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Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.

A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A sedan plowed into a 16-year-old boy on his bike at East 84th and Fifth. Blood pooled on the street. The boy’s abdomen torn, his body in shock. The driver, distracted, did not see him. The driver did not stop.

A 16-year-old boy riding a bike was struck and severely injured by a sedan at East 84th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 1:31 p.m. The report states, 'A sedan struck a 16-year-old boy on a bike. No helmet. Abdomen torn. Blood pooled on the street. He lay in shock. The driver didn’t see him. Didn’t stop.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his abdomen and pelvis and was in shock at the scene. The police report does note the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is listed only after the driver’s inattention. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The driver’s failure to see and yield to the cyclist is the central cause, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A moped slammed into an SUV’s side on Goethals Avenue. The 26-year-old rider crumpled, blood pooling from his leg. He wore a helmet. The SUV turned left. Sirens echoed. The city’s danger pressed in, steel against flesh.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Goethals Avenue near 162nd Street in Queens at 1:30 p.m. when a moped traveling straight struck the left side of a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The 26-year-old moped rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring the SUV driver's error in turning left across the moped’s path. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The narrative details, 'The moped hit first, straight into the SUV’s side. The rider, 26, crumpled on impact. Blood ran from his leg. He wore a helmet. She turned left. He had a permit.' The data makes clear the systemic risk when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A convertible, moving too fast, crashed into a stationary Jeep on Hutchinson River Parkway East. Metal shrieked. The 56-year-old driver bled from the head, semiconscious, trapped in his seat. Sirens broke the silence over Bartow Avenue.

According to the police report, a convertible traveling at unsafe speed rear-ended a stopped Jeep on Hutchinson River Parkway East near Bartow Avenue in the Bronx at 2:00 p.m. The report states the convertible 'slammed into the rear of a stopped Jeep,' with 'metal screamed' and emergency responders arriving as 'sirens chased silence.' The 56-year-old driver of the convertible suffered severe head bleeding and was found semiconscious in his seat. Police cited 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors in the crash. The Jeep was stationary in traffic when struck. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver speed and improper lane use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A westbound SUV veered on the Cross Bronx. Its bumper struck a woman walking. She fell, head split, blood pooling on the asphalt. Sirens broke the night. She did not rise. The road claimed another life beneath indifferent wheels.

A 34-year-old woman was killed on the Cross Bronx Expressway just after midnight when a westbound SUV changed lanes and struck her, according to the police report. The report states, 'A westbound SUV shifted lanes. Its right front bumper struck a 34-year-old woman on foot.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found unconscious at the scene. The police narrative describes her as bleeding from the head and unresponsive. The SUV was in the process of changing lanes when the collision occurred, with the point of impact listed as the right front bumper. No contributing factors were specified beyond the vehicle's lane change. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the SUV's movement and the fatal consequences for the woman on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - Two sedans travel westbound on the Long Island Expressway. One loses steering control and crashes into the rear of the other. A 30-year-old driver, restrained and conscious, suffers a broken back and severe crush injuries in the violent impact.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway near 40.732033°N, 73.91893°W around 23:35. One sedan experienced a steering failure, causing it to collide with the rear of the other vehicle. The report states, 'One lost steering. The other struck from behind.' A 30-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, was crushed in his seat and sustained a broken back but remained conscious at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited by police is 'Steering Failure.' The collision caused severe crush injuries to the driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights mechanical failure and driver loss of control as the cause of this serious expressway collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - A BMW motorcycle collided with the left side of a Toyota SUV at East 106th Street and 3rd Avenue. The rider and passenger were thrown, suffered fatal head trauma and crush injuries. The impact silenced the street, ending two lives instantly.

According to the police report, at 4:43 a.m., a BMW motorcycle traveling north struck the left side doors of a Toyota SUV heading west at East 106th Street and 3rd Avenue. The motorcycle rider, 30, and his passenger, 35, were ejected and died from head trauma and crush wounds despite wearing helmets. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the motorcycle driver, indicating a critical driver error. The SUV driver had no contributing factors listed. The violent impact and fatal injuries highlight the deadly consequences of driver negligence at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - Two men died inside a crumpled sedan after a head-on collision with an SUV on Park Avenue. Neither wore seat belts. The crash, marked by metal screams and shattered heads, left the street silent beneath green traffic lights.

According to the police report, a violent head-on collision occurred on Park Avenue near Claremont Parkway in the Bronx, involving a sedan and an SUV. Two men, ages 24 and 32, were passengers in the sedan and suffered fatal head injuries. Both were not wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. The vehicles collided front-to-front while traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor in the death of the 32-year-old passenger, indicating driver failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'Metal screamed. Lights stayed green. Their heads took the blow. The street went quiet.' No other driver errors or victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the deadly impact of driver disregard for traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A 41-year-old man riding east on an e-bike tore open his hip near East 40th Street. Blood soaked his leg. He stayed upright as streetlights flickered. The night continued. The crash left him injured and unlicensed, the danger undiminished.

A 41-year-old man was injured while riding an e-bike eastbound on Clarkson Avenue near East 40th Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The report states the rider was unlicensed and suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. 'His hip split open. Blood soaked his leg. He stayed upright. The streetlights flickered. The night did not stop,' the narrative reads. No other vehicles or persons were listed as involved. The police report does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors beyond the rider's unlicensed status. There is no mention of helmet use or other victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A 75-year-old man pedaled east on East 96th. Something struck him from behind. He fell hard. Blood spilled from his neck. His bike twisted on the pavement. The street stayed silent. The wheels kept turning.

A 75-year-old male bicyclist was riding eastbound near 112 East 96th Street in Manhattan when he was struck from behind, according to the police report. The report states, 'Something struck him from behind. He fell. Blood poured from his neck onto the pavement. His bike lay twisted.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding from the neck and was listed as injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both involved parties, and the second vehicle is described as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle, indicating a rear-end collision. No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative and vehicle damage confirm the cyclist was hit from behind while traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of clear driver accountability.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A woman bicyclist traveling north on Pitt Street was struck by a Ford sedan making a left turn. Her lower leg shattered, blood pooled at the curb, and her bike lay broken. Shock and pain marked the early morning collision.

According to the police report, a woman riding a bike northbound on Pitt Street was struck by a Ford sedan making a left turn early in the morning. The cyclist suffered severe crush injuries to her lower leg, described as 'knee-lower leg foot' injuries with an injury severity level of 3. The report states she was 'riding with traffic' when the Ford turned into her path. The Ford was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight ahead. The police data lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to cyclists lawfully riding in the lane. No cyclist behaviors are noted as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing pads only and was incoherent after the crash, standing in shock with blood at the curb and her bike broken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.

According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A moped slammed into a stopped SUV on Broadway. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, flew headfirst onto cold pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, skull broken, night air biting. The street bore witness to another brutal impact.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Broadway struck the rear of a stopped SUV. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The report states he was 'ejected' and found 'incoherent' with severe head bleeding, his skull broken on the pavement. The crash occurred at 1:30 a.m. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the moped rider. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The police narrative describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, the night cold against his broken skull.' The data highlights driver inattention and unsafe following distance as key factors in this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 11 - A sedan cut through Clinton Street’s darkness. A man, forty, played in the road. The car kept straight. His head struck metal. Blood pooled. Lacerations deep. He stayed conscious. The Honda showed no mark. The city’s danger pressed on.

A 40-year-old man was struck and injured by a sedan on Clinton Street near 99th in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 22:57. The narrative states, 'Clinton Street near 99th—night air split by a sedan’s path. A man, 40, playing in the road. The car kept straight. His head struck. Blood pooled. Lacerations deep. He stayed conscious. The Honda bore no mark.' The police report lists the pedestrian’s injury as severe lacerations to the head, with the victim remaining conscious at the scene. The sedan, identified as a 2018 Honda, was traveling straight northbound and showed no damage. The police report marks both contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver error or additional causes. The focus remains on the impact and the vulnerability of those outside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 11 - Steel rolled north on Bergen Avenue. A man stood in the road. The bus merged, its weight crushing his shoulder. He stayed awake as pain filled the street. The bus rolled on, unmarked, leaving flesh and bone behind.

A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder after being struck by a northbound bus on Bergen Avenue near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision occurred as the bus was merging and the pedestrian was in the roadway. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, highlighting a failure in visibility or driver awareness. The bus sustained no damage and continued on, while the pedestrian remained conscious despite severe injuries. The police narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. His shoulder crushed beneath the weight. He stayed awake. The bus rolled on, unmarked.' The data does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by limited visibility and the actions of the bus driver in a merging maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766969 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 11 - A Toyota sedan struck a southbound cyclist on East 102nd near Madison. The man’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, half-thrown from his bike. The street froze, the bumper bent, the city’s danger laid bare.

A crash on East 102nd Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan left a 40-year-old cyclist injured after a Toyota sedan struck him, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling south, was hit by the sedan’s left front bumper and partially ejected from his bike. The report states the man suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained conscious at the scene. Both vehicles were reportedly heading straight before the collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on the driver’s actions. The narrative describes the impact as forceful, with the cyclist thrown partway off his bike and the sedan’s bumper bent. No evidence in the report points to cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent threat vehicles pose to people moving through city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 11 - A Jeep’s front end crumpled against a boy on an e-scooter. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. He was half-thrown, silent, conscious. The crash left the street marked by violence and the boy’s refusal to cry.

A Jeep SUV struck a 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter at Avenue S and East 9th Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision left the boy with severe bleeding from his head and partially ejected from his scooter. The report states the boy was conscious but silent after the impact. The SUV’s front end was crumpled from the force of the crash. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver behavior or errors. The boy wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail is mentioned only after the absence of any cited driver error. The violence of the impact and the injuries sustained underscore the dangers faced by young micromobility users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - A box truck slammed into a woman’s face as she crossed Avenue of the Americas with the signal. Blood spilled onto the street. The driver kept going. She stayed conscious, injured and bleeding, her right-of-way ignored in the city’s rush.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Avenue of the Americas struck a 45-year-old woman at the intersection with West 52nd Street. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' and had the right-of-way when the truck’s front end hit her face, causing severe bleeding. The woman remained conscious despite her injuries. The driver did not stop after the collision. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim’s behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield, which directly led to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - A man, 49, crossed Bedford at Lafayette before dawn. A northbound car hit him head-on. His head struck hard. He died there, beneath cold streetlights. No name, no reason. Just silence and broken glass in the dark.

A 49-year-old man was killed at the corner of Bedford Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 3:07 a.m., when a northbound car struck the pedestrian head-on as he crossed the intersection. The report states the victim suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The narrative describes, 'A man, 49, crossing alone before dawn. A northbound car crushed him head-on. His head struck. He died there, beneath cold streetlights.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on the cause. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a direct collision. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of the vehicle and the unresolved danger at this Brooklyn intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 9 - A Yamaha motorcycle collided with a turning Chevy SUV on Richmond Avenue. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed. Speed and ignored traffic controls carved a fatal path through Staten Island’s night.

According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle struck the side of a Chevy SUV making a left turn on Richmond Avenue near Amboy Road. The 21-year-old motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from his seat and died at the scene. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcyclist’s individual record also lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' as factors. The SUV was turning left when the collision occurred, with the point of impact on its right side doors. The report describes the motorcycle as demolished and the rider suffering crush injuries to the entire body. The data highlights driver errors—failure to obey traffic controls and improper turning—as central to the deadly outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19