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

A taxi struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist on Amsterdam Avenue near West 85th Street. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were inattentive, causing the collision. Damage hit the bike’s front and taxi’s rear bumper.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist near West 85th Street in Manhattan. The 20-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the taxi driver and the bicyclist. The taxi impacted the left rear bumper of the bike, which suffered damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man was hit by a box truck while crossing West 82 Street with the signal. He suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact came from the truck's right front bumper. The pedestrian was bruised and unconscious.

According to the police report, a box truck struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection of West 82 Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained a head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and contusions. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was not ejected and was injured at the scene. The report does not indicate any driver license issues or vehicle damage. The pedestrian’s compliance with the crossing signal is noted, and no helmet or signaling factors apply.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old woman crossing West 86 Street against the signal was struck by a westbound bike. She suffered facial injuries and shock. The bike hit her center front end. The pedestrian was in pain and nausea after the crash.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 86 Street against the signal. She was struck by a westbound bike, which impacted her face and caused shock. The bike's center front end collided with the pedestrian. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from the cyclist. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The injured woman complained of pain and nausea following the impact. The cyclist was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male bicyclist hit the left side doors of a parked box truck on West 79 Street. He suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The bike’s front center end was damaged. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist traveling west struck the left side doors of a parked 2006 box truck on West 79 Street. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The bike’s center front end was damaged, while the truck showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The bicyclist was wearing a lap belt and harness. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No failure to yield, speeding, or other driver mistakes were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion on Broadway. He was conscious but injured. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police report.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on Broadway. He sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved two vehicles, one a bike traveling east going straight ahead, which struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel. The other vehicle type was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No further details about the crash circumstances or other involved parties were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on West 89th Street. The moped driver, 22, was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s front center with its left front quarter panel. Both vehicles traveled south.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a sedan on West 89th Street. The moped and sedan were both traveling south when the sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the moped’s center front end. The moped driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the hip and upper leg. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped driver but does not specify driver errors or violations. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No safety equipment was used by the moped driver. The crash resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable moped occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bus changed lanes on Amsterdam Avenue, striking a sedan going straight. Both male drivers suffered injuries and shock. The bus driver’s view was obstructed. Impact damaged the vehicles’ front and side panels. Both drivers wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nova bus traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a 2020 Toyota sedan also heading north. The bus driver, 59, and the sedan driver, 38, both sustained injuries—back injury for the bus driver and knee-lower leg-foot injury for the sedan driver. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The bus struck the sedan’s right side doors with its right front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. Neither driver showed visible complaints but were in shock. The crash highlights dangers from obstructed views and improper lane changes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV backed unsafely into a Ford sedan traveling west on West 89 Street. Two men inside the sedan suffered bruises and moderate injuries. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Impact hit the center back of the SUV and front of the sedan.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling east was backing unsafely on West 89 Street when it collided with a Ford sedan going straight west. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the sedan. Two male occupants in the sedan, a 31-year-old driver and a 40-year-old right rear passenger, were injured with contusions and bruises to the head and lower leg areas. The passenger's contributing factors included backing unsafely and failure to yield right-of-way. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked garbage truck on Broadway in Manhattan. The driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police noted alcohol involvement and driver distraction. The sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s left rear bumper were damaged.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male driver in a 2023 sedan collided with a parked garbage truck on Broadway near West 90th Street. The driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling south and impacted the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. Both vehicles sustained damage. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a northbound bicyclist on Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted and speeding. The cyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The cyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan's left front bumper collided with the bike's left front bumper. The driver of the sedan was licensed and female, with two occupants in the vehicle. The crash occurred near West 83rd Street in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old male bicyclist suffered full-body injuries after a sedan struck him while making a left turn. The cyclist was thrown into shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The crash involved driver distraction and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on West End Avenue. The bicyclist, a 69-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist experienced shock and complained of pain and nausea. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and unsafe speed, as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610007, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man crashed his sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was driving north at unsafe speed while intoxicated. The right front bumper hit an object, damaging the right side doors. The driver suffered a neck injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver crashed his 2008 Subaru sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway near West 79 Street in Manhattan. The driver was unlicensed and traveling north at an unsafe speed while under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle's right front bumper struck an object, causing damage to the right side doors. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a neck injury and concussion and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old man crossing West 97 Street was struck by a backing SUV. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver failed to back safely, causing the collision. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 97 Street when a 2021 Jeep SUV backed unsafely and struck him. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the driver’s contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling east, going straight ahead before backing. This crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi overturned after colliding with a sedan on West 97 Street. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on West 97 Street in Manhattan. The taxi overturned, sustaining severe damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old man lost consciousness while driving north on West End Avenue. His sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver was injured and unconscious at the scene. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male driver lost consciousness while operating his sedan northbound on West End Avenue. His vehicle collided with the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver was injured and found unconscious after the crash. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as the primary contributing factor. The moving vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the parked car was damaged on its left rear bumper. No other driver errors were noted. The injured occupant was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The parked vehicle was also occupied by a single licensed male driver, but was stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and shock. Both drivers were distracted. The sedan driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left the motorcyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling north. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained head injuries and contusions, resulting in shock. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was the sole occupant of her vehicle. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention and distraction for both drivers, as well as the sedan driver disregarding traffic control. The impact point was the center front end of the motorcycle and the center back end of the sedan. The motorcyclist's injuries were severe enough to be classified as injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway crashed at 4:14 a.m. She suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The vehicle hit with its left front quarter panel. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. She was driving a 2021 Nissan sedan northbound when the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end and left front quarter panel. The driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was hit by a pick-up truck while crossing Columbus Avenue at West 89th Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and West 89th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 Dodge pick-up truck, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man was struck while crossing West 78 Street at Columbus Avenue. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the center front end. The man suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 78 Street at Columbus Avenue with the signal. The crash involved a 2020 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed female driver making a right turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not blamed and was crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans raced north on Henry Hudson Parkway. A man walked in the dark. One car struck him head-on. His body broke on the cold asphalt. He died alone, under the headlights. Two drivers were injured. Unsafe speed ruled the night.

A man walking north along Henry Hudson Parkway, near 96th Street, was struck and killed by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Three sedans came fast. One struck him head-on. His body shattered on the cold road. He died there, alone, beneath the speeding lights.' Two drivers were injured—one to the shoulder and upper arm, the other to the head. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. The data also shows one driver was unlicensed. The crash left a pedestrian dead and two drivers hurt, all under the shadow of reckless speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15