Central Park Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

A moped sped east through Central Park at dawn. The driver lost control. He flew from the seat. His hip shattered. Flesh tore. He screamed in pain. The trees stood silent. No helmet. No brakes. No answer.

A 30-year-old moped driver was ejected and severely injured on Central Park’s Transverse Road Two. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed, with no helmet and no brakes. The driver suffered a shattered hip and severe lacerations. The report states, 'A moped tore east at dawn. No helmet. No brakes. The driver, 30, flew from the seat, hip shattered, flesh torn.' Unsafe speed is listed as the contributing factor. The data notes the absence of a helmet only after the primary driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the driver conscious but in agony, alone in the early morning park.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and sedan collided on West 73 Street near Central Park West. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both drivers were making right turns. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s left side. The motorcyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2022 BMW sedan on West 73 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were making right turns when the sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s left side doors. The motorcyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the motorcyclist was licensed in New York. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ front quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV turned left at East 101st and Fifth. The bumper hit a 71-year-old woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She suffered a torn leg and severe bleeding. The driver failed to yield.

A Ford SUV struck a 71-year-old woman at the corner of East 101st Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV turned left and hit the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact tore her leg, causing severe bleeding. The report states, 'The bumper hit her leg. Skin tore. Blood pooled on white stripes.' The driver remained licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The woman was walking with the light at the intersection when the crash occurred. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Central Park West. A 27-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of one car and the front bumper of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Park West. The 27-year-old female driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of her car and the front bumper of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV on West 96 Street. The moped driver, helmeted but unlicensed, was ejected and suffered head abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male moped driver collided with a 2019 SUV traveling east on West 96 Street. The moped struck the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The moped driver was ejected and sustained head abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old female bicyclist was injured on West 96 Street. A pick-up truck made a right turn and struck her bike’s front center. She suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious. The truck driver was distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on West 96 Street was struck by a northbound pick-up truck making a right turn. The truck hit the center front end of the bike, causing a head abrasion to the bicyclist, who was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck sustained no damage. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on West 110 Street in Manhattan. The bike struck the SUV’s right side doors. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash involved pavement defects and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female bicyclist traveling west struck the right side doors of a westbound SUV on West 110 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to her knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, along with defective pavement conditions. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was avoiding an object in the roadway before impact. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights hazards from road defects and distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed front to front on Transverse Road Number Three. Both drivers were alone. The male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The female driver lost consciousness. Both vehicles bore heavy front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Transverse Road Number Three in Manhattan. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The male driver, age 48, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and complained of whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The female driver lost consciousness during the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other contributing factors were identified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 49-year-old man riding a BMW motorcycle was injured in Manhattan. The crash happened on Transverse Road Number One. The driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on Transverse Road Number One in Manhattan. The driver was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle sustained damage to the left front bumper. No other vehicles showed damage or injuries. The driver was not ejected from the motorcycle. The crash occurred while the motorcycle was traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 62-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Central Park West. The SUV struck the bike’s left side doors with its right front quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2021 SUV on Central Park West. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, struck the left side doors of the bike while the bicyclist was changing lanes. The SUV’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured on 5 Avenue near East 66 Street. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The crash involved unsafe speed and driver distraction. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured and ejected during a crash on 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling south, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and speeding riders on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two taxis crashed head-on on Central Park West just after midnight. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries. The impact hit left front bumpers. Driver errors included improper lane usage. Injuries ranged from chest pain to head trauma. Shock followed the crash.

According to the police report, two taxis collided on Central Park West at 12:48 a.m. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The 67-year-old male driver of one taxi suffered chest injuries and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The 56-year-old female passenger in the other taxi sustained head injuries and minor bleeding. Both occupants experienced shock. No ejections occurred. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victims. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and left multiple people injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter hit a woman crossing West 74th near Central Park West. The taxi stood still. Her face took the blow. Crush wounds. Dusk pressed in. Driver inattention cut through the street. The woman fell. The city watched.

A 55-year-old woman was struck by an e-scooter while crossing West 74th Street near Central Park West in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed without a signal. The e-scooter struck her face. The taxi stood still. Her body crumpled. Crush wounds. No helmet. No warning.' The woman suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The e-scooter driver, a 40-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi was parked and not involved in the impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s inattention. The crash shows how distraction behind the handlebars endangers those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 53-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Central Park West. He suffered a fractured knee and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle hit him with its right front bumper while traveling south. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Park West and West 73 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was in the roadway when a vehicle traveling south struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fractured knee, distorted lower leg, and dislocation. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified. The vehicle was going straight ahead and showed no damage after the collision. No driver errors or violations were specified in the report. The pedestrian was conscious following the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck an e-scooter traveling west on West 110 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured in the crash. Police cited failure to yield and pedestrian confusion as factors.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford sedan was making a left turn when it collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead westbound on West 110 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was partially ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the e-scooter was damaged at its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on East 97th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, women aged 21 and 26, suffered serious injuries. One had facial bruises; the other internal injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash involved disregarded traffic controls and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 97th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 26-year-old woman, were injured but conscious. The 21-year-old suffered facial contusions, while the 26-year-old sustained internal injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The collision damaged the center front end of one SUV and demolished the left side doors of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Mack garbage truck hit a 60-year-old man crossing Central Park North. Metal struck his skull. He fell, silent. Head trauma and internal bleeding ended his life on the street. The man died where he landed. The truck kept west.

A 60-year-old man was killed by a westbound Mack garbage truck on Central Park North near Powell Boulevard. According to the police report, 'Metal struck skull. He fell, silent and still. Head trauma, internal bleeding. No chance to speak again. He died where he fell.' The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The only fatality was the pedestrian; the truck driver was not reported injured. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The crash shows the deadly force heavy trucks bring to Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after colliding with a sedan on West 96 Street. The sedan struck the scooter’s front end. The scooter driver was left in shock with fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 96 Street involving a 2017 Audi sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, traveling east, struck the scooter’s center front end with its left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused serious injury to the vulnerable scooter rider, who was left in shock at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 56-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on East 96 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The vehicle’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV struck her at the intersection of East 96 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, traveling southeast and making a left turn, hit her with its center front end. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The SUV was occupied by a single licensed female driver and sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a moped traveling straight on West 110 Street. The moped driver, a 19-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan was making a left turn on West 110 Street when it struck a moped traveling straight westbound. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's front center end and the moped's front center end were the points of impact. The moped driver was conscious but seriously injured. No blame is placed on the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14