Chelsea’s Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

A 36-year-old man was struck while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. A sedan making a left turn hit him at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 40 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a parked flatbed truck on 10 Avenue in Manhattan. The rider was ejected, suffering severe leg injuries and a fracture. The driver was semiconscious at the scene. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 10 Avenue collided with a parked flatbed truck. The motorcycle driver, a 46-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The flatbed truck was stationary at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. The motorcycle's front end and the flatbed's rear center were damaged. The rider was semiconscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling west collided with a parked SUV on West 23rd Street in Manhattan. The 17-year-old rider was ejected, suffering a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The SUV sustained left-side damage. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on West 23rd Street struck the left side doors of a parked 2022 Audi SUV. The 17-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, dislocated shoulder. The SUV was damaged on its left side doors. The report lists the moped driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was parked at the time of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were injured. The report does not list any helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the dangers moped riders face when colliding with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was struck by a sedan on West 38 Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 38 Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near 9 Avenue. The pedestrian, a 36-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck two parked vehicles on West 26th Street in Manhattan. The front passenger in the truck suffered a neck contusion. The crash happened at 8:50 a.m. The driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on West 26th Street rear-ended a parked van and a parked dump truck. The front passenger in the box truck, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a neck contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was licensed and female. Both parked vehicles were damaged at their center back ends. No other injuries or pedestrians were involved. The passenger was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating, especially in dense urban areas with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling northwest on 11 Avenue struck two parked vehicles and overturned. The front passenger, a 32-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The driver was fatigued. The crash caused shock and serious vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling northwest on 11 Avenue when it collided with two parked vehicles, causing the sedan to overturn. The front passenger, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding, and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists the driver's fatigue as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained center front-end damage, while the parked vehicles were hit in the center back and left rear quarter panel. No other driver errors were noted. The passenger was not ejected but experienced shock. The crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue leading to loss of control and collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old boy suffered a head abrasion in a Manhattan crash. An SUV and sedan collided on West 34 Street. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The toddler, a passenger, was injured but conscious. Driver error was traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 34 Street in Manhattan involving a 2016 SUV and a 2015 sedan. The SUV, traveling west, struck the left side doors of the sedan, which was traveling south. A 2-year-old male passenger in one of the vehicles sustained a head abrasion and was injured but conscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The toddler was not ejected and his safety equipment status is unknown. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left side door damage to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was struck by a bus on West 34th Street. The pedestrian was unconscious with injuries to his entire body. The bus was starting from parking and hit the pedestrian with its left front quarter panel. Visibility was limited.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on West 34th Street struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The bus was starting from parking when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with its left front quarter panel. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role in the crash. No damage was reported to the bus. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car made an improper U-turn on West 23rd Street in Manhattan. It struck a 51-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the bike’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a car was making an improper U-turn on West 23rd Street when it collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the car’s left front bumper hitting the bike’s right side doors. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman was struck by a taxi making a right turn in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi hit her in the head. She suffered whiplash and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest in Manhattan made a right turn and struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 111 and 8th Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made an improper right turn on 10 Avenue near West 36 Street. It struck a 47-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. No helmet was reported. The driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 10 Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight east. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had no occupants and no reported damage. The crash highlights the danger of improper turning maneuvers by drivers in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn on 11 Avenue near West 42 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused bruising and injury to his lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on 11 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 42 Street. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and there were no occupants in the sedan at the time. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to yield caused the impact. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman crossing West 26 Street with the signal was hit by an SUV traveling south. The impact struck her neck, causing injury and shock. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. The pedestrian suffered pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was crossing West 26 Street at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper hit her neck, causing injury and shock. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The pedestrian was not at fault and was injured despite crossing legally. The crash highlights the danger slippery road conditions pose to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford tow truck rolled west on West 39th. The unlicensed driver did not see the woman. Steel crushed her leg. She stayed awake. The truck showed no damage. The street bore the mark. She will never walk the same.

A Ford tow truck struck a 39-year-old woman on West 39th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver did not see her. The truck’s undercarriage crushed her leg, causing severe injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck sustained no damage. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man was struck by an SUV on West 36 Street near Dyer Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. Police cited aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage after impact.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The vehicle involved was a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east, striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on West 23 Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s improper lane usage and inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 23 Street collided with a bicyclist going east. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver lane violations and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter slammed into a woman crossing 11th Avenue at West 15th Street. She fell. Her face was crushed. The driver failed to yield. He did not see her. Both were hurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A man riding an e-scooter struck a 24-year-old woman as she crossed 11th Avenue in the marked crosswalk at West 15th Street. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The woman suffered severe crush injuries to her face but remained conscious. The e-scooter driver, age 29, was ejected and sustained a bruised upper arm. Both were listed as injured. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or pedestrian signal violation appears in the data. The crash underscores the persistent risk faced by people on foot at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an 88-year-old woman on 9 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left the woman injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 9 Avenue struck an 88-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The taxi was slowing or stopping at the time and impacted the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a tractor truck from behind on West 37th Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane use and following too closely. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male sedan driver collided with the rear of a tractor truck on West 37th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper and doors were damaged, while the truck sustained damage to its right front bumper. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557893, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was struck emerging from behind a parked vehicle on West 38th Street. A box truck backing unsafely hit him, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on West 38th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a box truck that was backing unsafely. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists multiple driver errors, including "Backing Unsafely," "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no visible complaints. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper backing maneuvers and failure to observe traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15