Blood on Broadway: Who Will Stop the Killing?

A 4-year-old boy was hit by a taxi at an intersection in Manhattan. The child suffered a head injury and concussion. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The taxi showed no damage. The boy remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound taxi at the intersection near 120 Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. The child was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion but remained conscious. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal on West 169 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver failed to yield and was inattentive. Both the pedestrian and the SUV driver suffered neck injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 169 Street at an intersection with the signal. The crash involved a Ford SUV traveling west and a BMW sedan traveling south. The pedestrian was struck by the SUV, which failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was in shock. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, also sustained neck injuries and shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The SUV's front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel were damaged in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s brakes were defective. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway rear-ended a 2008 sedan also heading south. The sedan’s 43-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists defective brakes on the SUV as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center ends. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused injury to the sedan’s driver but did not result in ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured on West 173 Street near Audubon Avenue. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash involved a Nissan vehicle impacting the bike’s front end. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on West 173 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike was making a left turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a Nissan vehicle. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. The e-bike driver wore no safety equipment at the time of the crash. The Nissan’s point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash caused center front end damage to the e-bike. No pedestrian involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman crossing West 157 Street with the signal was struck by a southbound moped. The impact injured her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver disregarded traffic control, leading to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on West 157 Street struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was injured at the intersection. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crash on Riverside Drive injured a 41-year-old female driver. The vehicle's defective accelerator led to the collision. She suffered bruises and arm injuries but was conscious and restrained. Two parked sedans were damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a 41-year-old woman was involved in a crash on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists a defective accelerator as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved damage to two parked sedans, one struck on the left rear quarter panel and the other on the left front bumper. No other driver errors were specified in the report. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up turned left. A motorcycle sped straight. Metal slammed metal. The rider flew, helmetless. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone. The street bore the violence. He was 37.

A pick-up truck turned left on Audubon Avenue. A motorcycle came straight at unsafe speed. The two vehicles collided. According to the police report, 'A pick-up turned left. A motorcycle came fast, straight. They met hard. The rider flew, no helmet. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He was 37. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone on the street.' Unsafe speed was listed as a contributing factor. The 37-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding on the street. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the pick-up driver. The crash left the rider broken and bleeding on the asphalt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man was hit by a Jeep SUV making a left turn on West 158 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck him. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a left turn on West 158 Street struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper, damaging the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing the street when the collision happened.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV backing unsafely on West 178 Street near Audubon Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg injury. The driver caused the crash by unsafe backing.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on West 178 Street near Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of a 2018 Honda SUV was entering a parked position and backed unsafely, striking the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2013 SUV made a left turn on West 178 Street in Manhattan. It collided with a southbound sedan. Two male passengers in the sedan suffered shoulder fractures and dislocations. The crash caused front bumper damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2013 SUV, traveling north, made a left turn and disregarded traffic control. The SUV struck a southbound sedan going straight ahead on West 178 Street in Manhattan. Two male passengers, ages 22 and 29, in the sedan were injured with fractures and dislocations to their shoulders. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the sedan was damaged on its right front bumper. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was struck by an SUV on West 178 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the pedestrian’s back, causing abrasions and shock. The driver disregarded traffic control, leading to the collision. The pedestrian was not at an intersection.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling east on West 178 Street struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions and was in shock. The crash involved two vehicles, including a sedan traveling north, but the primary cause was the SUV driver disregarding traffic control. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and did not contribute to the crash. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the driver’s error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man rode his e-bike north on West 165th. He lost consciousness. He fell. His head struck the pavement. He died alone. No other vehicles. No impact. The street stayed quiet. The man did not get up.

A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike on West 165th Street at Saint Nicholas Avenue lost consciousness and fell, striking his head. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike lost consciousness mid-ride. No crash. No impact. He fell, struck his head, and died alone on the pavement in the afternoon light.' No other vehicles were involved. The only listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors or external hazards are cited. The report notes the rider was not using any safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. The man died where he fell. The street remained unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision on West 170 Street. The crash involved two eastbound vehicles, a sedan and a pickup truck. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed as factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 170 Street in Manhattan involving a 2011 Dodge pickup truck and a 2018 Nissan sedan, both traveling eastbound. The pickup truck's right front bumper struck the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver of the pickup truck, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving/road rage and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' quarter panels and side doors of nearby parked cars. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old female driver was trapped and injured in a sedan crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The vehicle overturned and was demolished. She suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan overturned on Henry Hudson Parkway. The vehicle was demolished in the crash. The driver was trapped inside and suffered chest injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling south, going straight ahead before the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the dangers of sudden lane changes and driver reactions to other vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on West 160 Street in Manhattan. She suffered neck injuries and shock. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian crossed against the signal. The crash left her in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn on West 160 Street struck her. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of impact. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet SUV, sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a sedan on Broadway in Manhattan. The scooter hit the sedan’s left rear bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police noted driver inattention and distraction as factors.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male operating an e-scooter collided with a sedan traveling north on Broadway near West 174th Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear bumper. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no specified safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front center of the e-scooter and the left rear bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was hit by a sedan making a left turn on West 165 Street. The boy was crossing with the signal. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 165 Street made a left turn and struck a 10-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The boy sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, but no damage to the vehicle was noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three people injured in a northbound collision on West 174 Street in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, SUV, and sedan collided. The driver showed signs of alcohol involvement and distraction. Passengers suffered head and full-body injuries, all in shock.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on West 174 Street in Manhattan involving a pick-up truck, a station wagon/SUV, and a sedan, all traveling north. The driver of one vehicle was found to have alcohol involvement and was distracted. Three occupants were injured: the driver, a front passenger, and a rear passenger. Injuries included head trauma and full-body pain, with all victims experiencing shock. The driver errors noted were alcohol involvement and driver inattention/distraction. Passengers were restrained with lap belts and child restraints. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the sedan, the left rear bumper of the SUV, and the left front bumper of the pick-up truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian was struck on West 180 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue. The driver made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a driver making a left turn on West 180 Street in Manhattan failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. This caused a collision with a male pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on West 165 Street in Manhattan. One driver made an unsafe lane change while turning improperly. A 3-year-old passenger suffered facial bruises but was restrained. Both vehicles sustained left and front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 165 Street in Manhattan. One driver was making a U-turn and changed lanes unsafely while turning improperly. The other vehicle was traveling straight ahead. A 3-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering facial contusions. She was restrained by a child safety seat and was conscious after the crash. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15