Chelsea’s Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

A Tesla sedan traveling west on West 19 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist suffered a concussion and back injury. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on West 19 Street was struck by a 2022 Tesla sedan going west at 20:28. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured with a concussion and back injury but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver’s error. The bicyclist’s actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance traveling east on West 34th Street struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway. The impact to the pedestrian’s head caused a concussion. According to the police report, pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

At 8:26 PM, an ambulance driving straight east on West 34th Street collided with a pedestrian working in the roadway, according to the police report. The ambulance’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing head injuries and a concussion. The pedestrian, a 45-year-old male, was conscious but seriously injured. The report cites “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor, highlighting confusion on the pedestrian’s part. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The ambulance sustained damage to its right front bumper. This crash underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when working in the roadway and the critical role of pedestrian confusion in such incidents.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy crossing with the signal on West 17 Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the child with upper leg injuries and abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:31 AM on West 17 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. A 12-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was hit by a vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end but sustained no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by an eastbound e-scooter in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered upper arm contusions and bruises. The scooter driver, licensed and traveling straight, impacted the pedestrian’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on West 26 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The collision occurred at 16:37 when an eastbound e-scooter, operated by a licensed male driver, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The scooter was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors on the part of the pedestrian, nor does it specify driver errors such as failure to yield. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as unspecified. The focus remains on the collision caused by the e-scooter’s movement through a non-intersection crossing area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist suffered abrasions to his lower arm after a sedan struck his bike’s right front bumper. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. Passenger distraction in the sedan contributed to the collision on 10 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 10 Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan at 8:20. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the bike and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report identifies passenger distraction as a contributing factor in the crash, indicating a failure in the vehicle’s operation that led to the collision. No other contributing factors were specified for the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle occupants impacting vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider traveling east was struck on the left side by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 34th Street in Manhattan at 8:31 PM. A moped traveling eastbound was hit on its left side doors by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The moped driver, a 38-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV’s left front bumper and the moped’s left side doors were damaged. The report identifies no contributing factors from the moped rider. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling west struck a parked vehicle on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered upper arm and shoulder abrasions but remained conscious. The collision caused significant damage to the right side doors of the parked car.

According to the police report, at 3:15 AM on Avenue of the Americas near West 18th Street in Manhattan, a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west struck a parked vehicle. The taxi impacted the right side doors of the parked car, causing visible damage. The taxi driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The parked vehicle was stationary prior to impact. The collision highlights risks posed by moving vehicles striking stationary cars, with driver actions leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver suffered neck injuries after rear-ending another vehicle while stopped in traffic on West 38th Street. The crash occurred shortly after midnight in Manhattan. Driver distraction was cited as the cause, leaving the taxi driver with whiplash and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on West 38th Street in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling east and stopped in traffic, struck the center back end of another vehicle. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old male, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The taxi driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved or injured. Vehicle damage was limited to the center back end of the taxi. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the other vehicle or any victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver traveling north struck a passenger inside the vehicle, causing a knee and lower leg injury. The impact occurred on the right rear quarter panel with no vehicle damage. Driver inexperience and inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female occupant seated as the right rear passenger in a 2022 Tesla SUV was injured when the vehicle experienced an impact on the right rear quarter panel. The crash occurred at 16:08 near 615 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The injured passenger suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was traveling straight ahead northbound at the time of the incident. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and lack of experience, even to passengers inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on West 31 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, crossing with the signal, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, at 12:35 a.m. on West 31 Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan, a 2023 Toyota SUV making a left turn struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No victim fault or behavior contributed to the crash according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and an SUV collided on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. Unsafe speed and lane changing by the SUV led to a violent impact. A passenger suffered back injuries and bruising, highlighting the dangers of reckless driving in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on West 42nd Street near 11 Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a bus traveling south and an SUV also heading south. The SUV struck the bus with its right front bumper impacting the bus's left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors attributable to the SUV driver. A 30-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This crash underscores the critical role of driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and lane changes—in causing serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists collided on 12 Avenue in Manhattan. One, a 22-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered facial abrasions. The crash happened during a passing maneuver and a left turn. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 12 Avenue near West 34 Street in Manhattan at 9:56 AM. Two bicycles were involved. One bicyclist, a 22-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The first bike was traveling south and was passing when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the bike. The second bike was making a left turn and sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the risks posed by inexperienced drivers operating bicycles in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a parked SUV in Manhattan. The SUV struck the bike’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered back contusions but the SUV showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, at 12:20 PM in Manhattan near 77 7 Avenue, a 28-year-old female bicyclist traveling south was struck by a 2023 Tesla SUV that was parked. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained back contusions, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV sustained no damage. The report lists the bicyclist’s contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle was stationary prior to impact. No helmet use or victim behavior was cited as a factor. The collision highlights risks posed by parked vehicles and unclear driver responsibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers, ages 5 and 17, suffered hip and upper leg injuries while hanging outside a moving SUV in Manhattan. The driver’s aggressive driving and road rage caused the crash, leaving both with contusions and bruises but no ejection from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near West 19th Street at 4:34 AM. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling west, with three occupants. Two passengers, a 17-year-old and a 5-year-old male, were riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle when injured. Both sustained hip and upper leg contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage or point of impact noted, and neither passenger was ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The driver’s aggressive conduct behind the wheel directly endangered vulnerable passengers exposed outside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head contusion after a collision with a sedan traveling east on West 34th Street. The impact struck the bike's right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end, causing injury without ejection.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash with a 2022 Toyota sedan on West 34th Street in Manhattan at 11:30 AM. The sedan was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and female. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's center front end, while the bike sustained no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on 7th Avenue in Manhattan at 4:23 a.m. The drivers, both licensed men, collided front center. One driver, 22, suffered head injuries and shock but was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 7th Avenue near West 21st Street in Manhattan at 4:23 a.m. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided head-on with impact centered on their front ends. Both drivers were licensed men from New York, each alone in their vehicles. The 22-year-old driver of the Hyundai sedan suffered head injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any driver errors or pedestrian involvement. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle-to-vehicle impacts in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a taxi failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact caused pain and shock, highlighting dangerous driver errors at a busy Manhattan intersection near West 30th Street.

According to the police report, a taxi driver making a left turn at the intersection near West 30th Street in Manhattan failed to yield the right-of-way, striking a 21-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Ford vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No pedestrian behavior was listed as contributing. The taxi sustained no damage despite the collision. This crash underscores the risks posed by driver failures to yield at intersections, endangering vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling east struck the left side doors of a northbound SUV on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the SUV suffered head injuries and shock. Both were restrained with lap belts and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2020 box truck registered in New Jersey was traveling east on 8 Avenue when it collided with a 2020 SUV heading north. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck striking the left side doors of the SUV. The SUV carried four occupants; two female passengers, aged 63 and 40, were injured with head injuries and shock. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The truck driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead before the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and also traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision of the truck's front center with the SUV's left side doors indicates a failure in vehicle interaction, highlighting the danger of side-impact crashes involving large trucks and SUVs in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal on West 33 Street. A vehicle making a right turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing abrasions to the pedestrian’s elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on West 33 Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. A vehicle traveling south was making a right turn when it struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were indicated in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV struck her at a West 33rd Street intersection. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, distracted at the moment of impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 33rd Street while crossing with the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling south, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver errors in yielding and attention as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15