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

A bus backing unsafely struck a sedan traveling north on West 154 Street. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and bruises. The bus was making a U-turn when its right front bumper collided with the sedan’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southeast on West 154 Street was making a U-turn and backed unsafely, striking a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper against the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man, and front passenger, a 36-year-old woman, were both injured with back contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Ford bus. The sedan driver was licensed in Georgia. The primary contributing factor cited in the report is the bus driver’s failure to back safely. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan veered at West 141st and St. Nicholas, striking a 22-year-old cyclist. The driver, distracted and failing to hold the lane, sent the rider flying. Blood pooled. The cyclist lay conscious, head bleeding, the bike twisted in the street.

A crash unfolded at the corner of West 141st Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, where a sedan struck a 22-year-old cyclist, according to the police report. The report states the sedan driver was 'distracted' and failed to maintain lane position, citing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, landing head-first and suffering severe bleeding, with injuries focused on the head. The police report describes the aftermath: 'He flew, landed head-first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay conscious, bleeding.' The bike was left twisted on the street. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to pay attention and maintain proper lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van and a bicycle collided head-on on West 145 Street. The 18-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial contusions. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the impact occurred at the bike’s front center and van’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash involved a van and a bicycle traveling eastbound on West 145 Street at 16:06. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the bicycle’s center front end and the van’s left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both the bicyclist and the driver, indicating driver-related errors on both sides. The van driver was licensed in New York and driving a 2013 vehicle. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time. The van sustained no damage, suggesting a collision dynamic that severely impacted the bicyclist. No victim fault or behavior was cited as contributing in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on West 153 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. Police report cites pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:55 AM on West 153 Street near Macombs Place in Manhattan. A 2023 Lincoln sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a southbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion contributed to the crash dynamics. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while turning left, a maneuver that requires yielding to oncoming traffic, suggesting a failure to yield or misjudgment during the turn. No damage was reported on the sedan, underscoring the vulnerability of the bicyclist in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy riding a bike southbound on West 146 Street was injured in a collision. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors or victim fault. The child was not ejected and suffered shock and injury.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound on West 146 Street was injured in a crash at 8:05 p.m. The bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the bike and was not ejected. The report notes the bicyclist suffered shock and an injury severity rated as 3, but the nature of the injury is unknown. The collision involved another vehicle also traveling southbound, with impact at the left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for the bicyclist and does not cite any driver errors or failures to yield. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The data focuses on the collision impact and injury without assigning fault to the victim or the other party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a 38-year-old man crossing West 145 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center front end, causing serious harm at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling westbound on West 145 Street struck a pedestrian at the intersection near 7 Avenue. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old male, sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end, and the vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors involving the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man was injured crossing West 135 Street at an intersection. A BMW sedan making a left turn struck him, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, according to the police report.

At approximately 8:25 PM on West 135 Street in Manhattan, a BMW sedan traveling northeast made a left turn and struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver committed a Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and exhibited Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The report highlights the driver’s errors as primary contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a box truck from behind on West 145 Street, injuring the sedan driver. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the truck’s left front bumper. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 14:07 on West 145 Street, a 26-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle collided with a box truck ahead. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the truck’s left front bumper sustained damage. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash and remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver’s distraction and failure to maintain a safe distance led directly to the rear-end collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle skids on slick Harlem River Drive pavement, slamming head-on into an SUV. The rider, helmeted, is thrown hard, suffering fatal head trauma. Blood stains the asphalt. The bike lies shattered. Morning breaks over a silent road.

A 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a violent crash on Harlem River Drive, according to the police report. The incident occurred early in the morning when the motorcycle, traveling south, lost control on slippery pavement and collided head-on with a southbound SUV. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The rider, who was helmeted, was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe head trauma, resulting in apparent death at the scene. The motorcycle was described as 'demolished,' and blood was visible on the road. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited in the report, but the hazardous road surface is explicitly noted. The victim's helmet use is mentioned in the police report after the primary contributing factor of the slick pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling southwest struck a 72-year-old woman on West 132 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest on West 132 Street collided with a 72-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as 'Other.' This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Manhattan, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a southbound SUV made a right turn and struck him on Lenox Avenue. The bike showed no damage. Police cite bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2007 Chevrolet SUV, traveling southbound on Lenox Avenue, made a right turn and collided with the bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bike showed no damage. The report identifies 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York and was making a right turn at the time of impact. There is no indication of driver failure to yield or other driver errors cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota swung wide in a U-turn. Its bumper caught a cyclist’s leg. Flesh tore, blood pooled. The man stayed conscious as the SUV kept moving. The street bore witness to driver error and the cost paid in flesh.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV attempted a wide U-turn near 2360 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV’s left front bumper struck a 36-year-old man riding a bike straight ahead. The impact caused severe lacerations to the cyclist’s knee and lower leg, leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The cyclist’s behavior is only mentioned as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' in the data, but the primary focus remains on the SUV driver’s actions. The SUV continued moving after the collision, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers misjudge turns and fail to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck another sedan traveling north on West 141 Street. The impact injured a 46-year-old male rear passenger with neck whiplash. The driver’s improper turning caused the collision, leaving the passenger conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:20 a.m. on West 141 Street. One sedan was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other sedan. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. A 46-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked SUV was struck from behind by a sedan traveling south on Bradhurst Avenue. The front passenger in the SUV suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, experiencing shock and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:09 on Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling south struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV, impacting the center back end of the SUV. The front passenger in the SUV, a 59-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash while in shock. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating driver impairment. Both drivers were licensed, with the sedan driver traveling straight ahead and the SUV initially parked. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and rear-end impacts in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a pick-up truck struck him while he emerged from behind a parked vehicle in Manhattan. The truck hit the pedestrian with its front center, causing moderate injury and leaving the victim conscious.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 2505 7 Avenue in Manhattan at 17:20. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when a 2020 Dodge pick-up truck traveling north struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors, nor does it cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face when emerging from behind parked vehicles and the systemic risks posed by vehicle design and urban street conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on West 136 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s left rear bumper was damaged. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining semiconscious after the crash. Unsafe speed was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:03 AM on West 136 Street, Manhattan. A 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling north struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2021 Chevrolet sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, was semiconscious, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed even in urban settings where vehicles may be stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan swung right on West 144th. Its bumper struck a man crossing with the signal. Bones broke. He stayed conscious. The street bore the wound. The driver failed to yield. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan turned right at the corner of West 144th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle's center front bumper struck a 33-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg, leaving him injured but conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian’s action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver’s failure to yield. The sedan sustained no damage, but the man suffered severe crush injuries. The incident underscores the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers disregard the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at Lenox Avenue and West 131 Street in Manhattan. The female driver of a southbound Hyundai SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Lenox Avenue near West 131 Street in Manhattan. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved: a 2017 Hyundai traveling south and a 2019 Chevrolet making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the Hyundai and the right side doors of the Chevrolet. The female driver of the Hyundai, aged 49, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash caused shock and injury but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man was struck while crossing West 130th Street near Lenox Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The sedan involved showed no damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing West 130th Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 1:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a northbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating limited impact force. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg, resulting in serious injury. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, highlighting confusion on the part of the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. This incident underscores risks at non-intersection crossings and the role of pedestrian confusion in crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and moped collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue, injuring the sedan driver. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:05 on Saint Nicholas Avenue involving a sedan and a moped. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan impacted the moped at the left front quarter panel, while the moped sustained damage to its center front end. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the moped driver or victim behaviors. The crash highlights driver errors related to traffic control violations and speed management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15