Blood on Broadway: Who Will Stop the Killing?

Steel tore open at West 165th and Broadway. Taxi and BMW slammed head-on. A young man in the back seat bled through his clothes. Three passengers hurt. The street stayed dark. No driver errors listed. The city did not stop.

A taxi and a BMW collided head-on at the corner of West 165th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Three passengers were injured. According to the police report, 'A taxi and a BMW collided head-on. Steel crumpled. A 21-year-old man in the back seat, no belt, bled through his clothes. He stayed conscious. The dark stayed quiet.' The injured included a 21-year-old male passenger with severe bleeding. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist struck the left side of a parked SUV on Fort Washington Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Fort Washington Avenue collided with the left side doors of a parked 2019 Toyota SUV. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike’s front center end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, but the crash was caused by the driver's failure to notice the cyclist. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old female driver in an SUV suffered chest injuries and whiplash after rear-ending another vehicle on Henry Hudson Parkway. The crash occurred at 8:30 a.m. Her reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and following too closely caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver operating a 2014 Ford SUV was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. She sustained chest injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists her reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV struck the center front end of another vehicle while traveling northbound. No ejection occurred. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors that led to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on West 166 Street. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact struck her knee and lower leg. She suffered bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 166 Street made a left turn and struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The collision impacted the right front bumper of the vehicle, causing injury to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. She sustained contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made an unsafe lane change and collided with a sedan on Amsterdam Avenue. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage on their left sides. The crash occurred in Manhattan's 10033 zip code.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Amsterdam Avenue made an unsafe lane change and struck a sedan traveling south. The sedan's 29-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back trauma and shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors by the sedan driver. The SUV impacted the sedan's left front bumper, damaging its left front, while the SUV's left rear quarter panel was damaged. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan after an SUV made a left turn and collided with his e-bike. The rider suffered a head contusion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash happened on West 169 Street near Broadway.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike westbound on West 169 Street was struck on the right side by a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. The SUV had no visible damage, while the e-bike showed damage to the center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The collision occurred near Broadway in Manhattan's 10th council district. No ejection occurred, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed in Manhattan near 128 Fort Washington Avenue. One driver made a left turn, the other went straight. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to limbs. Traffic control was disregarded, causing the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight north. The collision involved the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The crash injured a 29-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female passenger. Both suffered whiplash and injuries to the shoulder, knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Other Vehicular" contributing factors. The passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment; the driver wore a lap belt. The crash caused damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided while making left turns on West 157 Street in Manhattan. Three women inside suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash damaged the right rear bumper of a sedan and the left front quarter panel of an SUV. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a 2019 sedan and a 2018 SUV—collided on West 157 Street in Manhattan while both were making left turns. The impact occurred at the right rear bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. Three female occupants, including the sedan driver and two passengers aged 22 and 28, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused moderate injuries but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man was hit by a northbound taxi on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion while crossing outside an intersection. The taxi struck him with its front center, causing injury but no ejection. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a northbound taxi struck him on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The taxi, traveling straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the taxi or pedestrian. The pedestrian’s crossing outside an intersection was noted, but no failure to yield or other driver fault was recorded. No safety equipment or signals were mentioned as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bus veered into a parked sedan. Steel tore. The car’s left side crumpled. A 37-year-old man bled from the arm but stayed alert. The bus did not stop. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street held the wreckage.

A bus traveling south on Wadsworth Avenue near West 180th Street struck a parked Nissan sedan. According to the police report, 'A southbound bus veered into a parked Nissan. Steel screamed. The sedan’s left side folded. A 37-year-old man bled from the arm. He stayed awake. The bus did not stop.' The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered severe bleeding to his arm but remained conscious. Three other occupants in the sedan were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bus driver left the scene. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at 8:39 a.m. A 56-year-old male sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved the sedan making a left turn and the SUV making a right turn, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left rear bumper. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound moped on Broadway. The moped driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries with abrasions. The crash caused right-side damage to the sedan and front-end damage to the moped.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Broadway attempted a left turn and collided with a moped traveling north straight ahead. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The sedan suffered damage to its right side doors, while the moped was damaged at the center front end. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed and making the left turn at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on West 176 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 176 Street in Manhattan struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver was injured when a moving SUV collided with his parked SUV on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moving vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the parked SUV, causing damage to both vehicles. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after colliding with a left-turning SUV on Audubon Avenue. The impact struck the scooter’s front center and the SUV’s right side. The rider suffered a head contusion and bruises.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Audubon Avenue collided with a Mercedes SUV making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the scooter’s center front end and the SUV’s right side doors. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and bruises. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The injured rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and abrasions. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The moped’s front center collided with the sedan’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue when it collided with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 41-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan impacted the left side doors, while the moped sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. The moped driver wore a helmet, but the crash was primarily caused by the sedan’s maneuver and unsafe speed. No pedestrian was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old girl was struck at an intersection on Fort Washington Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan made a right turn and hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Fort Washington Avenue at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's movement. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a southbound e-bike on West 175 Street. The 22-year-old e-bike rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Driver distraction played a role. The crash left the cyclist in shock, injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan was making a U-turn on West 175 Street in Manhattan when it collided with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 22-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan struck the e-bike on its left side doors and left front bumper, respectively. The cyclist was not ejected but was left in shock. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making turns in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on West 165 Street in Manhattan. The female driver of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 165 Street in Manhattan involving two southbound SUVs. The driver of the rear-ended vehicle, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The impact was at the center back end of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman was hit by a northbound sedan on West 180 Street. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. Impact struck the vehicle’s right side doors. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 180 Street outside an intersection. She was struck by a northbound 2014 Honda sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and did not have any listed safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to pedestrians crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15