Blood on Broadway: Who Will Stop the Killing?

A 67-year-old man was injured when an SUV backed into him on West 168th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck his knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver failed to back safely, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a 2007 SUV backing east on West 168th Street near Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and not at an intersection when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no visible damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a sedan parked on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue collided with a sedan parked facing east near West 176 Street. The moped driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as the primary driver error contributing to the crash. The sedan, occupied by no one at the time, sustained damage to its right side doors and right front quarter panel. The moped driver was unlicensed, and the sedan driver held a permit license. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Audubon Avenue. The impact struck the center back end of the bike. The rider suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on Audubon Avenue was struck from behind by a vehicle. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in a semiconscious state and minor bleeding. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man was hit by a taxi while crossing West 158 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The taxi showed no damage. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 158 Street struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with Amsterdam Avenue. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head contusion and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The taxi showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No other driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked bus on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The front passenger in the sedan suffered a facial contusion. The crash happened just before 1 a.m. Unsafe speed was a factor. The passenger was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 2022 Nissan sedan collided with a parked bus on Saint Nicholas Avenue near West 163 Street in Manhattan. The sedan was traveling north and hit the bus's left front bumper with its center front end. The front passenger, a 32-year-old woman, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were parked before the collision. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The 28-year-old woman on the bike suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles damaged front center.

According to the police report, a 2020 Toyota sedan with three occupants was making a left turn on Fort Washington Avenue when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan and bike both sustained damage to their center front ends. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan pulled from the curb. A 62-year-old man crossed West 178th. Metal hit skull. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed awake. The car’s right front bore the wound. Failure to yield marked the moment.

A 62-year-old man was struck by a sedan at the corner of West 178th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a Toyota sedan pulled from the curb and hit him. The man suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact damaged the car’s right front quarter panel. The data does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing north on Broadway struck a southbound bike carrying two riders. The female bicyclist passenger was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated upper leg. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left the passenger injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a 2009 Honda sedan was backing north on Broadway in Manhattan when it collided with a southbound bike carrying two occupants. The bicyclist passenger, a 42-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper leg injury. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to ensure the path was clear before reversing. The bike showed no damage. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash. The sedan driver’s license status is not specified, but the bike driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head abrasion after a sedan hit him on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The driver was distracted. The cyclist wore no helmet. The bike’s front end was damaged; the sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Riverside Drive struck a 69-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head abrasion. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper, while the bike’s center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The bicyclist was also going straight ahead. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but suffered significant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old boy suffered a head injury and whiplash while riding as a right rear passenger in a 2017 Dodge SUV. The vehicle was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The child was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2017 Dodge SUV traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway was impacted on its left rear quarter panel. The crash injured an 8-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position. He sustained a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man crossed Broadway at West 161st. A Dodge sedan, windows dark, sped south. Steel struck flesh. The man fell. His head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. He died there, under the evening sky.

A 76-year-old pedestrian was killed at Broadway and West 161st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when a southbound Dodge sedan with tinted windows struck him. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The police narrative states, 'He hit the pavement, skull split, blood pooling. He died there, under the evening sky.' The data highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and illegal window tint. The man died at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Manhattan. The sedan was parked when the crash occurred. The bicyclist suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan in Manhattan near West 160 Street. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The sedan, a 2016 Jeep, showed no damage and was stationary before the crash. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the left side doors of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and the vehicle was registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on West 165 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling north. The rear SUV struck the front SUV’s back end. The male driver of the front SUV suffered chest injuries and was conscious. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West 165 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling north when the rear SUV impacted the center back end of the front SUV. The front SUV’s male driver, age 59, sustained chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions but does not specify failure to yield or other errors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. There were no ejections or pedestrian involvement noted. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the rear SUV and the center back end of the front SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped traveling south on West 168 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 28-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The sedan driver showed signs of inattention. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 168 Street collided with a moped going south near Audubon Avenue. The moped driver, a 28-year-old male, was partially ejected and injured in the hip and upper leg, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but was cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the moped's left side doors. No other contributing factors were listed. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan made a right turn and passed too closely. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided near West 158 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" twice as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain safe distance while making a right turn. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end were the points of impact. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped hit an SUV’s side at West 160th and Saint Nicholas. The rider, 25, was ejected. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He lay incoherent, pain thick in his voice. The moped was crushed. Sirens cut the morning.

A violent crash unfolded at the corner of West 160th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A moped slammed into the side of an SUV. According to the police report, the moped rider, age 25, was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped was demolished. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are driver errors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Broadway in Manhattan. The female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way. Impact hit left rear quarter panel of one car and right front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. The female driver of the 2008 Mazda, aged 57, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left rear quarter panel of the Ford and the right front bumper of the Mazda. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant in her vehicle. The crash highlights errors in yielding and driver control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old unlicensed female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash in a sedan crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The vehicle struck an object on the right rear bumper. Tinted windows and inadequate windshield contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver, unlicensed in New York, was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. She was the sole occupant of a 2018 sedan traveling south. The vehicle sustained damage to the right rear bumper after impact. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Contributing factors listed include tinted windows and an inadequate windshield. The report notes no ejection occurred. Driver errors include operating the vehicle without a valid license. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle stopped in traffic on West 179 Street. Three occupants suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The taxi driver was inattentive. All injured remained conscious and were not ejected from their seats.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 179 Street rear-ended a vehicle stopped in traffic. The impact occurred at the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the other vehicle. Three occupants in the taxi were injured, all suffering neck injuries described as whiplash. The injured included the driver and two passengers, all conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver’s contributing factor was listed as Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north hit a westbound sedan’s left rear quarter on West 157 Street. The moped driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north collided with the left rear quarter panel of a westbound sedan on West 157 Street. The moped driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was operated by a licensed male driver from Pennsylvania. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the front center of the moped and the left rear quarter of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15