About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 6,692
▸ Crush Injuries 633
▸ Amputation 49
▸ Severe Bleeding 744
▸ Severe Lacerations 663
▸ Concussion 1,108
▸ Whiplash 5,980
▸ Contusion/Bruise 9,123
▸ Abrasion 6,161
▸ Pain/Nausea 2,601
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in NYC
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times
- 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 299 times
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Belt Parkway, before dawn
New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just before 6 AM on the Belt Parkway near 146th Street, two drivers hit a man crossing, police said. He died there. Source.
He was one of 1,127 people killed on New York City streets since Jan 1, 2022, according to city crash data. The same records log 350,311 crashes and 198,401 injuries in that span, with 2,605 marked as serious. Source.
This Week
- Overnight on Mosholu Parkway, a driver in a sedan going straight hit and killed a 30-year-old man; police recorded driver inattention. Source.
- At 30th Street and 39th Avenue, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk; police recorded failure to yield. She died. Source.
- On York Avenue at E 72nd Street, a taxi driver going straight hit and killed a man. Source.
The toll keeps coming
This year, NYC has logged 203 deaths, down from 215 at this point last year. Serious injuries rose to 558 from 530. Crashes fell to 58,523 from 65,495. These are lives, not trends. Source.
Among people walking, the city’s dataset records 206 deaths linked to SUV drivers and 98 to sedan drivers since 2022. Source.
Speed is the difference between life and death
“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed,” the State Senate wrote when renewing the program. Source.
NYC now has the legal tools to slow cars and stop the worst repeat offenders. The city can lower the default limit on local streets, and Albany has a bill to force habitual speeders to use intelligent speed assistance. Details are here.
What we can do now
- Lower the speed limit citywide. Use Sammy’s Law authority. Details.
- Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C). Require speed limiters for anyone racking up camera tickets or DMV points. Details.
The man on the Belt Parkway never made it across. We do not need more names. We need fewer of these mornings. Take one step today. Act now.
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- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
- Senate Protects New York Students and Pedestrians, NYS Senate, Published 2019-05-06
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Persons dataset - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Drunk Driver Sleeps, Crashes Jeep in Queens▸Sep 17 - A drunk man drove east on 71st Street at dawn. He fell asleep behind the wheel. His Jeep smashed steel. Blood ran from his head. He woke up with no memory. The crash left him cut and dazed.
A 34-year-old man drove a 2006 Jeep eastbound on 71st Street near 32nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was drunk and not wearing a seatbelt. He fell asleep at the wheel and crashed, causing severe head lacerations. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors. The Jeep's front end crumpled on impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver regained consciousness with blood on his head and no memory of stopping. The data shows no helmet or signal issues; the crash stemmed from driver impairment and fatigue.
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Motorcycle Runs Red, Burns Pedestrians at Allen and Rivington▸Sep 16 - A motorcycle blasts through a red light at Allen and Rivington. Two pedestrians cross with the signal. The bike hits. Fire erupts. Both walkers and the rider suffer severe burns. Blood stains the crosswalk. Night heat, chaos, pain.
A motorcycle, heading north on Allen Street, ignored a red light at Rivington. According to the police report, the rider ran the signal and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the walk signal. Both pedestrians, a 25-year-old man and woman, suffered severe burns and shock. The motorcycle rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and burned. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The rider was unlicensed. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left blood and fire at the intersection, marking another night of violence for those on foot.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Sedan Jumps Curb, Severs Pedestrian’s Leg▸Sep 16 - A sedan lurched on Myrtle Avenue. Metal struck a young man standing off the street. His leg was severed. He stayed conscious. The driver swerved for a car that never touched them. The street stayed silent. Blood marked the concrete.
A sedan on Myrtle Avenue jolted forward from a stop and struck a 25-year-old man standing off the roadway. According to the police report, the impact severed the pedestrian’s leg, but he remained conscious at the scene. The driver swerved in reaction to another vehicle that did not make contact. The police report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the street when hit. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one person grievously injured and exposed the danger of sudden, uncontrolled vehicle movement near sidewalks.
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Tire Failure Sends Honda Into Head-On Crash▸Sep 15 - A tire blew on Burke Avenue. The Honda slammed headlong into a Dodge. The young driver flew from the wreck. His head struck hard. Three others survived. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A 2003 Honda and a Dodge sedan collided head-on near Burke Avenue and Eastchester Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, a tire failed, causing the Honda to crash into the Dodge. The 22-year-old Honda driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. Three other occupants survived. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data. The crash left the street quiet, with twisted metal and shaken survivors.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Sedan Clips Parked Car, Strikes Turning SUV▸Sep 15 - A merging sedan clipped a parked car near Brandis Avenue, then hit a turning SUV. A 31-year-old woman bled from her arm, conscious but hurt. The crash left metal twisted and the lane scarred. Unsafe lane changing set the stage.
A crash unfolded near 5 Brandis Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, a sedan merging westbound clipped a parked car, then struck a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old woman, suffered severe bleeding from her arm but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants, including a 61-year-old woman driving the SUV and several registrants. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The sequence began with a merging maneuver gone wrong, leading to injury and damage.
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Scooter Runs Red, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Pedestrian Struck, Leg Torn on North Railroad▸Sep 15 - A woman, 29, hit by a Chevy on North Railroad Avenue. She lay bleeding, her leg torn. The car’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs smashed. The driver kept straight, distracted. The street stained with blood. No one else hurt.
A 29-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy sedan while outside the crosswalk on North Railroad Avenue. According to the police report, 'Her leg torn, bleeding heavy. The Chevy’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs struck. The driver kept straight. Didn’t see. Didn’t stop.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding and a serious leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the woman and then crashed into two parked SUVs. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not list any other contributing factors for the victim.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman Off Road▸Sep 9 - A Lexus SUV slowed on Bronxdale Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front bumper struck a 59-year-old woman standing off the road. She died at the scene. The crash left the driver injured. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal.
A 2016 Lexus SUV, traveling east on Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 59-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, 'The front bumper hit her full. She died there. The driver was distracted.' The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors are noted in the report. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, damaging the left front bumper. The fatal outcome underscores the danger of distraction at the wheel.
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Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Drunk Driver Sleeps, Crashes Jeep in Queens▸Sep 17 - A drunk man drove east on 71st Street at dawn. He fell asleep behind the wheel. His Jeep smashed steel. Blood ran from his head. He woke up with no memory. The crash left him cut and dazed.
A 34-year-old man drove a 2006 Jeep eastbound on 71st Street near 32nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was drunk and not wearing a seatbelt. He fell asleep at the wheel and crashed, causing severe head lacerations. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors. The Jeep's front end crumpled on impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver regained consciousness with blood on his head and no memory of stopping. The data shows no helmet or signal issues; the crash stemmed from driver impairment and fatigue.
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Motorcycle Runs Red, Burns Pedestrians at Allen and Rivington▸Sep 16 - A motorcycle blasts through a red light at Allen and Rivington. Two pedestrians cross with the signal. The bike hits. Fire erupts. Both walkers and the rider suffer severe burns. Blood stains the crosswalk. Night heat, chaos, pain.
A motorcycle, heading north on Allen Street, ignored a red light at Rivington. According to the police report, the rider ran the signal and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the walk signal. Both pedestrians, a 25-year-old man and woman, suffered severe burns and shock. The motorcycle rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and burned. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The rider was unlicensed. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left blood and fire at the intersection, marking another night of violence for those on foot.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Sedan Jumps Curb, Severs Pedestrian’s Leg▸Sep 16 - A sedan lurched on Myrtle Avenue. Metal struck a young man standing off the street. His leg was severed. He stayed conscious. The driver swerved for a car that never touched them. The street stayed silent. Blood marked the concrete.
A sedan on Myrtle Avenue jolted forward from a stop and struck a 25-year-old man standing off the roadway. According to the police report, the impact severed the pedestrian’s leg, but he remained conscious at the scene. The driver swerved in reaction to another vehicle that did not make contact. The police report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the street when hit. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one person grievously injured and exposed the danger of sudden, uncontrolled vehicle movement near sidewalks.
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Tire Failure Sends Honda Into Head-On Crash▸Sep 15 - A tire blew on Burke Avenue. The Honda slammed headlong into a Dodge. The young driver flew from the wreck. His head struck hard. Three others survived. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A 2003 Honda and a Dodge sedan collided head-on near Burke Avenue and Eastchester Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, a tire failed, causing the Honda to crash into the Dodge. The 22-year-old Honda driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. Three other occupants survived. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data. The crash left the street quiet, with twisted metal and shaken survivors.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Sedan Clips Parked Car, Strikes Turning SUV▸Sep 15 - A merging sedan clipped a parked car near Brandis Avenue, then hit a turning SUV. A 31-year-old woman bled from her arm, conscious but hurt. The crash left metal twisted and the lane scarred. Unsafe lane changing set the stage.
A crash unfolded near 5 Brandis Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, a sedan merging westbound clipped a parked car, then struck a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old woman, suffered severe bleeding from her arm but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants, including a 61-year-old woman driving the SUV and several registrants. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The sequence began with a merging maneuver gone wrong, leading to injury and damage.
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Scooter Runs Red, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Pedestrian Struck, Leg Torn on North Railroad▸Sep 15 - A woman, 29, hit by a Chevy on North Railroad Avenue. She lay bleeding, her leg torn. The car’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs smashed. The driver kept straight, distracted. The street stained with blood. No one else hurt.
A 29-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy sedan while outside the crosswalk on North Railroad Avenue. According to the police report, 'Her leg torn, bleeding heavy. The Chevy’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs struck. The driver kept straight. Didn’t see. Didn’t stop.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding and a serious leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the woman and then crashed into two parked SUVs. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not list any other contributing factors for the victim.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman Off Road▸Sep 9 - A Lexus SUV slowed on Bronxdale Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front bumper struck a 59-year-old woman standing off the road. She died at the scene. The crash left the driver injured. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal.
A 2016 Lexus SUV, traveling east on Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 59-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, 'The front bumper hit her full. She died there. The driver was distracted.' The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors are noted in the report. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, damaging the left front bumper. The fatal outcome underscores the danger of distraction at the wheel.
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Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Drunk Driver Sleeps, Crashes Jeep in Queens▸Sep 17 - A drunk man drove east on 71st Street at dawn. He fell asleep behind the wheel. His Jeep smashed steel. Blood ran from his head. He woke up with no memory. The crash left him cut and dazed.
A 34-year-old man drove a 2006 Jeep eastbound on 71st Street near 32nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was drunk and not wearing a seatbelt. He fell asleep at the wheel and crashed, causing severe head lacerations. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors. The Jeep's front end crumpled on impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver regained consciousness with blood on his head and no memory of stopping. The data shows no helmet or signal issues; the crash stemmed from driver impairment and fatigue.
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Motorcycle Runs Red, Burns Pedestrians at Allen and Rivington▸Sep 16 - A motorcycle blasts through a red light at Allen and Rivington. Two pedestrians cross with the signal. The bike hits. Fire erupts. Both walkers and the rider suffer severe burns. Blood stains the crosswalk. Night heat, chaos, pain.
A motorcycle, heading north on Allen Street, ignored a red light at Rivington. According to the police report, the rider ran the signal and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the walk signal. Both pedestrians, a 25-year-old man and woman, suffered severe burns and shock. The motorcycle rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and burned. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The rider was unlicensed. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left blood and fire at the intersection, marking another night of violence for those on foot.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Sedan Jumps Curb, Severs Pedestrian’s Leg▸Sep 16 - A sedan lurched on Myrtle Avenue. Metal struck a young man standing off the street. His leg was severed. He stayed conscious. The driver swerved for a car that never touched them. The street stayed silent. Blood marked the concrete.
A sedan on Myrtle Avenue jolted forward from a stop and struck a 25-year-old man standing off the roadway. According to the police report, the impact severed the pedestrian’s leg, but he remained conscious at the scene. The driver swerved in reaction to another vehicle that did not make contact. The police report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the street when hit. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one person grievously injured and exposed the danger of sudden, uncontrolled vehicle movement near sidewalks.
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Tire Failure Sends Honda Into Head-On Crash▸Sep 15 - A tire blew on Burke Avenue. The Honda slammed headlong into a Dodge. The young driver flew from the wreck. His head struck hard. Three others survived. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A 2003 Honda and a Dodge sedan collided head-on near Burke Avenue and Eastchester Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, a tire failed, causing the Honda to crash into the Dodge. The 22-year-old Honda driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. Three other occupants survived. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data. The crash left the street quiet, with twisted metal and shaken survivors.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Sedan Clips Parked Car, Strikes Turning SUV▸Sep 15 - A merging sedan clipped a parked car near Brandis Avenue, then hit a turning SUV. A 31-year-old woman bled from her arm, conscious but hurt. The crash left metal twisted and the lane scarred. Unsafe lane changing set the stage.
A crash unfolded near 5 Brandis Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, a sedan merging westbound clipped a parked car, then struck a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old woman, suffered severe bleeding from her arm but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants, including a 61-year-old woman driving the SUV and several registrants. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The sequence began with a merging maneuver gone wrong, leading to injury and damage.
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Scooter Runs Red, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Pedestrian Struck, Leg Torn on North Railroad▸Sep 15 - A woman, 29, hit by a Chevy on North Railroad Avenue. She lay bleeding, her leg torn. The car’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs smashed. The driver kept straight, distracted. The street stained with blood. No one else hurt.
A 29-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy sedan while outside the crosswalk on North Railroad Avenue. According to the police report, 'Her leg torn, bleeding heavy. The Chevy’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs struck. The driver kept straight. Didn’t see. Didn’t stop.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding and a serious leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the woman and then crashed into two parked SUVs. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not list any other contributing factors for the victim.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman Off Road▸Sep 9 - A Lexus SUV slowed on Bronxdale Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front bumper struck a 59-year-old woman standing off the road. She died at the scene. The crash left the driver injured. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal.
A 2016 Lexus SUV, traveling east on Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 59-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, 'The front bumper hit her full. She died there. The driver was distracted.' The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors are noted in the report. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, damaging the left front bumper. The fatal outcome underscores the danger of distraction at the wheel.
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Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 17 - A drunk man drove east on 71st Street at dawn. He fell asleep behind the wheel. His Jeep smashed steel. Blood ran from his head. He woke up with no memory. The crash left him cut and dazed.
A 34-year-old man drove a 2006 Jeep eastbound on 71st Street near 32nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was drunk and not wearing a seatbelt. He fell asleep at the wheel and crashed, causing severe head lacerations. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors. The Jeep's front end crumpled on impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver regained consciousness with blood on his head and no memory of stopping. The data shows no helmet or signal issues; the crash stemmed from driver impairment and fatigue.
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Motorcycle Runs Red, Burns Pedestrians at Allen and Rivington▸Sep 16 - A motorcycle blasts through a red light at Allen and Rivington. Two pedestrians cross with the signal. The bike hits. Fire erupts. Both walkers and the rider suffer severe burns. Blood stains the crosswalk. Night heat, chaos, pain.
A motorcycle, heading north on Allen Street, ignored a red light at Rivington. According to the police report, the rider ran the signal and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the walk signal. Both pedestrians, a 25-year-old man and woman, suffered severe burns and shock. The motorcycle rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and burned. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The rider was unlicensed. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left blood and fire at the intersection, marking another night of violence for those on foot.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Sedan Jumps Curb, Severs Pedestrian’s Leg▸Sep 16 - A sedan lurched on Myrtle Avenue. Metal struck a young man standing off the street. His leg was severed. He stayed conscious. The driver swerved for a car that never touched them. The street stayed silent. Blood marked the concrete.
A sedan on Myrtle Avenue jolted forward from a stop and struck a 25-year-old man standing off the roadway. According to the police report, the impact severed the pedestrian’s leg, but he remained conscious at the scene. The driver swerved in reaction to another vehicle that did not make contact. The police report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the street when hit. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one person grievously injured and exposed the danger of sudden, uncontrolled vehicle movement near sidewalks.
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Tire Failure Sends Honda Into Head-On Crash▸Sep 15 - A tire blew on Burke Avenue. The Honda slammed headlong into a Dodge. The young driver flew from the wreck. His head struck hard. Three others survived. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A 2003 Honda and a Dodge sedan collided head-on near Burke Avenue and Eastchester Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, a tire failed, causing the Honda to crash into the Dodge. The 22-year-old Honda driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. Three other occupants survived. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data. The crash left the street quiet, with twisted metal and shaken survivors.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Sedan Clips Parked Car, Strikes Turning SUV▸Sep 15 - A merging sedan clipped a parked car near Brandis Avenue, then hit a turning SUV. A 31-year-old woman bled from her arm, conscious but hurt. The crash left metal twisted and the lane scarred. Unsafe lane changing set the stage.
A crash unfolded near 5 Brandis Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, a sedan merging westbound clipped a parked car, then struck a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old woman, suffered severe bleeding from her arm but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants, including a 61-year-old woman driving the SUV and several registrants. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The sequence began with a merging maneuver gone wrong, leading to injury and damage.
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Scooter Runs Red, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Pedestrian Struck, Leg Torn on North Railroad▸Sep 15 - A woman, 29, hit by a Chevy on North Railroad Avenue. She lay bleeding, her leg torn. The car’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs smashed. The driver kept straight, distracted. The street stained with blood. No one else hurt.
A 29-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy sedan while outside the crosswalk on North Railroad Avenue. According to the police report, 'Her leg torn, bleeding heavy. The Chevy’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs struck. The driver kept straight. Didn’t see. Didn’t stop.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding and a serious leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the woman and then crashed into two parked SUVs. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not list any other contributing factors for the victim.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman Off Road▸Sep 9 - A Lexus SUV slowed on Bronxdale Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front bumper struck a 59-year-old woman standing off the road. She died at the scene. The crash left the driver injured. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal.
A 2016 Lexus SUV, traveling east on Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 59-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, 'The front bumper hit her full. She died there. The driver was distracted.' The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors are noted in the report. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, damaging the left front bumper. The fatal outcome underscores the danger of distraction at the wheel.
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Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 16 - A motorcycle blasts through a red light at Allen and Rivington. Two pedestrians cross with the signal. The bike hits. Fire erupts. Both walkers and the rider suffer severe burns. Blood stains the crosswalk. Night heat, chaos, pain.
A motorcycle, heading north on Allen Street, ignored a red light at Rivington. According to the police report, the rider ran the signal and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the walk signal. Both pedestrians, a 25-year-old man and woman, suffered severe burns and shock. The motorcycle rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and burned. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The rider was unlicensed. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left blood and fire at the intersection, marking another night of violence for those on foot.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Sedan Jumps Curb, Severs Pedestrian’s Leg▸Sep 16 - A sedan lurched on Myrtle Avenue. Metal struck a young man standing off the street. His leg was severed. He stayed conscious. The driver swerved for a car that never touched them. The street stayed silent. Blood marked the concrete.
A sedan on Myrtle Avenue jolted forward from a stop and struck a 25-year-old man standing off the roadway. According to the police report, the impact severed the pedestrian’s leg, but he remained conscious at the scene. The driver swerved in reaction to another vehicle that did not make contact. The police report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the street when hit. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one person grievously injured and exposed the danger of sudden, uncontrolled vehicle movement near sidewalks.
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Tire Failure Sends Honda Into Head-On Crash▸Sep 15 - A tire blew on Burke Avenue. The Honda slammed headlong into a Dodge. The young driver flew from the wreck. His head struck hard. Three others survived. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A 2003 Honda and a Dodge sedan collided head-on near Burke Avenue and Eastchester Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, a tire failed, causing the Honda to crash into the Dodge. The 22-year-old Honda driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. Three other occupants survived. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data. The crash left the street quiet, with twisted metal and shaken survivors.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Sedan Clips Parked Car, Strikes Turning SUV▸Sep 15 - A merging sedan clipped a parked car near Brandis Avenue, then hit a turning SUV. A 31-year-old woman bled from her arm, conscious but hurt. The crash left metal twisted and the lane scarred. Unsafe lane changing set the stage.
A crash unfolded near 5 Brandis Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, a sedan merging westbound clipped a parked car, then struck a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old woman, suffered severe bleeding from her arm but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants, including a 61-year-old woman driving the SUV and several registrants. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The sequence began with a merging maneuver gone wrong, leading to injury and damage.
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Scooter Runs Red, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Pedestrian Struck, Leg Torn on North Railroad▸Sep 15 - A woman, 29, hit by a Chevy on North Railroad Avenue. She lay bleeding, her leg torn. The car’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs smashed. The driver kept straight, distracted. The street stained with blood. No one else hurt.
A 29-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy sedan while outside the crosswalk on North Railroad Avenue. According to the police report, 'Her leg torn, bleeding heavy. The Chevy’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs struck. The driver kept straight. Didn’t see. Didn’t stop.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding and a serious leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the woman and then crashed into two parked SUVs. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not list any other contributing factors for the victim.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman Off Road▸Sep 9 - A Lexus SUV slowed on Bronxdale Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front bumper struck a 59-year-old woman standing off the road. She died at the scene. The crash left the driver injured. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal.
A 2016 Lexus SUV, traveling east on Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 59-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, 'The front bumper hit her full. She died there. The driver was distracted.' The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors are noted in the report. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, damaging the left front bumper. The fatal outcome underscores the danger of distraction at the wheel.
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Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Sedan Jumps Curb, Severs Pedestrian’s Leg▸Sep 16 - A sedan lurched on Myrtle Avenue. Metal struck a young man standing off the street. His leg was severed. He stayed conscious. The driver swerved for a car that never touched them. The street stayed silent. Blood marked the concrete.
A sedan on Myrtle Avenue jolted forward from a stop and struck a 25-year-old man standing off the roadway. According to the police report, the impact severed the pedestrian’s leg, but he remained conscious at the scene. The driver swerved in reaction to another vehicle that did not make contact. The police report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the street when hit. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one person grievously injured and exposed the danger of sudden, uncontrolled vehicle movement near sidewalks.
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Tire Failure Sends Honda Into Head-On Crash▸Sep 15 - A tire blew on Burke Avenue. The Honda slammed headlong into a Dodge. The young driver flew from the wreck. His head struck hard. Three others survived. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A 2003 Honda and a Dodge sedan collided head-on near Burke Avenue and Eastchester Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, a tire failed, causing the Honda to crash into the Dodge. The 22-year-old Honda driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. Three other occupants survived. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data. The crash left the street quiet, with twisted metal and shaken survivors.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Sedan Clips Parked Car, Strikes Turning SUV▸Sep 15 - A merging sedan clipped a parked car near Brandis Avenue, then hit a turning SUV. A 31-year-old woman bled from her arm, conscious but hurt. The crash left metal twisted and the lane scarred. Unsafe lane changing set the stage.
A crash unfolded near 5 Brandis Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, a sedan merging westbound clipped a parked car, then struck a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old woman, suffered severe bleeding from her arm but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants, including a 61-year-old woman driving the SUV and several registrants. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The sequence began with a merging maneuver gone wrong, leading to injury and damage.
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Scooter Runs Red, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Pedestrian Struck, Leg Torn on North Railroad▸Sep 15 - A woman, 29, hit by a Chevy on North Railroad Avenue. She lay bleeding, her leg torn. The car’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs smashed. The driver kept straight, distracted. The street stained with blood. No one else hurt.
A 29-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy sedan while outside the crosswalk on North Railroad Avenue. According to the police report, 'Her leg torn, bleeding heavy. The Chevy’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs struck. The driver kept straight. Didn’t see. Didn’t stop.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding and a serious leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the woman and then crashed into two parked SUVs. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not list any other contributing factors for the victim.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman Off Road▸Sep 9 - A Lexus SUV slowed on Bronxdale Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front bumper struck a 59-year-old woman standing off the road. She died at the scene. The crash left the driver injured. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal.
A 2016 Lexus SUV, traveling east on Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 59-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, 'The front bumper hit her full. She died there. The driver was distracted.' The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors are noted in the report. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, damaging the left front bumper. The fatal outcome underscores the danger of distraction at the wheel.
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Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 16 - A sedan lurched on Myrtle Avenue. Metal struck a young man standing off the street. His leg was severed. He stayed conscious. The driver swerved for a car that never touched them. The street stayed silent. Blood marked the concrete.
A sedan on Myrtle Avenue jolted forward from a stop and struck a 25-year-old man standing off the roadway. According to the police report, the impact severed the pedestrian’s leg, but he remained conscious at the scene. The driver swerved in reaction to another vehicle that did not make contact. The police report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the street when hit. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one person grievously injured and exposed the danger of sudden, uncontrolled vehicle movement near sidewalks.
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Tire Failure Sends Honda Into Head-On Crash▸Sep 15 - A tire blew on Burke Avenue. The Honda slammed headlong into a Dodge. The young driver flew from the wreck. His head struck hard. Three others survived. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A 2003 Honda and a Dodge sedan collided head-on near Burke Avenue and Eastchester Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, a tire failed, causing the Honda to crash into the Dodge. The 22-year-old Honda driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. Three other occupants survived. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data. The crash left the street quiet, with twisted metal and shaken survivors.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Sedan Clips Parked Car, Strikes Turning SUV▸Sep 15 - A merging sedan clipped a parked car near Brandis Avenue, then hit a turning SUV. A 31-year-old woman bled from her arm, conscious but hurt. The crash left metal twisted and the lane scarred. Unsafe lane changing set the stage.
A crash unfolded near 5 Brandis Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, a sedan merging westbound clipped a parked car, then struck a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old woman, suffered severe bleeding from her arm but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants, including a 61-year-old woman driving the SUV and several registrants. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The sequence began with a merging maneuver gone wrong, leading to injury and damage.
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Scooter Runs Red, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Pedestrian Struck, Leg Torn on North Railroad▸Sep 15 - A woman, 29, hit by a Chevy on North Railroad Avenue. She lay bleeding, her leg torn. The car’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs smashed. The driver kept straight, distracted. The street stained with blood. No one else hurt.
A 29-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy sedan while outside the crosswalk on North Railroad Avenue. According to the police report, 'Her leg torn, bleeding heavy. The Chevy’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs struck. The driver kept straight. Didn’t see. Didn’t stop.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding and a serious leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the woman and then crashed into two parked SUVs. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not list any other contributing factors for the victim.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman Off Road▸Sep 9 - A Lexus SUV slowed on Bronxdale Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front bumper struck a 59-year-old woman standing off the road. She died at the scene. The crash left the driver injured. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal.
A 2016 Lexus SUV, traveling east on Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 59-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, 'The front bumper hit her full. She died there. The driver was distracted.' The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors are noted in the report. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, damaging the left front bumper. The fatal outcome underscores the danger of distraction at the wheel.
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Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 15 - A tire blew on Burke Avenue. The Honda slammed headlong into a Dodge. The young driver flew from the wreck. His head struck hard. Three others survived. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A 2003 Honda and a Dodge sedan collided head-on near Burke Avenue and Eastchester Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, a tire failed, causing the Honda to crash into the Dodge. The 22-year-old Honda driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. Three other occupants survived. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data. The crash left the street quiet, with twisted metal and shaken survivors.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Sedan Clips Parked Car, Strikes Turning SUV▸Sep 15 - A merging sedan clipped a parked car near Brandis Avenue, then hit a turning SUV. A 31-year-old woman bled from her arm, conscious but hurt. The crash left metal twisted and the lane scarred. Unsafe lane changing set the stage.
A crash unfolded near 5 Brandis Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, a sedan merging westbound clipped a parked car, then struck a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old woman, suffered severe bleeding from her arm but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants, including a 61-year-old woman driving the SUV and several registrants. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The sequence began with a merging maneuver gone wrong, leading to injury and damage.
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Scooter Runs Red, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Pedestrian Struck, Leg Torn on North Railroad▸Sep 15 - A woman, 29, hit by a Chevy on North Railroad Avenue. She lay bleeding, her leg torn. The car’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs smashed. The driver kept straight, distracted. The street stained with blood. No one else hurt.
A 29-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy sedan while outside the crosswalk on North Railroad Avenue. According to the police report, 'Her leg torn, bleeding heavy. The Chevy’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs struck. The driver kept straight. Didn’t see. Didn’t stop.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding and a serious leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the woman and then crashed into two parked SUVs. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not list any other contributing factors for the victim.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman Off Road▸Sep 9 - A Lexus SUV slowed on Bronxdale Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front bumper struck a 59-year-old woman standing off the road. She died at the scene. The crash left the driver injured. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal.
A 2016 Lexus SUV, traveling east on Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 59-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, 'The front bumper hit her full. She died there. The driver was distracted.' The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors are noted in the report. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, damaging the left front bumper. The fatal outcome underscores the danger of distraction at the wheel.
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Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Sedan Clips Parked Car, Strikes Turning SUV▸Sep 15 - A merging sedan clipped a parked car near Brandis Avenue, then hit a turning SUV. A 31-year-old woman bled from her arm, conscious but hurt. The crash left metal twisted and the lane scarred. Unsafe lane changing set the stage.
A crash unfolded near 5 Brandis Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, a sedan merging westbound clipped a parked car, then struck a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old woman, suffered severe bleeding from her arm but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants, including a 61-year-old woman driving the SUV and several registrants. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The sequence began with a merging maneuver gone wrong, leading to injury and damage.
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Scooter Runs Red, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Pedestrian Struck, Leg Torn on North Railroad▸Sep 15 - A woman, 29, hit by a Chevy on North Railroad Avenue. She lay bleeding, her leg torn. The car’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs smashed. The driver kept straight, distracted. The street stained with blood. No one else hurt.
A 29-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy sedan while outside the crosswalk on North Railroad Avenue. According to the police report, 'Her leg torn, bleeding heavy. The Chevy’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs struck. The driver kept straight. Didn’t see. Didn’t stop.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding and a serious leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the woman and then crashed into two parked SUVs. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not list any other contributing factors for the victim.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman Off Road▸Sep 9 - A Lexus SUV slowed on Bronxdale Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front bumper struck a 59-year-old woman standing off the road. She died at the scene. The crash left the driver injured. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal.
A 2016 Lexus SUV, traveling east on Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 59-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, 'The front bumper hit her full. She died there. The driver was distracted.' The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors are noted in the report. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, damaging the left front bumper. The fatal outcome underscores the danger of distraction at the wheel.
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Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 15 - A merging sedan clipped a parked car near Brandis Avenue, then hit a turning SUV. A 31-year-old woman bled from her arm, conscious but hurt. The crash left metal twisted and the lane scarred. Unsafe lane changing set the stage.
A crash unfolded near 5 Brandis Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, a sedan merging westbound clipped a parked car, then struck a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old woman, suffered severe bleeding from her arm but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants, including a 61-year-old woman driving the SUV and several registrants. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The sequence began with a merging maneuver gone wrong, leading to injury and damage.
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Scooter Runs Red, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Pedestrian Struck, Leg Torn on North Railroad▸Sep 15 - A woman, 29, hit by a Chevy on North Railroad Avenue. She lay bleeding, her leg torn. The car’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs smashed. The driver kept straight, distracted. The street stained with blood. No one else hurt.
A 29-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy sedan while outside the crosswalk on North Railroad Avenue. According to the police report, 'Her leg torn, bleeding heavy. The Chevy’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs struck. The driver kept straight. Didn’t see. Didn’t stop.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding and a serious leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the woman and then crashed into two parked SUVs. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not list any other contributing factors for the victim.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman Off Road▸Sep 9 - A Lexus SUV slowed on Bronxdale Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front bumper struck a 59-year-old woman standing off the road. She died at the scene. The crash left the driver injured. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal.
A 2016 Lexus SUV, traveling east on Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 59-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, 'The front bumper hit her full. She died there. The driver was distracted.' The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors are noted in the report. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, damaging the left front bumper. The fatal outcome underscores the danger of distraction at the wheel.
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Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Pedestrian Struck, Leg Torn on North Railroad▸Sep 15 - A woman, 29, hit by a Chevy on North Railroad Avenue. She lay bleeding, her leg torn. The car’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs smashed. The driver kept straight, distracted. The street stained with blood. No one else hurt.
A 29-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy sedan while outside the crosswalk on North Railroad Avenue. According to the police report, 'Her leg torn, bleeding heavy. The Chevy’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs struck. The driver kept straight. Didn’t see. Didn’t stop.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding and a serious leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the woman and then crashed into two parked SUVs. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not list any other contributing factors for the victim.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman Off Road▸Sep 9 - A Lexus SUV slowed on Bronxdale Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front bumper struck a 59-year-old woman standing off the road. She died at the scene. The crash left the driver injured. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal.
A 2016 Lexus SUV, traveling east on Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 59-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, 'The front bumper hit her full. She died there. The driver was distracted.' The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors are noted in the report. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, damaging the left front bumper. The fatal outcome underscores the danger of distraction at the wheel.
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Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 15 - A woman, 29, hit by a Chevy on North Railroad Avenue. She lay bleeding, her leg torn. The car’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs smashed. The driver kept straight, distracted. The street stained with blood. No one else hurt.
A 29-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy sedan while outside the crosswalk on North Railroad Avenue. According to the police report, 'Her leg torn, bleeding heavy. The Chevy’s front crushed. Two parked SUVs struck. The driver kept straight. Didn’t see. Didn’t stop.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding and a serious leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the woman and then crashed into two parked SUVs. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not list any other contributing factors for the victim.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman Off Road▸Sep 9 - A Lexus SUV slowed on Bronxdale Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front bumper struck a 59-year-old woman standing off the road. She died at the scene. The crash left the driver injured. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal.
A 2016 Lexus SUV, traveling east on Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 59-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, 'The front bumper hit her full. She died there. The driver was distracted.' The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors are noted in the report. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, damaging the left front bumper. The fatal outcome underscores the danger of distraction at the wheel.
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Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 9 - A Lexus SUV slowed on Bronxdale Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front bumper struck a 59-year-old woman standing off the road. She died at the scene. The crash left the driver injured. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal.
A 2016 Lexus SUV, traveling east on Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 59-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, 'The front bumper hit her full. She died there. The driver was distracted.' The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors are noted in the report. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, damaging the left front bumper. The fatal outcome underscores the danger of distraction at the wheel.
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Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.
A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on East 196th▸Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 2 - A sedan veered off East 196th Street. It struck a parked Ford. The driver, 49, died alone in the front seat. Police cite distraction. No seat belt. Morning sun caught the broken glass. The street fell silent.
A sedan traveling on East 196th Street crashed into a parked Ford. The driver, a 49-year-old man, died in the front seat. According to the police report, 'Distraction was the last thing he saw.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the driver was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the primary error of distraction. No other injuries were reported. The parked Ford was unoccupied. The crash left shattered glass and a silent street.
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Nissan Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 2 - A Nissan sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk on Woodhaven Boulevard. She crossed with the signal. The car’s right bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay stunned and broken as traffic rolled past.
A northbound Nissan sedan struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A northbound Nissan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The right bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding on the asphalt, skull torn, eyes wide, incoherent beneath the morning traffic.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left her incoherent and bleeding in the intersection.
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Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.
A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.
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Motorcycle Slams Turning Sedan on Little Clove▸Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 1 - Metal screamed on Little Clove Road. A motorcycle struck a turning sedan. The rider hit the pavement, blood pouring from his leg. He wore a helmet. The sedan’s bumper crumpled. The crash left pain and silence in its wake.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Little Clove Road near Albert Street in Staten Island. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the sedan as it turned. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The 56-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a severe leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore a helmet. The sedan’s occupants, including a 68-year-old driver, were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end. The crash highlights the danger when drivers misuse lanes or have limited visibility.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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Motorcycle Slams Stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.
Aug 27 - A motorcycle crashed into a stopped BMW on 3rd Avenue. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Steel tore flesh. The rider stayed conscious. Driver inattention listed as a factor. The BMW driver was not hurt.
A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped BMW sedan on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped BMW. The rider, 22, wore no helmet. His leg split open on impact. Blood on pavement. Flesh torn by steel. He stayed conscious.' The BMW driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the mention of driver inattention.