No More Bodies in the Road: Lower the Speed, Save a Life

A sedan making a left turn struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers at busy urban crossings.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on E 116 St and 1 Ave in Manhattan. The collision occurred at 18:15 when a 2022 BMW sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the lethal risk posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn on East 116th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 116th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:30 PM. A 2015 Mazda SUV was making a right turn southbound when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver failures to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three occupants suffered upper arm and head injuries in a southbound collision on Harlem River Drive. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. Vehicles struck each other’s fronts and backs, leaving passengers and drivers in shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:56 AM on Harlem River Drive near FDR Drive Exit 17 Southbound in Manhattan. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound. The report identifies driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. One driver, a 22-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Two other occupants, including a 40-year-old female driver and a 50-year-old female passenger, both suffered upper arm injuries. All occupants were not ejected but experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage included impacts to front and rear ends, indicating a chain reaction likely caused by distracted driving and excessive speed. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man lay dying on W 135th Street, crushed by a westbound Toyota. His head shattered, organs ruptured. The streetlights glared down as life left his body. The car rolled on, the city’s danger exposed again.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old man was struck and killed by a westbound Toyota at the corner of W 135th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The report states the pedestrian was 'outside the crosswalk' when the collision occurred. The impact crushed his head and ruptured his organs. He died at the scene, under the streetlights. The vehicle was described as a 'TOYT -CAR/SUV' traveling straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No evidence in the report points to any driver evasive action or external hazard. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between the moving vehicle and the vulnerable pedestrian, underscoring the persistent systemic danger at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on FDR Drive at dawn. The crash injured a 37-year-old male driver, who suffered head trauma and shock. Police cited unsafe lane changing as the cause. Both vehicles bore front-end damage, marking a violent impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided at 5:50 a.m. The driver of one sedan, a 37-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, indicating a direct collision during the lane change maneuver. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea following the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash underscores the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered bruises and arm injuries when a sedan disregarded traffic control and struck him. The driver’s unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic signals caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead in Manhattan struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at 1875 Lexington Ave. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s failure to obey traffic control devices and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper but sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically disregarding traffic control and unsafe speed, as the cause of the collision. The pedestrian’s compliance with the crossing signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768138, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman driving a 2023 Honda SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a 2002 Chrysler SUV struck her vehicle’s left rear bumper on East 116 Street in Manhattan. The crash caused shock but no ejection.

According to the police report, at 17:34 on East 116 Street in Manhattan, a 2002 Chrysler SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a 2023 Honda SUV driven by a 22-year-old female. The impact was to the left rear bumper of the Honda. The driver of the Honda suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The Honda driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The Chrysler SUV was also occupied by a single driver. The report does not indicate any victim behaviors or contributing factors from the Honda driver. The collision highlights the danger of rear-end impacts involving SUVs in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed man struck the rear of a southbound SUV on East 132 Street. The SUV driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:55 on East 132 Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling southbound, driven by a male with an unlicensed New York driver’s status, collided with the center back end of a southbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old male, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan’s driver error—operating without a valid license—directly contributed to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and suffered a complaint of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributory behavior by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered severe leg injuries after a collision caused by unsafe lane changing on 1 Avenue. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 1 Avenue at 14:15. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a sedan traveling north that was changing lanes unsafely. This unsafe lane changing was identified as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck another vehicle. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights the driver error of unsafe lane changing as the primary cause of the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured driver or other victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man driving a sedan in Manhattan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The vehicle struck an object or another vehicle with its right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained but injured in the collision.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was operating a 2014 Acura sedan traveling north near Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 11:04. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper, indicating impact at that point. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The driver remained conscious throughout the incident. The crash details highlight the physical toll on the driver despite restraint use, with no further contributing factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 2 Avenue in Manhattan, striking the left side doors of one vehicle. The female driver suffered a head injury and internal complaints. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor in the crash at 8:30 AM.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 2 Avenue near East 126 Street in Manhattan at 8:30 AM. The impact occurred on the left side doors of a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling south, struck by a 2006 Infiniti sedan traveling west. The female driver of the Toyota sustained a head injury and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision’s damage was concentrated on the left side doors of the Toyota and the left front bumper of the Infiniti. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Harlem River Drive at 6:30 a.m. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries ranging from whiplash to upper arm trauma. The crash involved defective accelerator and other vehicular factors, causing shock and bodily harm.

According to the police report, at 6:30 a.m. on Harlem River Drive, two sedans collided while both were parked. The crash involved a defective accelerator and other vehicular contributing factors. The first vehicle, a 2021 Toyota sedan, sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the second, a 2000 Acura sedan, was damaged at the center back end. Three occupants were injured: a 66-year-old male driver with entire body injuries and shock, a 68-year-old female front passenger with shoulder and upper arm injuries and complaints of pain, and a third occupant who suffered whiplash and shock. All occupants were restrained with lap belts or harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Accelerator Defective' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, highlighting driver and vehicle-related errors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel struck flesh on East 125th. A minicycle, speeding, crashed head-on into an ambulance mid-turn. The 22-year-old rider, helmeted, was crushed but conscious. Signals ignored. The scooter’s front folded. The street echoed with the cost of haste.

A violent collision unfolded at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan when, according to the police report, a minicycle 'slammed head-on into an ambulance mid-turn.' The crash left the 22-year-old minicycle rider with crush injuries across his entire body, though he remained conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, underscoring the systemic dangers present when signals are ignored and speed exceeds safe limits. The minicycle, traveling straight, collided with the ambulance as it made a left turn. The police report notes that the rider was wearing a helmet at the time of impact. The scooter’s front end was described as folding 'like paper,' a stark testament to the force involved when traffic controls fail to protect vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3 Avenue at East 126 Street. The left front quarter panel of one vehicle struck the center front end of the other. A 24-year-old front passenger suffered back injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on 3 Avenue near East 126 Street in Manhattan. Two sedans, one traveling west and the other north, collided with impact on the left front quarter panel of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. A 24-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed, with one registered in New York and the other in Georgia. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on East 125 Street collided in a rear-end crash. Three occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The impact struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. Following too closely caused the crash, police report states.

According to the police report, at 12:05 PM on East 125 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan, two sedans traveling east collided. The second vehicle struck the center back end of the first sedan. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old male driver, a 51-year-old female front passenger, and a 10-year-old female rear passenger. All were conscious and suffered whiplash with injuries to their entire bodies. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor leading to the collision. No other contributing factors were specified. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The data highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance, resulting in a violent rear-end impact and multiple injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was partially ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV making a right turn on Madison Avenue. The crash involved following too closely and disregarding traffic control, causing severe arm injuries and bruising to the motorcyclist.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Madison Avenue collided with an SUV making a right turn eastbound. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, including contusions and bruises. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating failure to maintain safe distance and ignoring traffic signals or signs. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's left front bumper, causing the crash. The motorcyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was injured but not fatally. The report focuses on driver errors by the SUV operator, with no contributing factors attributed to the motorcyclist beyond helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus collided with a bicyclist traveling south on East 125 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary cause, with no damage reported to the bus.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on East 125 Street in Manhattan struck a bicyclist moving south at 16:28. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the bus driver's part. The bus showed no damage, indicating impact likely involved the cyclist's center back end. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV merging northbound collided with a northbound e-bike at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the e-bike’s center front end, causing abrasions and moderate injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 near 2255 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male e-bike rider traveling northbound was struck by a northbound SUV merging into his path. The SUV, a 2023 Honda SUV with one occupant, impacted the e-bike at its center front end with its left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider was injured in the abdomen and pelvis, sustaining abrasions and classified with injury severity level 3. The report lists the SUV driver’s pre-crash action as merging, indicating a failure to yield to the e-bike’s right of way. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by merging vehicles to vulnerable road users like e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two motorcycles collided with an SUV on Harlem River Drive. Both motorcycle drivers suffered injuries, including partial ejection and burns. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV driver was also injured but remained inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Harlem River Drive involving a 2019 Honda SUV and two BMW motorcycles, all traveling south. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both motorcycles. One motorcycle driver, unlicensed, was partially ejected and sustained knee and leg injuries along with moderate burns. The other motorcycle driver, licensed with a permit, also suffered knee and leg injuries. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old male, was injured with elbow and arm wounds but was not ejected. The point of impact for the SUV was the center back end, while both motorcycles impacted at their center front ends. The drivers' errors in lane usage and passing maneuvers directly contributed to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a 25-year-old woman crossing East 123 Street with the signal. The driver made an improper right turn at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on East 123 Street made a right turn and struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near 2 Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her upper arm and shoulder, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver's unsafe speed and improper turning as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's errors that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15