Chelsea’s Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on 9 Avenue near West 35 Street in Manhattan. The sedan struck the bike on the right side doors. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 9 Avenue collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, but neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash left the bicyclist in shock and injured, with no visible complaints noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 34-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The impact hit his knee and lower leg, causing bruises. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection. The SUV showed no damage after the collision.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford SUV traveling south on 7th Avenue struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal and suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 49-year-old man on an e-scooter collided with a northbound bike on West 15th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both vehicles showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 15th Street involving an e-scooter traveling west and a bike traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report notes the e-scooter driver was unlicensed, which is a critical driver error. Both vehicles showed no damage, and the point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the center back end of the bike. No contributing factors were specified beyond the unlicensed status. The injured party was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a northbound sedan on West 29 Street near 8 Avenue. The bicyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The sedan struck the bike’s front end with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2019 Audi sedan traveling north on West 29 Street collided with a bicyclist changing lanes westbound. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front end. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The bicyclist’s injuries were severe, but the report does not assign fault to him.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 22-year-old woman was struck by a taxi making a right turn on West 42 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The victim suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn on West 42 Street in Manhattan struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The taxi showed no visible damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not at fault and had no visible complaints at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on 12 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and disregarding traffic control as causes. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan rear-ended another vehicle on 12 Avenue near West 34 Street in Manhattan. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash occurred at 18:08, involving a 2019 sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Toyota sedan sliced across lanes on 11th Avenue. Metal shrieked. The driver, 36, took a burn to the eye. Blood ran. Smoke rose from the wreck. He stayed awake. The city moved on.

A Toyota sedan crashed near 11th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a severe burn and eye injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The report states, 'A Toyota sedan cut lanes. Metal screamed. The driver, 36, sat burned and bleeding from the eye.' No other injuries were specified. The data lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left the driver conscious but hurt, as smoke curled from the crumpled front of the car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 42 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the sedan driver for following too closely. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 42 Street rear-ended a bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike sustained front-end damage. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A man on West 22 Street was struck by a parked bike at night. He suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The crash caused shock and confusion. The bike showed no damage. The pedestrian’s actions contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after colliding with a bike on West 22 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The bike was parked before the crash and showed no damage after impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian’s role and actions at the intersection remain unknown. The driver was licensed and the bike was traveling north. The crash highlights confusion or error on the pedestrian’s part, with no damage to the bike or driver fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan turning right on West 34 Street hit a 40-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The impact injured her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The pedestrian suffered bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2021 Alfa sedan was making a right turn on West 34 Street in Manhattan when it struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 23-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan starting from parking on West 34th Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and inattention on both sides.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after colliding with a sedan on West 34th Street in Manhattan. The sedan was starting from parking while the bicyclist was traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's right rear bumper. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the bicyclist and the sedan driver. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.

A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Nissan SUV struck a Volkswagen sedan from behind on West 19 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling west collided with the rear left side of a Volkswagen sedan heading north on West 19 Street. The sedan’s 29-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, sustained upper arm injuries and was in shock. The report lists alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard as contributing factors linked to the sedan driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The sedan driver held only a permit. The impact damaged the sedan’s center front end and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. No ejections occurred. Four occupants were in the sedan; one was in the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist going north on West 20 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. Both drivers were unlicensed. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west made a left turn and collided with a northbound bicycle on West 20 Street. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The sedan’s right front bumper and center front end were damaged. Both drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the sedan’s left turn and unlicensed status are notable. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A pedestrian was struck on West 23rd Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The impact hit the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg, causing bruising. The vehicle struck the pedestrian head-on while traveling southbound. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 23rd Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to the hip and upper leg. The vehicle, traveling southbound and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 58-year-old man crossing West 34 Street with the signal was struck by a southbound pickup truck making a left turn. The truck hit the pedestrian center front. The man suffered a head contusion and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 34 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound pickup truck, making a left turn, struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Dodge pickup truck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18