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

A sedan struck a 52-year-old female bicyclist making a left turn on East 106 Street. The cyclist suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 106 Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn westbound. The bicyclist, a 52-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan impacted the left rear quarter panel of the bike. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors as the primary contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and taxi collided head-to-head on East 105 Street in Manhattan. A 10-year-old girl riding the bus suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The taxi driver passed too closely, striking the bus’s left front quarter panel. The child was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a bus and a taxi traveling north on East 105 Street collided. The taxi struck the bus on its left front quarter panel, while the taxi’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. A 10-year-old female passenger on the bus was injured, sustaining a contusion to her hip and upper leg. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver errors including "Passing Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" factors attributed to the taxi driver. The child was not ejected and suffered a moderate injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on East 105 Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 105 Street with the signal. The crash involved a 2020 SUV making a left turn that struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and was in shock. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old woman was struck on East 110 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a Ford SUV backing up hit her. She suffered a head injury and was left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 110 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Ford SUV traveling south was backing up and struck her. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle backing up. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling north struck a 45-year-old man crossing 3 Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The bike showed no damage. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling straight ahead on 3 Avenue hit a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 45-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no damage after the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding and distracted e-bike riders in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound MTA bus struck a northbound SUV on East 97 Street in Manhattan. The bus hit the SUV’s right front quarter panel with its left side doors. A 30-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, an MTA bus and a station wagon/SUV collided while both were traveling north on East 97 Street. The bus impacted the right front quarter panel of the SUV with its left side doors. A 30-year-old male occupant of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy crossing 1 Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound e-scooter. The boy suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. The e-scooter showed no damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing 1 Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved was an e-scooter traveling northbound, which sustained no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. There were no driver errors noted in the data. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing legally. No helmet or signaling issues were reported. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck an SUV on East 99 Street. The motorcyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The crash involved traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with an SUV going west on East 99 Street. The motorcyclist, a 32-year-old male driver, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributing to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, sustained damage to its right side doors. The collision point was the motorcycle's center front end and the SUV's right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on 1 Avenue. The motorcycle driver was ejected, suffering fractured and dislocated lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and following too closely. Both vehicles struck front quarters, ending in serious injury.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on 1 Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 60-year-old man, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including improper passing or lane usage and following too closely. The motorcycle was changing lanes when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan's right front bumper and the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The sedan was traveling straight ahead. The crash caused serious injury to the motorcycle driver but no injuries are reported for the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV backing up struck him on East 110 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on East 110 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was licensed but the report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The collision involved the SUV’s center back end and the bike’s left front bumper. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver struck another SUV making a left turn on East 106 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the left rear bumper of the turning vehicle. The striking driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female driver in a 2020 SUV was traveling west on East 106 Street when she rear-ended a 2013 SUV making a left turn. The collision occurred at the left rear bumper of the turning vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. No other victims were reported. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the striking vehicle and the left rear bumper of the struck vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion after a collision with a westbound SUV making a left turn on East 99 Street in Manhattan. The SUV showed no damage. Alcohol was involved.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 99 Street was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver error indicated is the SUV making a left turn, which led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male motorcyclist crashed into the rear left side of a Jeep on FDR Drive. He suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and bruising. The rider was helmeted and conscious. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling south on FDR Drive collided with the left rear bumper of a Jeep also traveling south. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious but sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury along with contusions. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end and the Jeep's left rear quarter panel were damaged. No other occupants were involved. The motorcyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. The driver’s improper lane usage and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a 2019 Chevrolet sedan on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan struck the bike’s left front quarter panel with its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey and traveling northbound, as was the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man driving a 2018 sedan crashed into a 2021 SUV on East 111 Street. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver operating a 2018 sedan on East 111 Street collided with a 2021 SUV traveling northbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s FDR Drive. The lead car was hit from behind. Three men inside suffered whiplash and back injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The crash stemmed from following too closely. Damage hit rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided when one vehicle struck the rear of the other. The crash injured three male occupants: the 24-year-old driver and two passengers aged 29 and 61. All suffered whiplash and back injuries affecting their entire bodies or backs. Each occupant was conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the trailing driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. Damage was sustained to the right rear bumper of the lead car and the left front bumper of the striking car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a parked BMW on West 112 Street. The impact struck the bike’s right front quarter panel and the car’s left side doors. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW on West 112 Street. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The BMW was stationary before the crash, and the impact occurred on the left side doors of the vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the bike. The bicyclist was traveling eastbound and wearing no specified helmet. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and lack of experience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive at 8:15 a.m. An 82-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and limited visibility. Both vehicles were traveling south. The impact hit the rear bumper and front end.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided. The 82-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists unsafe lane changing and obstructed or limited view as contributing factors. The impact occurred between the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike passenger was ejected and injured on East 104 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a BMW and an e-bike making a left turn. The passenger suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver followed too closely and changed lanes unsafely.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 104 Street involving a BMW traveling south and an e-bike making a left turn. The e-bike carried two occupants, including a 26-year-old female passenger who was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The BMW had no occupants at the time. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the passenger, who remained conscious after the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV merged northbound on 1 Avenue and struck the left side doors of a sedan. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage and aggressive driving. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV merging on 1 Avenue collided with the left side doors of a northbound sedan. The sedan carried four occupants, including a 57-year-old female right rear passenger who was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage". The SUV driver was merging improperly, causing the collision. The passenger was not at fault and was not ejected. The crash damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15