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

A 21-year-old male motorcyclist struck the rear of a stopped SUV on FDR Drive. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle’s front end was damaged. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on FDR Drive collided with the rear of a stopped SUV also heading north. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. Both vehicles traveled south and collided on the right front quarter panel and left side doors. Two female passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling south on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The impact occurred between the right front quarter panel of a 2014 SUV and the left side doors of a 2023 SUV. Two female passengers, ages 13 and 55, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked SUV was struck on its left side by a transport vehicle traveling west. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered back injuries but was conscious and not ejected. Confusion by the pedestrian or bicyclist was noted as a factor.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male SUV driver was injured when his parked vehicle was hit on the left side by a transport vehicle moving west. The driver sustained back injuries and remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion involving a pedestrian or bicyclist. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The SUV driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the transport vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a northbound bicyclist making a right turn on East 109 Street. The cyclist, a 26-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a head contusion. Alcohol involvement was noted. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 109 Street collided with a bicyclist who was making a right turn northbound. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, impacted the bicyclist with its right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are detailed, but alcohol involvement suggests impaired judgment. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the only occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and an SUV crashed on East 97th Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The collision involved left front bumpers. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling westbound and an SUV traveling eastbound collided on East 97th Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved impact to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Keep Right and Passing Too Closely as contributing factors. The taxi driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider struck two SUVs on Madison Avenue. He hit hard, helmeted head first. Blood pooled on the street. The rider lay conscious, half-spilled onto the asphalt. Metal and blood marked the scene. The night stood still.

A 36-year-old moped rider was injured at Madison Avenue and East 101st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the moped clipped two SUVs while passing. The rider, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The crash was attributed to 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report states, 'A moped clipped two SUVs while passing. The rider, 36, slammed hard, helmeted head first. He lay half-spilled onto the street, bleeding, conscious.' The data lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The helmet is mentioned only as part of the injury description.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist going straight on 1 Avenue. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way by the taxi driver.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest on 1 Avenue made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling straight north. The 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The taxi's left front bumper struck the bicyclist, causing damage to the bike's left front quarter panel. No damage was reported on the taxi. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The taxi had one licensed male driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on East 108 Street. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The driver was distracted. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck her at East 108 Street. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the vehicle's center front. The pedestrian's actions prior to the collision are unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive at 9:22 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s back end. The 38-year-old driver of the rear sedan suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling northbound.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on FDR Drive when the rear vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance and struck the car ahead. The 38-year-old male driver of the rear sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northbound, with the front vehicle making a right turn and the rear vehicle going straight ahead. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male bicyclist riding north on East 111 Street suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash involved impact to the bike’s right side doors and right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured while traveling north on East 111 Street. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The crash involved impact to the right side doors and right rear quarter panel of the bike. The driver was unlicensed. No contributing factors were listed in the report. The bicyclist was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. The report does not specify other vehicles or pedestrians involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and an SUV collided on 2 Avenue. The moped rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a moped and an SUV collided on 2 Avenue. The moped rider, a 30-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound when the SUV struck the moped's center front end with its right front quarter panel. The moped sustained damage to its left front bumper. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was also traveling south. The moped rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on East 106 Street in Manhattan. A 20-year-old female sedan driver suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles struck front bumpers while traveling east. The SUV hit the sedan’s left front; the sedan hit the SUV’s right front.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV and a 2014 sedan collided on East 106 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old woman, was injured with a head wound and experienced shock. The SUV was traveling straight ahead, while the sedan was merging when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured occupant was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Lexington Avenue at 4:40 a.m. One driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Both vehicles showed damage on their right and left sides. Aggressive driving and improper turning led to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Lexington Avenue collided at 4:40 a.m. One driver, a 41-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists aggressive driving and improper turning as contributing factors. One vehicle was changing lanes and impacted the right front quarter panel of the other sedan, which was going straight ahead and suffered damage to its left side doors. Both drivers exhibited aggressive driving behaviors, including road rage. The injured driver was not ejected and used proper safety equipment. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance struck a sedan on East 108 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 85-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling north on East 108 Street collided with a sedan. The sedan’s 85-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The ambulance had one occupant, a licensed male driver, and was moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan was impacted on its left rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan struck a parked SUV on 2 Avenue. The impact injured a 31-year-old female passenger, who suffered neck pain and nausea. Alcohol was involved. The passenger was semiconscious but not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. A 31-year-old female occupant in the sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and nausea, and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the SUV was parked. The collision suggests driver error related to alcohol impairment. The injured passenger was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a bicycle collided on Lexington Avenue. The 26-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south and a bicycle traveling north collided on Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious but was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, a 2012 Toyota, sustained front-end damage, while the bicycle was damaged at the rear center. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls, putting vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a stopped sedan on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 58-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear-end damage to the sedan. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female driver of a 2018 SUV traveling south on Park Avenue rear-ended a stopped 2021 sedan. The SUV struck the sedan's center back end with its center front end. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The sedan had three occupants, and the SUV had one. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a crash on Manhattan’s 1 Avenue. Her SUV struck two parked vehicles. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female driver operating a 2022 SUV on 1 Avenue in Manhattan collided with two parked vehicles. The SUV impacted the left rear bumper of a 2009 sedan and the left front quarter panel of a 2010 SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the impacted areas of the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a bike on 3 Avenue near East 105 Street. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The bike hit her center front. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 3 Avenue at East 105 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a bike traveling straight ahead struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. The bike was the only vehicle involved. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls and failing to yield to pedestrians, resulting in serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck him on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. The victim was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked SUV on East 99th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The SUV was stationary when the crash occurred, impacting the left side doors. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights dangers from improper lane use and distracted driving in the area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15