Midtown’s Blood Price: How Many Must Die Before City Hall Acts?

A 53-year-old man crossing West 45 Street with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused a knee and lower leg fracture. The pedestrian suffered shock and serious injury at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 45 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at 12:59 PM when a sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating clear driver error. The pedestrian sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Honda sedan registered in New Jersey. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to maintain attention, without any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver distracted by inattention struck a cyclist traveling west on West 55th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit on the left side. The driver, a 25-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and suffered shock but no major injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 55th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan at 2 p.m. A 25-year-old female driver of a 2021 Mazda SUV, traveling west, was parked before the crash and struck a cyclist also traveling west. The point of impact was the left side doors of both vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and not ejected. The cyclist, a male, sustained unspecified injuries. The SUV showed no damage, and the cyclist's bike also showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the cyclist. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crash on East 42nd Street in Manhattan left the female driver with a neck injury. The collision involved two vehicles traveling westbound. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:55 AM on East 42nd Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved two vehicles traveling westbound, including a 2014 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The female driver of the Toyota, aged 50, was injured with a neck injury described as whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report explicitly lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3). The report focuses on driver error, specifically inattention and distraction, as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man was injured crossing West 42 Street near 5 Avenue when a bus traveling west struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was semiconscious, with no damage reported to the bus.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 42 Street struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 5 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and was injured, sustaining neck trauma and semiconsciousness. The bus driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The bus sustained no damage. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating pedestrian error but does not list any driver errors. The pedestrian's actions were noted but no driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding were documented. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on West 53 Street. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, leaving her bruised but conscious. The crash exposed dangers of distracted driving in busy Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 53 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at 7 PM when a sedan traveling south struck her with its left front quarter panel. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain attention. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle was initially parked before the crash, and the driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the lethal consequences of distracted driving in Manhattan’s dense traffic environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman suffered back abrasions after a taxi struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. The victim remained conscious despite injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7 Avenue and West 42 Street in Manhattan around 2:15 p.m. A taxi traveling southbound went straight ahead and struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the taxi driver. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The pedestrian's actions are listed as unknown, and no contributing factors on the victim’s part were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Toyota taxi. This incident highlights a critical failure by the driver to yield, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped moped on West 42nd Street. The moped’s left rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain distance and driver distraction as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on West 42nd Street when a sedan traveling east struck the center back end of a stopped moped. The moped carried two occupants, including a 37-year-old female passenger seated on the left rear, who was injured with back trauma and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan sustained front-end damage, while the moped showed no damage. The passenger was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. The report places responsibility on the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and attention, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered shock and unknown injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 SUV traveling westbound on Avenue of the Americas near 1221, Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, described as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.' The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the driver struck the pedestrian while going straight ahead. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and operating the SUV alone. The pedestrian suffered shock and an injury severity level of 3, with bodily injury unspecified. The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. However, the pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk created a hazardous situation that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured on West 59th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved unsafe speed, causing severe lower leg injuries. The driver was semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on West 59th Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The injured party was a 45-year-old male e-scooter driver who was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The e-scooter was traveling westbound and suffered damage at the point of impact. No damage was reported to the Acura car involved, which was going straight ahead. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the victim beyond the driver's unsafe speed. This incident highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed on micromobility devices in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted cyclist struck an 80-year-old pedestrian at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions, remaining conscious despite serious injuries. The crash exposed dangers from driver inattention amid busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 8 Avenue near West 38 Street in Manhattan at 5:30 p.m. An 80-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a cyclist, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, struck her at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The cyclist's vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact but significant harm to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the risks posed by distracted vehicle operators, even those on bicycles, in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman suffered a back injury after a sedan with defective brakes struck her on West 42 Street. The driver’s inattention and vehicle malfunction combined to cause the crash outside an intersection, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was entering a parked position on West 42 Street in Manhattan when it struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was injured in the back, sustaining internal complaints. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end, indicating a failure in vehicle control and driver awareness. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle mechanical failure combined with driver distraction in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after being struck by a parked SUV on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The collision caused elbow and arm injuries, leaving the rider in shock and pain. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on West 42nd Street was struck by a parked 2023 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike against the SUV's left side doors, which sustained damage. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike, suffering injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to the SUV. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV was stationary before the crash, suggesting failure in vehicle positioning or awareness. No victim fault is indicated in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man suffered a head abrasion after being struck by an e-bike traveling south on 7th Avenue. The collision occurred as the pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle. The e-bike showed no damage, indicating impact with the pedestrian’s left front side.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 18:56 on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was 'getting on/off vehicle other than school bus' when an e-bike traveling south struck him on the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The e-bike sustained no damage, suggesting a glancing impact. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors or violations. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians near vehicles and the potential for injury even without clear driver fault cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck rolled north outside 1251 Avenue of the Americas. A baby boy, not in the street, was crushed beneath its front. His back broken. The driver was distracted. Midtown lights blinked on as sirens came.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north outside 1251 Avenue of the Americas struck a baby boy who was not in the roadway. The report states the child was 'crushed beneath its front,' suffering severe back injuries but remaining conscious. The only contributing factor listed in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver, operating a GMC box truck registered in South Carolina, was licensed. The report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the truck, underscoring the direct role of driver distraction in this Midtown collision. No other vehicles or factors are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a right turn struck the rear center of a northbound bus on Madison Avenue. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The bus showed no damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the taxi driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Madison Avenue near East 46th Street in Manhattan at 14:11. A taxi, traveling north and making a right turn, collided with the center back end of a northbound bus. The taxi's right rear bumper sustained damage, while the bus showed no damage. The taxi driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes unspecified contributing factors for the taxi driver but does not list any explicit driver errors or victim behaviors. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks associated with turning maneuvers involving large vehicles in dense urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV merging improperly struck his left side. The crash occurred late at night on East 56 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:15 on East 56 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2018 Toyota SUV, traveling east and merging, struck the left side doors of his bike. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary driver error contributing to the collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report also notes a secondary contributing factor labeled "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the primary fault lies with the SUV driver's improper lane usage during merging. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, confirming the point of impact. No safety equipment use was reported for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an e-bike collision off an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The incident caused shock and moderate injury, highlighting dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near West 58 Street in Manhattan at 7 p.m. A 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured by an e-bike while he was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian or the e-bike operator, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving were cited. The pedestrian experienced shock following the collision. The incident underscores risks from e-bikes operating in areas where pedestrians are present, even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old bicyclist suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan struck him on West 40 Street. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the cyclist fractured and conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 40 Street at 8:45 a.m. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was riding eastbound when the sedan, also traveling east, struck him on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but emphasizes the driver’s distraction as central. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted only on the bike’s front end, while the sedan showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707819, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound e-bike on East 41 Street. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the victim bruised but conscious. The e-bike driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 41 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan at midnight. A 21-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was hit by a southbound e-bike. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained damage in the collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites the e-bike driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally with the signal when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling west collided with a bicyclist also heading west on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited other vehicular factors contributing to the crash, highlighting driver error in a busy corridor.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2023 Tesla taxi on West 42nd Street in Manhattan at 3:00 PM. Both vehicles were traveling westbound when the taxi struck the bicyclist at the right front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing to the crash, indicating driver error on the part of the taxi operator. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors were attributed to the victim. Vehicle damage was noted as 'No Damage' to the taxi and 'Other' to the bike, underscoring the impact's nature. This incident underscores systemic dangers posed by vehicle operators in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15