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

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and fractured his shoulder after an SUV hit him on the left side doors. The crash occurred on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The rider was helmeted and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured when a 2023 SUV traveling northwest struck him on the left side doors at 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike showed no vehicle damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 1999 Honda SUV struck an object on slippery pavement on FDR Drive. The driver and two passengers, including a child, suffered injuries. All occupants experienced shock and pain. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 1999 Honda SUV traveling north on FDR Drive encountered slippery pavement, contributing to the crash. The driver, a 25-year-old male, and two passengers—a 27-year-old female front passenger and a 4-year-old child restrained in the rear—were injured. All three occupants experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper from a center front end impact. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed; the sole contributing factor was the slippery pavement. The child was secured with a child restraint, but no other safety equipment details were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man driving a sedan struck an object head-on on 2 Avenue. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver suffered a head injury and shock, restrained by lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention as cause.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on 2 Avenue. The sedan, traveling west, collided frontally with an unspecified object. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. He suffered a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Lexington Avenue with the signal. The sedan was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The driver’s error caused the crash at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Lexington Avenue near East 112 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Hyundai sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered contusions and upper leg injuries but remained conscious. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Mercedes sedan from behind on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Unsafe speed was noted for the sedan driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1 Avenue in Manhattan involving a 2019 Mercedes sedan and a 2022 Ford SUV. The Ford SUV, traveling east, struck the right rear bumper of the Mercedes sedan, which was traveling north. The sedan’s 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including driver inattention/distraction and traffic control disregarded. Additionally, unsafe speed was noted as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The impact damaged the center front end of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl was struck by a sedan on East 100 Street. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash left her conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on East 100 Street struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection and engaged in other actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The vehicle was a 2016 Volkswagen sedan registered in New Jersey. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment, but no helmet or signaling factors were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on FDR Drive at night. He suffered head injuries and was unconscious. The vehicle hit center back end. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The rider wore no helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver was injured on FDR Drive at 9:52 p.m. The driver, who held a learner's permit, was traveling south and went straight ahead when the crash occurred. The moped sustained damage to its center back end. The rider suffered head injuries and was unconscious at the scene, with abrasions noted. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The other vehicle involved had damage to its center front end but no occupants. The crash details do not specify the other vehicle type or driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a pick-up truck at East 106 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The truck struck the bike’s overturned frame with its front bumper.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east collided with a northbound e-bike at East 106 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The truck’s left front bumper struck the overturned e-bike, causing the rider’s injuries. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the truck’s center front end but no damage to the bike was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a crash with an SUV on East 110 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles struck each other front-left. The sedan driver was conscious and complained of whiplash. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 110 Street near Park Avenue involving a 2023 SUV traveling east and a 2019 sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV driver was a licensed male driver. The sedan driver complained of whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman crossing East 100 Street with the signal was struck by a northbound bike. She suffered a serious head injury and lost consciousness. The cyclist failed to yield right-of-way. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 100 Street and 1 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound bike struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor by the cyclist. The bike had no visible damage. The cyclist was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled north. The impact struck the rear of one car and the front of the other. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided. The rear vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 52-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male driver suffered back injuries in a crash on FDR Drive. His SUV hit another vehicle on the left rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained. The collision caused left side door damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver in a 2019 SUV traveling north on FDR Drive collided with another vehicle. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear quarter panel, causing damage to the left side doors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a back contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676584, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped carrying two men struck a sedan traveling north on East 110 Street. Both moped occupants suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the moped’s center front. The moped driver was unlicensed. No helmets or safety gear were used.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east collided with a northbound sedan on East 110 Street in Manhattan. The moped carried two male occupants, ages 18 and 20, both injured with knee and lower leg trauma. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, sustained damage to its left front bumper. The moped driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. Both moped occupants were conscious and not ejected but suffered serious injuries including fractures and contusions. No contributing factors were specified beyond the unlicensed status of the moped driver. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The collision impact was at the sedan’s left front bumper and the moped’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671740, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed truck rolled on East 105th Street. A young man stepped from behind a parked car. The trailer struck him. His body broke under the weight. He lay unconscious. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.

A 25-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a flatbed truck on East 105th Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A flatbed rolled forward. A 25-year-old man stepped from behind a parked car. The trailer struck him. His body broke beneath the weight. He lay unconscious. The truck bore no scar.' The victim suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The truck sustained no visible damage. No helmet or signal use was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial bruises after a collision with an SUV on Madison Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive. The bicyclist was unhelmeted and injured but conscious.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a 2014 Nissan SUV on Madison Avenue near East 109 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his face. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV struck the right side doors of the bike, causing center front-end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash. The driver of the bike was unlicensed. No blame is assigned to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on East 101 Street in Manhattan. A front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. Both drivers were licensed men traveling north. Impact hit the SUV’s left front and the sedan’s left rear bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford SUV and a 2017 Nissan sedan collided while both were traveling north on East 101 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved alcohol, listed as a contributing factor. The front passenger in the SUV, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the sedan. The report identifies alcohol involvement as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was unconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. The crash involved driver inattention. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a northbound bicycle at 1810 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was unconscious at the scene with minor bleeding. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The cyclist was not ejected from the bike and was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV passed too close near 1440 Madison Avenue. Its bumper hit a 66-year-old man’s head. Blood spilled. He stayed conscious. The street’s lines gave no protection. The driver’s error left the pedestrian wounded and bleeding.

A 66-year-old man walking with traffic near 1440 Madison Avenue in Manhattan was struck by a northbound Nissan SUV. According to the police report, the SUV 'passed too closely,' and its left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head. The man suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as contributing factors. No mention of pedestrian error or helmet use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance from people on foot. The road markings offered no real barrier. The man was injured because the SUV encroached on his space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing north on East 103rd Street struck an 80-year-old man crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2010 Ford sedan was backing north on East 103rd Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle showed no damage after the impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 2-year-old girl, a rear passenger in one vehicle, suffered a head contusion. The crash involved a left rear quarter impact. Police cited passing too closely as a factor.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Park Avenue collided when one vehicle passed too closely to the other. The impact occurred at the left rear quarter panel of a 2022 Jeep SUV and the right front quarter panel of a 2019 Volvo SUV. A 2-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat of the Jeep was injured, sustaining a head contusion and classified as injury severity level 3. She was restrained by a child restraint and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing driver error. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15