Chelsea’s Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

A 26-year-old man suffered a fractured leg after a distracted SUV driver struck him at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle when the crash occurred. The driver’s inattention caused serious injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W 25 St and 112 in Manhattan at 1:52 AM. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle when a 2016 Mazda SUV traveling north went straight ahead and struck him. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, or dislocated knee, lower leg, or foot, resulting in shock. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was significant enough to injure the pedestrian but not the SUV. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly in terms of direction but failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old bicyclist was violently thrown after colliding with a moped on West 28th Street near Ninth Avenue. The rider suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and was ejected from his bike. Driver errors included improper turning and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on West 28th Street at Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. A bicyclist and a moped collided while traveling at speed. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report identifies the primary contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed" by the drivers involved. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The moped was traveling east going straight ahead, and the bike was traveling south. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike but not on the moped. The incident highlights driver errors, specifically improper turning maneuvers and excessive speed, as central causes of the severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802916, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west collided with a northbound bicyclist on West 35th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard for traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on West 35th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist going north. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, the bicyclist’s confusion or error was noted but driver error was primary. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two cyclists traveling south on W 40 St collided when one followed too closely. The trailing rider partially ejected, suffering abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both bikes showed no damage, but the impact left one rider injured and conscious.

According to the police report, two bicycles traveling south on W 40 St collided in Manhattan at 17:35. The crash involved a rear-end impact where the trailing bicyclist struck the lead cyclist. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the collision. The injured bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious during the incident. Both bicycles showed no damage despite the impact. The trailing cyclist was unlicensed, but no other driver errors were noted. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers of close following distances among cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Manhattan bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a taxi distracted by passengers. The taxi was stopped in traffic when the impact occurred on its right side doors. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a taxi on West 20th Street in Manhattan at 11:58 AM. The taxi, carrying two occupants, was stopped in traffic traveling east when the bicyclist, also traveling east, struck the right side doors of the vehicle. The report cites passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the taxi driver’s attention was compromised. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798905, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman suffered severe chest injuries after an SUV struck her while she crossed legally on West 31st Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her with the vehicle's center front end during a left turn.

According to the police report, at 20:02 on West 31st Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan, a 2013 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn when it struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit by the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained a severe chest injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation, with an injury severity level of 3. The driver’s error in not yielding during the left turn directly led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists traveling opposite directions collided head-on on Avenue of the Americas. One rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. Both cyclists were conscious and not ejected from their bikes.

According to the police report, two bicyclists collided at the center front ends of their bikes on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan around 12:30 PM. Both were traveling straight ahead, one southbound and the other northbound. The injured bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane positioning or passing maneuvers. The injured cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one bike. The crash underscores the dangers posed by improper lane use among bicyclists sharing the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on 11th Avenue collided head-on late at night. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the crash. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 11th Avenue near West 22nd Street in Manhattan at 22:37. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles, with one striking the other's left front bumper. A 38-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruising. She was restrained by a lap belt and was conscious after the crash. The driver errors of unsafe speed and distraction directly contributed to the collision and subsequent injuries, highlighting systemic dangers on this stretch of 11th Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a box truck struck him on West 16th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved limited driver visibility, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on West 16th Street in Manhattan struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection but engaged in other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating a 2023 HINO truck, beginning movement from a parked position. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's impaired visibility played a key role in the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported, and the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing the cause on the driver's limited view.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An inattentive SUV driver making a left turn struck a 21-year-old woman crossing with the signal at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion, remaining conscious despite the impact to her center front end.

According to the police report, at 11:54 AM in Manhattan on W 36 St near 9 Ave, a 2019 Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian, a 21-year-old woman crossing with the signal, was struck by the vehicle's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman was struck by an SUV backing up near West 24th Street. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising but no severe trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 1:50 PM near West 24th Street in Manhattan. A 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Honda SUV backed into her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk at the time of impact. She sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. This incident underscores the dangers of inattentive backing maneuvers in dense urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn. The collision occurred at a Manhattan intersection, leaving the pedestrian in shock with visible trauma but no immediate complaint.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was crossing 10 Avenue at the intersection with W 36 Street in Manhattan, following the crossing signal. The driver of a 2019 Jeep sedan, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting the driver's error in yielding to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3, and was in shock at the scene. There was no visible complaint from the victim, and no contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted beyond the driver’s failure to yield. The incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling west struck an e-scooter heading north on 11 Ave. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The truck’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 11 Ave near W 33 St involving a 2016 Ford pick-up truck and a Turboant e-scooter. The truck was traveling west and the e-scooter north, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old female, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the truck operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused visible damage to the truck’s left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed sedan driver made a left turn without yielding, striking an 83-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The man suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash exposed critical failure to yield right-of-way on a busy Manhattan street.

According to the police report, at 21:33 on W 24 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan, a 2012 Nissan sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The driver committed a 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' striking an 83-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact but significant harm to the pedestrian. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield as the primary contributing factor, with no blame assigned to the pedestrian. This incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers failing to observe right-of-way laws in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Cadillac SUV barreled south through the intersection at W 37th Street and 9th Avenue. The bumper struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She lay semiconscious, her body broken, the street marked by violence and disregard.

According to the police report, a Cadillac SUV drove south on 9th Avenue, proceeding straight through the intersection at W 37th Street. The vehicle struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The report states, 'The bumper struck her. She lay crushed and semiconscious, her body broken across the pavement.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was left semiconscious at the scene. The police report notes the woman was crossing with the signal, and no contributing factors were attributed to her actions. The report lists the contributing factor for the driver as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative makes clear the SUV 'drove south, straight through the light,' highlighting a failure to obey the traffic signal. The impact and resulting injuries underscore the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered head abrasions after a vehicle struck her on West 27th Street. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian with the left front bumper while going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 27th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan around 4 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis crashed on West 34th Street in Manhattan. The rear taxi struck the front taxi’s center back end. A 60-year-old passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, two taxis collided near West 34th Street in Manhattan at 3:10 AM. The first taxi was stopped in traffic, and the second taxi, traveling eastbound, struck the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The impact caused injuries to a 60-year-old male passenger seated in the front middle seat of the rear taxi. He suffered back injuries and was in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. Both vehicles sustained damage at the center front and center back ends. The report explicitly attributes the crash to "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the striking vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The drivers were licensed and operating taxis at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A yellow cab turned left on 10th Avenue, its front end smashing into a teenage cyclist’s head. The boy collapsed, unconscious, under the streetlights. The cab kept moving. The city’s cold geometry drew blood again.

A 16-year-old boy riding a bicycle was struck and seriously injured by a yellow taxi at the corner of 10th Avenue and West 33rd Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 22:40, when the taxi, described as a 2023 Ford, made a left turn and its front end hit the cyclist’s head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver, highlighting a critical error that led to the collision. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to the head and was found unconscious at the scene. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and that the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but these are mentioned only after the primary driver error. The impact and resulting injuries underscore the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southwest on 7th Avenue made a left turn onto West 17th Street at 8:10 p.m. The driver failed to yield right-of-way to a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact occurred at the taxi's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report cites the driver's failure to yield and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. The incident highlights critical driver errors in yielding and attention that resulted in harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old man stood off West 18th Street. An e-bike slammed into him head-on. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the curb. The rider vanished, leaving pain and silence behind.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old pedestrian was standing off the roadway near 351 West 18th Street in Manhattan when an e-bike traveling west struck him head-on. The report states the impact tore open the man's leg, causing severe bleeding. The e-bike rider did not stop and left the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision, according to the report. The focus remains on the e-bike operator's failure to yield and lack of attention, which directly led to the violent injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15