Chelsea’s Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

A taxi and a limousine collided on 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The taxi driver, merging unsafely, struck the limo’s front left bumper with the taxi’s right rear. The taxi driver suffered an upper arm injury and lost consciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 10 Avenue near West 30 Street in Manhattan at 1:00 PM. The collision involved a 2019 Toyota taxi and a 2023 Cadillac limousine, both traveling north. The taxi driver was merging when the crash happened, striking the limousine's left front bumper with the taxi's right rear bumper. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor, explicitly identifying the taxi driver's error. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury, was unconscious, and complained of pain or nausea. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The limousine driver was not reported injured. This crash highlights the dangers of unsafe lane changes in dense Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at a Manhattan intersection. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 AM on 7th Avenue near West 16th Street in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2013 Honda SUV making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to the hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver failure to yield and inattentiveness as primary causes of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on 10th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries, sustaining abrasions. Police cited the sedan driver's disregard of traffic control as the cause, highlighting systemic danger at this intersection.

According to the police report, a 2021 Tesla sedan traveling west on 10th Avenue struck an e-scooter heading north near West 35th Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors, while the e-scooter showed no damage. The e-scooter driver, a male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance, especially to vulnerable e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man was injured crossing West 23 Street at 9 Avenue. The sedan, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 23 Street was making a left turn at 9 Avenue when it struck a 56-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was at an intersection and legally crossing, emphasizing the driver's errors as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 42 Street in Manhattan at 3:26 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 42 Street near 12 Avenue in Manhattan at 3:26 a.m. Two sedans traveling north collided, with impact centered on the front end of one vehicle and the rear of the other. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 40-year-old male occupant, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed, with the injured driver using a lap belt. The police report focuses on the driver's errors, highlighting the role of impaired driving and unsafe maneuvers in causing the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge SUV struck a 29-year-old man crossing West 30th Street. The impact crushed his chest. He lay conscious on the pavement. Police cite aggressive driving. The SUV rolled on, undamaged. The street bore the weight of violence.

According to the police report, a Dodge SUV traveling east on West 30th Street near 11th Avenue struck a 29-year-old man who was crossing without a signal. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his chest and remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor, explicitly pointing to the driver’s actions as the cause. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the collision. The police narrative notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but this is listed only after the driver’s aggressive behavior. The focus remains on the SUV driver's cited aggression and the resulting severe injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV collided with an eastbound sedan on 8th Avenue near West 36th Street. The sedan’s driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 PM on 8th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A 2020 Ford SUV traveling north struck a 2020 Tesla sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The sedan’s 40-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an e-bike struck her while she was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the e-bike operator.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near 555 10 Avenue at 10 p.m. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot while getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The vehicle involved was an e-bike with no occupants other than the operator. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. This driver error led directly to the pedestrian’s injury. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report. The incident highlights the dangers posed by e-bike operators failing to yield to pedestrians in shared spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan struck a 43-year-old male bicyclist on West 17th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan was stopped in traffic on West 17th Street in Manhattan when it struck a bicyclist traveling westbound. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, cited twice. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. The sedan driver held a valid New York license, while the bicyclist had a permit. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable cyclists in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan and an e-scooter collided head-on at West 34th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 55-year-old man, was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The crash involved disregard for traffic control and rider confusion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on West 34th Street, Manhattan, involving a Tesla sedan traveling east and an e-scooter traveling south. Both vehicles impacted center front ends. The e-scooter driver, a 55-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3, along with contusions. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The driver errors include failure to obey traffic signals or controls, which led to the collision. The e-scooter driver’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls and the confusion that can arise for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an eastbound sedan at West 36 Street and 9 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Police cited vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 11:00 AM on West 36 Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling east and a bicycle traveling north collided, with impact on the sedan's center front end and the bicycle's left front bumper. The 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm injuries and contusions. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as the primary contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no pedestrian or bicyclist errors were cited as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a northbound bicyclist on West 35 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:36 PM on West 35 Street near 10 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist's role or behavior was noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but no safety equipment status was confirmed. The sedan driver was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a bicyclist heading east on West 38th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision’s cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 on West 38th Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling straight south collided with a bicyclist moving east. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front center end made contact with the cyclist, who was not wearing any safety equipment. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The police report highlights the driver’s failure to maintain attention as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with an SUV on 10 Avenue. The collision involved improper lane usage by the motorcycle driver, resulting in severe trauma and unconsciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 14:57. A 68-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his motorcycle and sustained head injuries, leaving him unconscious. The motorcycle, traveling north, collided with a northwestern-bound SUV. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, attributed to the motorcycle driver. The SUV driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The motorcycle's pre-crash action was 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' and the point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the SUV. The motorcycle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. This crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn collided with a northbound bicyclist on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 8 Avenue was struck by a taxi also heading north but making a left turn. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, alongside pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2023 vehicle. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and the complexities of left turns in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on West 28 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered upper leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 28 Street near 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 14:30. A motorcycle traveling north struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The sedan was parked at the time of impact, and the motorcycle's front center end was damaged. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights driver errors related to lane usage and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old e-scooter driver suffered a head contusion after a collision with a bike on West 26 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved improper lane usage by the e-scooter driver, resulting in center front end impact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:15 on West 26 Street in Manhattan involving an e-scooter and a bike, both traveling eastbound. The e-scooter driver, a 67-year-old male, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the e-scooter driver. The collision impacted the center front end of the e-scooter, causing injury but no ejection. The bike sustained no damage. The report highlights driver error in lane usage as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi rear-ended a KIA SUV on 9th Avenue. Metal crumpled. The 65-year-old SUV driver bled from the head, held in by his belt. Flesh split. Southbound traffic moved on. Only one man left whole.

According to the police report, a taxi crashed into the rear of a KIA SUV at 9th Avenue and West 37th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 p.m. The report states, 'A taxi slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. The 65-year-old driver bled from the head. Lap belt held him in. Flesh split.' The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors in the crash. The taxi struck the center front end into the SUV’s left rear bumper, both vehicles traveling south. The data points to driver error—specifically inattention and aggression—as the cause of the violent impact. No evidence in the report attributes the crash to any action by the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man suffered a head injury after being struck by a parked pickup truck on West 24 Street. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was left in shock. The truck impacted the pedestrian at its center back end.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Manhattan on West 24 Street when he was struck by a 2020 RAMB pickup truck. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian at the center back end. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision and sustained a head injury with injury severity rated as 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, but no driver errors or violations are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was left in shock following the impact. The vehicle had no occupants at the time, and the damage was classified as 'Other.' The report does not mention any driver license or travel direction details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman suffered a fractured shoulder after an e-scooter traveling east struck her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The scooter showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near West 25th Street at 11:30. A male driver on an e-scooter, traveling straight ahead eastbound, collided with a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury but remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing outside a signal or crosswalk is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The driver held a valid New York license. This incident highlights the dangers posed by e-scooters to pedestrians crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15