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

A moped driver slowed southbound on Broadway collided with a northbound tractor truck making a left turn. The moped’s left front bumper struck the truck’s trailer. The 28-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Broadway collided with a northbound tractor truck making a left turn at West 181 Street in Manhattan. The moped’s left front bumper struck the truck’s trailer. The moped driver, age 28, was injured with fractures and dislocations to the knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed and had no safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and had no reported errors. The collision occurred with limited visibility and distraction noted as contributing factors. No ejection occurred, and the injured party was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a U-turn on Broadway and struck a southbound e-bike. The 39-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious despite a concussion. Driver distraction and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford sedan was making a U-turn northbound on Broadway when it collided with a southbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as well as improper turning as contributing factors. The sedan's front center impacted the left front bumper of the e-bike. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured seriously enough to be noted. No other factors or victim errors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV struck the e-bike’s left front bumper. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Nicholas Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike. The 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV’s left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south struck a sedan making a U-turn on Broadway in Manhattan. The moped driver, 22, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Broadway collided with a sedan making an improper U-turn. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan driver was making the turn when the moped struck the left side doors of the vehicle. The moped driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the moped and the left side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man driving a 2019 Lincoln sedan struck a parked Ford truck on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver lost consciousness and was injured, remaining incoherent at the scene. The sedan’s front end and truck’s right side were damaged.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver in a 2019 Lincoln sedan traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided with a parked 2008 Ford truck. The sedan impacted the truck’s right side doors with its center front end. The driver was injured and lost consciousness, showing incoherence after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was injured crossing West 181 Street. A motorcycle changed lanes unsafely and struck him at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on West 181 Street changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield right-of-way, striking a 28-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining abrasions. The motorcycle's front center end was damaged on impact. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The contributing factors listed include Unsafe Lane Changing and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was conscious and injured while crossing the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding south on Broadway was struck by an SUV traveling north. The SUV made an unsafe lane change, hitting the cyclist head-on. The rider was ejected and suffered chest injuries. No helmet was worn. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a bicyclist was injured after a collision with a station wagon/SUV on Broadway. The SUV driver committed an unsafe lane change, causing a head-on impact with the cyclist. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained chest contusions. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV showed no visible damage despite the crash. The injured bicyclist remained conscious after the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was ejected and injured after colliding with an SUV entering a parked position on Nagle Avenue. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2020 Jeep SUV on Nagle Avenue. The SUV was entering a parked position when the crash occurred. The e-bike rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike rider was unlicensed. The SUV sustained no damage despite the impact to its right rear bumper. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on West 192 Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on West 192 Street. The driver, operating a 2008 Honda SUV, was making a left turn traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but in a marked crosswalk. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman was struck by a southbound motorscooter near Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. She suffered an eye contusion and bruises. The driver’s improper lane usage and inattention caused the crash. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at impact.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling south near 312 Audubon Avenue in Manhattan struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained an eye injury and contusions. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pedestrian’s location off the roadway indicates she was not crossing or walking in the street at the time. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in lane control and attention that led to injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man driving an SUV struck a parked sedan on Sherman Avenue in Manhattan. The driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction as factors. The sedan was damaged on its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Sherman Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The SUV's right front bumper struck the sedan's left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. No ejections occurred. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired and distracted driving in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bike hit a stopped sedan on Broadway. The rider flew forward, helmet cracking. His face struck pavement. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. His face did not. The sedan’s occupants were unhurt. Distraction played its part. The street stayed hard.

A 26-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and Arden Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A bike slammed into a stopped sedan. The rider, 26, flew forward. His helmet cracked. His face hit pavement. Blood spread. He stayed awake. His face did not.' The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s three occupants, including the 21-year-old driver, were not injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the cyclist bloodied and conscious, the car damaged at the rear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male e-bike rider collided with a vehicle traveling west on West 179 Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The crash involved left side impact to the bike and front end damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a male e-bike rider traveling south on West 179 Street collided with a vehicle moving west. The rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, along with abrasions. The vehicle was struck on its center front end, while the e-bike suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The rider was conscious but injured, with no other contributing factors specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper while making a right turn. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured while making a right turn on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact, causing abrasions to the driver's knee and lower leg. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The vehicle was traveling north and had three occupants. No other parties were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left at West 186th and St. Nicholas. An e-scooter kept straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider flew, head split, blood ran. He stayed awake. The street held its breath. Failure to yield left the rider bleeding.

A sedan making a left turn at West 186th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue struck a northbound e-scooter. The 30-year-old male e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the rider, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver of the sedan was a 67-year-old man. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A lone rider hit debris on Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcycle bucked. He flew off, helmeted, bleeding, arm torn. The bike’s rear crumpled. He lay in shock. No other vehicles. The road left him broken and alone.

A 31-year-old man riding northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway struck debris in the roadway. According to the police report, 'A lone rider struck debris. The motorcycle bucked. He flew. Helmeted, bleeding, arm torn open.' The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering severe bleeding and injuries to his arm. The police list 'Obstruction/Debris' as the contributing factor. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the rider in shock, alone on the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered a shoulder abrasion in a crash on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The collision involved confusion and improper lane usage. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained an abrasion to the upper arm and shoulder area but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The bicyclist was traveling north going straight ahead and impacted at the center back end of the bike. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not specify other vehicle details or driver errors beyond lane usage and confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked car on West 181 Street in Manhattan. The right rear passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes. The victim was not ejected and had no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling west on West 181 Street rear-ended a parked vehicle. The collision injured a 53-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear of the sedan. He sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver errors as following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the parked car, which suffered damage to its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike and sedan crashed head-on on Fort George Avenue. The 22-year-old motorbike driver was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, including fractures and dislocations. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe speed by the motorbike driver.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling south collided head-on with a northbound sedan on Fort George Avenue in Manhattan. The motorbike driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious head injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the motorbike driver. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver with two occupants, sustained damage to its left front bumper. The motorbike's front center end and the sedan's front center end were the points of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. The driver was making a left turn at unsafe speed. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Audubon Avenue outside an intersection. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk and had no contributing factors listed. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged on impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision but sustained serious injuries to his lower body.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15