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

A bus passed too closely to a sedan on Manhattan’s 1 Avenue near East 38 Street. The sedan driver, 24, suffered a severe back injury with fracture and dislocation. The bus showed no damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 1 Avenue passed too closely to a sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained a serious back injury described as a fracture and dislocation. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" twice as contributing factors, indicating driver error by the bus operator. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Manhattan after an SUV made a left turn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2017 SUV making a left turn in Manhattan near 575 1 Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV's left front quarter panel collided with the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The crash highlights driver errors including failure to yield while turning and unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon SUV struck a sedan from behind on East 34 Street. The sedan’s front passenger, a 54-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and left rear quarter panel damage on the sedan.

According to the police report, a 2018 Tesla sedan traveling north on East 34 Street was rear-ended by a 1999 Mercedes SUV traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s front passenger, a 54-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on FDR Drive. The sedan’s left rear bumper took the hit. Two men and one woman were injured. The driver suffered whiplash; the passenger had facial abrasions. Tire failure and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead rear-ended a parked sedan on FDR Drive. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The SUV’s driver was cited for following too closely. Tire failure on one vehicle also contributed to the collision. Two men and one woman were injured. The driver of the SUV, a 45-year-old man, suffered whiplash. A 40-year-old female passenger in the sedan sustained facial abrasions. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as tire failure, reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, and following too closely. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on East 32 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, driven by a distracted driver, hit her with the left front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 32 Street at an intersection with the signal. The vehicle involved was a Mercedes SUV traveling north, occupied by three people. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after a collision with a Ford SUV making a left turn on 2 Avenue near East 32 Street. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV was making a left turn on 2 Avenue when it collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The SUV had no visible damage, and the e-scooter was struck on its center front end. The injured rider was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi backing up on East 27th Street hit a 27-year-old female bicyclist. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a taxi driver backing southeast on East 27th Street struck a bicyclist traveling east. The 27-year-old female cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel, while the bike suffered damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during vehicle maneuvers such as backing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and taxi collided on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inexperience and improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a moped and a taxi on East 42nd Street near Lexington Avenue. The moped driver, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inexperience and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed and wearing a helmet. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southbound alongside the moped when the impact occurred on the moped's left front quarter panel and the taxi's right side doors. The injuries were classified as moderate, and the moped driver remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The SUV driver was licensed and unhurt.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on East 44th Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing Too Closely." The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bike sustained damage to its front end. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights risks from close passing and confusion involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The impact struck the bike's left side. The rider suffered bruises and whole-body injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling west in Manhattan made a left turn and struck a northbound bicyclist at the left side doors. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with alcohol involvement. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and the bicyclist was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn on East 28 Street. The cyclist suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm, experiencing shock and pain. The taxi impacted the bike’s front center and right side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on East 28 Street collided with a bicyclist making a right turn. The 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining elbow and lower arm injuries and was in shock. The taxi’s right side doors were damaged on impact. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error by the taxi operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when motor vehicles fail to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a backing SUV in Manhattan. The driver failed to notice her, causing a shoulder fracture and dislocation. The pedestrian remained conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 SUV backed into her on East 32 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe backing as contributing factors. The impact struck the pedestrian's upper arm and shoulder, causing a fracture and dislocation. The driver, a licensed male from Massachusetts, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no visible damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda sedan struck a 74-year-old man on FDR Drive. The car’s right front bumper ripped open his head. He stayed conscious. Blood pooled on the highway. The crash left the road raw and silent.

A 74-year-old man was hit by a southbound Honda sedan while walking with traffic on FDR Drive. According to the police report, 'A 74-year-old man walked with traffic on the highway. A southbound Honda struck him with its right front bumper. He stayed conscious. His head was torn open. The cuts ran deep.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his head but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors are cited. No other injuries were reported among the car’s occupants. The impact and aftermath show the brutal risks pedestrians face on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A truck turning left struck a northbound bicyclist on East 37 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the truck driver for failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2019 Dodge truck was making a left turn on East 37 Street when it collided with a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi made a left turn on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. A male pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck. He suffered contusions and upper leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 2 Avenue made a left turn and struck a male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The taxi’s point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Nissan taxi. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and limited visibility at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi turning left struck a northbound e-scooter on 1 Avenue near East 28 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as factors.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight north on 1 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 36-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm. The taxi driver was licensed and had two occupants. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction on the part of the taxi driver. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a pick-up truck turning left on East 41 Street near 1 Avenue. The bike struck the truck’s front end. The rider suffered upper leg and hip injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling northeast on East 41 Street collided with a pick-up truck making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for the truck, but the maneuver of making a left turn likely played a role. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old woman walking along East 42 Street in Manhattan was struck by an e-scooter traveling west. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The scooter showed no damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured while walking along East 42 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was an e-scooter traveling west, which sustained no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was moving with traffic when the collision occurred. The report does not mention any safety equipment or driver violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a U-turn struck a westbound e-scooter on East 42 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a taxi was making a U-turn on East 42 Street near Lexington Avenue when it collided with an e-scooter traveling westbound. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The report lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured party was the sole occupant of the e-scooter, and the taxi had one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a westbound sedan hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 2 Avenue near East 26 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was hit by a westbound sedan, which struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists no contributing driver errors or vehicle damage. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections, especially when crossing against traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15