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

A female driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed her sedan in Manhattan near 75 LaSalle Street. The impact struck the right front bumper, causing head injuries and incoherence. The driver was the sole occupant and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:32 a.m. in Manhattan near 75 LaSalle Street. The driver, a 33-year-old female, was the only occupant of a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling northbound. The vehicle's right front bumper struck an unspecified object or surface, damaging the right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor twice, indicating impairment played a key role in the crash. The driver sustained head injuries with an injury severity level of 3 and was incoherent after the collision. She was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any other contributing factors or victim behaviors, focusing on the driver's alcohol impairment as the critical cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old unlicensed sedan driver struck a stopped taxi on West 125th Street. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:39 on West 125th Street in Manhattan. A 40-year-old male sedan driver, who was unlicensed, rear-ended a stopped taxi. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, striking the taxi’s right rear bumper, which sustained damage. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed and stopped in traffic at the time. The report highlights driver errors by the sedan operator, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe arm injuries after a rear-end collision with an SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. The crash, caused by driver inattention, left the motorcyclist fractured and dislocated, highlighting dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, at 11:37 AM on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle traveling north was struck from behind by a GMC SUV also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the motorcycle and the center front end of the SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 53-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distorted injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman crossing at West 125th Street was struck by a sedan backing unsafely. The driver’s inattention caused a severe elbow injury. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact, highlighting the hidden dangers of careless reversing in busy intersections.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of West 125th Street in Manhattan. The crash occurred around noon when a 2014 Volvo sedan was backing into a parked position and struck the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the impact, the sedan sustained no damage. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to check their surroundings when reversing, especially in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A rear-end collision on Henry Hudson Parkway injured a front-seat passenger. The SUV driver followed too closely and reacted late to another vehicle, striking the sedan’s center rear. The passenger suffered facial contusions despite airbag deployment and lap belt use.

According to the police report, at 12:40 AM on Henry Hudson Parkway, a station wagon/SUV traveling south rear-ended a sedan also traveling south. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle,' indicating failure to maintain a safe distance and delayed response to traffic conditions. A 24-year-old male front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining facial contusions. The report notes the passenger was conscious, not ejected, and protected by an airbag and lap belt. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance and reaction time as primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a pick-up truck made a U-turn and collided with him. The crash involved driver distraction and unsafe lane changing, resulting in minor bleeding and shock for the cyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue at 18:22. A 32-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling north when a 2019 Ford pick-up truck, traveling west and making a U-turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not cited for any contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the front end of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the truck. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver in Manhattan suffered a severe arm fracture after losing control. According to the police report, driver inexperience was a key factor. The rider wore a helmet but still sustained serious injury while slowing down on Broadway.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Broadway in Manhattan was injured at 14:38. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping when the incident occurred, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet classified as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).' No vehicle damage or ejection was reported. The injury severity was rated 3, indicating a serious injury. The report does not indicate any involvement of other vehicles or pedestrians, focusing solely on the rider's loss of control due to inexperience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver injured her back and suffered whiplash after rear-ending a southbound ambulance on Amsterdam Avenue. The crash, caused by following too closely, damaged both vehicles’ center ends. The ambulance carried three occupants and was traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue near West 118 Street in Manhattan at 1:41 p.m. A 46-year-old female driver of a 2024 SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV struck the center back end of a 2020 Ford ambulance traveling southbound, which sustained damage to its center front end. The ambulance had three occupants and was also traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on West 125 Street. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:45 on West 125 Street involving a 2017 Nissan SUV and a moped. The SUV driver, licensed and making a left turn, struck the moped traveling straight east. The moped driver, unlicensed and male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, dislocated lower leg and foot injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver errors by the SUV operator. The moped driver’s unlicensed status is noted but not cited as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision impact was on the SUV's right front quarter panel and the moped's center front end, highlighting the point of contact and severity of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman suffered chest injuries and shock after a pick-up truck made a left turn and struck her at an intersection on West 125 Street. The driver’s inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian injured and in pain.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on West 125 Street made a left turn and struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured, suffering chest trauma and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites the driver’s inexperience and inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 GMC pick-up truck with two occupants. The point of impact and vehicle damage are noted as 'Other,' indicating the collision did not occur at a typical vehicle zone. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly inexperience and distraction, in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on Amsterdam Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Amsterdam Avenue near West 114 Street in Manhattan at midnight. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, was the sole occupant. The report explicitly identifies the driver's failure to yield as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.

A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man on an e-scooter suffered a concussion after a collision on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash caused head injury but no vehicle damage was reported. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south on Riverside Drive was injured in a collision. The rider sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The e-scooter showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as 'Other.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any safety equipment or helmet use. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even when no clear fault is assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on West 125 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped going straight on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Both vehicles damaged at front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2023 JIAJU moped traveling straight ahead on Amsterdam Avenue. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock. He was not ejected and wore a helmet. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the moped to its right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the sedan driver was making a left turn, a common driver error in such crashes. The moped driver held a permit license. No pedestrian was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured near West 125th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The taxi involved showed no damage. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected while traveling straight near a parked taxi on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi, occupied by two males, was parked and showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no damage to the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman was injured crossing Claremont Avenue outside an intersection. A northbound sedan struck her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Claremont Avenue at a location not marked by a crosswalk or signal. The northbound sedan struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head injury and concussion on West 113 Street. The crash occurred as she made a left turn. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female bicyclist was injured while making a left turn on West 113 Street. She sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicycle showed no damage, and no other vehicles were involved. The bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the bike. The report does not indicate any other causes or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a northbound taxi on Broadway near West 113th Street. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and suffered whiplash and shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Broadway struck a bicyclist also heading north near West 113th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver errors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The taxi's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike sustained other damage. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to the taxi. The bicyclist was in shock following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on LaSalle Street in Manhattan. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on LaSalle Street near Broadway in Manhattan. The driver of a 2018 Audi SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV had no visible damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond crossing against the signal, nor does it mention safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15