Sirens, Blood, Silence: Lower the Speed Before the Next Crash

A sedan hit two pedestrians outside the crosswalk on Broadway. Four car occupants suffered whiplash. The pedestrians, aged 63 and 74, were left with abrasions and head injuries. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.

A Ford sedan traveling north on Broadway struck two pedestrians who were not at an intersection. According to the police report, both pedestrians—a 63-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman—were injured, suffering abrasions and, in one case, a head injury. Four people inside the sedan, including the driver, sustained whiplash. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The incident highlights the danger faced by pedestrians outside marked crossings. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV hit a young woman in the crosswalk on La Salle Street. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing La Salle Street at Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection when the SUV, driven by a 34-year-old woman, made a left turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported conscious with internal complaints. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Connecticut. The crash left the pedestrian hurt, underscoring the persistent risk faced by those on foot in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Broadway near West 125th. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Speed and ignored signals fueled the impact. Passengers were shaken. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Broadway at West 125th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' One driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and arm, suffering a fracture and dislocation. Two other occupants, including a 29-year-old front passenger and another person, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and failure to obey traffic controls as contributing factors. The force of the crash left visible damage to the left side doors of one vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Riverside Drive at Tiemann Place. Blood pooled on the pavement as she clutched her head, stunned and in shock. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s early morning quiet. The driver’s actions remain unlisted in the police report.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Riverside Drive at Tiemann Place in Manhattan. The incident occurred in a marked crosswalk, with the pedestrian suffering head injuries and minor bleeding, and displaying signs of shock. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No information is provided regarding helmet use or traffic signals as a factor. The absence of driver details and contributing factors in the official record leaves critical questions unanswered about the circumstances that led to the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Afternoon sun on Morningside Avenue. An 18-year-old man, crossing in a marked crosswalk, is struck by a southbound SUV. He clutches his arm, bruised and aching, as traffic continues to flow around him. Sirens echo off the buildings.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing Morningside Avenue at West 126th Street in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his lower arm and hand. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors in the collision. No mention is made of helmet use or signal compliance as factors in this crash. The driver’s actions directly resulted in injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound sedan struck a bicyclist and a pedestrian along Riverside Drive at West 111th Street. Both women, age 65, suffered bruises and shock. The crash left the bike damaged and the sedan’s left front bumper marked by impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Riverside Drive at West 111th Street collided with a bicyclist and a pedestrian, both 65-year-old women. Both victims sustained contusions to the shoulder and upper arm and were reported in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s point of impact was the left front bumper, while the bicycle was struck along its left side doors. Helmet use was noted for the bicyclist and pedestrian, but helmet status was not listed as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported for the sedan, while the bicycle sustained damage to its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On Old Broadway near West 125th Street, a sedan veered too close to a 24-year-old e-bike rider. Metal and flesh collided in the early morning dark. The cyclist, conscious but hurt, suffered an eye abrasion. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s quiet streets.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Old Broadway at West 125th Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his eye. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was traveling east while the sedan moved west. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors. This incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to provide adequate space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on W 119 St near Riverside Drive. A sedan struck two parked SUVs and another moving SUV. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived in late afternoon light.

A multi-vehicle collision unfolded on W 119 St at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck two parked SUVs and another northbound SUV. The crash left a 36-year-old male driver with head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error that triggered the chain of impacts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old cyclist was thrown from his bike after a collision with an SUV at Amsterdam Avenue and West 126th Street. The impact left him conscious but bleeding from the head, his bicycle damaged at the front. Sirens echoed through Harlem.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a station wagon/SUV and a cyclist at Amsterdam Avenue and West 126th Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury, described as an abrasion, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the police report does not cite this as a cause. The crash underscores the consequences when drivers fail to pay attention and control their speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway, metal twisted and glass shattered. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered a concussion and back injury. The crash echoed through the morning, marked by the sharp scent of coolant and urgent sirens.

At 7:45 a.m., two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided in a rear-end crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The injured party was a 31-year-old female driver who was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. She suffered a concussion and back injury, with airbags deployed in her vehicle. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior or helmet use were noted in the report. The driver error of following too closely directly led to this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV collided with a bicyclist on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered back abrasions. Police cited improper lane usage by the SUV as the cause. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a northbound 2022 Porsche SUV on Amsterdam Avenue near La Salle Street at 4 p.m. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the left side doors with its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his back, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's left side doors. The report focuses on the SUV driver's improper lane use as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck the right rear quarter panel of a slowing SUV on W 125 St in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the taxi driver’s contributing factor. Both vehicles were westbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 4:30 AM on W 125 St in Manhattan. A taxi traveling westbound was stopped in traffic but struck the right rear quarter panel of a westbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The taxi driver’s unsafe speed was identified as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old female, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the taxi and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi driver backing unsafely struck a convertible driver on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The convertible driver suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. The crash exposed the dangers of improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:23 on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, traveling east and going straight ahead, was struck in the center front end by a convertible that was backing unsafely. The convertible driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error by the convertible operator. The taxi was damaged at the center front end, and the convertible at the center back end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the risks posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in dense urban traffic, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe leg fractures after an SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on. The crash occurred on West 125th Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan during early evening hours.

According to the police report, the collision happened at 18:15 on West 125th Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV, traveling south, was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike rider traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Pavement Slippery" as contributing factors but does not list any driver license issues. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Hyundai SUV. The collision highlights the dangers of left turns against oncoming bicycle traffic and the severe injuries that can result from such impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a male pedestrian crossing West 125 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries and was in shock. The driver showed no vehicle damage. Passenger distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2009 BMW sedan traveling east on West 125 Street struck a male pedestrian crossing at the intersection near Amsterdam Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s attention was compromised. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or other contributing victim behaviors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, including a concussion, while traveling north on Riverside Drive. The crash caused no vehicle damage. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet and was conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected while riding northbound on Riverside Drive near West 116 Street in Manhattan at 8:26 p.m. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and concussion and was conscious after the crash. The report notes no damage to the bike or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The contributing factors are listed as unspecified, and no driver errors or other vehicle involvement are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the dangers bicyclists face even without clear external vehicle impact or damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 36-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries after a collision on Morningside Avenue. The bike and an unspecified vehicle both traveled east. Impact struck the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Morningside Avenue involving a cyclist and an unspecified vehicle, both traveling eastbound. The cyclist, a 36-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The cyclist was the driver of the bike and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3 for the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745649, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after a rear-end collision with a sedan on West 119 Street. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the motorcyclist incoherent and bleeding from a head wound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 119 Street at 18:33 involving a sedan and a motorcycle both traveling south. The sedan struck the motorcycle at the center back end, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected. The motorcycle rider, a 30-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was incoherent with minor bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain focus. The sedan had three occupants, with the driver licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The impact and ejection highlight the severe consequences of driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck an 18-year-old cyclist on West 123rd Street. The driver’s inattention split the night and the rider’s head. Blood pooled. Four sat in the car. The cyclist, alone, was ejected and left with severe bleeding.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male cyclist riding alone on West 123rd Street was struck by a westbound Ford SUV near midnight. The report states the SUV had four occupants and was traveling straight ahead when it collided with the cyclist, who was also moving straight. The cyclist was ejected on impact, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, placing responsibility on the SUV driver’s lack of focus. The report also notes the cyclist was listening to headphones and not wearing a helmet, but these details are cited only after the driver’s error. The collision’s violence and aftermath underscore the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old woman crossing Amsterdam Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi. The impact caused injury to her elbow and lower arm, leaving her in shock and bleeding. The taxi sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at an intersection with the crossing signal when she was hit by a northbound taxi. The taxi, a 2014 Nissan operated by a licensed male driver, struck the pedestrian at the center front end, causing injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian suffered minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified ones. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14