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

A 43-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a 2022 SUV on 5th Avenue. The SUV struck the bike’s left side with its right doors. The bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected in a crash involving a 2022 Volvo SUV on 5th Avenue. The SUV, traveling south, hit the bicyclist on the left side with its right side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including improper passing or lane usage and driver inattention or distraction. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The SUV had 10 occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a bicyclist traveling east on East 74 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bus showed no damage. Driver inexperience was a factor.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a bus on East 74 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bus, a 2005 Ford truck/bus, had no damage. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the left front bumper of the bus. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected after a taxi rear-ended him on Madison Avenue. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash happened during a lane change. The taxi driver was following too closely.

According to the police report, a motorcycle driver was injured and ejected when a taxi struck the rear of his motorcycle on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle was changing lanes northbound when the taxi, also traveling north, hit its left rear bumper with the taxi's right front bumper. The rider, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Park Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were heading south when their vehicles struck each other. A 46-year-old female driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Park Avenue near East 72 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling southbound when the crash occurred. The impact involved the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other. A 46-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining facial injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 67 Street. The vehicle, traveling south, hit her center front. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured crossing East 67 Street outside an intersection. The 31-year-old woman sustained a head contusion and remained conscious after impact. The vehicle was traveling straight south when it struck her with its center front end. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No damage was noted to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signal. The crash highlights driver errors—distraction and excessive speed—that led to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered contusions and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The taxi was parked with no damage. Driver inattention caused the collision. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Lexington Avenue was injured after colliding with a parked taxi. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The taxi, occupied by two males, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors or violations were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when vehicles are parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a moped going straight on East 85 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and injured with abrasions and upper arm trauma. The sedan suffered right side damage. No driver errors specified.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan was making a right turn on East 85 Street when it collided with a 2020 Revel moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and an upper arm injury. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating in Manhattan. The moped driver was conscious after the crash but injured. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The crash highlights the dangers of turning vehicles and vulnerable moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and minor bleeding in a crash on Lexington Avenue. He was semiconscious but not ejected. The collision involved two bikes, one making a right turn. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan involving two bicycles. The injured party was a 48-year-old male bicyclist who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious but remained on his bike and was not ejected. The crash happened as one bike was making a right turn and impacted the center back end of the other bike. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. Safety equipment use is unknown. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman was hit by a taxi while crossing 5 Avenue at East 81 Street. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi was making a left turn and struck her at the front center. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 5 Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at East 81 Street. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The taxi showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections when vehicles fail to yield or properly navigate turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a stopped Toyota sedan on East 96 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the sedan’s center back end. A 34-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers showed inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on East 96 Street rear-ended a stopped Toyota sedan. The collision impacted the sedan’s center back end. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 34-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV driver was going straight ahead, while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No damage was reported on the SUV, but the sedan sustained damage at the rear center. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513249, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man crossing Lexington Avenue with the signal was hit by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lexington Avenue at East 84th Street with the signal. The driver of a 2020 Honda SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after her SUV struck a parked sedan on East 74 Street. The crash caused shock and pain. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female driver was injured when her SUV, starting from a parking position, collided with a parked sedan on East 74 Street. The driver suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and pain. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. No other occupants were reported injured. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles, but the initiating action was the SUV driver starting from parking without sufficient attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck a box truck moving south on East 69 Street in Manhattan. The sedan's right front bumper hit the truck's left side doors. Both sedan occupants suffered head injuries. Unsafe speed was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 69 Street near Lexington Avenue involving a sedan and a box truck. The sedan, traveling west, impacted the left side doors of the southbound box truck. The sedan carried two occupants: a 52-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. Both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the sedan. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The box truck had one licensed male driver. Damage was concentrated on the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi made a left turn on East 86 Street. It hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 86 Street made a left turn and struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi's left front bumper was the point of impact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old boy was hit by a northbound sedan on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan's left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on 3rd Avenue near 1594 in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, diagnosed with a concussion. The crash involved a 2014 Dodge sedan traveling northbound, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the collision. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Land Rover hit a turning Honda on Park Avenue. Steel tore into the Honda’s right side. A 58-year-old woman sat pinned, her knee and foot crushed. Sirens wailed. The street fell silent. Metal and pain filled the air.

A Land Rover SUV struck a Honda sedan at Park Avenue and East 62nd Street in Manhattan. The Honda was turning left when the SUV, heading straight, crashed into its right side. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the listed contributing factor. The impact left the 58-year-old woman driving the Honda trapped, with severe crush injuries to her knee and foot. The driver of the SUV, a 59-year-old man, was not reported injured. No other injuries were specified. The report details the violence of the collision and the failure to yield, which led to the woman’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.

A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15