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

A 14-year-old boy on a bike was hit by an SUV traveling south on Edgecombe Avenue. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old bicyclist was injured when a southbound SUV struck him on Edgecombe Avenue in Manhattan. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the bike, while the SUV’s right front bumper made contact. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, which was driven by a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck crowded a teenage cyclist on 8th Avenue. The boy fell. Blood pooled on the pavement. Deep cuts tore his leg. He stayed awake, staring up into the sun. The truck kept going. The street stayed hot.

A 16-year-old boy riding a bike on 8th Avenue was injured when a pick-up truck passed too closely. According to the police report, the truck's action caused the cyclist to fall hard, resulting in severe lacerations to his leg. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The narrative describes blood on the pavement and the boy remaining conscious after the crash. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary driver error remains the truck's dangerously close pass. No helmet or signaling issues are cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.

A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old boy suffered facial abrasions in a crash on 8 Avenue. An SUV traveling north struck a parked sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The child, a rear-seat passenger, was conscious and restrained. Defective brakes contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on 8 Avenue collided with a parked sedan, impacting its left rear quarter panel. The crash injured a 7-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan. He sustained facial abrasions but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. No other driver errors were noted. The child was not ejected and suffered moderate injury. The collision highlights vehicle maintenance issues as a key factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man was struck by a Jeep SUV on West 128th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a back injury and internal complaints. The pedestrian was in the roadway at the time. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2016 Jeep SUV on West 128th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and internal complaints. The report notes the pedestrian was engaged in other actions in the roadway. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the data. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, whose details were not provided. No safety equipment or helmet use was mentioned. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 29-year-old male bicyclist on West 137 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered neck injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was left in shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan parked on West 137 Street in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist traveling south. The 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained neck injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The sedan was damaged on its right side doors, and the bike was damaged at the center front end. The bicyclist was the victim of the crash and was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-to-head on Harlem River Drive. Both drivers were heading north. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision struck the left and right side doors. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive, both traveling north. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right side doors of the other. One driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck an e-bike from behind on West 145 Street. Three males, including two ejected from the moped, suffered abrasions and injuries to limbs and head. Both vehicles traveled east. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on West 145 Street collided with an e-bike also moving east. The moped's right front bumper hit the e-bike's left rear quarter panel. Three males were injured: the 19-year-old moped driver and a 17-year-old passenger were ejected, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the elbow and head. The 23-year-old e-bike rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. None of the injured wore safety equipment. The crash resulted from the moped failing to maintain a safe distance behind the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a westbound SUV making a left turn on West 127 Street. The SUV struck the bike’s front center. Both drivers were distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 127 Street was injured when a 2019 Honda SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed in New York, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the SUV and the bike’s center front. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi made a left turn and struck the rear of a southbound sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash resulted from driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with the center back end of a sedan traveling straight south on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan had one occupant in the right rear seat, a 59-year-old male passenger, who was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan’s driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the taxi driver was also licensed. The passenger was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned into a 72-year-old woman on an e-scooter. Her legs tore open. Blood pooled on West 135th Street. She stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield marked the crash. The street fell silent.

A 72-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was struck by a sedan on West 135th Street. According to the police report, the sedan turned into her path, causing severe lacerations to her legs. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no visible damage. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited. The impact left the woman bleeding on the street. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing West 145 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver, traveling west, struck the pedestrian at the front center of the vehicle. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 145 Street at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The driver, a licensed male in a 2021 Jeep SUV, was traveling straight west when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan struck a 71-year-old man riding north on his bike along West 131st Street. His head bled. He lay in shock. The car’s left side crumpled. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street fell silent.

A 71-year-old man rode his bike north on West 131st Street. A Ford sedan hit him. According to the police report, 'His head bled. He lay in shock. The car’s left side crumpled. The street held silence.' The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was in shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford sedan’s left side doors took the impact. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data does not mention any cyclist error or helmet use. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered a fractured leg after a station wagon changed lanes and struck the bike’s left side. The collision happened on 8 Avenue. The rider remained conscious but was seriously hurt. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when a 2006 Mazda SUV changed lanes and hit the bike’s left side doors. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike was traveling north, going straight ahead, while the SUV was also traveling north but changing lanes. The SUV showed no damage from the crash. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan veered into a parked Chevy SUV on West 139th Street. The driver died at the scene. Nine people sat inside the SUV, unhurt. Morning light caught twisted metal. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal in Harlem.

A Toyota sedan crashed into a parked Chevy SUV on West 139th Street in Harlem. The driver of the sedan, a 40-year-old man, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction was all it took.' Nine people were inside the SUV but were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel, crumpling steel and ending a life. The driver wore a seatbelt. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider swerved from a phantom car. He flew from his seat and landed beneath a box truck. His arm shattered. He lay conscious and pinned. The truck did not move. No one else was present.

A man riding a moped on 7th Avenue was ejected and crushed beneath a stationary box truck. According to the police report, the unlicensed rider 'swerved from a ghost car, flew from the seat, and landed beneath a box truck. His arm shattered. He lay conscious and crushed. The truck did not move. No one else was there.' Crash data lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped rider suffered severe crush injuries to his arm. No other people were involved, and no other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy was hit by an SUV on 8 Avenue near West 142 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old pedestrian was injured when a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling south on 8 Avenue struck him at an intersection near West 142 Street. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV merged improperly on Harlem River Drive, striking a Hyundai sedan. The sedan’s female passenger suffered a head injury and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2017 BMW SUV was merging southbound on Harlem River Drive when it collided with a 2021 Hyundai sedan traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel against the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan carried two occupants; the female passenger, 25, seated in the middle front seat, was injured with a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error in merging. The passenger was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The impact came from the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn on West 145 Street when it struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on West 147 Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on West 147 Street was hit by a 2022 Dodge sedan making a left turn southeast. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors twice, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or signaling issues were mentioned. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The bicyclist was unhelmeted but this was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15