Crash Count for New York City
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 350,557
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 198,586
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 43,052
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 2,610
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1,129
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in NYC
Killed 6,692
+6,677
Crush Injuries 633
Lower leg/foot 176
+171
Whole body 131
+126
Head 112
+107
Back 55
+50
Neck 49
+44
Lower arm/hand 40
+35
Hip/upper leg 28
+23
Shoulder/upper arm 28
+23
Chest 21
+16
Face 21
+16
Abdomen/pelvis 11
+6
Amputation 49
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Back 4
Chest 2
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Severe Bleeding 744
Head 463
+458
Face 102
+97
Lower leg/foot 69
+64
Whole body 42
+37
Lower arm/hand 35
+30
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Neck 5
Eye 3
Back 2
Chest 2
Severe Lacerations 663
Head 233
+228
Lower leg/foot 167
+162
Face 92
+87
Whole body 61
+56
Lower arm/hand 60
+55
Hip/upper leg 24
+19
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Neck 7
+2
Eye 6
+1
Back 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 3
Concussion 1,108
Head 661
+656
Whole body 81
+76
Neck 77
+72
Lower leg/foot 76
+71
Back 64
+59
Face 38
+33
Lower arm/hand 35
+30
Shoulder/upper arm 35
+30
Chest 25
+20
Hip/upper leg 17
+12
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Eye 3
Whiplash 5,980
Neck 2,676
+2,671
Back 1,321
+1,316
Head 1,149
+1,144
Whole body 560
+555
Shoulder/upper arm 283
+278
Chest 196
+191
Lower leg/foot 156
+151
Lower arm/hand 68
+63
Face 55
+50
Hip/upper leg 49
+44
Abdomen/pelvis 44
+39
Eye 6
+1
Contusion/Bruise 9,123
Lower leg/foot 3,159
+3,154
Head 1,453
+1,448
Lower arm/hand 1,224
+1,219
Shoulder/upper arm 777
+772
Back 622
+617
Hip/upper leg 586
+581
Whole body 440
+435
Face 438
+433
Neck 381
+376
Chest 224
+219
Abdomen/pelvis 162
+157
Eye 38
+33
Abrasion 6,161
Lower leg/foot 2,124
+2,119
Lower arm/hand 1,361
+1,356
Head 908
+903
Face 475
+470
Shoulder/upper arm 349
+344
Whole body 348
+343
Hip/upper leg 213
+208
Back 166
+161
Neck 159
+154
Abdomen/pelvis 80
+75
Chest 60
+55
Eye 34
+29
Pain/Nausea 2,601
Lower leg/foot 448
+443
Back 422
+417
Head 395
+390
Neck 389
+384
Whole body 351
+346
Shoulder/upper arm 261
+256
Lower arm/hand 163
+158
Hip/upper leg 142
+137
Chest 141
+136
Abdomen/pelvis 61
+56
Face 47
+42
Eye 6
+1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in New York City?

Preventable Speeding in NYC School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in NYC

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times
  2. 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times
  3. 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 299 times
  4. 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times
  5. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times
Belt Parkway, before dawn

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We pulled NYC’s official crash datasets (Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes, Persons, and Vehicles) from NYC Open Data and filtered for crashes citywide between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-18. We used the Crashes table to total crashes and overall deaths/injuries, and the Persons table to isolate pedestrian outcomes and causes. Data were accessed Sept 17, 2025. You can view the datasets here, here, and here.
What changed this year?
Through the current year-to-date, NYC recorded 203 traffic deaths (down from 215 at this point last year), 58,523 crashes (down from 65,495), and 558 serious injuries (up from 530), per city data.
Who is being hurt in these crashes?
City records since 2022 show pedestrians die most often when drivers are in SUVs (206 deaths) and sedans (98 deaths).
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.
What can I do right now?
Ask city leaders to lower the default speed limit and tell Albany to require speed limiters for repeat speeders. Start here.
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6
Sedan Strikes Boy on Rockaway Avenue

Jul 6 - A sedan hit an 11-year-old boy crossing Rockaway Avenue. Blood pooled on his chest. The car did not stop. The boy stood, stunned, bleeding in the street. The driver rolled on. No damage to the car. Only the child left behind.

An 11-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing Rockaway Avenue near 39th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'An 11-year-old boy crossed against the light. A sedan struck him. Blood bloomed from his chest. He stood, stunned. The car rolled on, untouched.' The boy suffered a chest injury and severe bleeding. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, continued driving and reported no damage to the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The police report notes the boy was crossing against the signal, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash left the child injured and in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Jeep Slams Parked Box Truck on Ocean Parkway

Jul 6 - A Jeep crashed into a parked box truck on Ocean Parkway. Metal screamed. The right front of the Jeep crumpled. A 39-year-old man’s arm tore open. Blood ran. Distraction ruled. The truck never moved. The street bore witness.

A 2004 Jeep sedan struck a parked box truck on Ocean Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 2004 Jeep slammed into a parked box truck. The right front crumpled. Metal screamed. A 39-year-old man, unbelted, tore his arm open. Blood ran. The truck never moved. Distraction steered.' The crash left the Jeep driver, a 39-year-old man, with severe lacerations to his arm. Other occupants in both vehicles were listed but did not report injuries. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The box truck was parked and stationary at the time of impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Sedan Slams Cyclist From Behind In Queens

Jul 6 - A sedan struck a cyclist from behind on Hunters Point Avenue. The rider flew off his bike. Blood pooled on the pavement. The car’s front crumpled. The bike’s rear shattered. The cyclist lay conscious, hurt and alone. Speed and tailgating fueled the crash.

A sedan hit a cyclist from behind on Hunters Point Avenue near 38th Street in Queens. The impact sent the 30-year-old man flying from his bike. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s left front quarter panel crumpled, and the bike’s rear was destroyed. The cyclist was conscious but badly hurt. Several witnesses were present. The report notes the cyclist was ejected and used 'Other' safety equipment. Driver errors—tailgating and speeding—stand out as the primary causes in this violent collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
SUV Runs Light, Kills CitiBike Rider

Jul 6 - A man rides a CitiBike west on Grand Concourse. An SUV heads south. The SUV ignores the light. Metal strikes flesh. The cyclist is thrown. His head splits on the street. He dies before dawn. The driver keeps going.

A 41-year-old man riding a CitiBike westbound on Grand Concourse was struck by a southbound SUV at East 149th Street. According to the police report, both vehicles went straight, but the SUV disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries, dying at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s failures. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old man, was uninjured. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers ignore signals and fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544299 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Chevy Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider Head-On

Jun 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 26-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 149th and St. Ann’s. The man’s head struck pavement. He died in the street. The light was ignored. Traffic control disregarded. Failure to yield. The system failed him.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a Chevy sedan struck him head-on at the corner of East 149th Street and St. Ann’s Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling straight, collided with him. The report states: 'The light ignored.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the documented driver errors. The crash underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when traffic controls are ignored.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Helmetless Moped Rider Ejected in Rear-End Crash

Jun 29 - A moped slammed into a stopped SUV on Washington Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, skull split. The crash left two injured. Night swallowed the street.

A moped struck the back of a stopped SUV on Washington Avenue. The 34-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was also injured. Both vehicles were traveling south. The crash left the street stained with blood and two people hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Cyclist Thrown, Arm Torn on East 228th

Jun 29 - A man on a bike struck head-on near Laconia Avenue. He flew from the saddle. His arm split open. Blood marked the street. He stayed conscious. The city moved on. The crash left him broken, the road unchanged.

A 27-year-old man riding a bike eastbound on East 228th Street near Laconia Avenue was struck head-on and ejected from his bike. According to the police report, he suffered severe lacerations to his arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The cyclist was the only person injured. The police report describes the impact as violent, with the cyclist thrown from his bike and blood on the pavement. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The street saw another life changed in an instant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue

Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.

A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Speeding Pontiac Shreds Parked Cars on Herkimer

Jun 26 - A Pontiac tore down Herkimer Street. It hit five parked sedans. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. The driver, twenty-three, bled from his leg. His scream faded. The block fell silent. Wreckage marked the spot where speed ruled.

A Pontiac sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, crashed into five parked sedans near 1224 Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding Pontiac slammed five parked sedans. Steel crumpled. Glass flew.' The 23-year-old male driver suffered a severe leg injury and was not wearing a seatbelt. The listed contributing factor was 'Unsafe Speed.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked vehicles were unoccupied. The crash left the street littered with debris and twisted metal, a stark reminder of the danger posed by reckless driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540960 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Head-On Crash Bleeds Avenue D Asphalt

Jun 26 - A motorcycle and a bike met head-on on Avenue D. Both riders thrown. The motorcyclist bled from the head, still conscious. The cyclist’s arm broke. The street fell silent. Blood pooled slow on the asphalt. Distraction drove the crash.

A motorcycle and a bicycle collided head-on at Avenue D and East 12th Street in Manhattan. Both riders were ejected. The 42-year-old motorcyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The 32-year-old cyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle and bike collided head-on. Both riders went straight. The motorcyclist, 42, was thrown off, bleeding from the head. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
SUV Slams Hylan Boulevard, Driver Bleeds

Jun 26 - A Ford SUV crashed head-on along Hylan Boulevard. The 25-year-old driver, alone, belted, bled from the face. Alcohol played a role. The street was dark. The crash left silence and blood on the road.

A Ford SUV traveling west on Hylan Boulevard near Huguenot Avenue crashed front-first at 1:13 a.m. The 25-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was involved.' No other injuries were reported. The crash data lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were harmed in this incident. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired driving on Staten Island streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Scene

Jun 26 - A sedan struck a man in the face on Eastern Parkway. Blood pooled under the streetlights. The driver, unlicensed, did not stop. The pedestrian stood in shock, bleeding. The night stayed silent. The car vanished into the dark.

A 2005 Toyota sedan hit a 26-year-old man at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Boyland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was struck in the face and left bleeding at the scene. The driver was unlicensed and did not stop after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and shock. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger posed by unlicensed, inattentive drivers. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene compounded the harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540872 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUVs Speed Through Crosswalk, Kill Elderly Woman

Jun 25 - Two SUVs tore down Ralph Avenue. They hit the crosswalk hard. A 67-year-old woman died. An 8-year-old boy lay crushed and unconscious. Others were hurt. The cars came fast, ignoring the walk signal. The street turned deadly in seconds.

Two SUVs sped through the crosswalk at Ralph Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs tore through the crosswalk. A woman, 67, struck and killed. An 8-year-old boy lay crushed and unconscious. They had the walk signal. The cars came fast, from opposite sides.' The crash killed a 67-year-old woman and left an 8-year-old boy with severe crush injuries. A 43-year-old man and a 28-year-old bicyclist were also injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal when struck. The drivers’ actions—speed and improper lane use—created deadly conditions for people in the crosswalk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens

Jun 25 - A car struck a man before dawn on Northern Boulevard. The street was empty. The driver, distracted and unskilled, hit him head-on. The man’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going east. The city stayed silent.

A 44-year-old man was walking near 42nd Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens when a car struck him head-on. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg, but he remained conscious at the scene. The report states: “A car came straight, struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted and unskilled, kept east.” The listed contributing factors are 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' No other contributing factors are noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive and unskilled drivers to those on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Motorcycle Slams SUV on Nostrand Avenue

Jun 18 - A motorcycle crashed into a slowing SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider flew off, helmeted, head bleeding, barely conscious. A passenger was ejected, body broken. Brooklyn dusk filled with sirens. Following too closely led to pain and chaos.

A motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing SUV on Nostrand Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed into a slowing SUV.' The 38-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found semiconscious. A 27-year-old passenger was also ejected, sustaining fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause remains the failure to maintain safe distance. The SUV was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bushwick Avenue

Jun 18 - A motorcycle hit an SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew, struck the pavement, his leg torn open. Blood pooled. The SUV’s front end crumpled. Both drivers distracted. The rider lay awake, bleeding, on the street.

A crash on Bushwick Avenue near Weirfield Street left a 26-year-old motorcycle rider severely injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV. The rider was ejected and suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The SUV’s front end was damaged. Both drivers were listed as inattentive or distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as the contributing factor for each. The report notes the motorcycle rider wore no safety gear, but only after calling out driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the 27-year-old woman driving the SUV. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, with vulnerable road users paying the price.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Moped Rider Bleeds

Jun 18 - A sedan and a moped collided head-on at 80th Street and 62nd Avenue. The moped rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The right-of-way was not given. Pain came fast. Metal and flesh met hard.

A sedan traveling west on 80th Street struck a northbound moped at the intersection with 62nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'The right-of-way was not given.' The moped rider, a 37-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The sedan driver, a 69-year-old man, was not reported injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the moped rider bleeding in the street, underscoring the danger when drivers fail to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539808 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Cyclist Struck Headfirst on Ten Eyck Street

Jun 18 - A young man rode north on Ten Eyck. He hit headfirst. Blood pooled. His eyes stayed open. Deep cuts split his face. The crash left him conscious, hurt, and bleeding. Distraction behind the handlebars. Brooklyn pavement took the blow.

A 25-year-old man riding a bike on Ten Eyck Street near Union Avenue in Brooklyn was struck headfirst and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Someone wasn’t looking. He was going straight.' The cyclist remained conscious but was left with deep cuts on his face and blood pooling on the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is inattention. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers or riders lose focus, with serious injuries the result.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Teen Ejected and Killed in High-Speed Belt Parkway Crash

Jun 18 - A 16-year-old boy died on Belt Parkway. His SUV hit another head-on at unsafe speed. He was thrown from the car. His head struck hard. Four teens and two adults were hurt. The crash left metal twisted, lives changed.

A deadly crash unfolded on Belt Parkway when a 16-year-old, driving an SUV at unsafe speed, struck another SUV head-on. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy, unbelted and speeding, struck another SUV head-on. His body flew from the wreck. His head hit hard. The car crumpled. He died there, in the dark, alone.' The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The teen driver was ejected and killed. Four other young passengers, ages 15 to 19, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arms. Two adult drivers were also involved, one sustaining an arm injury. The police report notes that some injured teens were not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash left one dead and several injured, all due to speed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Sedan Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Thrown on Broadway

Jun 18 - A sedan cut left on Broadway. A motorcycle charged straight. Metal screamed. The rider flew, head smashing the street. Blood spilled. He lay awake, bleeding, under the city’s dark sky. Unsafe lane change. Failure to yield. System failed him.

A crash at Broadway and Arden Street in Manhattan left a 36-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a sedan turned left while the motorcycle continued straight. The sedan struck the motorcycle, ejecting the rider. The report states, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The sedan had two occupants; their injuries were unspecified. The data lists no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights driver errors—unsafe lane change and failure to yield—that led to a violent impact and left a vulnerable road user bleeding on the asphalt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19