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

A 33-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash when her sedan collided with an SUV on West 135 Street. The crash occurred during a left turn, with driver inattention cited as a key factor in the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:00 PM on West 135 Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old female sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, was making a left turn when her vehicle's right front bumper struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV traveling straight west. The sedan driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during complex maneuvers like left turns in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed 8th Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit him. His leg was crushed. He lay silent on the cold street. The car showed no damage. The light turned green. No one moved.

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing 8th Avenue at West 147th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he crossed with the signal when a vehicle hit him, crushing his leg and leaving him unconscious in the intersection. The report states, 'A man, 42, crossed with the signal. A vehicle struck him. He fell, leg crushed, silent on the cold street.' The car showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The pedestrian suffered serious crush injuries to his lower leg and foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Harlem River Drive at 8:45 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Harlem River Drive collided when one driver was merging and the other was going straight. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 45-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a U-turn struck a sedan traveling south on West 132 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2015 Dodge SUV was making a U-turn on West 132 Street when it collided with a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling straight south. The sedan's 68-year-old male driver was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder trauma and experiencing shock. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the SUV driver’s maneuver as the pre-crash action. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The sedan driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers of U-turns in traffic flow but does not assign fault beyond the recorded driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises in Manhattan near West 129 Street. The SUV was parked. The crash involved driver inattention and other vehicular factors. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash involving a parked SUV in Manhattan at West 129 Street. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The SUV was stationary before the crash, and no vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police identified no helmet or signaling issues, focusing instead on driver distraction and other vehicular errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck on West 145 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling straight ahead on West 145 Street struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. No information on the driver’s license status or vehicle details was provided. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 83-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing West 144 Street. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. The crash occurred outside an intersection.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2022 SUV traveling north on West 144 Street. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper while the pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and other vehicular, indicating driver error but does not specify exact violations such as failure to yield. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or helmet use is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus hit a 12-year-old girl crossing West 129th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. The bus struck her with its center front end while traveling west. The girl was injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a bus traveling west on West 129th Street struck her with its center front end. The girl was crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. She sustained a facial contusion and remained conscious. The bus had 12 occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are unspecified. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed northbound on Harlem River Drive. The lead vehicle was struck from behind. The driver of the rear sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were male and licensed. The crash involved following too closely and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Harlem River Drive collided when the rear vehicle struck the front one. The driver of the rear sedan, a 54-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The rear sedan also had a defective accelerator. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The impact occurred at the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man riding a moped was struck by an SUV on West 147 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Police cited the SUV driver for disregarding traffic control. The moped driver was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on West 147 Street collided with a moped traveling north. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The SUV struck the moped on its right front quarter panel, damaging its center front end. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted. The crash caused serious injury to the moped driver but no further details on the SUV occupant's condition were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a Honda sedan on 7 Avenue. The sedan’s female driver and a female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling west on 7 Avenue collided with the right rear quarter panel of a northbound Honda sedan. The sedan’s 52-year-old female driver and a 46-year-old female passenger were injured, both sustaining knee and lower leg injuries along with whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact caused damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s center front end. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors including inattention and unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist traveling south hit a 49-year-old woman pedestrian off the roadway on West 149 Street. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Unsafe speed by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on West 149 Street struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was injured outside an intersection. The crash highlights the dangers posed by bicyclists traveling at unsafe speeds in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling south struck a sedan making a left turn on West 141 Street. Three occupants suffered injuries including back, neck, and full-body pain. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly. All occupants wore lap belts.

According to the police report, a bus traveling straight south on West 141 Street collided with a sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing the crash. Three occupants were injured: the sedan driver, a passenger, and the bus driver. Injuries included back pain, neck pain, and complaints of pain or nausea affecting the entire body. All injured occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The bus sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the sedan to its right front bumper. The report highlights driver errors by the sedan driver as the primary contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on West 145th Street in Manhattan. One driver suffered a neck injury and shock. The crash involved close passing. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on West 145th Street collided. The driver of a 2015 Nissan SUV sustained a neck injury and shock but was not ejected, secured by a lap belt. The collision damaged the right rear quarter panel of this vehicle. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. One vehicle was passing while the other was going straight ahead. No other driver errors were specified. The injured party was an occupant and driver of one SUV. No visible complaints were noted. The crash caused moderate injury severity classified as level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 145 Street with the signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and hit her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 145 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The vehicle was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, and struck her with the center front end. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Manhattan after a Ford SUV struck him from behind. The crash happened at night on 7 Avenue. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on 7 Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, along with abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The SUV driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a 24-year-old male e-bicyclist on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. Impact was on the SUV’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford SUV traveling east on West 145 Street collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his face but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged at the point of impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision involved a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike, with the SUV driver licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike driver was also traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus passed too close to an 18-year-old e-scooter driver on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bus was parked and undamaged. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a bus passed too closely on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The bus was parked before the crash and showed no damage. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors are noted. The e-scooter driver wore no safety equipment. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2021 NOVA bus. The collision caused injury to the vulnerable road user without damage to the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing up struck another sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 67-year-old man, was injured and became incoherent. The crash caused damage to the front bumper of the moving sedan and the rear of the backing vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan was backing unsafely on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan when it collided with another sedan traveling north. The driver of the moving sedan, a 67-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The moving vehicle was damaged on its right front bumper, while the backing vehicle sustained damage to its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist on 7 Avenue near West 139 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 7 Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist near West 139 Street in Manhattan. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15