Chelsea’s Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

A 12-year-old boy on a bike was injured on West 26 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved passing too closely. The boy suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury with minor bleeding. He was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on West 26 Street in Manhattan. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The boy was riding eastbound and was not wearing any safety equipment. He sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding, and was in shock. The crash involved only one vehicle type identified as a bike. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not specify any actions by the bicyclist that contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male driver in an SUV was injured in a crash on West 41st Street in Manhattan. The vehicle struck an object head-on. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2019 SUV was traveling westbound on West 41st Street when the vehicle collided head-on with an unspecified object. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed man turned left in a Ford SUV. He struck an 86-year-old woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She fell. Her head hit the street. She died where she landed. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.

An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 25th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, an unlicensed man driving a Ford SUV turned left and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact knocked her down. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signaling as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan near 153 8 Avenue. The cyclist suffered a facial abrasion. The crash occurred while the bike was making a right turn. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash in Manhattan near 153 8 Avenue. The cyclist was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the bike. The rider sustained a facial abrasion and remained conscious throughout. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face even when executing routine maneuvers like right turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.

A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a bicyclist from behind on 12 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus hit the bike’s right rear quarter panel. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 12 Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going east at the intersection near West 29 Street. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his back but was conscious at the scene. The bus impacted the bike’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The bus driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No other driver errors or victim faults were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on West 34th Street in Manhattan. An 82-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at night. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 34th Street collided with the center back end of another vehicle. The impact injured an 82-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear of the vehicle. He sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious throughout. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the crash. No details on safety equipment or helmet use were provided. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man was struck while crossing West 42nd Street with the signal. The sedan made a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 42nd Street and 12 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a GMC sedan, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck him. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage upon impact. The driver was licensed and from New Jersey. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a motorcycle parked on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with a motorcycle on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver was licensed, while the motorcycle driver held a permit. The collision occurred when the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The motorcycle was traveling east and had two occupants. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver stopped in traffic. A male sedan driver behind followed too closely and crashed into the SUV’s rear. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles faced damage. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 41st Street in Manhattan when a female SUV driver stopped in traffic. A male sedan driver traveling north behind the SUV failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a rear-end collision. The sedan driver, age 27, sustained head injuries and whiplash and was treated for shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The SUV sustained center back end damage, and the sedan suffered damage to its left front bumper. No ejections occurred, and both drivers held valid licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after an SUV made an improper left turn on West 19 Street. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, an SUV was making a left turn on West 19 Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight north. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver errors identified were improper turning and disregarding traffic controls. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629605, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The 63-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles struck front bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 8 Avenue collided at West 33 Street in Manhattan. The 63-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience. The collision involved impact to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck two parked limousines on West 25th Street in Manhattan. The female driver, 29, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as contributing factors. Both limos sustained rear and front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female sedan driver collided with two parked limousines on West 25th Street in Manhattan. The driver was injured, suffering facial trauma and minor bleeding, and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the left front bumper, damaging both the sedan and the limousines, which had damage to their right rear and right front bumpers. The limousines were stationary at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man suffered neck injuries after a tractor truck backed into him on West 34th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection when the truck struck him from behind. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.

According to the police report, a tractor truck was backing on West 34th Street in Manhattan when it struck a 56-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The impact occurred at the center back end of the truck. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.

A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 8 Avenue. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 8 Avenue in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The northbound SUV, a 2022 Toyota, struck her with its left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained moderate injuries. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn struck a northbound e-bike on West 23 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on West 23 Street was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The e-bike rider sustained a head injury and was in shock with minor bleeding. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper lane control during the turn. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The SUV had damage to its right front bumper, and the e-bike was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage by motor vehicle drivers in interactions with vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy riding a bike westbound collided with the left rear bumper of an SUV also traveling west on West 17th Street. The boy suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Both vehicles showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with the left rear bumper of a station wagon/SUV on West 17th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was going straight ahead westbound and was wearing a helmet. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Following Too Closely." The SUV was also traveling straight ahead westbound and had no occupants at the time. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The crash highlights driver and bicyclist errors, specifically confusion and close following, as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi slammed into the back of a slowing SUV on West 23rd Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a 17-year-old passenger in the taxi, causing knee and lower leg pain. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 23rd Street rear-ended a slowing SUV. The collision injured a 17-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the taxi. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance, leading to the impact at the center back end of the SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected and complained of pain and nausea.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound e-scooter on 9 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound e-scooter on 9 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, along with 'Unsafe Speed' for the e-scooter driver. The sedan's point of impact was its left front quarter panel, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, leading to the collision and injury. The e-scooter driver remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15