Recent severe crashes

1. Drowsy driver backs into pedestrian 2026-01-18T09:53:00+00:00
   166 E 34 ST
   Police say a drowsy driver failed to yield, backing a sedan into a 58-year-old man on E 34th St. The pedestrian suffered a fractured or dislocated arm.
   According to the police report, a 42-year-old driver backed a sedan and hit a 58-year-old pedestrian near E 34 St in Manhattan at 9:53 a.m. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving and failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious and had an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury described as a fracture, distortion, or dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Two taxi drivers collide on Lex 2026-01-22T22:13:00+00:00
   LEXINGTON AVE
   Two taxi drivers crashed near Lexington Ave and E 37 St late Thursday. A 37-year-old woman driving one cab was reported injured, with a back injury and shock.
   According to the police report, two taxi drivers going straight ahead crashed near Lexington Ave and E 37 St in Manhattan on Jan. 22 at 10:13 p.m. A 37-year-old woman listed as a driver was reported injured, with a back injury and shock. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted driver hits cyclist on Park 2026-01-22T11:31:00+00:00
   E 35 ST
   Police say a distracted driver hit a 52-year-old cyclist at Park Ave and E 35 St. The cyclist was injured, with minor bleeding to the face.
   According to the police report, a driver hit a bicyclist near Park Ave and E 35 St in Manhattan on the morning of Jan. 22, 2026. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The 52-year-old cyclist was injured and reported minor bleeding with an injury to the face. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Driver turning left hits crossing man 2026-01-18T16:50:00+00:00
   E 41 ST
   A driver making a left turn hit a 32-year-old man at E 41 St and 3 Ave. He was injured in his knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, a driver making a left turn at E 41 St and 3 Ave hit a 32-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The man was injured, with a contusion and knee-lower leg-foot injuries recorded. Police recorded pedestrian error/confusion, and the pedestrian was listed as crossing against the signal.
5. E-Bike Rider Hits Woman in Midtown Crosswalk 2026-01-07T17:57:00+00:00
   E 39 ST
   A 31-year-old e-bike rider hit a 36-year-old woman crossing with the signal at E 39th St and 2nd Ave. Her lower leg was injured; she was left with abrasions instead of a quiet walk home.
   According to the police report, a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike southbound hit a 36-year-old woman who was crossing E 39th Street at 2nd Avenue with the signal. Police recorded a lower leg injury and abrasions for the pedestrian. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.