Six Dead in East Harlem: City Hall Sleeps, Streets Bleed

An SUV changed lanes unsafely and struck a 24-year-old male bicyclist on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left the rider injured and conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan changed lanes unsafely and passed too closely to a bicyclist going straight ahead. The collision impacted the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front bumper. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash highlights driver errors in lane changing and proximity to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with a sedan on Lexington Avenue. The cyclist suffered back contusions. The sedan hit the bike’s front end, damaging its left rear quarter panel. Driver distraction and pedestrian confusion contributed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Lexington Avenue collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries classified as contusions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion and traffic control disregarded. The sedan impacted the left side doors and left rear quarter panel, while the bike’s center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver distraction and failure to properly respond to traffic controls as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A convertible turning right struck a bicyclist riding south on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises but remained conscious. Police cited improper lane usage by the driver as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Hyundai convertible made a right turn and collided with him on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline during the turn. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from his bike. The crash involved impact to the convertible's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. No other driver errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected after a sedan passed too closely on Madison Avenue. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on Madison Avenue was injured when a parked sedan's driver passed too closely and was inattentive. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Driver Inexperience." The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on the right side doors. The driver of the sedan was licensed and male; the bicyclist was female and conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522837, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider ran the light on East 107th. The front wheel smashed into a 72-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her knee buckled. Her leg was crushed. She stood, silent and broken, in the street.

A 72-year-old woman was struck by a northbound e-bike while crossing East 107th Street with the signal. According to the police report, the e-bike rider disregarded traffic control and hit her, crushing her knee and lower leg. The report states, “A 72-year-old woman crossing with the signal stood frozen as a northbound e-bike struck her. The front wheel crushed her leg. Her knee gave way. She did not fall. She stood, broken, in silence.” The police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries and shock. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center rear. A 52-year-old female front passenger suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The front vehicle had three occupants, including a 52-year-old female front passenger who was injured with a facial contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The contributing factors listed include "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating driver error by the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The impact caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north on 1 Avenue struck an unspecified object on its right rear quarter panel. The female passenger was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 2020 moped with two female occupants was traveling north on 1 Avenue when it collided with an unspecified object impacting the right rear quarter panel. The left rear passenger, a 34-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The passenger was conscious after the crash but injured. Vehicle damage was noted on the right rear bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike struck a 51-year-old man walking near East 100 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east on East 100 Street in Manhattan collided with a 51-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights risks posed by e-bike operators failing to yield and paying insufficient attention to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter hit an 86-year-old woman in the crosswalk at East 104th and 3rd Avenue. She fell hard. Head trauma. She died on the pavement. Spring sky above. The city kept moving. Another life lost to traffic violence.

An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 104th Street and 3rd Avenue when an e-scooter struck her head-on as she crossed the intersection. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The impact caused her to fall and suffer fatal head trauma. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The e-scooter, driven by a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The crash left the woman unconscious and she died at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were reported as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on FDR Drive. Three occupants suffered whiplash and back injuries. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed. All were conscious and restrained. Vehicles damaged on front and side panels. Crash left drivers and passenger injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on FDR Drive involving two SUVs and a sedan traveling southbound. Three occupants were injured: a 40-year-old male driver with back injury and whiplash, a 41-year-old female driver with neck injury and whiplash, and a 20-year-old male front passenger with back injury and whiplash. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for the male driver of one SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the front and side panels, indicating impact points on right front bumper, right rear bumper, and left front quarter panel. No ejections occurred. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the elbow and lower arm. The SUV struck the bike’s front end on 1 Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. The cyclist was unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling west on 1 Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The SUV impacted the bike’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and excessive speed in interactions with vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made an improper right turn on East 104 Street in Manhattan. It struck a moped traveling east. A 10-year-old girl, a rear passenger on the moped, was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. The driver’s error caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a right turn improperly on East 104 Street when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead. The moped carried two occupants, including a 10-year-old female passenger seated on the left rear. The child was ejected from the moped and sustained a head abrasion. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the moped’s left front quarter panel, damaging both vehicles’ side doors. The moped driver was unlicensed. The injured child was conscious but suffered a significant head injury. No safety equipment was noted for the child passenger. The crash highlights the danger of improper turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old man on a bike merged southbound on 2 Avenue. He struck the right rear bumper of a slowing trailer. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion and bruises. No damage to the trailer. The crash involved pedestrian/bicyclist confusion.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male bicyclist merging southbound on 2 Avenue collided with the right rear bumper of a slowing trailer. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The trailer was parked and showed no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There were no driver errors attributed to the trailer or flatbed vehicles involved. The crash highlights confusion during merging maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck a parked SUV and another parked sedan on East 106 Street in Manhattan. The middle rear seat passenger suffered facial contusions. The crash resulted from the driver passing too closely, causing impact and injury inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 106 Street in Manhattan collided with two parked vehicles: a Jeep SUV and another sedan. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the rear ends of the parked vehicles. A 20-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat was injured, sustaining facial contusions. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. The injury severity was moderate, classified as a contusion or bruise to the face.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a parked SUV on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. Three men inside the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was distracted. All occupants were conscious and restrained. Damage hit the SUV’s right rear bumper and the truck’s left front.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The impact occurred at the SUV's right rear bumper and the truck's left front bumper. Three male occupants inside the SUV, including the driver and two passengers aged 25 to 36, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. All occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man driving a sedan on FDR Drive suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicle's left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on FDR Drive collided due to unsafe lane changing. The 26-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to the sedan's left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. The lead vehicle was struck from behind. Both driver and front passenger suffered bruises and lower limb injuries. The crash happened at night. Following too closely caused the impact. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided when one vehicle struck the rear of the other. The driver and front passenger of the lead vehicle were injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The striking vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle, damaging its right front bumper. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing East 99 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 99 Street and 1 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2016 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan made a left turn and hit the pedestrian in the head. The victim suffered abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Lexington Avenue made a left turn and struck a 56-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured in the head and suffered abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, causing damage to the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way. No safety equipment or victim fault was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists crashed on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. One rider, a 42-year-old woman, suffered a facial abrasion. Both bikes struck front to front. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, two bicyclists collided on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. One bicyclist, a 42-year-old female driver, was injured with a facial abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision involved both bikes impacting center front ends. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles showed no damage. The female bicyclist was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15