A Child Dead, a Cyclist Gone—How Many More Before You Act?

Two sedans crashed on Macombs Place. A 32-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and was not ejected. One vehicle stopped in traffic before impact. The crash caused pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Macombs Place. The 32-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The other sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the center back end of the stopped vehicle. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The injured occupant complained of pain and nausea following the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the center back end of the stopped sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man was injured crossing West 129 Street at an intersection. He suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police report.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 129 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the report. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate. No safety equipment or other factors contributed to the crash. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman crossing West 145 Street was hit by a sedan backing east. The driver struck her on the left side doors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver backed unsafely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 145 Street backed unsafely and struck a 42-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The point of impact was the left side doors of the vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Honda sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on 8 Avenue late at night. Three occupants suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV was hit on its left rear quarter panel. The sedan struck with its left front bumper. A driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2015 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan traveling south collided on 8 Avenue. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors from impact to its left rear quarter panel. The sedan was damaged on its left front bumper. Three occupants were injured: a 45-year-old male driver of the SUV, a 28-year-old male front passenger, and a 24-year-old female driver of the sedan. All suffered whiplash injuries affecting their entire bodies but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 7 Avenue near West 144 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles traveled south. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 7 Avenue near West 144 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling southbound when the crash occurred. The driver of one sedan, a 48-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision involved impact to the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. One driver was licensed, while the other was unlicensed. There is no mention of victim error or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed late at night on West 142 Street in Manhattan. One vehicle was making a left turn; the other went straight. A front passenger suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both drivers shared fault under 'Other Vehicular' factors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 142 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan at 11:35 p.m. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight south. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. A 25-year-old male front passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and driving sedans registered in New York. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. Both vehicles were parked before impact. The left rear bumper of one hit the right front bumper of the other. A 48-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while parked on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The impact occurred between the left rear bumper of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. A 48-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to both vehicles but did not result in ejection or severe injury beyond the reported back injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old moped driver was ejected after colliding with an SUV on West 136 Street. The moped driver suffered bruises and injuries to the entire body. The SUV was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 136 Street involving a moped and an SUV, both making right turns. The 24-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises. The SUV, carrying eight occupants, struck the moped with its right front bumper, damaging its right side doors. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man driving an SUV made a left turn and struck a motorcycle. The motorcyclist suffered a neck injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash damaged the SUV’s left front bumper. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a left turn on West 145 Street when the vehicle collided with a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured, sustaining a neck injury but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other details about the crash circumstances or additional injuries were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling west struck a sedan slowing eastbound on West 155 Street in Manhattan. Two male passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and injuries to face and shoulder. The crash involved unsafe speed and left front bumper impact.

According to the police report, a taxi going straight west on West 155 Street collided with a sedan that was slowing or stopping while traveling east. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. Two male passengers in the taxi, ages 26 and 27, were injured with whiplash and injuries to the face and shoulder. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver held a permit license, while the taxi driver was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Bradhurst Avenue after colliding with a northbound SUV. The bike struck the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Bradhurst Avenue collided with a northbound SUV. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left rear quarter panel and no damage to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan late at night. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention caused the crash. The bike showed front-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southeast on Saint Nicholas Avenue collided with a bicyclist heading east near West 141st Street. The 50-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The taxi's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, implicating the taxi driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Manhattan's busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck parked vehicles on West 127 Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers suffered head injuries. Police cited alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both victims remained conscious with abrasions and contusions.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan traveling on West 127 Street in Manhattan collided with two parked vehicles. Two female occupants, ages 19 and 21, were injured in the crash. Both suffered head injuries, including abrasions and contusions, and were conscious at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as driver errors contributing to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left rear bumpers of the parked vehicles. No ejections occurred. The injured were passengers in the sedan. The report does not indicate helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on 5 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The van showed no damage. Driver inattention and passing too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a van and a bicycle collided on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The van was parked before the crash and struck the cyclist on its left side doors, while the bike was hit on its right side doors. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing Too Closely." The van driver was licensed and traveling south. The bicyclist was going straight ahead. No damage was reported on either vehicle. The cyclist's safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on 7 Avenue in Manhattan. A female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Impact hit left side doors and right bumpers. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. No clear driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, three sedans collided on 7 Avenue near West 146 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a northbound Audi sedan, an eastbound Fiat sedan making a left turn, and a northbound Toyota sedan going straight. The female Audi driver was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The vehicles sustained damage on left side doors and right bumpers. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The injured party was the driver of the Audi sedan. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and sedan crashed on West 155 Street in Manhattan. The sedan changed lanes and hit the taxi’s left front bumper. A 30-year-old male passenger in the sedan suffered back injuries and shock. Driver distraction and improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 155 Street involving a taxi and a sedan. The sedan was changing lanes westbound when it struck the taxi’s left front bumper. The impact damaged the right side doors of the sedan. A 30-year-old male passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. This incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe lane changes in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van merging north on 8th Avenue was struck on its left front bumper by a passing SUV. Three occupants in the SUV suffered concussions and injuries to multiple body parts. The crash caused serious trauma despite safety restraints and airbags.

According to the police report, a van traveling north on 8th Avenue was merging when it was hit on the left front bumper by a passing SUV traveling in the same direction. The SUV's right side doors sustained damage. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 30-year-old female driver, a 12-year-old left rear passenger, and an infant in the middle rear seat. All three suffered concussions and injuries to various body parts, including the entire body and lower arm. Safety equipment used included lap belts, child restraints, and deployed airbags. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and contributing factors were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a bike slammed into a parked car on Lenox Avenue. He flew forward, hit the ground hard. Blood soaked his back. He wore a helmet. The street stood silent. Driver inattention and following too closely marked the crash.

A 47-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked car near 451 Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his back. He was conscious and wore a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The parked car, registered in Florida, was unoccupied. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street quiet. Systemic dangers remain for those moving through city streets on two wheels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 138th Street in Manhattan. The 66-year-old driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and following too closely as factors. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on West 138th Street collided. The 66-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining a back injury and experiencing shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. One vehicle sustained damage to its center back end, while the other showed no damage. Both drivers were male; one held a permit license, the other a full license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15