The Sidewalk Is Bleeding—Who Will Stop It?

A 54-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her on East 26th Street in Manhattan. The driver caused the crash by not yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 26th Street near 5th Avenue in Manhattan at 9:58 AM. A 54-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Infiniti SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause serious injury. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed at the intersection of E 34 St and Madison Ave in Manhattan. The convertible driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on E 34 St near Madison Ave involving a 2017 Honda convertible traveling north and a 2018 Acura sedan traveling west. Both drivers were licensed men. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on or angled frontal collision. The convertible driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with facial trauma and minor bleeding, and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error. No other contributing factors were specified, and there is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV slammed into a young man’s e-scooter from behind near 28th Street. He lay semiconscious, head bleeding, helmetless, as blood pooled on the concrete and traffic rolled past in the fading Manhattan light.

A 20-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck from behind by an SUV on Sixth Avenue near 28th Street, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 5:57 p.m. The SUV, traveling north, hit the e-scooter as it was changing lanes. The police report describes the e-scooter operator as semiconscious with severe head bleeding and no helmet. The SUV’s center front end collided with the e-scooter’s center back end, leaving the rider injured on the street. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, but the narrative makes clear the SUV driver struck the e-scooter from behind. No driver errors were explicitly cited, but the impact location and sequence highlight the systemic danger faced by vulnerable road users in mixed traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound e-scooter rider suffered hip and upper leg injuries after being struck from behind by a southbound SUV on 5th Avenue. The impact damaged both vehicles’ center ends. The rider remained conscious but sustained abrasions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. A 29-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south was rear-ended by a southbound station wagon/SUV. The point of impact was the center back end of the e-scooter and the center front end of the SUV, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter rider was injured, sustaining abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries, and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not identify any specific driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The collision highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in rear-end crashes with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man pushing a car was struck on the right side by a pick-up truck in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was conscious after impact. The driver’s inattention caused the collision away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on E 28th Street in Manhattan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian who was pushing a car off intersection. The point of impact was the truck’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious at the scene, classified with injury severity level 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as "Pushing/Working on Car," but no contributing factors were attributed to the victim. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck four pedestrians crossing with the signal on West 34th Street. All victims suffered injuries ranging from fractures to contusions. The driver’s inattention and distraction were cited as the primary causes of the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford taxi was making a left turn on West 34th Street in Manhattan when it struck four pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained damage to that area. All four pedestrians, aged 20 to 49, sustained injuries including fractures, contusions, and bruises, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. Additionally, prescription medication was noted as a secondary factor for the pedestrians, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northeastbound at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling north on West 15th Street near Avenue of the Americas. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver disregarded traffic controls, causing impact on the bike's left front and the sedan's left side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:40 on West 15th Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist moving north. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bike. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead prior to the collision. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls in areas with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman suffered severe injuries when a northbound box truck struck her at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The truck showed no visible damage, highlighting the force of impact.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Avenue of the Americas struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper. The truck, a 2011 Ford, showed no visible damage despite the severity of the pedestrian's injuries. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed by large vehicles to pedestrians even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck driver struck a 40-year-old male e-scooter rider on West 30th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:53 PM on West 30th Street near 8th Avenue in Manhattan. A 40-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The box truck involved was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors of the truck. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the box truck driver. The e-scooter rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment was reported for the rider. Vehicle damage was noted as 'No Damage' despite the impact. The report focuses on the box truck driver's errors, highlighting systemic dangers posed by inattentive driving and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on W 32 St struck a 22-year-old bicyclist partially ejected and injured in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash, leaving the cyclist with severe lower leg injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 2015 Chevrolet sedan driven by a licensed male driver traveling south on W 32 St collided with a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, causing damage to the left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The bicyclist’s own confusion or error is noted but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to maintain attention and control. The crash occurred near 7 Ave in Manhattan’s 10001 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Avenue of the Americas struck a pedestrian walking against traffic on West 16th Street. The pedestrian was ejected and suffered chest abrasions. The driver proceeded straight ahead, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling north on Avenue of the Americas near West 16th Street when it struck a pedestrian walking along the highway against traffic. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, causing the pedestrian to be ejected from the collision. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old male, sustained chest abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian fault or safety equipment use. The driver’s action of continuing straight ahead without yielding to a pedestrian walking against traffic was a critical factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver traveling south on 5th Avenue struck a pedestrian at the E 22nd Street intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel, causing bodily harm.

According to the police report, a driver was going straight ahead southbound on 5th Avenue near E 22nd Street in Manhattan when the vehicle's right front quarter panel struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to the entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and driver, with no explicit mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was riding or walking along the highway against traffic, but this was not cited as a contributing factor by police. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained, highlighting the dangers present at this busy intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774233, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck rolled west on West 29th. Its right rear struck a 30-year-old man on the sidewalk. Blood pooled from his head. The driver’s view was blocked. The truck showed no damage. The man stayed conscious, wounded and bleeding.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on West 29th Street near Seventh Avenue struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian at the right rear of the vehicle. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision. The report notes that blood from the victim’s head pooled on the sidewalk, and he remained conscious after the impact, suffering severe bleeding and a head injury. The truck itself showed no visible damage. The police report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a direct role in the incident. No driver actions beyond this are listed, and no contributing behaviors are attributed to the pedestrian. The crash underscores the persistent dangers posed by large vehicles and obstructed views in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicycle, racing west on East 31st, slammed into a six-year-old girl crossing with the signal. Her head hit pavement. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious, bleeding, as the city roared around her.

According to the police report, a bicycle traveling west on East 31st Street near Madison Avenue struck a six-year-old girl in the crosswalk. The report states she was 'crossing with the signal' when the collision occurred. The cyclist was cited for 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that the girl's head struck the pavement and she suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The data centers the cyclist's excessive speed as the primary cause, underscoring the dangers posed by reckless riding even on non-motorized vehicles. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially children, in city crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn in Manhattan hit a 45-year-old woman crossing West 25 Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:43 PM on West 25 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan, a 2020 Honda SUV making a left turn struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle driver as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and located at the intersection when struck. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck turning right struck a 25-year-old female bicyclist traveling southwest on West 22 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim bruised and in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:45 on West 22 Street in Manhattan. A 2019 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn when it collided with a female bicyclist traveling southwest. The point of impact was the truck's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, age 25, was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were listed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across active bike lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan traveling south on Broadway struck her at an intersection. The driver’s view was obstructed, limiting reaction time. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when impact occurred.

According to the police report, at 9:15 AM on Broadway near East 23rd Street in Manhattan, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling south. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection, and the driver’s view was obstructed or limited, contributing to the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report highlights the driver’s limited visibility as a key factor in the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were cited beyond crossing against the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a taxi struck her at a marked crosswalk on Broadway. The crash occurred as the pedestrian crossed without signal, while the taxi driver was distracted. The impact caused abrasions and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and East 23 Street in Manhattan at 8:40 PM. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a southbound taxi struck her on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain focus. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, reflecting the pedestrian's crossing without signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The taxi, a 2022 Toyota, was damaged on the left front bumper. The report highlights driver distraction as a critical factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on West 34th struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian pushing a car at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and fractures. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2010 sedan traveling westbound on West 34th Street collided with a 23-year-old male pedestrian who was pushing a car at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment were not listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by alcohol impairment in vehicle-pedestrian collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old female bicyclist suffered facial contusions after a collision with a northbound sedan on West 31 Street. The bike hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel, causing moderate injuries. Police cite bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:35 on West 31 Street in Manhattan. A northbound sedan and a northbound bicycle collided, with the bike impacting the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the sedan sustaining damage to its center front end. The bicyclist, a 16-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her face and remained conscious. The report identifies "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was also traveling straight ahead. The police report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, focusing instead on the bicyclist’s confusion as a factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15