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

A three-year-old girl crossing with the signal on Lenox Avenue was struck in the head by a turning SUV. She died at the scene. The SUV’s front end bore the impact, marking the fatal collision.

At Lenox Avenue and West 135th Street in Manhattan, a three-year-old girl was fatally struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the child was 'crossing with the signal' when the 2020 Nissan SUV hit her in the head at the 'center front end' of the vehicle, which sustained damage there. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' but highlights the driver’s action of making a left turn into a crosswalk occupied by a pedestrian. The narrative states, 'She died there on the street. The front end bore the mark of her final moment.' No victim error is cited, focusing attention on the lethal consequences of the driver’s maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered neck injuries in a multi-sedan crash at West 129 Street. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The injured driver, conscious and restrained by a lap belt, experienced whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near West 129 Street involving multiple sedans. One driver, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The vehicles involved included a parked sedan struck at the center back end, and two other sedans traveling west and south, with one making a right turn. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained injuries classified as severity level 3. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury even among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi passing too closely at a Manhattan intersection. The impact caused a back injury, leaving her conscious but seriously hurt. The driver made no evasive maneuvers, and the vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan struck a 64-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a back injury classified as severity level 3 and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies the driver’s error as 'Passing Too Closely,' repeated twice as a contributing factor. The taxi's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to maintain safe passing distances around pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south on West 150 Street collided with a sedan also heading south. The motorcyclist was partially ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. The sedan showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling south on West 150 Street, collided with impact at the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The sedan driver, also male and licensed in New York, showed no vehicle damage. The motorcycle was reportedly avoiding an object in the roadway prior to the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing unsafely struck a parked bus in Manhattan’s 9th Council district. A 7-year-old girl, secured in the rear seat, suffered back injuries and shock. Driver distraction and unsafe backing caused the crash, leaving the child in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2756 8 Avenue in Manhattan around 3:30 PM. The sedan, traveling west, was backing when it collided with a northbound parked bus. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The 7-year-old female occupant, seated in the middle rear seat with a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and nausea and experienced shock. The sedan’s front center end and the bus’s left front quarter panel sustained damage. The driver’s unsafe backing maneuver and distraction directly led to the collision. The child passenger was not at fault and was properly restrained, highlighting the critical role of driver errors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver starting from parking struck multiple parked vehicles on West 134 Street in Manhattan. The 82-year-old male driver suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention amid dense urban traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 134 Street in Manhattan at 13:54. The driver of a 2010 Mercedes sedan, an 82-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck abrasions and remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor. The driver was starting from parking when the collision happened, impacting the center front end of his vehicle. The sedan struck multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, causing damage to their rear and side panels. No ejections occurred. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim's behavior. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in crowded city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured in a rear-end collision on West 142 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a Chevrolet SUV and a bike traveling eastbound. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:35 AM on West 142 Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was riding eastbound when he was struck from behind. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The Chevrolet SUV involved also traveled eastbound and impacted the bike's left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north on Harlem River Drive struck another vehicle, injuring its driver and a teenage passenger. Both suffered contusions and bruises. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, leading to a front-end collision.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda taxi was traveling north on Harlem River Drive when it collided with another vehicle. The taxi's left front bumper struck the other vehicle, causing damage to the taxi's center front end. The driver, a 78-year-old man wearing a lap belt, and a 15-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat were both injured. Both occupants sustained contusions and bruises, with the driver suffering head injuries and the passenger injured in the shoulder and upper arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the passengers or other vehicles. The driver’s distraction led directly to the collision and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a sedan traveling east on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. The impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 8 Avenue near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 6:30 PM. A Ford SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a Honda sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old female occupant, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any for the SUV driver. The collision resulted from the SUV's left turn into the path of the sedan, indicating a failure to yield or improper left turn maneuver by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy riding east on West 145 Street was struck by a westbound SUV making a right turn. The collision caused head injuries and bruising. Police cite the SUV driver’s disregard for traffic control and inexperience as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:33 on West 145 Street. A 12-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was hit by a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling west and making a right turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors, both attributed to the SUV driver. No contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to obey traffic controls while turning, especially to vulnerable young cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver traveling east on West 145 St Bridge collided with multiple vehicles, injuring a 59-year-old male driver. Impact damaged left front and rear panels of involved vehicles. The injured driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:03 AM on West 145 St Bridge in Manhattan. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling east and west. The primary contributing factor was driver inattention or distraction. A 59-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report notes damage to the left front bumper of one SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a sedan, indicating side impacts consistent with distracted driving. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734837, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A 56-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on West 145 Street collided. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of a 2012 Honda SUV and the left front bumper of a 2024 Toyota SUV. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The 56-year-old female driver of the Honda SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back end of the Honda and the left front bumper of the Toyota.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 132 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and incoherence. The crash exposed dangers from driver distraction and medication effects.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:33 on West 132 Street in Manhattan. A sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from Connecticut, was starting from a parking position traveling south when it collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, resulting in incoherence. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, along with the bicyclist's use of prescription medication. The sedan driver's failure to maintain full attention while starting from parking led directly to the collision, underscoring systemic risks posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old bicyclist suffered facial injuries and unconsciousness after an SUV making a right turn hit him on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The collision caused minor bleeding and left side damage to the SUV. Driver inattention was a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on West 145 Street near Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2019 Nissan SUV making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries, was unconscious, and experienced minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with three occupants. The bicyclist was not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to observe traffic controls in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling north collided with a sedan making a right turn on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. An 11-year-old front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, enduring shock but was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:51 on West 145 Street, Manhattan. A Toyota SUV traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a Nissan sedan making a right turn eastward. The SUV’s left front bumper sustained damage. The sedan had two occupants, including an 11-year-old female front passenger who was injured with head trauma and whiplash, placed in shock but remained secured by a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision’s point of impact and vehicle maneuvers suggest a failure to yield or misjudgment during the sedan’s turn, highlighting driver error and systemic risk at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe chest injuries after a collision with a sedan traveling west on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The impact occurred at the bike's front center and the sedan's left front bumper, causing fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, at 9:30 AM on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, a sedan traveling west struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained serious chest injuries including fractures and dislocations. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan operator. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on the victim; the focus remains on the vehicle driver's failure that led to this severe collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730335, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a Manhattan crash. The collision involved driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries while wearing a helmet. The crash exposed critical dangers from distracted driving.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike at 20:21 in Manhattan near 393 Lenox Avenue. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The bicyclist, described as the driver of the bike, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The collision involved another unspecified vehicle type, which struck the right side doors of the bike. No damage was reported to the bike, but the bicyclist’s injuries indicate a violent impact. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and unsafe speed—as primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan swung wide on West 155th. An e-scooter rider, straight ahead, collided and flew. Blood pooled on the blacktop. The man, gasping, lay conscious, his skull split. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change carved the night.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on West 155th Street collided with a man riding an e-scooter who was traveling straight. The report states the sedan driver engaged in 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact ejected the 39-year-old e-scooter rider, sending him headfirst onto the pavement. The narrative describes him as lying conscious, gasping, with severe head lacerations and a split skull. The police report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving and improper lane changes, which left a vulnerable road user grievously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl riding east on West 135 Street was injured when an SUV traveling north hit her on the bike's left side. The impact caused bruising and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, compounding the crash.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 SUV on West 135 Street at 15:27. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver going straight north, struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver as a contributing factor. Additionally, the bicyclist's own confusion or error is noted under "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact, but the collision caused significant injury to the vulnerable bicyclist. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman crossing 7 Avenue in Manhattan suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver hit her. The impact left bruises and contusions, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention on city streets late at night.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 22:30 on 7 Avenue near West 139 Street in Manhattan. The 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The vehicle involved is unspecified and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the critical role of driver focus in preventing harm to vulnerable pedestrians in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15