East Midtown Bleeds While Leaders Stall

A motorcycle crashed into a taxi’s side on East 57th. The rider flew, arm torn, helmeted head striking pavement. Blood pooled on the street. The bike’s front end crumpled. The city’s traffic violence left another body broken.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the side of a taxi as the cab was 'entering parked position' near 226 East 57th Street in Manhattan. The narrative states, 'A motorcycle slammed into a taxi’s side as it pulled to park. The rider flew, arm torn open, helmeted head hitting pavement. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood pooled where he landed.' The 32-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. The police report lists the rider as wearing a helmet. Both vehicles were traveling east; the motorcycle was 'passing' while the taxi was maneuvering to park. The report does not specify any explicit driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The impact location—center front of the motorcycle and right side doors of the taxi—underscores the danger of vehicle maneuvers across traffic lanes. No actions by the injured rider are cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A KIA SUV struck a 27-year-old cyclist at 1st Avenue and East 55th. The rider flew headfirst, blood pooling on the pavement. He was conscious, bleeding. Police cite driver distraction and improper lane use. The cyclist wore no helmet.

A 27-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a KIA SUV at the corner of 1st Avenue and East 55th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The report states the cyclist was ejected, landed headfirst, and suffered severe bleeding. Police describe the victim as conscious at the scene, with blood pooling on the pavement. According to the police report, the SUV driver was distracted and failed to maintain proper lane usage. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving and improper lane use on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and seriously injured after a collision with a taxi on Manhattan’s 1 Avenue. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and excessive speed. The rider, helmeted, suffered fractures and dislocations across his body.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 13:30. A motorcycle traveling north collided with a taxi also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcycle operator. The taxi was impacted at its center back end while the motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report does not attribute fault to the victim but highlights the dangerous driving behaviors that led to this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 80-year-old man crossing Park Avenue with the light was struck head-on by a northbound Citi Bike. Blood pooled on the pavement. The rider did not yield. The man lay semiconscious, bleeding from the head. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old pedestrian was crossing Park Avenue at the intersection, moving with the signal, when he was struck head-on by a northbound Citi Bike e-bike at 10:50 a.m. The report states the pedestrian was left semiconscious and bleeding from the head, with severe injuries. The Citi Bike rider failed to yield the right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, as cited in both the narrative and the contributing factors. The report notes the bike bore no damage after the collision. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is listed in the report, but only after the rider’s failure to yield and disregard for traffic controls. The crash underscores the danger posed when drivers or riders ignore basic right-of-way rules on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on 1 Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist at East 59 Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the elbow and lower arm. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, at 19:25 a 2023 Nissan sedan was traveling westbound on 1 Avenue near East 59 Street in Manhattan when it struck a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report explicitly cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi’s left front bumper crushed near Park Avenue. A 52-year-old woman in the rear seat bled from a head wound. The lap belt restrained her, but shattered glass caused injury. She remained conscious amid the blood-slicked seat.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on East 47th Street near Park Avenue sustained damage to its left front bumper. The collision caused the front left quarter panel to crumple. A 52-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear suffered head injuries, bleeding heavily inside the vehicle. The report states, 'The lap belt held her. The glass did not. She stayed conscious. The seat was slick with her blood.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited; contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The incident highlights the systemic danger of rear seat injuries even when occupants are restrained. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn and failed to pay attention. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 58 Street and 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 6:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, highlighting hazardous road conditions and driver control failures.

According to the police report, at 7:15 AM on East 57th Street in Manhattan, a 2015 Ford SUV traveling west struck the rear center of a 2021 Toyota sedan also traveling west. The impact caused injuries to a 53-year-old female front passenger in the sedan, who was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness but suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor, indicating loss of vehicle control. The SUV’s point of impact was its center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision. The report does not list any driver license or behavioral factors for either driver, but the collision type and conditions suggest failure to maintain control under hazardous road conditions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist on East 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered head injuries and whiplash, entering shock. Police cited improper lane usage by the sedan driver as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:10 on East 48th Street in Manhattan. A BMW sedan traveling east struck a 56-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and whiplash and was reported to be in shock. The police identified 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage in shared traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man suffered upper arm contusions after an SUV struck him outside an intersection in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, according to the police report. The pedestrian remained conscious but injured in the impact.

According to the police report, at 6:00 PM in Manhattan near East 46th Street, a Station Wagon/SUV struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end of the SUV. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention created a hazardous situation resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver distracted while making a U-turn struck a 17-year-old bicyclist traveling east on East 59 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The crash exposed critical driver inattention at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on East 59 Street in Manhattan. A taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a U-turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the taxi driver. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during complex maneuvers such as U-turns in dense urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV driven by a permit-holder changed lanes and struck him outside an intersection. The impact fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg, highlighting dangers of driver inexperience in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a female driver with a learner's permit operating a 2007 Honda SUV was traveling north on East 58th Street near 3 Avenue at 9:08 a.m. The driver was changing lanes when the vehicle's center front end struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the sole contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV. This incident underscores the risks posed by inexperienced drivers operating vehicles in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an e-bike failed to yield right-of-way at an intersection. The collision caused minor bleeding and left the pedestrian injured, highlighting driver inattention and failure to yield as critical factors.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was crossing 2 Avenue with the signal when an e-bike traveling south struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report cites the e-bike driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike was going straight ahead at the time of impact, and the collision caused damage to the bike’s center front end. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and distraction, in intersections involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck changed lanes unsafely on 2 Avenue in Manhattan, striking a sedan. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors. A 23-year-old female front passenger suffered a back injury. The driver errors caused serious harm inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:37 on 2 Avenue near East 59 Street in Manhattan. A pick-up truck traveling west was changing lanes when it collided with a sedan also traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the truck operator. A 23-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining a back injury classified as severity 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision and resulting injury highlight the dangers of improper lane changes in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 2 Avenue hit a male in-line skater riding along the highway. The skater suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on 2 Avenue struck a 40-year-old male in-line skater who was riding along the highway, not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front quarter panel, causing abrasions and injuries to the skater’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the skater. The skater was conscious and injured but not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision occurred near East 58 Street in Manhattan at 8:00 PM. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front quarter panel, confirming the point of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining safe following distances on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow after being struck on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured, with no contributing driver errors or victim factors reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 3rd Avenue near 712 in Manhattan at approximately 5:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his lower arm and hand, described as a severe injury with a severity level of 3. The report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Other Actions in Roadway' but does not identify any contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No vehicle details or driver license status were provided, and no contributing factors were attributed to either the driver or the pedestrian. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision, indicating the impact was significant but survivable. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when no explicit driver fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan traveling east collided with a southbound bicyclist on East 58 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing serious harm to the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2021 Tesla sedan on East 58 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 11:13 AM. The sedan was traveling straight east while the bicyclist was going straight south. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries with a contusion and bruise, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The child suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, left in shock at the intersection on 1 Avenue.

According to the police report, at 18:07 an SUV traveling west on 1 Avenue was making a left turn when it struck an 8-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention while turning. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bus struck a bicyclist traveling the same direction on East 46 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle were both traveling southbound on East 46 Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan when the collision occurred at 7:57 PM. The bus impacted the bicyclist with its right front bumper, while the bicycle's left front bumper was also damaged. The 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The focus remains on the collision impact and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman suffered facial contusions after an e-scooter traveling west struck her in the roadway on East 49th Street. The scooter showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling west on East 49th Street in Manhattan struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian who was located in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified. The e-scooter driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter, which sustained no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'other actions in roadway,' but no further details or contributing factors related to the pedestrian were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15