The Sidewalk Is Bleeding—Who Will Stop It?

A 23-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on East 34 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling east on East 34 Street made a left turn and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The driver’s distraction and failure to yield created the conditions for the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and pick-up truck collided on West 19 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, unlicensed and wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The truck had right-side damage.

According to the police report, a moped and a pick-up truck collided on West 19 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed but wearing a helmet. The pick-up truck, traveling west, struck the moped on its left side, damaging the truck's right rear quarter panel. No occupants were in the truck at the time. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention in vehicle collisions involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man was struck by a westbound car on West 31st Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage. The man was left in shock, complaining of pain.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a car traveling west on West 31st Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was struck by a moped in Manhattan near West 34th Street. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion. The moped driver was unlicensed and inexperienced. The crash occurred while the pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on West 34th Street in Manhattan struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection, emphasizing the dangers posed by the driver's lack of license and experience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck parked on West 31st Street struck a bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Driver inattention caused the crash. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a box truck parked on West 31st Street in Manhattan was struck by a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a contusion and bruising. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The truck was damaged on its left side doors. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike, and the truck had one occupant. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old female bicyclist struck a bus on West 29 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Obstruction and debris contributed to the crash. The bus showed no damage. The cyclist wore no helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a bicyclist and a bus on West 29 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The 48-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The bus, carrying two occupants, showed no damage. The report lists obstruction and debris as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling south, with the bicyclist impacting the center back end of the bus’s right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The crash highlights the dangers posed by street obstructions to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck made a left turn on West 25 Street in Manhattan. It struck a 59-year-old male bicyclist. The rider suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The crash involved passing too closely and bicyclist confusion. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on West 25 Street in Manhattan made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing Too Closely." The truck's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the bike was hit at the center front end. The truck driver was licensed and operating legally. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected but suffered shock and injury. The crash highlights driver error in passing too closely and confusion on the part of the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman crossing East 27 Street was struck by a backing SUV. The vehicle’s view was obstructed. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver did not see her. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 27 Street at Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of a 2015 SUV was backing up when the collision occurred. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to see the pedestrian due to limited visibility caused the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 17-year-old bicyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted. The bike showed no damage. The victim was unhelmeted and conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas collided with a westbound bicyclist, age 17, who was ejected from his bike. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The taxi driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The bike showed no damage, and the taxi had no visible damage despite impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors were noted. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man crossing 8 Avenue with the signal was hit by a northbound e-bike. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The e-bike showed no damage. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 8 Avenue at an intersection with the signal. He was struck by an e-bike traveling northbound, which hit him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the e-bike operator. The e-bike sustained no damage. No other safety equipment or factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the e-bike rider's failure to yield and disregard of traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan, parked and occupied by two, hit a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a parked BMW sedan with two occupants was struck by a bicyclist traveling east on West 18th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites passenger distraction as a contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The cyclist's license status was unlicensed from New Jersey. No other driver errors were listed. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling east on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling north on 8 Avenue collided with a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The cyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.

A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on West 34 Street in Manhattan. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock. The crash involved taxis and an SUV, all traveling north. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 34 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. Four vehicles, including two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV, were involved in a rear-end collision while traveling north. A 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions and shock. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back ends of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a stopped sedan from behind on West 19th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back contusions. The bus driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both injured remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 19th Street rear-ended a stopped sedan. The collision caused injuries to two female passengers in the sedan, aged 21 and 24, who suffered neck and back contusions. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the bus driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic when struck at its center back end by the bus's center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist was unconscious and not wearing safety equipment. The impact was at the front center of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on 5 Avenue was making a left turn when it collided head-on with a bicyclist going straight south. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in unconsciousness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the driver was making a left turn, a critical moment for crashes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on West 20 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The sedan was slowing when it passed too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on West 20 Street collided with a sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the right side doors of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was slowing or stopping at the time. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan passed the moped dangerously close. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The police report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the moped driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15