rear of the parked car.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 37 Street rear-ended a parked vehicle. The front passenger, a 33-year-old male, was injured with a back contusion and wore a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center back end of the parked car, causing damage there. The driver was licensed and from New Jersey. No other vehicles were damaged, and no ejections occurred. The passenger’s injury severity was moderate, and no other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A fire truck struck a sedan on West 34th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both were in shock but not ejected. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a fire truck traveling west collided with a southbound sedan on West 34th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the sedan, ages 30 and 31, sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both were in shock but remained inside the vehicle. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan was struck on its left side doors, damaging the left front quarter panel. The fire truck sustained damage to its center front end. The contributing factors cited are traffic control disregarded and driver inattention/distraction. No information on safety equipment use was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist struck a 30-year-old man crossing 8 Avenue at West 22 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The cyclist disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on 8 Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at West 22 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the bicyclist's errors as disregarding traffic control and failing to yield the right-of-way. The bike showed no damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound bicyclist on 9 Avenue. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right rear bumper were damaged. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight south on 9 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right rear bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not ejected and no other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and the crash caused damage to both vehicles. The incident highlights the dangers of turning vehicles failing to yield to cyclists proceeding straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.

A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was injured in a collision with a Jeep making a left turn on 9 Avenue near West 16 Street. The moped struck the Jeep’s left front bumper. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a Jeep was making a left turn on 9 Avenue when it collided with a southbound moped going straight ahead. The moped struck the Jeep’s left front bumper, impacting the right rear quarter panel of the moped. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the Jeep, which had no occupants. The moped sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 10 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 10 Avenue made a right turn and struck a 51-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 34 Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body, including a concussion, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The vehicle showed no damage upon impact. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 sedan. This crash highlights a failure by the driver to yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on West 33 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 33 Street in Manhattan struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions and was left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota sedan. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.

A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-scooter rider on West 23rd Street in Manhattan. The rider, a 54-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-scooter collided on West 23rd Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter rider, a 54-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The taxi driver was traveling westbound and struck the e-scooter rider, who was also going straight westbound. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The rider was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The taxi sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and an SUV crashed on West 21st Street in Manhattan. The SUV was changing lanes. The taxi driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. No one was ejected. The taxi driver was alone and wearing a seatbelt.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West 21st Street collided with a northbound SUV that was changing lanes. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma but was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the taxi and the left front bumper of the SUV. The police identified driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The SUV had no occupants or licensed driver information listed. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old pedestrian was hit by an SUV making a left turn on West 25 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on 7 Avenue made a left turn onto West 25 Street and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian, age 53, sustained injuries to the hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman was struck by a southbound bike on 8th Avenue. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The crash happened outside an intersection. The cyclist showed no damage. The pedestrian was confused and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a bike traveling south on 8th Avenue struck her outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as pedestrian confusion and failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was going straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk. No driver errors beyond failure to yield were noted. The victim was conscious but seriously injured. The report does not mention helmet use or other safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing West 18 Street with the signal. The driver made a left turn with limited view and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 18 Street while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating a 2011 Acura SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact to the right front bumper. The incident highlights driver errors in yielding and limited visibility at the crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevrolet SUV slammed into a stopped van on West 37th Street. The van driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely and unsafe speed. Both vehicles were westbound in traffic.

According to the police report, a 2019 Chevrolet SUV traveling westbound on West 37th Street rear-ended a stopped 2012 Chevrolet van. The van driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The SUV struck the van's left rear bumper with its center back end. The van was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and speeding in congested Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound e-bike while crossing West 26th Street outside an intersection. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The rider showed no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by an eastbound e-bike on West 26th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike rider, a male, was traveling straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage at the point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or signals were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene but suffered serious lower limb injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on West 19th Street in Manhattan. One driver, 64, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 19th Street in Manhattan. The 64-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved a vehicle traveling straight west and another making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15