Three Dead. Four Broken. How Many More Before City Hall Acts?

A 15-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury on Riverside Drive. The crash caused a concussion and left him injured but conscious. The bike’s front center end was damaged in the impact, highlighting a violent collision.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist riding northbound on Riverside Drive was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury classified as a concussion. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered significant injury severity rated at level 3. The bike sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a direct impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The absence of detailed contributing factors in the report points to a violent single-vehicle incident with serious consequences for the vulnerable rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi hit her while she crossed against the signal in Manhattan. The taxi was traveling westbound and struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of whiplash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling westbound in Manhattan struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the taxi, which was going straight ahead. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. The report notes the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not list any driver errors or violations. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights the dangers posed when pedestrians cross against traffic signals, though the report does not assign fault to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a pedestrian working in the roadway on West 77 Street in Manhattan. Both the pedestrian and a vehicle occupant suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved two sedans and occurred in the evening rush hour.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:21 on West 77 Street near Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved two sedans traveling westbound. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' a primary contributing factor. The pedestrian, a 51-year-old woman working in the roadway, sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. A 51-year-old male occupant riding outside one of the vehicles also suffered similar injuries. The report notes the point of impact as the center front end of the moving sedan striking the pedestrian. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and its severe impact on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male cyclist was ejected and injured on West 79 Street. The crash involved a single bike traveling south. Defective pavement caused the rider to lose control, resulting in chest injuries and internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist riding south on West 79 Street was ejected from his bike due to defective pavement. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' twice as contributing factors, indicating road conditions caused the crash. The cyclist sustained chest injuries and internal complaints, classified as injury severity level 3. The bike's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle damage was noted as 'Other.' The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, as this was a single-vehicle crash. The defective pavement created a hazardous condition that led directly to the bicyclist's ejection and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers suffered neck and shoulder injuries in a side-impact crash involving two SUVs traveling south on Broadway. The collision struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other, causing serious internal and whiplash injuries.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Broadway near West 86 Street in Manhattan at 13:35. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV and the right front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor linked to the front passenger occupant who sustained upper arm and internal injuries. Both injured occupants, males aged 32, were passengers—one in the left rear seat and the other in the front passenger seat. Neither was ejected from their vehicle. The injured parties suffered whiplash and shoulder injuries, with injury severity rated as serious (level 3). The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing instead on driver errors and improper lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered whole-body injuries after colliding with a taxi on Amsterdam Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left front bumper and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel. Driver inattention caused the crash, leaving the driver in shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue near West 83 Street in Manhattan at 10:30 AM. The collision involved a sedan traveling west and a taxi heading north. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the taxi’s right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, an 18-year-old female, was injured with bodily trauma affecting her entire body and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The data highlights driver distraction as the primary cause of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury after a sedan collided with him on Amsterdam Avenue. The crash occurred during northbound travel. Driver inattention caused the impact, leaving the cyclist fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Amsterdam Avenue struck a bicyclist heading north at approximately 17:18. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper hitting the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury, classified as severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There were no other occupants in the sedan, and the driver’s license status was not reported. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male bicyclist riding south on Broadway suffered head abrasions after a collision with an eastbound sedan. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control, striking the bike’s left side doors with the sedan’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway. A 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was struck on the left side doors by a sedan moving eastbound. The bicyclist sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the sedan driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating failure to observe traffic signals or signs and lack of focus on the road. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s left front bumper and quarter panel were damaged, confirming the point of impact. This collision highlights critical driver failures leading to injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist hit a young woman on Amsterdam Avenue. She fell, her head bleeding, semiconscious in the street. The bike rolled on, unscathed. The force landed square, the harm hers alone. The night echoed with sirens and blood.

A 25-year-old woman was struck by a cyclist traveling northeast on Amsterdam Avenue, according to the police report. The collision left her semiconscious in the street, suffering severe bleeding from a head injury. The narrative states, 'She fell, head bleeding, semiconscious in the street. The rider kept straight. No damage to the bike. The front wheel hit center. The damage was hers alone.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. The cyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact, and the point of contact was the center front end of the bike. No damage was reported to the bicycle. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The harm was borne entirely by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck an e-scooter rider traveling straight on West 96 Street. The 26-year-old rider was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest on West 96 Street was making a left turn when it collided with an e-scooter rider going straight north. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No contributing factors related to the e-scooter rider were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driverless box truck struck a parked SUV on West 86 Street. Two men inside the truck suffered injuries including knee abrasions and whiplash. The crash unfolded without ejections but left both occupants conscious and hurt.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling eastward on West 86 Street collided with a parked SUV. The primary contributing factor was a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle,' indicating loss of control by the truck driver. The box truck's left front bumper impacted the center front end of the SUV. Two male occupants in the truck were injured: a 52-year-old man riding outside the vehicle sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while the 58-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV was unoccupied at the time. The report cites no victim behavior contributing to the crash, focusing on the runaway truck as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs crashed on West 79 Street in Manhattan amid a police pursuit. One driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The collision involved unsafe speed and multiple impacts on right and left sides of vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:15 AM on West 79 Street near Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Three SUVs, all traveling east, were involved in a collision during a police pursuit. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to their right and left front bumpers and right side doors. One driver, a 24-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. All drivers involved were male; one was licensed in New York, while another was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by high-speed police pursuits and driver errors related to speed management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries when an SUV executing a U-turn struck the bike’s right side doors. The crash unfolded on West 96th Street, Manhattan, exposing dangers from driver distraction and risky maneuvers in busy traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:10 on West 96th Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound when a 2024 Ford SUV, also heading west, made a U-turn. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the motorcycle’s right side doors. The motorcycle driver sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain proper attention during the U-turn maneuver. No contributing factors related to the motorcycle driver were noted. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving and hazardous vehicle maneuvers in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a taxi failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact occurred at an intersection on West 78 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West 78 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its left front bumper. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and turning maneuvers as the cause of injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman driving a 2017 Acura sedan suffered elbow and lower arm injuries in a collision on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the crash involved a left front quarter panel impact. The driver was restrained and in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving a 2017 Acura sedan traveling north. The driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan, with vehicle damage noted on the right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver-related error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man crossing West 79 Street with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:28 on West 79 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. A 61-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was hit by a 2007 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' These factors directly contributed to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at West 84 Street. A 28-year-old female passenger suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. The impact caused center front and right side damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, at 9:10 AM on West 84 Street, two sedans traveling straight collided. One vehicle, a 2024 sedan moving north, struck the center front end, while the other, a 2020 sedan traveling east, was impacted on the right side doors. The report identifies no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 28-year-old female passenger in one sedan was injured with abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury, wearing a lap belt and remaining conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision caused significant damage to the front and right side of the vehicles, highlighting the dangers of intersecting vehicle paths even when both drivers proceed straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717649, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi turning right struck a 52-year-old pedestrian crossing West 87 Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a taxi was making a right turn on West 87 Street at 17:46 when it struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites driver errors including 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the vehicle struck the pedestrian directly during the turn. The pedestrian was not ejected and was wearing a harness while riding or hanging on outside. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Nissan taxi traveling westbound. The collision caused injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis collided late at night on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The rear taxi, driven by a distracted driver following too closely, struck the front taxi. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and head or neck injuries, remaining conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:56 on Amsterdam Avenue near West 77 Street in Manhattan. Two taxis traveling north collided when the rear taxi, driven by a 74-year-old man, was slowing or stopping and was struck from behind by another taxi driven by a 41-year-old man going straight ahead. The contributing factors listed include 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' on the part of the rear taxi driver. The front taxi driver and a right rear passenger were injured, suffering whiplash and head or neck injuries, but were not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the center front end of the rear taxi and the center back end of the front taxi. The report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on West 86 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 86 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The taxi's left front bumper struck the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the taxi driver's contributing factors. The bicyclist's helmet use was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Nissan vehicle. The collision caused damage to the taxi's left front bumper and the bicycle's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15