Blood on Broadway: Who Will Stop the Killing?

A motorcycle collided with an SUV making a left turn on Audubon Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The SUV driver was inattentive and turned improperly. The crash left the rider fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Audubon Avenue struck the left front quarter panel of a Jeep SUV making a left turn northwest at West 179 Street. The motorcyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' by the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured. No information on helmet use was provided. The crash highlights the dangers of inattentive turning maneuvers involving vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man flew from his multi-wheeled machine at West 178th and Wadsworth. No helmet. No belt. Head struck hard. Blood pooled. Driver inexperience and rage fueled the crash. Only the rider was hurt. The street stayed silent.

A 25-year-old man was ejected from a multi-wheeled vehicle while traveling north on West 178th Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider wore no helmet or seat belt, as noted in the report, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged, but the rider was left injured and conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at West 159 Street in Manhattan. Three occupants suffered head and hip injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. All were restrained but shocked, complaining of pain and nausea. Damage hit front and left side of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West 159 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a 2019 Lexus SUV traveling west and a 2006 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. Three occupants were injured: a 21-year-old female front passenger and a 16-year-old female rear passenger both suffered head injuries, and the 22-year-old male driver of the Chevrolet SUV sustained hip and upper leg injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Lexus SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the Chevrolet SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel and left side doors. The injured occupants experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn and a southbound bike. The bicyclist suffered bruises to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a vehicle making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on Fort Washington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of both the vehicle and the bike. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male driver in a 2021 Jeep SUV crashed on Broadway in Manhattan. The vehicle was demolished at the front center. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Jeep SUV with a learner's permit crashed on Broadway in Manhattan. The vehicle sustained severe front-end damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The driver was wearing a harness at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding, intoxicated driver crashed a sedan into a parked SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. Two men inside the sedan suffered neck and head injuries. Both were restrained but shocked. The SUV was damaged at the rear. Alcohol and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway struck a parked SUV from behind. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. Two male occupants in the sedan, aged 23 and 27, were injured. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while the front passenger complained of head pain and nausea. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No information indicates fault beyond the driver's errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected after colliding with a vehicle on Broadway near West 162nd Street. The rider suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash involved unsafe speed and damaged the left side of the bike and front of the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on Broadway collided with a vehicle traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-bike and the center front end of the vehicle. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was occupied by no passengers, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of the e-bike. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the e-bike and the front end of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman driver suffered an elbow abrasion after her sedan was struck by another sedan making a right turn. The crash happened near 2320 Amsterdam Avenue. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was parked when it was struck on the left rear bumper by a second sedan making a right turn. The second vehicle was driven by an unlicensed female driver. The collision injured the female driver of the parked sedan, causing an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred near 2320 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a left turn and struck an e-scooter traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue. The e-scooter driver, partially ejected and bruised, suffered injuries to his entire body. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and alcohol involvement by the scooter driver.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Amsterdam Avenue made a left turn and collided with an e-scooter going straight north. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield during the left turn. Additionally, alcohol involvement was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan's point of impact was its center front end, while the e-scooter was struck on its left side doors. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured and was not using any safety equipment at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Both the bike and SUV were making right turns northwest on West 165 Street. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 165 Street involving a bicyclist and a station wagon/SUV, both making right turns northwest. The 32-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. Both vehicles showed no damage. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No further details on fault or cause were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old boy was injured when a bike traveling south on West 158 Street struck him. The child suffered an eye contusion. The bike showed no damage. The driver was inattentive at the moment of impact.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on West 158 Street struck a 4-year-old pedestrian. The child sustained an eye contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bike had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of collision. The pedestrian's location and actions before the crash are unknown. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child. Driver inattention was the sole listed cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Volvo SUV turned right on Broadway. It hit a 74-year-old man. He was thrown. His arm was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was not in a crosswalk. The street stayed silent after.

A Volvo SUV struck a 74-year-old man near 3959 Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV turned right and hit the pedestrian, throwing him and causing severe lacerations to his arm. Blood pooled on the street. The man was not at a crosswalk when the crash happened. The police report states, 'The driver failed to yield.' The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No other driver errors or factors are noted in the report. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries. The impact came from the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a parked SUV on Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. The taxi’s left front bumper hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. The taxi driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Audubon Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper against the SUV’s left rear bumper. The taxi driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was not ejected. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash involved multiple vehicles but only the taxi driver sustained injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan after an SUV struck him on the right side. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver distraction and unsafe speed by the cyclist.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan involving a 2019 SUV and a 19-year-old male bicyclist. The SUV, traveling west, struck the bicyclist, who was heading south, on its right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed by the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact point was the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman riding outside a sedan was struck on the left side doors in Manhattan. She suffered back abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV involved was parked and undamaged. Driver errors unspecified in report.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of a 2017 sedan was injured when the vehicle collided with a parked SUV on West 177 Street in Manhattan. The impact was on the left side doors of the sedan. The woman suffered back abrasions and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and was stationary before the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The injured occupant was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Broadway in Manhattan late at night. Three occupants suffered head injuries and shock. One driver showed minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed. Damage hit left side doors and front bumpers. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Broadway near West 161 Street in Manhattan. The crash injured three occupants: two drivers and one front passenger, all aged 25. Injuries included head trauma and whiplash, with one driver experiencing minor bleeding. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. One driver was licensed; the other held a permit. The vehicles struck each other on the left side doors and front bumpers. Safety equipment varied: one driver wore a lap belt and harness, the passenger also used a lap belt, while the other driver had no safety equipment. No occupants were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and speeding in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a sedan on Broadway in Manhattan. The sedan’s 18-year-old male driver suffered a neck abrasion. Both vehicles traveled west. The truck showed no damage; the sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided on Broadway near West 179 Street in Manhattan. The sedan's 18-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a neck abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The box truck impacted the sedan's left front bumper with its right front bumper. The truck showed no damage, while the sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper turning. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Riverside Drive near West 161 Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan, a 31-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The first vehicle was traveling north going straight ahead and was struck on its right front bumper. The second vehicle was making a left turn and was hit on its right rear bumper. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' right bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a sedan changed lanes unsafely on West 165 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was going straight eastbound when the collision occurred. He was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan committed an unsafe lane change on West 165 Street in Manhattan, striking a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including abrasions. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the bike's center front end. The driver of the sedan failed to maintain proper lane control, leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male motorcyclist crashed into a parked SUV. The impact struck the motorcycle's right side doors and the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male motorcyclist traveling south on West 157 Street collided with a parked SUV. The motorcycle struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel on its right side doors. The rider was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the motorcyclist's response to another vehicle not involved in the crash played a role. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15