Three Dead, 114 Hurt—Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

A 33-year-old male driver suffered full-body contusions and shock after his SUV overturned on East 95th Street in Manhattan. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Multiple parked SUVs were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:33 on East 95th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 33-year-old male, was operating a 2024 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound when his vehicle overturned, sustaining roof damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt but suffered contusions over his entire body and was in shock. Additional damage involved multiple parked SUVs, including a 2024 Mazda SUV and a 2013 Honda SUV, both with damage to their right side panels. The police report does not indicate any contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing solely on driver inattention as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van driver distracted while going straight collided with a bicyclist changing lanes. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Both drivers were unlicensed. The impact occurred on 2nd Avenue, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a van traveling southbound on 2nd Avenue collided with a southbound bicyclist who was changing lanes. The van's driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was ejected on impact and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity level 3. Both drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bicycle and the left front bumper of the van. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both parties, emphasizing the van driver's failure to maintain attention while proceeding straight. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered head abrasions after an SUV made a left turn and struck his e-bike in Manhattan. The crash happened late at night. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM near East 86th Street in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was riding eastbound when he was struck by a 2025 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The cyclist was ejected and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the cyclist's part, but the primary cause was the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention while turning. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's left front bumper. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on FDR Drive. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight.

According to the police report, a 2009 Honda SUV traveling north on FDR Drive rear-ended a 2018 Mazda sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s left front bumper. The SUV driver was cited for following too closely, identified as the contributing factor. The sedan carried one male driver, and the SUV had two occupants, including a 50-year-old female front passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed men from Pennsylvania and New York respectively, traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error in maintaining insufficient distance, causing the collision and injury to the sedan’s passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed near East 88th Street in Manhattan. One driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and limited view as key factors. The impact damaged the front and rear of multiple vehicles, revealing dangerous driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 near East 88th Street in Manhattan involving multiple SUVs. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. One male driver, 52, was injured with back pain and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a vehicle starting from parking and others traveling east or southeast, with impacts to front bumpers and rear ends. The report notes 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors but does not assign fault to any pedestrians or cyclists. The injuries and vehicle damage underscore systemic dangers posed by driver speed and limited visibility in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn collided with a northbound bicyclist on East 91st Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a neck contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 91st Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan at 11:12 a.m. A 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2023 Kia sedan also making a left turn. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's right front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention while turning. The bicyclist was not ejected and no safety equipment status was noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's left front bumper. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in dense urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian suffered a lower arm injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2014 Porsche sedan traveling northeast on 1 Avenue in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 9:45 p.m. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan was making a left turn at the time of impact, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the report places responsibility on the driver’s failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver disregarded traffic controls and struck a 34-year-old male bicyclist on East 92nd Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inattention and failure to obey signals in a busy Manhattan corridor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 pm on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. A 2015 Audi SUV traveling east collided with a northbound bicyclist at the right side doors of the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The cyclist's injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3). The police data emphasize the driver’s failure to yield and distraction as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. The collision damaged the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver merging on FDR Drive struck a sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver suffered a head contusion and bruising, conscious but injured. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 2:16 a.m. involving a 2017 SUV merging northbound and a 2013 sedan traveling straight north. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed,' which contributed to the collision. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The sedan's 39-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruise, with an injury severity level of 3. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their respective bumpers. The report highlights driver errors on the SUV operator’s part, specifically inattention and unsafe speed, as the primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford taxi swung left at East 80th and 3rd. The driver did not yield. Steel bumper hit a woman’s shoulder as she crossed with the light. Bone crushed. She stayed conscious. The cab showed no damage. The street swallowed her pain.

A 47-year-old woman was injured at the corner of East 80th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan when a Ford taxi making a left turn struck her in the shoulder, according to the police report. The collision occurred as the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light,' placing her lawfully in the intersection. The report states the 'driver did not yield' and lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact from the taxi’s left front bumper caused crush injuries to the woman’s upper arm and shoulder. The police report notes the victim remained conscious after the crash. There was no reported damage to the cab. The data makes clear: driver failure to yield and inattention directly led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi making a left turn struck a 39-year-old woman crossing East 80 Street against the signal. She suffered back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash exposed dangers when drivers turn amid pedestrian violations.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 3 Avenue was making a left turn on East 80 Street when it struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at a location not at an intersection. She sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Ford vehicle. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. Vehicle damage was reported as none. This crash highlights the collision risks during turning maneuvers when pedestrians cross unlawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck passenger was ejected and seriously injured during a collision involving two box trucks in Manhattan. Unsafe speed by the driver caused the crash, resulting in upper arm injuries and internal complaints. The victim was conscious but severely hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 81 Street involving two box trucks. The passenger, a 34-year-old male riding or hanging on the outside of one box truck, was ejected and sustained upper arm and internal injuries. The injury severity was rated as serious (level 3). The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The victim was conscious after the crash but suffered significant injuries. The crash time was recorded as 1:00 PM. Vehicle details show one box truck registered in New York with a licensed male driver, and another box truck registered in Indiana with no occupants. The collision highlights the dangers of unsafe speed in heavy vehicle operations and the vulnerability of passengers riding outside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck struck a parked sedan on East 82nd Street. Metal screamed. A 42-year-old man suffered a shattered arm, blood soaking his sleeve. The truck remained undamaged. The street fell silent after the sudden impact.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on East 82nd Street near 2nd Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The report states, 'A box truck struck a parked sedan. Metal screamed. A 42-year-old man clutched his shattered arm, blood soaking his sleeve.' The injured man, a pedestrian at the intersection getting on or off the vehicle, suffered crush injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the truck showed no damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no clear driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. No victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the danger posed by moving vehicles striking stationary cars and the severe injuries inflicted on vulnerable individuals nearby.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and shock after an SUV backed unsafely on East 80 Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, striking the pedestrian as she was near the vehicle. Impact damaged the SUV’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, at 9:13 AM on East 80 Street in Manhattan, a 2024 SUV was backing when it struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured, suffering neck pain and shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was getting on or off the vehicle, not a school bus. The driver’s failure to safely back and maintain attention directly led to the collision and injury. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and sedan collided on East 82 Street in Manhattan. The left rear passenger of the taxi suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention as contributing factors in the crash at 10:03 p.m.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:03 on East 82 Street involving a 2021 Toyota taxi traveling east and a 2023 Honda sedan traveling north. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors from impact on the right side, while the sedan was damaged at its center front end. A 61-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the taxi was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report identifies alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver held a permit license, while the taxi driver was licensed. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any fault or contributory behavior to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries on East 86 Street. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The rider wore a helmet but sustained a contusion and bruising to the head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 86 Street at 22:45. The vehicle involved was a 2024 ZHILO moped traveling north, driven by a 42-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped struck an object or surface with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries described as contusions and bruising. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver remained conscious after the crash but suffered serious injury severity level 3. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted and unlicensed operation of mopeds in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 52-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a distracted driver struck her on East 89 Street. The impact caused minor bleeding and injury to her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention was cited as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 on East 89 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 52-year-old woman traveling south, was struck on the left side doors of her bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock noted. She was not ejected from the bike. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn collided with a southbound e-bike on East 93 Street in Manhattan. The 32-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:42 on East 93 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west was making a right turn when it struck a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behaviors were noted. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the e-bike, showing the collision occurred during the sedan's turn. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Manhattan’s 1 Avenue, sending three occupants into shock with back and face injuries. Both drivers were distracted, according to the police report. All injured wore seat belts and suffered moderate trauma from the crash impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on 1 Avenue near East 84 Street in Manhattan. A 2016 Ford SUV traveling east and a 2017 Volvo sedan traveling north collided while both were going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. Three female occupants were injured: the SUV driver (45 years old) with back injuries, the sedan driver (32 years old) with facial injuries, and a front passenger in the SUV (35 years old) with back injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Each suffered injury severity level 3 and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver changed lanes unsafely, colliding with an SUV traveling straight. The sedan’s left side doors struck the SUV’s right front bumper. The sedan driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 18:44. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling north and was changing lanes when it impacted the right front bumper of a northbound SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected, remaining conscious after the collision. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The report highlights driver error—specifically unsafe lane changing—as the cause of the crash, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14