Blood on Broadway: Who Will Stop the Killing?

Two vehicles collided at West 173 Street and Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash. Both drivers suffered neck and back injuries, were not ejected, and experienced shock. Damage hit front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at West 173 Street and Audubon Avenue involving a 2014 Honda sedan traveling west and a 2022 Ford SUV traveling north. The sedan’s female driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, which was the primary contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were injured: the sedan driver suffered neck injuries and the SUV driver sustained back injuries. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. Both drivers reported complaints of pain or nausea and were in shock. The report highlights driver distraction as the key cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV traveling west collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist on West 165 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. The SUV sustained front-end damage. The crash exposed critical driver errors and risks for vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV with seven occupants was traveling west on West 165 Street when it collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and upper arm trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Rhode Island, was operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes unspecified factors for the bicyclist. The SUV sustained front-end damage. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements intersecting with bicycle travel, emphasizing driver responsibility in preventing such impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted sedan driver struck a helmeted 29-year-old male e-bicyclist traveling south on Broadway in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan was parked and showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:00 near 4177 Broadway in Manhattan. The collision involved a sedan and a male e-bicyclist, age 29, who was wearing a helmet. The cyclist was ejected from his e-bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan was stationary, parked before the crash, and impacted on its left side doors, yet showed no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, specifically pointing to the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. The cyclist’s helmet use is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a right turn hit a northbound bicyclist on West 158 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor in the collision’s impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a right turn eastbound on West 158 Street when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his upper arm and shoulder but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. There is no indication that the bicyclist’s behavior or equipment contributed to the collision. The driver’s failure to control speed while turning created a hazardous situation resulting in the bicyclist’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north on West 161 Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way by the moped operator.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on West 161 Street in Manhattan struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which was going straight ahead. The report cites the moped driver's unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The moped driver’s errors created a dangerous situation that resulted in the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Broadway struck a 29-year-old in-line skater at an intersection in Manhattan. The skater suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead northbound on Broadway in Manhattan collided with a 29-year-old male in-line skater at an intersection near West 173 Street. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The skater, described as an occupant with helmet use, sustained injuries to his entire body and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was a 2010 Infiniti sedan registered in Georgia, occupied by a single driver. No contributing factors related to the victim's actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right front bumper and resulted in serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield at an intersection on Audubon Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining minor bleeding and serious injury to the head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Audubon Avenue near West 168th Street in Manhattan. A 2024 SUV traveling south struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The vehicle sustained damage at an unspecified point of impact. No information about driver license status or pre-crash actions was provided. The report clearly identifies driver error in failing to yield and disregarding traffic control as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on and rear-end on West 170 Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on West 170 Street in Manhattan collided, with impact at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The crash occurred at 5:10 am. The driver of the 2011 Honda sedan, a 43-year-old man, sustained chest injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victims' actions or safety equipment. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with an SUV on Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The police report cites bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor; no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Audubon Avenue near West 172 Street in Manhattan at 2:05 AM involving a 44-year-old male bicyclist and a male SUV driver. Both were traveling straight ahead when the incident happened. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, classified as abrasions with injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' twice as contributing factors, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and driving eastbound. Notably, there was no damage reported to either vehicle, suggesting a low-impact collision. The police report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not ejected and safety equipment use is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge sedan veered head-on into a southbound pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel folded. Two men in the truck died crushed. The Dodge driver held no license. The road stayed dark. Impact and error left only silence.

According to the police report, at 2:25 a.m. on Henry Hudson Parkway, a Dodge sedan veered and struck a southbound pickup truck head-on. The report states, "Steel folded. Two men inside the truck, ages 38 and 40, died crushed." The contributing factor cited is "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The Dodge driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash, as documented in the vehicle data. The collision resulted in fatal crush injuries to both the driver and front passenger of the pickup. The police report makes no mention of any contributing actions by the victims. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the Dodge driver and improper lane usage as key factors in this deadly crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan backed into him on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised and in shock off the roadway.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Acura sedan traveling west on Saint Nicholas Avenue backed into him at around 5 p.m. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The sedan’s point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver failed to observe the pedestrian while backing. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during backing maneuvers in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A rollerblader suffered a head injury and lost consciousness after colliding with a bike on West 158 Street. Both parties were traveling straight when unsafe speed caused the crash. The rollerblader wore a helmet but sustained minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:07 on West 158 Street involving a bike and a rollerblader. The rollerblader, a 52-year-old female driver, was injured with a head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both the bike and rollerblader were traveling straight ahead in opposite directions when the crash happened. The rollerblader was wearing a helmet, as noted under safety equipment, but still suffered minor bleeding and a severe head injury. The bike driver, a male, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report highlights driver error—specifically unsafe speed—as the cause, with no victim fault cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two motorcycles northbound on Saint Nicholas. The rear machine too close, slamming the lead. A 33-year-old, unlicensed, helmetless, thrown down. His leg split, blood pooling on West 176th. Metal, flesh, and asphalt tangled in the dusk.

According to the police report, two motorcycles were traveling northbound at West 176th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The rear motorcycle, operated by a 33-year-old man, was 'following too closely' and struck the motorcycle ahead. The report states the rear rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The collision left him with severe lacerations to his lower leg, described as his leg 'split open' and blood pooling at the scene. Both motorcycles were damaged at the center front and back ends, consistent with a rear-end impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the rear rider. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to maintain safe distance and speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck on West 156 Street in Manhattan. The SUV’s front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. The truck showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling south on West 156 Street collided with the left rear bumper of a southbound 2021 tractor truck. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the truck showed no damage. The SUV carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 23-year-old female, was injured with back pain and shock, secured by a lap belt and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed, and the truck driver was alone. The collision’s impact point and damage suggest the SUV struck the truck from behind or the side. The absence of listed driver errors leaves the cause unclear, but the injury to the SUV passenger highlights the crash’s toll on vulnerable occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision on West 162 Street. The crash involved driver inattention, striking the cyclist’s back end and causing significant trauma and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:18 AM on West 162 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was traveling north when he was struck from behind by a vehicle also moving north. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in a complaint of pain or nausea and emotional shock. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The data highlights the critical role of driver distraction in this serious injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck a parked vehicle on West 172 Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 70-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. The impact damaged the right front quarter panel of the moving car and left side doors of the parked vehicle.

According to the police report, at 20:50 on West 172 Street near Amsterdam Avenue, a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling north collided with a parked 2008 Toyota sedan. The moving vehicle impacted the parked car's left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver of the moving sedan, a 70-year-old man, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights risks from driver control errors or inattention when passing parked vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man pushing a car was struck in Manhattan when an SUV made an improper U-turn. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and left the pedestrian seriously injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:15 near 2296 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. A 2023 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making an improper U-turn when it struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was pushing a car outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his knee and lower leg, classified as a severe injury. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as the primary contributing factor, highlighting driver error. The collision also involved two parked sedans, both damaged on their front and rear ends. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy riding north on Edgecombe Avenue was struck on his left side by a northbound SUV that was parked but involved in a collision. The SUV driver, 57, suffered shock and minor injuries. The bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male SUV driver was involved in a collision with a 14-year-old male bicyclist on Edgecombe Avenue near West 162 Street in Manhattan at 9:30 p.m. The SUV was initially parked but struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but experienced shock. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist’s arm split open against the side of a stopped taxi at Fort Washington and 161st. Blood marked the pavement. The helmeted rider stayed awake. The taxi sat untouched. The street fell silent, holding the aftermath in its grip.

A cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after striking the side of a stopped taxi at Fort Washington Avenue and 161st Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 10:12 a.m. The report states, 'A cyclist struck the side of a stopped taxi. His arm split open. Blood on pavement. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. The taxi sat untouched.' The taxi was stopped in traffic and sustained no damage, while the cyclist’s bike impacted the right side doors of the vehicle. The police report lists no specific contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. The only victim behavior noted is helmet use, which is mentioned after the description of the crash. The focus remains on the physical impact and aftermath, with the police narrative emphasizing the silence and gravity that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact fractured and dislocated her abdomen and pelvis. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the severe injuries.

According to the police report, at 10:10 AM on West 173 Street in Manhattan, an SUV driven by a female driver making a left turn struck an 89-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact, indicating the vehicle struck the pedestrian directly during the turn. The pedestrian was conscious but severely injured. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15