No Deaths, Endless Pain: Stuy Town’s Streets Still Bleed

Two sedans crashed on E 23rd Street near FDR Drive. One driver suffered a head injury. Passengers were shaken but not seriously hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. The cause remains unclear. The street swallowed another crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on E 23rd Street near Franklin D Roosevelt Drive collided. The crash left a 38-year-old male driver with a head injury and whiplash. Three other male occupants, aged 25, 30, and 38, were listed as passengers and registrant; their injuries were unspecified or minor. The Toyota sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The BMW sedan showed no visible damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash adds to the toll of injury and disruption on Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turned left at First Avenue and East 22nd. Metal slammed into a woman crossing with the signal. Her body broke across the front end. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver remained seated. She left torn, bleeding, and in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 1st Avenue made a left turn at East 22nd Street and struck a 31-year-old woman who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report states, 'Metal struck flesh. Her body broke across the front end. Blood on the asphalt.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and injuries to her entire body, leaving the scene in shock. The driver, identified as licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota taxi, remained seated after the impact. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. The report also cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the woman was documented as crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact point and vehicle damage were both at the center front end, consistent with a left-turn strike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on FDR Drive as a sedan struck the back of an SUV. A 67-year-old woman in the front passenger seat felt the jolt in her back. Sirens echoed as she sat in shock, pain radiating while traffic slowed around the wreck.

According to the police report, a sedan rear-ended an SUV on FDR Drive. The collision injured a 67-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in the SUV, who suffered a back injury and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance and responding to road conditions. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Manhattan crash. According to the police report, unsafe speed contributed to the incident. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on 1 Avenue near East 18 Street in Manhattan at 1:28 AM. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, alongside an unspecified factor. The bicyclist sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The vehicle involved was a bike with no damage reported, and the driver held a valid license from California. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike. No pedestrian involvement or other vehicles were noted. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 78-year-old woman was injured at an intersection on East 22nd Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when struck by a southbound bicyclist. The impact caused a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 22nd Street at an intersection in Manhattan at 8:30 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a bicyclist traveling southbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist was going straight ahead and no vehicle damage was reported. The police report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior by the bicyclist are cited. The injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3), and the pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 1 Avenue. The cyclist suffered an upper arm injury but remained conscious. Limited visibility contributed to the collision, highlighting risks from obstructed views at intersections.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2024 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn on 1 Avenue and collided with the bicyclist traveling northbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors and the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm injury and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both parties, indicating that limited visibility played a significant role in the crash. The sedan driver's action of making a left turn into the path of the bicyclist was a critical factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old male sedan driver sustained a head contusion in a late-night crash on FDR Drive. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged. The driver remained conscious but was injured. Contributing factors remain unspecified according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver operating a 2007 Nissan sedan on FDR Drive at 23:54 suffered a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a frontal impact. The driver held a New York permit license. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 to the driver, highlighting the danger of the impact despite the absence of clear driver fault noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi traveling north on FDR Drive struck another vehicle improperly passing on the left. The crash injured the taxi driver and a rear-seat passenger, both conscious with neck and head injuries. The impact damaged the taxi’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:22 on FDR Drive when a taxi traveling north was struck on its right front quarter panel by another vehicle passing improperly on the left. The taxi driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered whiplash and head injuries, while a 48-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat sustained neck injuries and contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error in lane management. The taxi’s center front end sustained damage from the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle carrying two young riders struck the left front quarter panel in a crash on FDR Drive. The 18-year-old passenger suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inexperience was cited as the cause, highlighting risks on high-speed roadways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred just after midnight on FDR Drive involving a motorcycle traveling southbound. The motorcycle had two occupants, including an 18-year-old female passenger who was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver's lack of skill or familiarity with operating the motorcycle. The driver held only a permit license from New York State. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel, and the passenger was riding on the outside but was not ejected. The passenger wore a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers on fast-moving roadways like the FDR Drive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769115, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 36-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg bruises after a taxi struck him on East 20th Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured with contusions but no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling straight ahead on East 20th Street in Manhattan struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The taxi showed no damage upon impact, indicating the collision was likely at low speed or involved minimal force. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors were attributed to him. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly resulted in the pedestrian’s injuries, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on FDR Drive. The SUV driver followed too closely and was inattentive, striking the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The impact caused whiplash but no ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on FDR Drive involving a 2012 SUV and a 2022 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper, indicating a rear-end collision. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and attention on a busy roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on East 20 Street in Manhattan. The rear driver, distracted and following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A 26-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, left shaken but not ejected from her car.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on East 20 Street near Avenue C in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with the point of impact on the right front bumper of the rear vehicle and the left side doors of the front vehicle. The rear driver, a licensed male, was cited for driver inattention and following too closely. The front vehicle’s driver, a 26-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash, and experienced shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the collision. The report highlights driver distraction and failure to maintain safe distance as key factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 45-year-old woman was injured crossing East 20 Street with the signal. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control and showed inattention. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm, highlighting dangers from driver errors at intersections.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 20 Street at an intersection with the crossing signal. The vehicle involved was a 2018 SUV traveling north, which struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV showed no vehicle damage. The collision underscores the critical role of driver errors, specifically disregarding traffic controls and failing to maintain attention, in causing harm to pedestrians who were legally crossing. No victim fault or behavior was noted as contributing in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and sedan collided on FDR Drive late at night. A 66-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes. The crash left the passenger conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:15 PM on FDR Drive involving a taxi and a sedan, both traveling southbound. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the sedan with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in vehicle operation. A 66-year-old female passenger in the taxi was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and remained conscious. She was seated in the left rear passenger position without safety equipment. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. The collision caused damage primarily to the taxi's right front bumper and unspecified damage to the sedan. This incident highlights the dangers of excessive speed and vehicle control failures on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered facial abrasions after losing control on slippery pavement. The vehicle struck an object front-center while traveling northbound on FDR Drive. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver of a 2005 Toyota sedan was traveling northbound on FDR Drive at 9:06 AM when the pavement was slippery, contributing to the crash. The sedan's center front end impacted an unspecified object. The driver, who was not wearing any safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Pavement Slippery' as a primary contributing factor, indicating loss of control due to road conditions. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The driver held a valid New York license and was the sole occupant in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old man suffered a severe head injury and lost consciousness after being hit while crossing 1 Avenue with the signal. The driver disregarded traffic control, striking the pedestrian at the intersection’s center front end. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 1 Avenue and East 22 Street in Manhattan at 11:55 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a northbound vehicle traveling straight ahead. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report highlights driver error in disregarding traffic control as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist riding north on East 17 Street was struck from behind. The impact caused bruises and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved following and passing too closely.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a rear-end collision on East 17 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved two vehicles traveling north: a Mercedes car and the bicyclist. The police identified driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely" as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other victim factors were cited. The Mercedes struck the bike at the center front end, while the bike was hit at the center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV stopped in traffic on Avenue C was hit from behind by a Toyota sedan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles damaged at center impact points.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver of a 2014 Toyota sedan was injured when a 2016 Ford SUV rear-ended his vehicle while stopped in traffic on Avenue C. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries. Airbags deployed in one vehicle. Injuries included bruises, whiplash, and chest trauma. Shock affected all occupants. Collision damaged left rear and right front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on FDR Drive around 3 p.m. The first vehicle, a 2017 Ford with two occupants, was changing lanes when it was struck on the left rear bumper. The second vehicle, a 2023 Toyota with one occupant, was traveling straight ahead and impacted on the right front bumper. Three people were injured: the male driver and front passenger of the Ford, and the female driver of the Toyota. Injuries included contusions, whiplash, and chest trauma. Airbags deployed in the Ford but not in the Toyota. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for all involved. No ejections occurred. The crash caused shock and moderate injuries to all occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped collided head-on with a bicyclist traveling north on East 22 Street. The 57-year-old woman was partially ejected and suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist wore a helmet and experienced shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a moped and a bicycle collided head-on while both were traveling north on East 22 Street. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding reported. She was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to lane use. The moped showed no damage, while the bicycle sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was in shock following the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14