East Midtown Bleeds While Leaders Stall

A box truck reversed on 3rd Avenue. The driver failed to yield. A cyclist, riding straight, struck the truck’s rear. She suffered injuries to her leg and knee. The crash left her in shock. Systemic danger, driver inattention, and failure to yield collided.

A box truck, backing south on 3rd Avenue at East 45th Street, struck a westbound cyclist. According to the police report, the cyclist, a 43-year-old woman, was injured in the knee and lower leg and experienced shock. The truck driver, a 60-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist was traveling straight when the truck reversed into her path. No helmet or signaling issues are cited as factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move unpredictably and drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A turning SUV hit a young girl crossing with the signal at E 53rd Street and 2nd Avenue. She suffered a leg injury. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The street stayed busy. The child was left hurt on the pavement.

A station wagon/SUV, driven by a 71-year-old woman, struck a female child pedestrian at the intersection of E 53rd Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She sustained an abrasion and injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The child was the only person hurt in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter slammed its front end on E 53rd. The rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected. He hit his head and lost consciousness. Police cite confusion as a factor. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Blood on the pavement. Sirens followed.

A 59-year-old man riding a Segway e-scooter south on E 53rd Street in Manhattan was ejected from his vehicle and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the rider was found unconscious with internal injuries after the crash. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter’s center front end took the impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The police did not specify the exact nature of the confusion, but it was the only factor cited. The rider’s use of safety equipment is unknown. No further details on the circumstances were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk at E 50th Street and Park Avenue. She moved with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg buckled. Pain shot through her body. She stayed conscious as traffic pressed on around her.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old pedestrian was crossing Park Avenue at E 50th Street with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle. The impact caused injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, as well as internal pain. The report states she remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the police data. The victim was crossing legally, with the pedestrian signal in her favor. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screams on 3rd Avenue. Ford’s front crumples, Tesla’s side buckles. A woman is hurt. A young man’s neck snaps back in the passenger seat. Sirens cut through the noise. The city keeps moving, but pain lingers in the intersection.

Two vehicles, a Ford SUV and a Tesla sedan, collided at 3rd Avenue and East 48th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Ford’s left front and the Tesla’s right front were damaged. A woman suffered a leg injury. A 25-year-old male passenger in the Tesla sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and headed straight before impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other driver errors or contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, are mentioned in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi’s front end hit a 62-year-old man riding east on his bike at 1st Avenue and East 52nd Street. The cyclist was knocked unconscious, suffering head and internal injuries. Sirens echoed as emergency crews rushed to the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest on 1st Avenue collided with a bicyclist who was heading east at the intersection with East 52nd Street. The cyclist, a 62-year-old man, was left unconscious with head and internal injuries. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The taxi’s point of impact was its center front end, striking the right side doors of the bike. No driver errors are detailed in the data, and helmet use is not mentioned as a factor. The crash underscores the vulnerability of cyclists in Manhattan’s traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions while riding north on E 55th Street in Manhattan. The crash caused no vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured on E 55th Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan at 10:45 AM. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the incident occurred. The report notes no damage to the bike and no ejection of the rider. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The data focuses on the bicyclist's injuries and the absence of vehicle damage, with no indication of driver fault or other systemic factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 55-year-old woman was struck by a taxi making a left turn on East 58th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi driver, distracted and failing to yield, hit her, causing bruises and injuries to her entire body.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southeast on East 58th Street made a left turn and struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was reported as none, highlighting the severity of impact to the pedestrian despite minimal vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 63-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a taxi struck him on East 50th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The taxi impacted the left side doors, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 50th Street at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. The vehicle involved was a northbound taxi that was parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian on its left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian fault. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2024 vehicle registered in New York. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle movements near intersections, especially involving taxis and vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck a parked SUV on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The driver suffered incoherence and full-body pain. A passenger endured neck injury and whiplash. Illness and loss of consciousness contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided with a parked 2024 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the right rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and was incoherent after the crash. The passenger, a 70-year-old male seated in the middle rear seat, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating the driver likely experienced a medical emergency leading to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies while driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 44-year-old bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a collision with a sedan on E 50 St in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control led to impact on the bike’s left rear and the sedan’s right front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on E 50 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A sedan traveling eastbound struck a southbound bicyclist, impacting the bike’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained head abrasions and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision highlights driver errors including failure to maintain attention and obey traffic controls, which directly caused injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 52-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on 2 Avenue. The impact caused a concussion and back injury. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2 Avenue near East 54th Street in Manhattan at 3:25 pm. A 2023 SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 52-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained a concussion and back injuries. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with no contributing factors attributed to her behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old man was struck at an intersection on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:06 AM on East 57th Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. A 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a vehicle impacting its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection, which is noted in the report as his action. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a contusion and bruise, and remained conscious. No driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving were documented in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old woman suffered back contusions after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor; the vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 52 St and 3 Ave in Manhattan around 14:58. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Mercedes sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The pedestrian was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The focus remains on the pedestrian's confusion during crossing as noted by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided head-to-back. Both drivers suffered upper arm and chest injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Passengers were not ejected but experienced shock and injury.

According to the police report, at 11:46 AM on FDR Drive, two sedans traveling south collided with the front of one striking the center back end of the other. The driver of the Honda sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' a key contributing factor. Both drivers were injured, with the Honda driver sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries and the Nissan passenger suffering chest injuries. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles, but both experienced shock. The report lists no contributing factors related to the passengers or any pedestrian involvement. The collision impact was centered on the front and back ends of the vehicles, indicating a rear-end crash caused by driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cyclists collided on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. One rider suffered a hip and upper leg injury, left in shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as causes. No visible complaints or ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:42 on 2nd Avenue near East 50th Street in Manhattan. Two bicycles traveling north collided; one cyclist was making a left turn while the other went straight ahead. The injured bicyclist, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for the injured rider. Both vehicles showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The injured cyclist was left in shock but had no visible complaints. The data highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777905, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old woman suffered a severe lower leg fracture while crossing 3 Ave with the signal. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling northbound. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the intersection, highlighting risks despite following crossing rules.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Ave and E 58 St in Manhattan around 8:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred with an e-scooter traveling northbound, going straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians even when following crossing signals and the potential dangers posed by micromobility vehicles in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A female sedan driver making a right turn collided with a northbound school bus in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn on East 57th Street when her vehicle's right side doors collided with the center front end of a northbound school bus. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in Manhattan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, highlighting driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.

At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.

A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14