Manhattanville Bleeds While City Stalls—Drop the Speed, Save a Life

Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled. A baby girl and a woman suffered arm injuries. A man complained of chest pain. Speed and close passing fueled the crash. Children sat strapped in, but still got hurt.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed.' A female infant in a child restraint suffered abrasions to her arm. A 36-year-old woman, also a passenger, was injured in the arm. A 38-year-old male driver complained of chest pain. Another child, age 7, was involved but not reported injured. All injured parties were inside the vehicles. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Child restraints were used, but the main causes were driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi hit an 82-year-old woman in a crosswalk on Convent Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head injury. The street stayed open. The crash left blood on the pavement and questions in the air.

An 82-year-old woman was struck by a taxi while crossing Convent Avenue at West 130th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and was described as incoherent, with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The taxi driver, a 71-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data shows clear driver error at the intersection. The woman’s use of the crosswalk is noted, but the driver’s actions are the focus of the police findings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus and a taxi crashed at Broadway and West 135th. Metal struck metal. A passenger suffered neck injuries. The police blamed vehicular factors. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The danger remained.

A bus and a taxi collided at the intersection of Broadway and West 135th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved a northbound taxi and an eastbound bus. One passenger, a 37-year-old woman, was injured and reported neck pain. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify the exact nature of the vehicular factors, but both drivers were licensed and remained at the scene. The crash left one passenger hurt and exposed the ongoing risks faced by those who travel New York’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 70-year-old man crossing 12th Avenue at West 133rd Street. The car’s front end struck his leg. He suffered a fractured knee and foot. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The man stayed conscious.

A sedan traveling south on 12th Avenue struck a 70-year-old pedestrian as he crossed at West 133rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk, crossing without a signal, when the sedan’s center front end hit him. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated knee and foot but remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed to pedestrians by inattentive drivers, especially at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus merging northbound struck a minivan traveling straight on Henry Hudson Parkway. The impact hit the bus’s left front quarter panel and the minivan’s right front quarter panel. A passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:38 on Henry Hudson Parkway. A northbound bus was merging when it collided with a northbound minivan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the bus’s left front quarter panel and the minivan’s right front quarter panel. The report cites driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, and Unsafe Lane Changing. A 27-year-old male passenger in the minivan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bus had four occupants, and the minivan had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights dangerous merging and aggressive driving behaviors leading to serious passenger injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV driver distracted by inattention collided with him on Riverside Drive. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting the dangers of driver distraction in Manhattan traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Riverside Drive in Manhattan at 16:16. A 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a northbound 2017 Ford SUV. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV's right front quarter panel collided with the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, pointing to the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, but these were not cited as contributing factors by the police. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on W 130 St in Manhattan. The collision caused neck injuries to a front-seat passenger. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, highlighting hazardous road conditions and driver control failures.

According to the police report, a 2005 Dodge SUV traveling west on W 130 St collided with the center back end of a parked bus. Both vehicles were stationary before impact. The bus was also parked, with damage to its center front end. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 48-year-old female front passenger who sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor, indicating loss of vehicle control. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly listed, but the collision with a parked vehicle suggests a failure to maintain control under adverse conditions. The passenger’s injury and the vehicle damage confirm the force of impact. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi traveling south struck a sedan making a U-turn on W 133 St in Manhattan. The impact injured a 27-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Driver distraction by electronic device contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 133 St near Convent Ave in Manhattan at 2:55 PM. A taxi traveling southbound collided with a sedan making a U-turn eastbound. The taxi's left front bumper and the sedan's right side doors sustained damage. The report cites 'Other Electronic Device' as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction. A 27-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan was occupied by two people, with the injured passenger positioned in the middle rear seat or lying across a seat. The taxi had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The sedan driver was a licensed female. The collision highlights driver error related to distraction and risky maneuvers such as U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on West 127th Street in Manhattan during a police pursuit. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and bruising. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:35 on West 127th Street in Manhattan involving two sedans. One driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. One vehicle was involved in a police pursuit traveling south, colliding with another sedan. The impact was centered on the back end of one vehicle and the front end of the other. The driver of the pursuing vehicle was unlicensed, further compounding the risk. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive driving and police pursuits in dense urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound bus struck its own driver and a passenger on W 132 St in Manhattan. Both suffered abrasions and head or face injuries. The driver was not ejected; the passenger was partially ejected. Police cite unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2014 Vanh bus traveling south on W 132 St in Manhattan struck its own occupants at 10:45 AM. The bus driver, a 63-year-old man, sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected, secured by a lap belt and harness. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered facial abrasions and was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper, with damage to the same area. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without identifying driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both occupants were injured and in shock or unknown emotional status. The data focuses on the vehicle occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A helmeted e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury after a taxi struck his vehicle’s right rear bumper while passing on Broadway late at night. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the scooter.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter driver, helmeted and conscious, was injured when a taxi traveling east passed and struck the right rear bumper of his northbound e-scooter on Broadway at 11:01 PM. The e-scooter sustained no damage, but the taxi’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. The rider suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the taxi’s passing maneuver as the point of impact. The rider was not ejected and was wearing protective equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were cited; the focus remains on the taxi’s passing action leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A lone BMW tore north on West 125th, driver drunk and belted. Metal screamed. Concrete took the blow. The man behind the wheel wore the crash on his face. Night swallowed the rest. No passengers. No mercy.

A single-vehicle crash unfolded on West 125th Street near 12th Avenue when a 2015 BMW, traveling northbound, struck with force in the early morning darkness. According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver was the only occupant. He suffered facial crush injuries and was described as incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting clear driver errors. The sedan's left front bumper absorbed the impact, and no other vehicles or road users were involved. The narrative underscores the severity of the collision and the role of impaired driving. No mention is made of any victim behaviors contributing to the crash; the focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger posed by driving under the influence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe injuries after encountering defective pavement on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The crash caused fractures and dislocations, highlighting hazardous road conditions that contributed to the incident and the rider’s bodily harm.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at 22:06 was injured due to defective pavement. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a key role in the crash. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious throughout. There was no vehicle damage or ejection involved, and the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by poor road maintenance, as no driver error or other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 43-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after being struck while crossing West 135th Street at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact involved a parked sedan’s right front quarter panel. The taxi nearby was undamaged.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 135th Street at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock. The collision involved a 2018 Honda sedan registered in New Jersey, which was parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel, causing damage to that area. A 2016 New York-licensed taxi was also present, entering a parked position, but it sustained no damage and was not involved in the impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted. No driver license or behavioral violations are cited. The focus remains on the vehicle impact and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old cyclist slammed into a parked Jeep on West 136th Street. Steel met bone. Blood pooled on the pavement. The SUV stood untouched. The cyclist stayed conscious, his arm shattered in the morning silence.

A 29-year-old cyclist was injured after striking a parked Jeep on West 136th Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:25 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 29-year-old cyclist struck a parked Jeep. No helmet. His arm crushed against steel. The SUV stood untouched. He stayed conscious. Blood on the pavement. Silence in the morning light.' The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his arm and remained conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported for the SUV, which was parked and undamaged. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision and the resulting harm to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a taxi made an improper left turn and struck her at an intersection on West 135 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver disregarded traffic control, causing serious harm.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 135 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver committed 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' contributing to the crash. The impact occurred at the taxi's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severity 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan changing lanes struck a motorcycle traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcycle driver suffered a back abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the collision, damaging both vehicles’ front and rear ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway around 2 p.m. A sedan traveling north was changing lanes when it collided with a motorcycle also traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear bumper and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old male, was injured with a back abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of lane changes without adequate attention to surrounding traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided with a parked sedan on West 138 Street, striking the left side doors. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm, experiencing shock and pain. No ejections occurred; driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, at 13:01 on West 138 Street, a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling west struck a parked sedan on its left side doors. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. The parked vehicle was stationary before the crash. No occupants were ejected. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the moving sedan. The report does not indicate any contributing victim behaviors or additional factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan on West 125 Street. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 125 Street at 15:43. A 22-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling south collided with the center back end of a southbound sedan. The motorcycle driver was ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as a severe injury (level 3). The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was going straight ahead when the motorcycle struck it. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The impact point and vehicle damage were both at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle, indicating a rear-end collision caused by the motorcycle driver’s errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision during a left turn on West 136 Street. The crash caused abrasions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:55 on West 136 Street involving a 2023 Tesla sedan making a left turn. The driver, a 56-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southwestbound. Another vehicle was traveling northbound and struck the sedan's right front bumper. No victim blame is noted; the focus remains on the driver's failure to maintain attention while executing the turn, which led to the crash and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14