Chelsea’s Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

A sedan traveling south at unsafe speed struck a pedestrian crossing 9 Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing a violent impact at the vehicle's front center.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on 9 Avenue struck a 29-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at 6:12 AM in Manhattan's 10011 zip code. The pedestrian sustained upper arm injuries and contusions, remaining conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver's failure to obey traffic controls and excessive speed created the conditions for this violent collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist suffered a contusion to his lower arm after a crash in Manhattan. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The driver was unlicensed, traveling north, and impacted the bike’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash at 7th Avenue in Manhattan around 4:00 p.m. The bicyclist sustained a contusion to the elbow, lower arm, and hand and remained conscious throughout the incident. The vehicle involved was a bike driven by a male operating without a valid license in New York. The driver was traveling straight ahead northbound when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the bicycle. The report lists the driver’s license status as unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. Both contributing factors for the bicyclist are unspecified, placing the focus on the driver’s failure to hold a valid license. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi slammed into the back of a sedan on 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited the taxi driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:34 AM on 11th Avenue near West 20 Street in Manhattan. A taxi traveling north struck the rear center end of a BMW sedan also traveling north. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before impact. The taxi's rear center end and the sedan's front center end sustained damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe leg injuries on West 30 Street. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The rider was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg in the impact.

At approximately 16:30 on West 30 Street, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash caused by driver inattention, according to the police report. The bicyclist, described as the vehicle driver, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was a bicycle traveling straight ahead, with impact occurring at the center front end. No damage to the bicycle was reported. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 44-year-old man outside an intersection on West 35 Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 PM on West 35 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan, described as a Jeep, was making a left turn traveling northeast when it struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and no other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 86-year-old driver was partially ejected and injured at a Manhattan intersection. The crash involved disregarding traffic control and driver distraction. The victim suffered knee and lower leg injuries despite crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 AM on 9 Avenue near West 21 Street in Manhattan. The 86-year-old male driver, classified as an occupant and partially ejected, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, with no vehicle damage recorded. The victim was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash, indicating no fault on the pedestrian side. The injuries included contusions and bruises, with the victim conscious at the scene. This incident highlights driver errors in obeying traffic controls and maintaining attention, leading to serious injury even without vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, crashed into the rear of a stopped SUV on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 AM on 8 Avenue near West 20 Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling north struck the rear of a northbound SUV that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old male wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan's front end and the SUV's rear end both sustained damage. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left on 8th Avenue. A 62-year-old man biked north. Metal met flesh. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The car was untouched. The man was not.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at 8th Avenue and West 35th Street struck a northbound cyclist at 12:04 p.m. The 62-year-old man on the bike suffered a head injury, was partially ejected, and bled severely but remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, both attributed to driver error. The sedan was undamaged, while the cyclist lay half-thrown beside his frame. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the primary driver errors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a taxi on West 36 Street. The driver was partially ejected and sustained bruises. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on West 36 Street in Manhattan involving an e-scooter and a taxi. The e-scooter driver, a 56-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The taxi, traveling south, struck the left side doors of the e-scooter, which was traveling west. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The e-scooter driver was licensed but wore no safety equipment. The taxi driver was also licensed and driving straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted on the taxi's left side doors, while the e-scooter showed no damage. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the victim beyond driver inexperience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman was injured crossing West 21 Street with the signal. A taxi making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a contusion to the pedestrian's arm.

According to the police report, at 6:45 AM on West 21 Street, a taxi traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The report identifies the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman was injured when a BMW SUV, traveling east, struck her on West 23rd Street. The impact hit her left elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention and unsafe lane change caused the collision outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West 23rd Street in Manhattan at 5:45 AM. The pedestrian was struck by a 2024 BMW SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, performing other actions in the roadway. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor but sufficient to cause injury. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV changing lanes struck a moped traveling straight on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Police cite unsafe speed as a key factor in the collision’s violent impact.

According to the police report, at 23:10 on West 42nd Street in Manhattan, a 2023 SUV driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey was changing lanes when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left side doors and the moped’s center front end. The moped driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver’s lane change maneuver combined with unsafe speed created a hazardous situation resulting in injury to the moped operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound taxi distracted by a passenger struck a bicyclist on 11 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Avenue in Manhattan at 16:11. A taxi traveling southbound was impacted by passenger distraction, a contributing factor cited in the report. The taxi collided with a southbound bicyclist, who sustained facial contusions and was injured but conscious. The cyclist was not ejected from the bike and was riding without safety equipment. The point of impact on the taxi was the right side doors, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report highlights the driver error of passenger distraction as the primary cause, with no other contributing factors listed. The bicyclist’s injury severity was rated as moderate, and no fault or blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four occupants suffered injuries in a multi-vehicle crash involving three SUVs traveling north on West 29 Street. Impact points included rear quarter panels and a front bumper. All injured were in shock, wearing lap belts, and reported pain or nausea.

According to the police report, at 4:16 AM on West 29 Street in Manhattan, three SUVs collided while traveling northbound. The vehicles impacted each other at the left rear quarter panel, right rear quarter panel, and right front bumper. Four occupants were injured: two drivers and two passengers, all wearing lap belts and experiencing shock. Injuries ranged from head and chest trauma to entire body pain, with all complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding. Contributing factors for the injured occupants were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions involving SUVs in dense urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was injured when an SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection on 9 Avenue. Impact to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg caused contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV traveling east on 9 Avenue was making a left turn at 12:15 a.m. when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, placing vulnerable pedestrians at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan on 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, partially ejected and wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:04 on 10th Avenue near West 31st Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling north, starting in traffic, struck a motorcycle also traveling north but stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the motorcycle's center back end. The motorcyclist, a 53-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man was struck while crossing West 20 Street. The driver, a woman, was distracted. He suffered a hip injury. The impact was severe. Emergency services responded quickly.

A pedestrian, 73, was injured while crossing West 20 Street with the signal. According to the police report, the driver, a licensed woman, was making a left turn when she struck him. The crash was attributed to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian sustained a hip injury and reported pain and nausea. The driver was traveling east in a sedan at the time of the incident. No safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old man was struck by a taxi making a left turn on West 24 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver impacted the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 24 Street in Manhattan made a left turn and struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the taxi's maneuver of making a left turn while the pedestrian was crossing indicates a failure to yield or inadequate caution by the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on West 42 Street. Both vehicles were traveling south. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. He wore a lap belt and was not ejected. Damage was to the right rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2023 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on West 42 Street collided with the rear right bumper of a 2019 Kia sedan also traveling south. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or violations. Damage was limited to the right rear bumper of the pick-up truck and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was struck on West 34 Street by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. He suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The driver hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 34 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2019 Chevrolet SUV traveling east. The vehicle’s center front end made impact. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious. The driver was licensed and starting in traffic at the time. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15