Gramercy Bleeds: Demand Action Before the Next Crash

A distracted cyclist struck a 51-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The cyclist failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on East 16 Street near Irving Place in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a 51-year-old man, was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a cyclist traveling southbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors on the part of the cyclist. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The cyclist's vehicle, a bike, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report explicitly identifies the cyclist's distracted behavior and failure to yield as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist tore up 3rd Avenue, speed unchecked. He flew from his bike, face smashing hard on East 24th’s pavement. Blood pooled. The night held its breath. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, broken and still.

A 28-year-old cyclist suffered severe facial injuries after crashing on 3rd Avenue at East 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck at high speed, his bike’s front end crushed. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, with additional mention of 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was ejected from the bike, landing face-first on the pavement, and was found semiconscious and bleeding. No helmet was worn, as noted in the police report, but the primary causes cited are the rider’s aggressive actions and unsafe velocity. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when speed and aggression combine on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on 3 Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and unsafe lane changing, resulting in upper arm and neck injuries for occupants.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Avenue near East 15 Street in Manhattan at 16:24. A taxi traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling southbound. The taxi's right front bumper and quarter panel were damaged, and the motorcycle sustained front-end damage. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while a 42-year-old female passenger on the motorcycle sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the motorcycle driver also committing unsafe lane changing. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and improper lane changes in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man’s skull cracked on Park Avenue South. A northbound cyclist struck him head-on and did not stop. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The rider vanished. The city’s traffic violence left another body broken, another story unfinished.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old man was struck by a northbound cyclist near 287 Park Avenue South, close to 28th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist hit the pedestrian head-on, causing severe head trauma; the victim lay semiconscious on the asphalt with a cracked skull. The cyclist did not remain at the scene and continued riding north. The report notes the pedestrian stepped into the street without a signal, but does not list any driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The critical driver error highlighted is the cyclist's failure to stop after the crash, as detailed: 'The rider did not stop. The bike rode on.' This incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries after his sedan collided with a parked car on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The crash, caused by driver inattention, damaged both vehicles and left the driver bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:02 on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old male driver of a 2023 Tesla sedan was traveling south when he struck a parked sedan on its left side. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, along with 'Other Vehicular' factors. The driver sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3 and complained of contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their respective impact points. The driver held a valid New York license. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist suffered elbow abrasions after an SUV struck him head-on on East 18th Street. The crash, caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way, left the cyclist injured but conscious, highlighting dangerous driver errors in Manhattan.

According to the police report, at 11:06 AM on East 18th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan, a 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Honda SUV struck him at the center front end. The SUV was traveling eastbound, and the bicyclist was heading southbound. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The bicyclist was unhelmeted, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This collision underscores the critical impact of driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in causing injuries to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a taxi collided with him on East 21st Street in Manhattan. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash that left the cyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:49 on East 21st Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi traveling north and a bicyclist traveling west collided. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The taxi's front center end struck the bicyclist, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's actions. The driver’s failure to comply with traffic control directly led to the collision and serious injury of the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old woman suffered serious leg injuries after a taxi struck her at a Manhattan intersection. She was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash left her in shock with knee and lower leg trauma, highlighting dangers at busy city crossings.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with a 20-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of 145th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 10:15 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report, but the incident underscores the risks taxis pose to pedestrians at intersections. The taxi was unoccupied by passengers at the time, and no details about driver license status or vehicle damage were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a bicyclist traveling north on 1st Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left the rider injured and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:23 in Manhattan near 253 1st Avenue. A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being hit by a 2022 Ford SUV that was parked and then moved. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors on the bicyclist's side, but the primary driver error was the SUV driver's inattention. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV sustained no damage despite impact on its left side doors. The bicyclist was conscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted. The report highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and close following distances in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 79-year-old woman suffered a fractured hip and leg crossing East 23 Street with the signal. She was conscious but seriously injured. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. Police reports list no driver errors or victim faults contributing to the collision.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 23 Street while crossing with the signal. She sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg. The victim was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is described only as unspecified, with no details on driver actions or contributing factors noted in the report. The police report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The injury severity is classified as serious (level 3), underscoring the impact on the vulnerable road user despite compliance with crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash in a multi-vehicle crash on 2 Avenue. Police cite traffic control disregard and vehicular obstructions. The SUV’s front end bore the impact, highlighting driver errors amid hazardous conditions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2 Avenue near East 23 Street in Manhattan at 19:21. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including an SUV, a sedan, a taxi, and a garbage truck. The 34-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors, along with 'Other Vehicular' causes. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact, indicating a frontal collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and navigating around obstructions, leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on East 21 Street suffered a right rear impact from a taxi changing lanes. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder pain, experiencing shock and complaint of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on East 21 Street in Manhattan. A 2016 sedan was traveling straight north when it was struck on the right rear bumper by a taxi that was changing lanes. The taxi sustained no damage. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with upper arm and shoulder pain and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the taxi driver's lane change directly caused the impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by lane changes without proper clearance or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck an eastbound e-scooter on East 16 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 63-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:45 on East 16 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A 2022 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 63-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the e-scooter rider. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in interactions with vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus changing lanes struck the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling south on East 27 Street in Manhattan. Three sedan occupants suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The bus driver’s lane change caused the collision, highlighting risks of lane maneuvers in dense traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:33 on East 27 Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. A 2021 prevo bus was changing lanes when it impacted the left rear bumper of a 2009 Honda sedan traveling straight ahead. The bus sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan’s left rear bumper was damaged. The sedan carried three occupants: a 24-year-old male driver and two passengers aged 21 and 24. All three suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and were conscious and wearing lap belts, except for the rear passenger whose safety equipment is unknown. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims but identifies the bus driver’s lane change as the pre-crash action leading to the collision. This incident underscores the dangers posed by lane changes in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725401, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 49-year-old man suffered chest injuries after a sedan struck him while crossing with the signal. The crash occurred on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. Driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on 1 Avenue in Manhattan struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The crash occurred at 22:20. The pedestrian sustained chest contusions and was injured. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle was making a left turn at the time of impact, hitting the pedestrian with the center front end. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked box truck on Park Avenue South. Two occupants in the SUV, including a child restrained in the rear seat, suffered whiplash and shock. Both drivers and vehicles showed signs of vehicular error.

According to the police report, at 11:44 AM on Park Avenue South in Manhattan, a 2023 Nissan SUV traveling north collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2010 International box truck. The impact injured two occupants in the SUV: a 34-year-old female driver and a 1-year-old child passenger restrained in a child safety seat in the left rear. Both suffered whiplash and shock, with bodily injuries to the back and entire body respectively. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both occupants, indicating driver or vehicle-related error on the part of the SUV. The box truck was stationary at the time, showing damage only to its left rear bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver failure to maintain control or awareness around parked vehicles, resulting in injury to vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles traveling south on East 21 Street collided, striking the right side doors of an SUV. Both male passengers suffered head injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 22:36 two vehicles—a 2003 Ford SUV and a 2023 Tesla sedan—were traveling southbound on East 21 Street when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The SUV carried two male occupants, ages 42 and 46, both injured with head trauma and internal complaints. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report explicitly lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers held permit licenses from New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused significant damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way on 3 Avenue. The collision caused contusions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver error in Manhattan’s busy streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected from her bike after a collision with a 2023 Tesla SUV. The SUV struck the bike on its left front quarter panel while both vehicles were traveling north. The police report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly to the bicyclist. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The bike showed no damage, but the SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was not using any safety equipment. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on East 17 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:19 on East 17 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling southwest was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist going straight south. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bicyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was injured with a contusion to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Toyota. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. Vehicle damage was centered on the sedan's front end and the bike's left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorbike traveling north struck a sedan pulling out from parking at Union Square East. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions, shocked but not ejected. Police cite driver inattention as the key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:52 near Union Square East in Manhattan. A sedan was starting from parking when it was struck on the left front quarter panel by a motorbike traveling north. The motorbike's front center end was damaged. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg and was in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe or yield. The motorbike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by inattentive vehicle maneuvers in busy urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14