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

A 31-year-old man was injured crossing Lexington Avenue at East 31st Street. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention and followed too closely. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Lexington Avenue at East 31st Street in Manhattan. The 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a right turn, struck him. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was not ejected. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and safe distance caused the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with a Ford SUV on East 31 Street near 3 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial contusions. The SUV showed no damage despite impact to its right side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 31 Street in Manhattan involving a northbound Ford SUV and a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial contusions. The SUV was struck on its right side doors but showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on FDR Drive just after midnight. Three occupants suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted and inexperienced. All were conscious and restrained except one passenger without safety equipment. Damage focused on front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided head-on around 12:44 a.m. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Three people were injured: two male drivers, ages 26 and 48, and a 23-year-old female passenger. All suffered chest injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses; the passenger had no safety equipment. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, along with driver inexperience. Neither driver was ejected. The crash caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a taxi from behind on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. A 45-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The sedan driver followed too closely and was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 1 Avenue rear-ended a taxi also moving north. A 45-year-old male pedestrian standing at the intersection was injured, suffering contusions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pedestrian was not at fault. The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end and the taxi's center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi made an improper left turn on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. It struck a 25-year-old female e-bike rider going straight. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front bumper were damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi driver making an improper left turn collided with an e-bike rider traveling straight on 2 Avenue near East 40 Street in Manhattan. The 25-year-old female e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the taxi driver. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. The taxi’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front bumper were damaged. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a right turn struck its right rear passenger. The 59-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the taxi’s left side doors. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2016 taxi was making a right turn on 2 Avenue near East 43 Street in Manhattan when the collision occurred. The right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors at the point of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on FDR Drive at 10 p.m. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries. The impact damaged the right front bumper and roof. Both women were conscious and restrained. The cause remains unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling southbound on FDR Drive. The first SUV, a 2012 Honda with one occupant, was struck on its right front bumper. The second SUV, a 2021 Volkswagen with three occupants, sustained damage to its roof. Both drivers and a rear passenger were injured, each suffering neck injuries described as whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The crash resulted in moderate injuries but no ejections. The police report does not assign fault or detail specific driver mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Bentley sedan traveling north on FDR Drive lost control on slippery pavement. The driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries. Impact struck the left front bumper. Both occupants wore lap belts and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 1989 Bentley sedan with two male occupants was traveling north on FDR Drive when it collided with an object or surface using its left front bumper. The driver, age 24, and front passenger, age 21, were both injured with contusions and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists slippery pavement as the contributing factor to the crash. There were no indications of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The impact caused center front end damage to the vehicle. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581115, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a Manhattan crash. The SUV made a left turn and struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles traveled northeast at impact.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver of a 2018 sedan was injured when a 2019 SUV made a left turn and collided with her vehicle’s left front quarter panel on East 37 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV was traveling northeast and making a left turn, while the sedan was going straight ahead in the same direction. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a 28-year-old male bicyclist on 1 Avenue near East 26 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a car traveling west on 1 Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist at the right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was going straight ahead but failed to maintain attention, leading to the impact. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the right rear bumper of a sedan changing lanes on 3 Avenue. The sedan carried four occupants. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered a head contusion. The crash happened at night. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 3 Avenue rear-ended a sedan also heading north. The sedan was changing lanes when the taxi hit its right rear bumper. The taxi driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the crash. Four people were in the sedan. A 53-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed. The taxi's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear bumper were damaged. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the back of an SUV traveling south on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with the rear center of a 2021 SUV on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling southbound. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s front center and the SUV’s rear center were damaged. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim or safety equipment beyond the lap belt. The incident highlights a failure in driver attention leading to a rear-end collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was struck on 3 Avenue near East 28 Street. He suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated head injury. The pedestrian was found unconscious. No driver errors or contributing factors were recorded in the report.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 3 Avenue near East 28 Street in Manhattan. He sustained a severe head injury described as fracture, distortion, and dislocation, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian's location and actions before the crash remain unknown. No safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on East 38th Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling south when one struck the other’s rear quarter panel. A 20-year-old male driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 38th Street near FDR Drive in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound when the front left bumper of one sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of the other. The 20-year-old male driver of the striking vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW hit a southbound cyclist at Lexington and East 36th. Her head struck the pavement. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The car’s front crumpled. The bike stood. Traffic moved. She bled while the city kept going.

A BMW sedan struck a 44-year-old woman riding a bike south on Lexington Avenue at East 36th Street. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after her head hit the pavement. She was not wearing a helmet. The BMW’s front end was damaged. The crash report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The cyclist remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any cyclist error as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a 19-year-old bicyclist going straight on 1 Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention and inexperience. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on 1 Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling straight north. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The driver was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV made a left turn in Manhattan and struck a 52-year-old male e-bike rider going straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both drivers showed signs of inattention or distraction at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV driven by a licensed female driver from Connecticut was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-bike ridden by a 52-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the cyclist. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left front quarter panel, while the e-bike was impacted at its center front end. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred near 575 1 Avenue in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was struck while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. Two sedans collided as one made a left turn improperly. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed inexperience and distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Avenue near East 34th Street in Manhattan. A 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal. Two sedans collided; one was making a left turn improperly and the other was traveling straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including turning improperly, driver inattention, distraction, and driver inexperience. The impact point was the left front bumper of the turning sedan. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 2 Avenue. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2003 Jeep SUV making a left turn on 2 Avenue in Manhattan struck her at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a northbound bus on East 26 Street near 3 Avenue. The cyclist suffered a shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The bus showed no damage. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 26 Street collided with a northbound bus near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained an abrasion to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The bus, a 2017 Newfl model, showed no damage from the crash. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The collision impacted the left side doors of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15