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

A Ford SUV turning left on East 34 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Impact occurred at the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end, causing bruising and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:26 PM on East 34 Street in Manhattan. A 2021 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV’s left turn as the pre-crash action. No driver errors such as failure to yield are explicitly cited, nor are any victim behaviors noted as contributing factors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected during the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a bus collided during simultaneous left turns on East 29 Street. The sedan’s left side was struck by the bus’s right front bumper. A rear passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:32 AM on East 29 Street when both a sedan and a bus were making left turns. The bus struck the sedan on its left side doors with its right front bumper. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error during the maneuver. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 49-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear who sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The bus had one licensed male driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of improper turning by vehicle drivers in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 1 Avenue. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to the cyclist’s lower leg and foot. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, at 23:42 on 1 Avenue near East 28 Street, a 25-year-old female bicyclist traveling north was hit by a 2016 Honda SUV making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the cyclist’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was minimal on the bike, and no driver license details were provided for the SUV operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi making a right turn on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing contusions to the pedestrian’s elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Lexington Avenue was making a right turn onto East 36 Street at 7:32 PM when it struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the taxi driver. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 28th Street in Manhattan. A 65-year-old female passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited the driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles were making right turns at impact.

According to the police report, at 14:16 on East 28th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan, two sedans traveling eastbound collided while both were making right turns. The impact occurred at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure by the trailing driver to maintain a safe distance. A 65-year-old female passenger in the struck vehicle, seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat and restrained by a lap belt, sustained a back injury and was in shock. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front and back ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist traveling south on East 42nd Street was injured when a taxi door opened into his path. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision, resulting in abrasions and upper arm injuries to the rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 42nd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan at 6:45 PM. A southbound bicyclist collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, suffered abrasions and an upper arm injury but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The taxi was stationary before the crash, and the impact was on the taxi's right side doors and the bike's center front end. No safety equipment was reported on the bicyclist. The collision resulted directly from the taxi driver's failure to maintain awareness, creating a hazardous condition for the vulnerable rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus collided with a 26-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan involving a bus and a bicyclist traveling northbound. The bus struck the bicyclist at the center back end of the bike with its right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the impact. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2017 New Flyer bus, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. Vehicle damage was not reported. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV starting from parking hit a 24-year-old male bicyclist on East 33rd Street. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:57 on East 33rd Street in Manhattan. A Station Wagon/SUV was starting from parking when it struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male riding without safety equipment, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the bicyclist on its left side doors, while the bike's front center end sustained damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and injured but not fatally. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and lane misuse, as central causes of this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old pedestrian was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 2 Avenue. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian at an intersection while she crossed with the signal. She suffered leg injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2 Avenue near East 30 Street in Manhattan at 9:47 AM. A 2015 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, yet the SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision was caused by the driver's failure to yield to a crossing pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on East 34 Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:23 on East 34 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A 65-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was injured when a 2016 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, causing abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:03 AM on East 36 Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. A 2015 Kia SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a right turn, struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and was reported to be in shock. The police report cites the primary contributing factor as the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. Alcohol involvement was also noted as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report focuses on the driver's error in yielding, with no indication of fault or error on the pedestrian's part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with an e-bike on East 31st Street in Manhattan. The 39-year-old bicyclist suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited the sedan driver for disregarding traffic control, causing the crash and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:46 on East 31st Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A 2017 Ford sedan traveling south struck a westbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the primary contributing factor, implicating the sedan driver in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan's left front bumper impacted the e-bike, causing injury to the cyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment, but no victim behavior was cited as contributing. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. This incident highlights driver error in ignoring traffic controls, resulting in serious harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a bicyclist traveling the same direction on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s right front bumper impacted the bike’s rider, causing injury without visible bike damage.

According to the police report, at 13:29 on 2 Avenue near East 39 Street, a GMC SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist also heading south. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact with the cyclist, causing right front quarter panel damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected. The bike showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report does not attribute fault to the bicyclist or note any victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn in Manhattan. Both drivers had limited views, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:19 in Manhattan near 1st Avenue and 491. A 2016 Ford SUV was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver failed to yield or adequately check for the bicyclist while turning. No safety equipment was reported on the bicyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was minimal, but the bicyclist was injured, underscoring the danger posed by limited visibility and driver errors during left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn hit him at 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. Driver inattention caused the collision. The cyclist was not ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:37 near 585 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. A 2020 Mercedes SUV was making a left turn when it struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center back end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention during the left turn maneuver. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. No victim fault is assigned; the focus remains on the driver's error causing the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on East 34 Street. Both drivers and a passenger suffered bruises and contusions. The SUV driver fell asleep, causing the crash that injured three occupants without ejections or life-threatening trauma.

According to the police report, at 7:50 a.m. on East 34 Street near FDR Drive, a southbound Honda SUV collided with the rear of a southbound Honda sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The SUV driver was cited for falling asleep, a critical driver error that led to the crash. The sedan carried two occupants: the driver, a 35-year-old man wearing a lap belt, and a 52-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear. Both occupants and the SUV driver sustained contusions and bruises, with injuries to the back and lower extremities. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver, highlighting driver fatigue as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after a taxi failed to yield while making a left turn on East 32 Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on East 32 Street in Manhattan struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at 10:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report cites the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors. The taxi was making a left turn when the impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. Notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is documented but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi turned on East 44th and 3rd. An e-scooter struck its side. The rider, 26, crashed headfirst, blood pooling on the street. Deep cuts marked his head. He stayed conscious. The city’s rush did not pause.

According to the police report, a taxi turned at the corner of East 44th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. An e-scooter, traveling west, collided with the taxi’s right side. The 26-year-old e-scooter rider was thrown headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to his head. The report states the rider remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors in the collision, with the e-scooter’s impact focused on the taxi’s right rear quarter panel. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash underscores the ongoing danger vulnerable road users face from improper vehicle maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan driver on East 28 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite the taxi driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:28 on East 28 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi traveling north collided with the left rear quarter panel of a sedan making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. The report lists the taxi driver's contributing factors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance. The taxi's right front bumper struck the sedan's left rear bumper. The sedan driver was not ejected and was wearing no safety equipment. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive or careless vehicle passing in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740134, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered a severe facial injury and concussion in a Manhattan crash. The rider was unconscious at the scene. The police report cites rider confusion as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported in the impact.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male e-bike rider traveling westbound on East 29 Street in Manhattan was involved in a crash at 8:30 a.m. The rider sustained a facial injury and was unconscious, suffering a concussion. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating rider confusion played a role. There is no mention of driver error or other vehicles involved, and no other injuries were reported. The e-bike rider was the sole occupant and driver of the vehicle. The data highlights the vulnerability of e-bike riders in traffic incidents and the potential for serious injury even without collision damage to the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15