No Deaths, No Excuses: The Upper East Side Still Bleeds

A 59-year-old woman crossing East 66 Street was struck by a backing pick-up truck. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact caused bruising and pain.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 66 Street with the signal. She was hit by a pick-up truck backing westbound. The driver was identified as inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. 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 pedestrian was conscious and suffered a moderate injury severity. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter slammed into a taxi on 5th Avenue at East 84th. The unlicensed rider fled. A woman passenger flew from the seat, helmet split, blood pooling on the street. Failure to yield and ignored signals led to carnage.

A motorscooter crashed into the front of a taxi at 5th Avenue and East 84th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the unlicensed motorscooter rider fled south after the collision. A woman passenger was ejected from the motorscooter, her helmet split, and she suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The injured woman was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No blame is placed on the victim. The crash underscores the lethal risk faced by vulnerable road users on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Park Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Park Avenue made a right turn and struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old woman suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her while crossing East 68 Street with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield. The impact caused whiplash and left the pedestrian conscious but injured.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on East 68 Street made a left turn and struck an 82-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights driver errors that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman was hit by a taxi while crossing East 86th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck her head, causing a concussion. She was conscious but seriously injured. The taxi showed no visible damage after the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East 86th Street struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing without a signal. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man was struck at a marked crosswalk on 5 Avenue. The driver made an improper left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing 5 Avenue in a marked crosswalk was injured when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist fractured his knee and lower leg in a collision with a sedan on East 89 Street. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash caused serious leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a sedan on East 89 Street in Manhattan. Both the bike and the sedan were making left turns when the collision occurred. The bicyclist suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. No ejection was reported. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and complex left-turn maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing East 70th Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East 70th Street struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was struck by a sedan while working in the roadway on East 85 Street near Park Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention and improperly used the lane. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of East 85 Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. The driver, operating a 2021 Ford sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two cyclists rode north on Madison Avenue. The e-bike struck the rear of the bicycle. The 57-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocated arm. Driver inattention caused the crash. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Madison Avenue rear-ended a bicycle going in the same direction. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured elbow and dislocated arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicycle showed no damage, while the e-bike had damage to its center front end. The injured cyclist was conscious but suffered serious upper limb injuries. No safety equipment was worn by the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction among cyclists sharing the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with an SUV changing lanes on East 62 Street. The scooter struck the SUV’s right front bumper. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. The rider was semiconscious and injured.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling north on East 62 Street collided with a northbound SUV that was changing lanes. The motorscooter driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries, resulting in a semiconscious state and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper, while the motorscooter’s center front end was damaged. Both drivers were licensed men. The motorscooter driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of lane changes combined with excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist making a left turn on East 94 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. The bicyclist was left in shock with pain complaints.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 94 Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in complaint of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bicyclist. The bicyclist was in shock after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist's license status was unlicensed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a bike slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on Park Avenue. He flew forward, face-first, blood on the street. He was conscious, forty-three, his face broken by the asphalt. The SUV sat still. The city did not stop.

A 43-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a stationary SUV at East 73rd Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the back of the stopped vehicle, was partially ejected, and suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash left blood on the asphalt and the cyclist conscious but hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a moped on East 79 Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver and passenger suffered head and face contusions. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed to the crash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East 79 Street collided with a moped traveling north near Park Avenue. The taxi's right side doors were impacted by the moped's front end. The taxi driver, a 58-year-old man, and a 60-year-old female passenger were injured, suffering contusions to the head and face. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. Driver inexperience also contributed to the passenger's injury. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a bicyclist traveling east on Madison Avenue. The cyclist was ejected, suffering abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Madison Avenue collided with a bicyclist going east. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The moped impacted the bicyclist at the center front end, while the bike was struck on the right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred near East 81st Street in Manhattan's 10028 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman on a bike, 28, rode west on East 85th. A tractor-trailer rolled straight. The truck crushed her. Her body thrown. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city stayed loud and busy.

A 28-year-old woman riding a bike westbound on East 85th Street at Madison Avenue was killed when a tractor-trailer, also heading west, struck and crushed her. According to the police report, 'A woman on a bike, 28, no helmet, crushed beneath a westbound tractor-trailer. Her body thrown. Her life ended. The truck kept going straight. So did the street.' The contributing factor listed is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. No injuries were reported for the truck driver or other occupants. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the official contributing factor. The truck sustained no damage and continued straight after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl was injured crossing East 86th Street in Manhattan. The sedan hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious. The crash happened late at night. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 86th Street in Manhattan at 11:20 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a neck abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage. Both driver and pedestrian contributing factors were unspecified. The report does not indicate any helmet or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north on Madison Avenue struck an SUV. The solo motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Madison Avenue near East 66th Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old male driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the motorcycle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or helmet use as factors. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The motorcyclist was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No further details on the collision dynamics or fault were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the light. An SUV turned left and struck her hip. She fell. Her leg was crushed. The driver stayed put. The signal stayed green. The street did not forgive.

A 67-year-old woman was crossing Park Avenue at East 77th Street with the signal when a southbound SUV turned left and struck her in the hip. According to the police report, she suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report states, “A 67-year-old woman, walking with the light, was struck in the hip by a turning SUV. She fell hard. Her leg was crushed.” The driver, a 26-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was following the signal. The crash left her conscious but badly hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male pedestrian was hit on 5 Avenue near East 82 Street in Manhattan. The sedan, traveling south at unsafe speed, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 5 Avenue struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal near East 82 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the shoulder and upper arm, experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but the report highlights the driver's unsafe speed as the key error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15