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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13
SUV Strikes Turning BMW, Sedan Slams Wreck

Apr 13 - A Honda SUV hit a BMW turning left on East 233rd. A Ford sedan crashed into the wreck. The BMW driver, 44, suffered crushed chest injuries. Metal twisted. Engines smoked. The street filled with sirens and pain.

Three vehicles collided on East 233rd Street near Dereimer Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a BMW sedan as it turned left. A Ford sedan then crashed into the wreckage. The 44-year-old BMW driver was left with severe chest injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. No other injuries were specified for the other drivers. The crash shows the brutal force of metal and speed when drivers fail to yield and use lanes properly.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
E-Bike Rider Bleeds After SUV Ignores Light

Apr 11 - An e-bike slammed into a turning SUV on East 174th. The SUV’s doors buckled. The rider’s helmet cracked. Blood ran from his head. He stayed conscious. The light was ignored. Traffic control meant nothing. The street stayed dangerous.

A man riding an e-bike was injured when he struck the side of a turning SUV at East 174th Street near Bronx River Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'The light was ignored.' The SUV’s doors buckled from the impact. The e-bike rider suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The rider’s helmet cracked during the crash. The data does not indicate any errors by the e-bike rider. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Face

Apr 5 - A Chevy SUV turned left on Jamaica Avenue. The street was slick. A young man crossed with the light. The bumper hit his face. Blood spilled. The driver did not stop. The SUV rolled on, untouched.

A Chevy SUV making a left turn at Jamaica Avenue and Commonwealth Boulevard struck a 24-year-old man in the face as he crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV turned left on slick asphalt. A young man crossed with the light. The bumper struck his face. Blood spilled.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver did not stop after the crash. No injuries were reported for the driver or passenger. The SUV showed no visible damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Taxi Rear-Ends SUVs, Driver Suffers Broken Back

Mar 29 - A taxi slammed into two SUVs on West 40th Street. Steel twisted. A 45-year-old man behind the wheel took the worst of it. His back broke. He stayed awake. Pain sharp as glass. The crash left metal and bodies battered.

On West 40th Street in Manhattan, a taxi crashed into two SUVs. According to the police report, 'A taxi slammed into two SUVs, crushing steel and spine. A 45-year-old man sat belted behind the wheel. His back broke under the force. He stayed conscious. He felt everything.' The 45-year-old taxi driver suffered severe back injuries. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers in the SUVs, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. These driver errors led to the violent chain reaction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash left one man broken and several others shaken.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Sedan Strikes Woman at Lenox Avenue Corner

Mar 28 - A Toyota sedan hit a woman standing at the corner of West 145th Street and Lenox Avenue. She died on the spot. A six-year-old boy was hurt. Parked cars crumpled. The street fell silent. Morning ended in loss.

A Toyota sedan struck a 38-year-old woman as she stood at the corner of West 145th Street and Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. She died where she fell. According to the police report, 'A woman stood at the corner. A Toyota sedan struck her. She died where she fell. Parked cars crumpled behind her.' A six-year-old boy, also a pedestrian, suffered a head injury and was rendered unconscious. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles, which were damaged in the impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The tragedy unfolded in the hush of morning, leaving a woman dead and a child injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Drowsy Driver Slams Parked Cars, Woman Killed

Mar 28 - A drowsy driver veered down Division Avenue. Five parked cars took the hit. Metal screamed, glass shattered. A 51-year-old woman in her SUV died at the wheel. The street stayed silent. The morning moved on.

A crash on Division Avenue near Roebling Street in Brooklyn left a 51-year-old woman dead inside her parked SUV. According to the police report, a sedan driver, fatigued and drowsy, drifted west and struck five parked vehicles. The impact killed the woman, who was belted in her seat. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The violence of the crash left metal twisted and glass scattered. The woman lost her life while sitting in her car. The morning continued, but her seat stayed warm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Collision

Mar 15 - A motorcycle struck a sedan on 51st Street. The rider flew from his seat, helmet cracked, blood pooling on the pavement. Both drivers injured. Traffic control ignored. The bike lay twisted under the streetlight. The night was cold and silent.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided on 51st Street near 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan driver, 27, was also injured and in shock. The motorcycle was demolished. The report notes the rider's helmet cracked during the crash, but the primary cause listed is failure to obey traffic controls. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Mercedes Backs Into Elderly Woman in Queens

Mar 15 - A Mercedes sedan reversed on 217th Street. The driver did not see the woman. She stood near the curb, not in the road. The car struck her head. She died there, on the edge of the street. The driver was distracted.

A 75-year-old woman was killed near 73-55 217th Street in Queens when a Mercedes sedan, backing east, struck her in the head. According to the police report, the driver did not see her. She was not in the roadway. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Mercedes sedan. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, especially when reversing near pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Motorbike Rider Killed Striking Parked SUV

Mar 14 - A man on a motorbike crashed into a parked SUV on Richardson Avenue. He wore no helmet. He had no license. Thrown from the bike, his head hit the pavement. The street was dark. The crash left him dead. No one else was hurt.

A 63-year-old man riding a motorbike slammed into a parked SUV on Richardson Avenue, near the Bronx line. According to the police report, the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the bike and suffered fatal head injuries. The motorbike was demolished. No other people were injured. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the lack of helmet and license. The crash left the rider dead at the scene. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
KIA Backs Over Man on Bay 50th Street

Mar 14 - A KIA reversed on Bay 50th Street. A 61-year-old man stood behind. Metal struck flesh. His arm crushed under the car. He stayed conscious, pain silent and sharp. The car showed no damage. The street held the weight.

A KIA sedan backed east on Bay 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the car struck a 61-year-old man standing behind it. The impact crushed his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 21-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The car showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and suffered crush injuries to his lower arm. No driver errors were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street

Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.

A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Skull Laceration on Paerdegat Avenue

Mar 6 - A 23-year-old man rode his e-scooter north on Paerdegat Avenue North. He struck something head-on. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn to the bone. Distraction behind the handlebars. Pain marked the street.

A 23-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on Paerdegat Avenue North suffered severe head injuries after a head-on collision. According to the police report, 'His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn deep to bone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured. The crash left the rider with deep lacerations and lasting pain.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Distracted Driver Crushes Woman’s Leg in Harlem

Mar 6 - A black car hit a young woman at 2070 7th Avenue. The right front quarter smashed her knee and foot. She lay conscious, leg shattered. The driver was distracted and passed too close. The street bore the weight of her pain.

A 20-year-old woman was struck by a black vehicle at the corner of 2070 7th Avenue in Harlem. According to the police report, the car’s right front quarter crushed her knee and foot, leaving her conscious but with severe injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The woman was playing in the roadway when the crash occurred. The impact caused crush injuries to her lower leg and foot. The police report makes clear the driver’s distraction and close passing led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signaling was made in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Sedan Strikes Woman Walking on Parkway

Mar 6 - A sedan hit a woman on Henry Hudson Parkway near midnight. The car’s front end struck her full. Her body tore open. She went into shock. The road was dark. The driver and passengers were unhurt. The air held its breath.

A 29-year-old woman walking with traffic on Henry Hudson Parkway was struck by a southbound sedan just after midnight. According to the police report, 'The front hit her full. Her body tore open. She went into shock.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body and was listed in shock at the scene. The driver, a 21-year-old man, and his passengers were not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield were cited in the data. The crash left the pedestrian grievously hurt, while the vehicle’s occupants remained unharmed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Speeding BMW Burns, Three Dead on Parkway

Feb 28 - A BMW tore down Henry Hudson Parkway. Speed killed. The car crashed, burned, and crushed. Three people died: a driver, a 30-year-old man, and an infant. Smoke and fire ended their lives. Metal twisted. The road fell silent.

Three people died in a violent crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed man, was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed and caught fire. The driver was ejected and killed. A 30-year-old man and an infant, both passengers, died from severe burns. The report states: 'A speeding BMW slammed and burned. The unlicensed driver, ejected. A man, 30, scorched inside. An infant, trapped in fire. Three lives ended in smoke and steel.' The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s unlicensed status is also noted in the data. No other contributing factors are cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Speeding Infiniti Slams Parked Honda in Queens

Feb 26 - A speeding Infiniti tore down 101st Avenue. It struck a parked Honda. The unlicensed driver died. Two young passengers bled and groaned in the wreck. Metal twisted. Blood pooled. The street stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded on 101st Avenue near 115th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a speeding Infiniti sedan slammed into a parked Honda. The unlicensed 24-year-old driver died from a crushed pelvis. Two passengers, both 23, suffered injuries—one with severe arm lacerations, the other with leg pain. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The parked Honda was unoccupied. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The night ended with twisted metal and silence on the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street

Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.

A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car

Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.

A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Bus Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed on Eastern Parkway

Feb 4 - A bus turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The bus crushed a 32-year-old woman. Her helmet shattered. She died on the street. The bus rolled on, unscathed. Failure to yield and improper lane use led to her death.

A deadly crash unfolded on Eastern Parkway near Saint Marks Avenue. According to the police report, a bus made a right turn while an e-bike traveled straight. The bus struck the e-bike, crushing its 32-year-old rider. She was ejected, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but it shattered on impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error and system failures on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 187th

Feb 3 - Two sedans, northbound. One stopped. The other did not. Steel crashed into steel. A young woman bled from her head. Three people hurt. Police cited distraction and tailgating. The driver held only a permit.

Two sedans collided on East 187th Street near Webster Avenue. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when one stopped in traffic and the other failed to halt, crashing into its rear. Three people were injured: a 23-year-old woman driving with a permit, a 25-year-old female front passenger with severe head lacerations, and a 52-year-old male driver in the second car. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The driver of the first sedan was operating with only a permit. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left blood and pain in its wake, exposing the danger of distraction and tailgating.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19