The Sidewalk Is Bleeding—Who Will Stop It?

A 59-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg injury after being hit by an SUV making a left turn on West 27 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck her.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 27 Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan at 3:10 p.m. The driver, a licensed female from Massachusetts, was operating a 2020 Kia SUV traveling south and making a left turn. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing against the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as crossing against the signal but does not specify contributing factors related to the driver. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements at intersections and the impact on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman pedaled west on 27th. She smashed into a parked sedan. Her face split on steel. Blood pooled. The car stood silent. She moved, then lay still. Inexperience listed. No helmet, but the street did not forgive.

A 29-year-old woman riding a bike westbound on West 27th Street in Manhattan collided with a parked sedan, according to the police report. The report states she suffered severe facial lacerations after striking the left side doors of the stationary vehicle. The sedan, registered in New Jersey, was parked and did not move before or during the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the collision. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, a detail included in the narrative, but only after the primary driver error. The report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Her face split open on the steel. Blood pooled on the pavement. The car never moved. She did, and then didn’t.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences of inexperience and the unforgiving nature of city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured with neck trauma after colliding with a parked sedan in Manhattan. The crash occurred at night, with driver inexperience and unsafe speed cited as contributing factors. The bicyclist suffered whiplash but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound collided with a parked 2013 Toyota sedan at West 18th Street in Manhattan around 9 PM. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained a neck injury described as whiplash, with an injury severity level of 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was stationary before impact, with damage to its right rear quarter panel and bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The collision point was the center front end of the bike and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the bicyclist's inexperience and unsafe speed, as central to the crash dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman suffered a back contusion after a bicyclist passed too closely on Union Square West. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but was injured by aggressive driving and close passing. The bike showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:55 PM on Union Square West in Manhattan. A 22-year-old female pedestrian, not in the roadway, was injured with a back contusion classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies the bicyclist's failure as "Passing Too Closely" combined with "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage." The bike struck the pedestrian at the center front end but sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising but was not ejected or otherwise displaced. The report explicitly cites the bicyclist's close passing and aggressive behavior as contributing factors, with no mention of pedestrian fault or unsafe behavior. This incident highlights the dangers posed by aggressive and improperly distanced bicyclist maneuvers in shared pedestrian spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a taxi from behind on West 30th Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 19:17 on West 30th Street in Manhattan, a pick-up truck traveling east rear-ended a taxi also moving east. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the truck. The taxi driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter traveling east struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk on West 33 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The scooter showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:39 AM on West 33 Street near 42nd in Manhattan. A pedestrian, described as a 41-year-old male, was crossing outside a designated crosswalk when he was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant and the vehicle sustained no damage, with the point of impact at the center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The absence of driver errors such as failure to yield is notable, but the circumstances highlight the risks posed by vehicles operating near pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver on an EvolveSkat struck a bicyclist going south on Broadway in Manhattan. The impact caused knee and lower leg abrasions. Both vehicles showed no damage, but driver inattention led to injury and disruption on a busy street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Broadway near East 21st Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling south and an EvolveSkat driver heading north, both moving straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The EvolveSkat driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The data highlights the role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable road users in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas struck a pedestrian crossing against the signal at West 35th Street. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage, indicating impact with the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a taxi proceeding straight ahead northbound on Avenue of the Americas collided with a pedestrian at the intersection with West 35th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly, with no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal, as noted in the police data, without attributing fault to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi turning right on West 31 Street struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield and passing too closely as key factors.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 31 Street in Manhattan was making a right turn when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity classified as moderate. The report explicitly identifies the taxi driver's failure to yield the right-of-way and passing too closely as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the report emphasizes the driver's errors as the primary cause. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. This collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver failures to yield in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a northbound taxi, distracted and starting from parking, struck her outside an intersection. The impact hit the taxi’s right side doors. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota taxi traveling north near 420 8th Avenue struck her. The taxi was starting from parking and impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep hit a young cyclist at 5th and East 29th. The rider flew, slammed headfirst, blood pooling on hot pavement. The SUV stood untouched. Silence swallowed the scene. The cyclist lay semiconscious, ejected, head bleeding under the Manhattan sun.

A 26-year-old cyclist was struck by a Jeep at the corner of 5th Avenue and East 29th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling south, was ejected from his bike and landed headfirst, suffering severe bleeding and a semiconscious state. The report notes the SUV was undamaged, while the cyclist lay on the pavement. According to the police report, the collision involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but this is listed after the driver-related contributing factors. The narrative describes a violent impact and aftermath, emphasizing the vulnerability of the cyclist and the lack of damage to the Jeep.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck blocked West 34th. The driver failed to yield. A young cyclist smashed into steel, head torn open, blood darkening the asphalt. The bike twisted. The truck stood silent. The cyclist stayed awake, pain sharp and present.

A 25-year-old cyclist suffered severe head lacerations after colliding with the side of a box truck on West 34th Street. According to the police report, the truck driver failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the cyclist to strike the truck's right side doors. The report states, 'A box truck failed to yield. A 25-year-old cyclist hit its side. Head split open. Blood pooled on blacktop.' The cyclist remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the driver’s error in the report. The crash left the bicycle twisted beneath the truck, underscoring the danger when large vehicles disregard vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with an SUV on Broadway in Manhattan. The impact struck the cyclist’s center front end and the SUV’s left side doors. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:59 on Broadway near 1162 in Manhattan. A 41-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was struck by a 2021 Toyota SUV also heading south. The point of impact was the bicyclist’s center front end and the SUV’s left side doors. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated at 3. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were listed. The SUV had two occupants, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 5 Avenue hit a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The woman suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers at busy intersections despite pedestrian right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on 5 Avenue struck a female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. There was no vehicle damage reported. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on West 28 Street struck a northbound bicyclist at 11:40 AM. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash was caused by the sedan driver's failure to obey traffic control, resulting in serious injury.

According to the police report, at 11:40 AM on West 28 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan, a sedan traveling east collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. 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 was conscious after the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the bike was struck at its center front end. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy SUV struck a man riding with traffic on West 33rd Street. The driver, distracted by a passenger, crushed the cyclist’s leg. Steel met flesh. The city’s silence echoed. The pain was immediate. The street stayed straight. The wound stayed open.

According to the police report, a man riding with traffic on West 33rd Street was struck by the rear quarter of a Chevy SUV. The collision left the cyclist with a broken leg and crush injuries. The report states the driver was distracted by a passenger at the time of the crash, listing 'Passenger Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV was traveling east and had two occupants. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and was not at an intersection. The police report does not cite any cyclist behavior as contributing to the crash. The impact occurred on a straight stretch of street, with the SUV’s right rear quarter panel making contact. The report does not mention any evasive action or hazardous conditions, focusing solely on the driver’s distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection by a parked flat rack truck. The truck showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection near 1216 Broadway in Manhattan at 7:30 pm. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2020 flat rack truck, parked and facing south, with no reported damage. The point of impact was the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision and was conscious after the impact. The driver was licensed and operating a vehicle registered in New York. The data highlights a collision involving a stationary vehicle and a pedestrian, underscoring risks posed by parked trucks in pedestrian spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dualtron e-scooter, unlicensed and fast, tore up Avenue of the Americas. Two women fell. One bled from the face. The other’s skull shattered. The street, lit and busy, became a field of wounds and sirens.

According to the police report, an unlicensed man operating a MINIMOTORS Dualtron Thunder e-scooter traveled north on Avenue of the Americas near West 34th Street. The report states the e-scooter struck two women, ages 43 and 51, who were not at an intersection. One woman suffered severe facial lacerations and remained conscious; the other sustained crush injuries to the head and was found unconscious. The narrative describes the scene as the e-scooter 'tore through the night,' leaving both victims injured in its wake. The police report highlights that the driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report. The victims’ actions are listed only as 'other actions in roadway,' with no indication from the report that these contributed to the collision. The focus remains on the unlicensed operation and the resulting harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driverless garbage truck rolled into parked SUVs on East 25 Street, striking a Nissan SUV. The Nissan driver suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers of uncontrolled vehicles in dense Manhattan streets.

According to the police report, a driverless or runaway garbage truck caused the crash at 8:14 a.m. on East 25 Street in Manhattan. The garbage truck, parked but uncontrolled, collided with multiple parked SUVs, including a 2020 Nissan SUV. The Nissan's driver, a 50-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report highlights 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. The Nissan driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no victim behaviors were listed. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan SUV, indicating a direct collision with the runaway truck. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicles that move without drivers in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735007, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman fractured her hip and upper leg while crossing West 28 Street with the signal. A cyclist making a right turn disregarded traffic control and showed inattention, striking the pedestrian at the intersection. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 28 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a cyclist making a right turn struck her. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the cyclist's part. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The cyclist's vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely with the pedestrian's body. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls and failing to pay attention, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15