Washington Heights: Five Dead, Hundreds Hurt. Still No Safe Streets.

A 78-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi making a right turn on W 183 St. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries, leaving her in shock. The taxi showed no damage despite the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on W 183 St made a right turn and struck a 78-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the part of the taxi driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the taxi sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but did not contribute to the crash. This incident underscores the danger posed by driver failure to yield, directly causing injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike traveling south on W 181 St ignored traffic controls and struck a 58-year-old man crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Aggressive driving contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on W 181 St in Manhattan disregarded traffic control devices and collided with a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was located at the intersection when struck. No mention of pedestrian fault or helmet use is made in the report. The crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals and engaging in aggressive behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped rider was injured and ejected after a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls. The rider suffered lower leg injuries and shock, highlighting driver disregard for traffic signals.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:17 on W 180 St near Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. A moped traveling east collided with an SUV heading north. The moped driver, a 34-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the moped driver was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the moped's right side doors and the SUV's center front end. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 2009 Honda SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on West 178 Street in Manhattan. Three male occupants suffered back injuries, conscious but hurt. The driver and two passengers wore lap belts. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors for driver errors.

According to the police report, a 2009 Honda SUV traveling east on West 178 Street in Manhattan collided with the center back end of another vehicle. The SUV had three male occupants: a 36-year-old driver and two passengers aged 25 and 27. All three were injured with back injuries, including internal injuries and whiplash, and were conscious at the scene. Each occupant was restrained with a lap belt. The report notes unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, indicating driver error but does not specify exact causes such as speeding or distraction. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision's impact point and vehicle damage were both at the center back end of the SUV, suggesting a rear-end collision caused by the SUV driver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old bicyclist suffered a severe arm injury after an SUV struck him on Broadway in Manhattan. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction, causing a fractured and dislocated elbow. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Hillside Avenue in Manhattan at 10:30 AM. A 2013 Ford SUV, traveling north and initially parked, struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist also traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, categorized as injury severity 3, and remained conscious without ejection. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline and was distracted. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 50-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV made a right turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Riverside Drive near Broadway. The SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver showed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' both cited as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old male driver overturned his SUV while making a right turn on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver operating a 2024 BMW SUV overturned the vehicle while making a right turn on Henry Hudson Parkway at 11:30. The driver, who was licensed in New York, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle overturned upon impact, causing significant damage. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating vehicles at unsafe speeds, resulting in loss of control and severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 45-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn hit his e-bike. The crash happened at 7:44 a.m. on West 180 Street in Manhattan. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage by the bicyclist contributed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:44 a.m. on West 180 Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 45-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound was struck by a southbound 2021 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, with contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report highlights the bicyclist's unsafe speed and improper lane usage as key factors in the collision, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a sedan struck her at an intersection on West 183 Street. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on West 183 Street made a right turn and struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies the driver's errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection in Manhattan's 10033 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered head abrasions after an SUV made a right turn and struck him on West 184 Street in Manhattan. The collision caused right side damage to the SUV and injured the cyclist, who remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on West 184 Street in Manhattan. A 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2017 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield, leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 78-year-old woman was injured at a Manhattan intersection when an SUV making a left turn hit her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of West 188 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 16:15 when a 2018 Ford SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his errors caused harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound moped on Dyckman Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected, suffering back abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Dyckman Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a moped. The sedan was making a left turn eastbound when it collided with a westbound moped. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained back abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a failure on the part of the sedan driver. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young man on a KTM motorcycle crashed into two parked SUVs on Fort George Avenue. Ejected, he suffered fatal head trauma. Blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The police report cites driver inexperience. He died there, alone, on the summer night.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old man riding a KTM motorcycle northbound on Fort George Avenue near Audubon Avenue struck two parked SUVs. The collision occurred at 21:44. The report states the rider was ejected on impact and suffered severe head trauma, with blood found on the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The narrative notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The parked SUVs were unoccupied and stationary at the time of the collision. The report provides no evidence of any contributing factors beyond those attributed to the motorcycle operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver traveling north on West 181 Street was struck by an SUV making an improper U-turn. The impact ejected the moped operator, causing lower leg injuries and shock. The crash highlights driver error in turning maneuvers on busy Manhattan streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on West 181 Street in Manhattan. The SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver's failure to execute a lawful turn. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in turning on city streets, placing vulnerable riders at severe risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two 14-year-old boys suffered abrasions and limb injuries in a moped crash on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The driver, unlicensed and speeding aggressively, lost control. Both occupants were conscious but hurt, highlighting reckless vehicle operation as the cause.

According to the police report, a moped carrying two 14-year-old males crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue at 17:29. The driver, unlicensed and identified as male, was cited for aggressive driving and unsafe speed. The vehicle was initially parked before the crash and impacted at the center front end. Both the driver and passenger sustained injuries: abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, elbow, and lower arm. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The report explicitly lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed, reckless moped operation in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and moped collided on Vermilyea Avenue in Manhattan at midnight. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the taxi driver's disregard of traffic control as the cause. Both vehicles were making right turns at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Vermilyea Avenue near Dyckman Street in Manhattan around midnight. The collision involved a 2016 Honda taxi and a 2023 moped, both traveling northwest and making right turns. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper and the moped's left front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally, but the failure to yield or obey traffic control led to this collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A GMC SUV struck a 46-year-old woman on Wadsworth Avenue before dawn. Blood ran from her head. She stayed conscious. The unlicensed driver fled south. The car showed no damage. The street stood silent, danger unbroken.

According to the police report, a 2023 GMC SUV traveling south on Wadsworth Avenue at 2:40 a.m. struck a 46-year-old woman in the roadway. The impact caused severe bleeding from her head, though she remained conscious at the scene. The report notes that the driver was unlicensed and fled south after the collision, leaving the vehicle undamaged. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and is listed as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway,' with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' also recorded as a contributing factor, but only after the primary driver error. The event underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers operating large vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured after a sedan passed too closely on Henry Hudson Parkway. The crash caused severe damage to both vehicles. The rider suffered lower leg injuries and shock, highlighting the dangers of unsafe passing maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near Henry Hudson Parkway at 11:56 PM. A motorcycle traveling north collided with a sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper striking the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision underscores the risks posed by drivers passing motorcycles without adequate clearance, leading to severe injuries for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Toyota SUV struck a sedan from behind on West 189 Street at 11:45 AM. Both drivers suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV driver’s unsafe speed caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 AM on West 189 Street when a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling north rear-ended a sedan also traveling north. The SUV's point of impact was the center back end, striking the sedan’s center front end. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old male, was cited for unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both the SUV driver and the sedan’s front passenger, a 52-year-old female, were injured with bodily trauma affecting their entire bodies and reported complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report highlights the SUV driver’s failure to control speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a moped on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan late at night. The moped driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and was semiconscious. The sedan driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:10 on Saint Nicholas Avenue near West 182 Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west collided with a southbound moped. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the moped's left front bumper. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the vulnerable moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14