Blood on Lexington: One Dead, Ten Broken—Who Will Slow the Next Car?

A 15-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a back contusion in a nighttime crash on FDR Drive. The SUV driver, traveling south, struck with the vehicle’s center front end. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 2023 SUV traveling south on FDR Drive struck its front passenger, a 15-year-old male, causing a back contusion classified as injury severity 3. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end, indicating a collision within the vehicle rather than with an external party. The report cites glare as a contributing factor to the crash, impairing the driver's visibility. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injury to the passenger highlights the dangers posed by environmental factors like glare affecting driver control and awareness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection near Queens Midtown Tunnel exit. The pedestrian was conscious with contusions, while the vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection on E 34 St near the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit in Manhattan. The crash occurred at 8:27 AM when a 2023 BMW SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield were noted. The SUV sustained no damage. This incident highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians working in roadways amid vehicle turning movements.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive at 7 PM. The crash injured a 56-year-old male passenger, who suffered a head contusion. The impact involved front bumpers as one vehicle changed lanes and the other proceeded straight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 7 PM involving two sedans traveling south. One sedan was changing lanes and struck the right front bumper of the other sedan, which was going straight ahead. The second vehicle was driven by a male driver who was unlicensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the left and right front bumpers of the vehicles. A 56-year-old male passenger in the sedan going straight ahead was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the driver's unlicensed status and the lane change maneuver as critical factors in the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at 3 Ave and E 36 St in Manhattan. The 28-year-old driver and 27-year-old front passenger of one vehicle suffered neck and head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained as airbags deployed. Impact struck left side doors and right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:40 on 3 Ave near E 36 St in Manhattan involving two SUVs. One vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV traveling east, was making a left turn when it struck a 2022 Ford SUV traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Honda and the left side doors of the Ford. The driver of the Honda, a 28-year-old male, and his 27-year-old male front passenger were both injured with complaints of whiplash affecting the head and neck. Both occupants were conscious, not ejected, and had airbags deployed along with lap belts or harnesses. The driver’s contributing factors were listed as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling west struck a northbound e-bike on Manhattan’s 1st Avenue near East 25th Street. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder fracture and dislocation. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the impact’s force on the rider.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 1 Avenue collided with a northbound e-bike at or near East 25th Street in Manhattan shortly after midnight. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, was ejected from his e-bike and sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder. The taxi, occupied by two males including the licensed driver, showed no vehicle damage despite the collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the severity of the rider’s injuries and the lack of damage to the taxi suggest a significant impact. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident underscores the vulnerability of e-bike riders in collisions with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Glass burst at E 34th and 1st. A convertible struck a sedan’s rear. A young woman, seatbelted, bled from the face. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. The city’s night offered no mercy.

A crash at the corner of East 34th Street and 1st Avenue left a 22-year-old woman with severe facial lacerations, according to the police report. The incident involved a convertible traveling north striking the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The police report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The woman, riding as a front passenger and secured by a lap belt and harness, was injured when the convertible hit the sedan, shattering glass. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver actions: alcohol use and failure to obey traffic controls. The crash, late at night, underscores the ongoing danger posed by reckless driving and systemic failures on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck collided with a bicyclist traveling east on East 40th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The truck showed no damage despite impact.

According to the police report, at 6:25 AM in Manhattan near East 40th Street, a 2024 Ford pick-up truck traveling east struck a 47-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm injury and abrasions but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a driver error contributing to the crash. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted as a contributing factor related to the bicyclist. The pick-up truck impacted the bicyclist on the right side doors but sustained no vehicle damage. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound at the time of the collision. The report does not indicate any helmet use or crossing signal issues as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck him on E 26 Street in Manhattan. The crash happened as the cyclist changed lanes. The driver’s inattention was a key factor in the collision, leaving the rider bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 26 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15. A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south struck him on the left rear quarter panel as he changed lanes. The SUV driver was also traveling south and was going straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving, particularly when vulnerable road users like cyclists are maneuvering in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted, inexperienced SUV driver collided with a taxi on East 30th Street in Manhattan. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and chest or facial injuries. The SUV’s front center impacted the taxi’s right side, highlighting driver error as the crash cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on East 30th Street near Park Avenue South in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2024 Cadillac SUV traveling north and a 2019 Chevrolet taxi traveling east. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The impact was at the SUV's center front end and the taxi's right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash, and the taxi driver sustained facial injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver was wearing a deployed airbag, while the SUV driver used no safety equipment. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling northeast struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on East 26th Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a 41-year-old female passenger, causing neck trauma and shock. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:30 PM on East 26th Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan. A 2022 Toyota sedan, traveling northeast, collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2019 Hyundai sedan. The impact injured a 41-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat of the parked vehicle. She suffered neck injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles and injury to passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on East 34th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, at 14:50 on East 34th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a taxi traveling east collided with the rear of a sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper hitting the sedan's center back end. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old licensed male, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. Both drivers were licensed men operating their vehicles legally. The taxi driver was not ejected and was conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and driver errors in vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck stopped in traffic rear-ended a northbound SUV on 3rd Avenue. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries with abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:17 AM on 3rd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan. A 2022 tractor truck, traveling north and stopped in traffic, struck the left rear bumper of a 2014 SUV also heading north. The SUV's right front bumper sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on FDR Drive late at night. The 68-year-old driver suffered a severe head injury and fracture. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. The crash left one driver injured, conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on FDR Drive collided at 11 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of a 2023 Toyota SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a 2018 Mercedes SUV. The 68-year-old male driver of the Toyota was injured, sustaining a head injury with fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The police report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Keep Right,' indicating a driver error caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage and a serious injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed during the turn. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive in Manhattan. A 42-year-old driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as causes. The impact damaged the rear quarter panel of one vehicle, leaving the other undamaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 AM on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided when one vehicle slowed or stopped and was struck in the left rear quarter panel by another sedan going straight ahead. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 42-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear quarter panel of the struck sedan, while the striking vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider traveling north was struck on the left rear quarter panel by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The moped driver was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, at 16:38 in Manhattan near 462 1 Avenue, a moped traveling north was struck by an SUV making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped rider. Both drivers were licensed New York residents. The collision caused significant vehicle damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the front center of the moped. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Manhattan after an SUV starting in traffic hit him at the left front quarter panel. The crash involved obstructed views and confusion, resulting in back injuries and internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected when a 2023 SUV traveling north on Park Avenue struck him at the left front quarter panel. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was starting in traffic when the collision occurred. The bicyclist was traveling east and was wearing a helmet. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s limited visibility played a key role. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted, but no specific victim fault is assigned. The bicyclist suffered back injuries and internal complaints. The impact damaged the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. This crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views and driver errors in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn on East 40th Street hit an 86-year-old woman. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver’s actions led to a severe impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 40th Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when it struck an 86-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, causing fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the driver’s maneuver—making a left turn—directly preceded the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, confirming the force of impact. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep struck a northbound Vespa on East 26th near FDR. The rider, 28, was ejected, his leg crushed. He lay helmeted, conscious, on the pavement. Right bumper met scooter’s front. Failure to yield left blood and metal on the street.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling on East 26th Street near FDR Drive collided with a northbound Vespa. The crash occurred at 17:27. The report states, 'A Jeep struck a northbound Vespa. The rider, 28, was ejected. His leg crushed. He lay conscious, helmeted, on the pavement. Right bumper met scooter’s front quarter. Failure to yield.' The Vespa rider suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was ejected from his motorcycle. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the Vespa’s front quarter, confirming the impact location. The Vespa rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use is not cited as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the Jeep driver’s failure to yield, which led directly to the violent collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old bicyclist suffered facial injuries after a sedan collided with his bike on East 41st Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, hitting the cyclist’s left side and leaving him bleeding and in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on East 41st Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Tesla sedan traveling east struck him. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was not ejected from his bike but was left in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15