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

A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped sedan on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash was caused by driver inattention and outside distractions.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the left rear bumper of a stopped sedan on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash but sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and outside car distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the motorcycle, traveling south, impacted its rear. The motorcyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan also had one occupant, a licensed male driver. No other factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male motorcyclist crashed on Convent Avenue. He was unconscious with a head injury. Police cited unsafe speed and slippery pavement as factors. The rider was not ejected and was the sole occupant. The crash happened while traveling north.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver on a 2023 Yamaha motorcycle crashed on Convent Avenue while traveling north. The driver was injured, unconscious, and suffered a head injury. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The driver held a permit license and was the only occupant. The motorcycle was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The point of impact and vehicle damage were categorized as 'Other.' The rider was not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man was hit by a sedan while crossing West 125th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The vehicle struck the pedestrian head-on, causing abrasions and serious injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 125th Street struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, with abrasions and shock noted. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No safety equipment or helmet was involved. The driver was alone in the vehicle, which was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist struck a 14-year-old female pedestrian crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue without a signal. Both suffered bruises and upper arm and elbow injuries. The crash happened at night. Driver inexperience was a key factor.

According to the police report, an inexperienced 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Saint Nicholas Avenue collided with a 14-year-old female pedestrian crossing without a signal. Both were conscious but injured, with the bicyclist sustaining bruises to his elbow and lower arm, and the pedestrian suffering bruises to her shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of his vehicle. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other driver errors or victim faults were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male moped driver was ejected after a crash on Amsterdam Avenue. The vehicle struck with its left front bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on Amsterdam Avenue. The moped, traveling north, struck with its left front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and was going straight ahead at the time. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention/distraction and traffic control disregarded. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda swung wide in a U-turn. A cyclist rode straight. Steel struck flesh. The rider hit the pavement. Blood pooled on his arm. Skin split. The street held him. No helmet. Manhattan’s traffic did not slow.

A crash at West 131st Street and Amsterdam Avenue left a 27-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a 2006 Honda sedan made a wide U-turn as the cyclist traveled straight. The collision sent the cyclist to the ground with severe lacerations to his arm. The report notes, 'A 2006 Honda swung wide in a U-turn. A cyclist rode straight. No helmet. No sound. Flesh met steel.' The cyclist was conscious but suffered significant injuries. The data lists no specific driver errors, but the sedan's U-turn placed the cyclist in harm’s way. The report mentions the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears after the description of the crash and driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV made an improper left turn on Broadway. It struck an Audi sedan traveling straight west. The right rear passenger in the SUV suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 2013 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Broadway when it collided with a 2016 Audi sedan traveling straight west. The right rear passenger in the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' for the SUV driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy crossing Amsterdam Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan. The driver, inexperienced and making unsafe lane changes, caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. He was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue with the signal. The crash involved a 2018 Mazda sedan traveling north. The report cites driver inexperience and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was alone in the vehicle and was going straight ahead before the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider hanging on outside was struck by an SUV making a right turn on West 129 Street. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved confusion and error by the bicyclist. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male e-bike rider was injured while hanging on the outside of his bike during a collision with a 2015 SUV making a right turn on West 129 Street. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" twice as contributing factors, indicating errors by the bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver from Connecticut, had no damage despite the impact. The e-bike's left front bumper was damaged. The crash highlights the dangers of confusion and error by vulnerable road users during vehicle maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old bicyclist was injured on Amsterdam Avenue. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist traveling south. The rider suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, wearing a helmet. The driver’s unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Amsterdam Avenue and collided with him. The bicyclist was traveling southbound, and the SUV was turning northwest. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper. The cyclist sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm, with minor bleeding, and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor, specifically linked to the driver. The SUV driver held a permit license and was operating the vehicle while making the left turn. No other contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old motorcyclist was partially ejected and injured in Manhattan. The SUV made an improper right turn and unsafe lane change. The rider wore a helmet but suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash happened on 12 Avenue near West 132 Street.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on 12 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV was making a right turn and changed lanes unsafely, contributing to the crash. The motorcyclist, a 55-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as driver errors by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors were noted. The motorcyclist was the only occupant injured in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV backed into a Dodge sedan at West 131 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver and front passenger, both women, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both complained of pain or nausea. The impact hit the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford SUV was backing southbound when it collided with a 2008 Dodge sedan traveling westbound on West 131 Street in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper with its right front quarter panel, damaging the sedan’s front and the SUV’s right side doors. The sedan carried two female occupants: a 55-year-old driver and a 51-year-old front passenger. Both were injured, suffering neck injuries and shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the SUV’s backing maneuver. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 78-year-old driver was trapped and semiconscious. He suffered fractures and dislocations. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles were traveling north when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The 78-year-old male driver of one SUV was trapped inside and semiconscious after the crash. He sustained injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Both vehicles were traveling northbound and going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the right side doors of one SUV and the overturned front quarter panel of the other. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda SUV traveling south struck an Audi sedan making a left turn on Broadway. The sedan's right side was hit. Both drivers and a passenger suffered arm injuries and shock. The crash caused front-end and side damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver in a Honda SUV was going straight south on Broadway when he collided with a 41-year-old female driver in an Audi sedan making an improper left turn. The impact occurred on the sedan's right side doors and the SUV's left front bumper. The SUV driver suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with airbag deployment noted. The sedan's front passenger, a 41-year-old female, was also injured in the shoulder and upper arm. Contributing factors listed include 'Turning Improperly' by the sedan driver and 'Other Vehicular' factors. Neither occupant was ejected. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and left the occupants in shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the front one center back end. A 36-year-old front passenger suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both drivers were licensed and traveling southwest.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed New Jersey male, struck the center back end of the front SUV, driven by a licensed New York female. A 36-year-old female front passenger in the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southwest at the time of impact. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man on an e-bike crashed into a parked SUV on Convent Avenue. He struck metal at speed. He hit the pavement and died. Unsafe speed marked the crash. The Harlem street fell silent. The loss was final.

A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked SUV near Convent Avenue and West 131st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 25-year-old man on an e-bike, no helmet, struck a parked SUV at speed. The bike hit metal. He hit pavement. He died there, alone, in the Harlem morning.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was unsafe speed. The crash left a Harlem block marked by sudden loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers suffered whiplash and injuries to neck and leg. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely. The pickup driver followed too closely. Both distracted. Both conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan and a pickup truck collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan driver was changing lanes unsafely, while the pickup truck driver was following too closely. Both drivers were distracted, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with whiplash. The pickup truck driver, a 37-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as key factors, along with unsafe lane changing and following too closely. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after a collision with an SUV on West 131 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The e-scooter sustained center back damage. The rider suffered back abrasions.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 131 Street in Manhattan involving a 2019 Honda SUV and a GOTRAX e-scooter. The 22-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained back abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The e-scooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and was struck at the center back end by the SUV's center front end. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield in collisions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl was struck by a sedan on West 133 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 133 Street at an intersection with the signal. The sedan, traveling west, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on West 135 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue. The scooter driver suffered bruises and leg injuries after a vehicle made a right turn too close. The impact damaged the scooter’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 135 Street in Manhattan involving an e-scooter and another vehicle. The 39-year-old e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the vehicle made a right turn too close to the scooter. The vehicle struck the scooter on its left side doors, damaging its left side. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing during turns in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605040, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15