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

A moped and sedan collided near East 30 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was making a right turn. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north and a sedan making a right turn collided near East 30 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, while the moped had damage to its left front bumper. The moped driver was conscious and injured but was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield and are distracted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of a parked sedan on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male motorcycle driver collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle was traveling east, while the sedan was stationary. The motorcyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had two occupants but no injuries were reported. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the sedan's left side doors were damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman was hit by a northbound bike on East 32 Street near Park Avenue. She suffered an eye contusion and bruising. The bike showed no damage. The crash stemmed from driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north on East 32 Street struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained an eye contusion and bruising, classified as injury severity 3. The bike had no visible damage after impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian's exact actions before the collision remain unknown. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted bike operators in busy city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi door swung open on Park Avenue. A young cyclist slammed into steel. His arm crushed. Blood pooled on the midnight street. He lay conscious, hurt, under the city’s harsh lights. Driver inattention left him broken in Manhattan.

A cyclist, age 23, was injured when a taxi door opened into his path on Park Avenue near East 34th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A taxi door flung open. A young cyclist hit steel. His arm crushed.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers or passengers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman was injured on East 33 Street in Manhattan. She was getting on or off a vehicle when struck by an e-scooter. The impact caused a shoulder and upper arm contusion. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle at an intersection on East 33 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved an e-scooter and resulted in a contusion and bruising to the pedestrian's shoulder and upper arm. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The e-scooter was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The incident highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians near micromobility vehicles even without clear driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike east on East 42 Street was ejected after hitting defective pavement. He suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The SUV ahead showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist in shock with a helmet on.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling east on East 42 Street in Manhattan was injured after being ejected from his bike. The report lists defective pavement as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered head injuries and minor bleeding but was wearing a helmet. The SUV involved was also traveling east and showed no damage. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by road conditions rather than driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling south struck a 57-year-old woman as she got on a vehicle near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling straight ahead on 2 Avenue in Manhattan collided with a 57-year-old female pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no damage after impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and no safety equipment or signals were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling south on East 26 Street near 2 Avenue. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 26 Street collided with a bicyclist going south near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. No ejection occurred. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg. The crash happened on 2 Avenue near East 40 Street. The sedan made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision occurred on 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 6:30 a.m. The sedan was making a left turn while the e-scooter was traveling straight south. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet but was still injured. Neither vehicle showed damage after the crash. The sedan's driver failed to yield, causing the collision and injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan making a left turn on East 32 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The sedan struck the bike’s front center.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 32 Street made a left turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the sedan’s left turn as the pre-crash action. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash caused serious injury to the vulnerable road user without any noted fault on his part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a northbound e-bike on 1 Avenue. The 25-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 1 Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the e-bike was struck on the right side doors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver held a valid license and was the sole occupant of the sedan. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on East 42nd Street near Lexington Avenue. The sedan struck the bike’s center back end and right side doors suffered damage. The bicyclist suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 42nd Street struck a bicyclist also traveling south. The point of impact was the bike’s center back end and the sedan’s right side doors. The 72-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head abrasion. She was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on East 31st Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 31st Street involving a 2014 SUV traveling north and a moped traveling west. The moped driver, a 28-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The SUV struck the moped on its right front quarter panel, while the moped was impacted at its center front end. The moped rider was wearing a helmet. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a sedan on East 32 Street near Park Avenue. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 32 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's front left bumper struck the bike's center front end. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right side of a sedan turning left on 2 Avenue near East 42 Street. The motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Both drivers were distracted. The crash happened late at night in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on 2 Avenue when a motorcycle traveling east collided with its right side. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The sedan driver was making the turn southbound. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The motorcycle's front center end hit the sedan's right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes SUV stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a Honda sedan traveling east on East 36th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 71-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and shock. The SUV driver was not reported injured.

According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV was stopped in traffic on East 36th Street when a Honda sedan traveling east rear-ended it. The sedan's 71-year-old female driver sustained facial injuries and was in shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front and center back ends respectively. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployed. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing East 33 Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, in a pick-up truck, was making a left turn. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 33 Street at an intersection with the signal. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was operating a 2022 pick-up truck traveling west and was making a left turn at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, and the vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of pain. The crash occurred in Manhattan's 10016 zip code near 1 Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver crashed into a parked SUV on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The rider was ejected and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The SUV remained undamaged.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male moped driver collided with a parked station wagon/SUV on 3rd Avenue near East 35th Street. The moped was traveling north and making a right turn when the crash occurred. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV was stationary and sustained no damage. The moped driver held a permit license and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and excessive speed in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear left bumper of a taxi on FDR Drive. The taxi driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling south, moving straight ahead at impact. Injuries were serious but the driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford sedan rear-ended a 2022 Ford taxi on FDR Drive while both vehicles were traveling south and going straight ahead. The taxi's left rear bumper was the point of impact. The taxi driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No ejection occurred. The sedan driver was licensed in Florida; the taxi driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused injury to the taxi driver but no other injuries were reported. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck by an SUV turning left on East 38 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2023 Audi SUV made a left turn on East 38 Street and struck him. The e-scooter rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The e-scooter showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the rider. The SUV's left front quarter panel was damaged at the point of impact. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15