Precinct 1: Canal burns, West Street bleeds, and the hours keep ticking

May 29 - A 5-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a bike on Church Street. The bike driver’s inattention caused the crash. The child remained conscious but injured, highlighting dangers from distracted vehicle operators.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Church Street involving a bike and a 5-year-old pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bike driver, a licensed male from North Carolina, was traveling southwest and going straight ahead at the time. The bike showed no damage or point of impact, indicating the collision impact may have been minor but still caused injury. The pedestrian’s exact location and action at the time remain unknown. No victim behavior was listed as contributing. This incident underscores the risks posed by distracted bike operators to vulnerable pedestrians, especially young children.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - A sedan struck a 57-year-old man at Battery Place and Greenwich Street. The impact broke his leg and foot. The driver went straight. The street stayed busy. The man lay hurt. Metal met flesh. The city moved on.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a 2020 Cadillac sedan at Battery Place and Greenwich Street in Manhattan around 1 p.m. The sedan, traveling west, struck the man with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, licensed in Massachusetts, was going straight ahead at the time. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash left the pedestrian injured in a busy intersection, underscoring the danger faced by those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - A man crossing West Houston Street was hit by a westbound sedan. The impact struck the pedestrian’s head, leaving him semiconscious with a concussion. The driver’s left front bumper bore the damage. The crash exposed dangers at busy intersections.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West Houston Street and Mercer Street in Manhattan around 7:10 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Nissan sedan, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the collision at an intersection and the pedestrian crossing without a signal highlight systemic risks. The pedestrian’s actions are noted as crossing without signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors were assigned to the victim. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - A taxi driver stopped in traffic struck a 30-year-old bicyclist traveling south on Broadway. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, causing minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Spring Street in Manhattan at 13:19. A taxi, stopped in traffic and traveling south, impacted the right side doors of a bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male without safety equipment, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver's limited visibility played a key role. The bicyclist's actions were not listed as contributing factors, and no damage was reported to either vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Toyota vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - A bus making a U-turn hit a pedestrian crossing West Street with the signal. The 31-year-old man suffered upper arm contusions but remained conscious. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, highlighting risks at busy intersections.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southwest on West Street was making a U-turn when it struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bus's point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction during complex maneuvers like U-turns in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 24 - A 38-year-old male bicyclist suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after colliding with a box truck in Manhattan. The truck was parked at the time. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and experienced shock and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 near 200 Broadway in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was traveling westbound when he collided with a box truck that was parked. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The box truck, a 2018 model registered in Indiana, showed no damage and had one licensed male driver from New Jersey. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors or violations attributed to the truck driver. The impact point was the center front end of the bicycle, while the truck showed no damage or point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - Two sedans traveling straight collided on Grand Street, striking each other front to side. A 20-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered neck injury and minor burn, left in shock. Both vehicles sustained center front and right side damage.

According to the police report, at 19:25 two sedans traveling straight ahead on Grand Street collided. The first vehicle, a 2015 Mazda sedan traveling east, impacted the center front end of the second vehicle, a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling south, which was struck on the right side doors. The crash injured a 20-year-old female front passenger in the Mazda, who sustained a neck injury and minor burn and was reported in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage at their respective points of impact. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The Tesla driver held a permit license from New Jersey, while the Mazda driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 20 - Dawn breaks. An e-scooter and e-bike slam together on West Street. A 32-year-old man, helmetless, is hurled through the air. His face is torn open. Blood stains metal. The scooter’s front is crushed. Silence follows. He lies conscious, bleeding.

On West Street near Vesey, an e-scooter and an e-bike collided head-on, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 6:50 a.m. The report states that 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. A 32-year-old man riding the e-scooter was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. The narrative describes him as helmetless, flying through the air, and landing conscious but bleeding, with his face split open. The scooter’s front was crumpled. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond noting the absence of a helmet, which is listed after the driver error. The crash underscores the danger when attention lapses among those operating motorized vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 13 - A Toyota sedan hit a 67-year-old man head-on at West and Liberty. He lay bleeding from the head, conscious beneath the city’s lights. The impact left the intersection silent, save for the echo of metal and flesh colliding.

A 67-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound Toyota sedan at the corner of West Street and Liberty Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 21:27. The report states the man was crossing in the dark when the sedan, traveling straight, hit him with its center front end. The pedestrian was left conscious but bleeding severely from the head. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver-specific errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' were cited in the report. The narrative describes the victim as crossing with no signal or crosswalk. The focus remains on the impact and the vulnerability of the pedestrian at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - Two SUVs crashed on Pearl Street. A young woman in the back seat took the hit. Neck pain. Whiplash. Metal twisted at the bumpers. Manhattan traffic did not forgive.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 11:05 a.m. on Pearl Street in Manhattan. One SUV headed north, going straight. The other moved south, making a left turn. The impact struck the front bumpers of both vehicles. A 21-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat of the northbound SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not name specific driver errors. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Both vehicles showed front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 6 - A taxi and a bicyclist collided on Franklin Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved defective, slippery pavement, contributing to the bicyclist's loss of control and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 8:41 AM on Franklin Street in Manhattan involving a taxi and a bicyclist. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound and going straight ahead when the crash happened. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Pavement Defective' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating hazardous road conditions played a role. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. Vehicle damage was minimal, but the impact caused significant injury to the cyclist. The report highlights systemic danger from road surface conditions rather than driver misconduct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 4 - A young woman pedaled straight down Washington Street. Her bike snapped at the front. Flesh tore. Blood pooled fast. She lay silent, stunned, the city indifferent. Metal failed. The street swallowed her pain.

A 27-year-old woman suffered severe lacerations to her leg when her bicycle broke at the front while riding straight on Washington Street near Canal, according to the police report. The report describes how her 'bike broke at the front,' causing her to sustain a deep leg wound and enter a state of shock, with 'blood pooled on the pavement.' The narrative notes she wore no helmet, but the police report does not list helmet use as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or driver errors are cited in the report. The data underscores the vulnerability of cyclists to equipment failure and the harsh consequences when infrastructure or machinery fails. The city moved on as she lay injured, her pain unnoticed by the passing world.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 3 - A 27-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal at a Manhattan intersection. An SUV making a right turn struck her on the right side, causing abrasions and lower arm injury. The driver’s actions led to the collision, according to police.

At 12:41 PM in Manhattan, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Church Street with the signal. According to the police report, a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the driver’s maneuver—making a right turn—as the pre-crash action leading to the impact. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian, who was crossing lawfully. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the vehicle. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s failure to avoid the pedestrian during the turn as the critical cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - A bicyclist was injured after a sedan making a left turn struck him on Church Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abdominal and pelvic bruises. Police cited the sedan driver's failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:42 p.m. on Church Street near Reade Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis. The injury severity was rated as level 3. The police report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - A 45-year-old woman riding east on Vesey Street was ejected from her bike. She suffered facial bruises and shock. Police cite distraction and ignored traffic control as causes. Systemic danger persists.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured while riding east on Vesey Street at 10:54 AM. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist, who was the only person involved, suffered facial contusions and shock. The vehicle involved was a bike, which sustained no damage. Police explicitly identify driver errors, including inattention and failure to obey traffic controls, as direct causes of the crash and injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim actions contributed to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - A 45-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on Broadway in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Both vehicles were traveling south with no reported damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on Broadway near Park Place in Manhattan. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling south, collided with the point of impact on the bicycle being the center back end and on the sedan the right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a minor burn and shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The police report does not attribute fault to the bicyclist or note any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 16 - SUV driver turned left, struck cyclist on Centre Street. Cyclist suffered leg abrasions. Driver inattention listed as cause. No damage to SUV. Manhattan streets remain perilous for riders.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Chevrolet SUV, making a left turn on Centre Street near Chambers Street in Manhattan, struck him with its left front bumper. The crash happened at 14:20. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. No contributing factors were listed for the cyclist. The SUV sustained no damage. This crash shows the danger distracted drivers pose to cyclists on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 16 - A bicyclist was injured after a sedan made an improper lane maneuver on Church Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered lower leg injuries and partial ejection. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the impact's severity on the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:04 on Church Street in Manhattan involving a 2023 Tesla sedan and a bicyclist. The sedan was initially parked and then improperly used a lane or passed, which is cited as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage despite striking the bicyclist at the right rear quarter panel. The report highlights the driver's failure to maintain proper lane usage as the critical error leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 16 - An SUV making a right turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight, injuring the e-scooter driver. The rider was ejected and suffered lower leg injuries. The crash highlights dangers from turning vehicles impacting vulnerable riders in Manhattan.

According to the police report, at 9:48 AM in Manhattan on Prince Street near Sullivan Street, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling northwest was making a right turn when it struck an e-scooter traveling westbound. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, while the e-scooter was damaged at the center front end. The report lists the e-scooter driver as unlicensed. No specific contributing factors were cited for the SUV driver, but the collision occurred during the SUV's right turn, indicating a failure to yield or check for vulnerable road users. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718611 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - SUV struck a 45-year-old woman crossing Worth Street. She suffered bruises to her knee, leg, and foot. Impact came from the right front bumper. No driver errors listed. Streets remain dangerous.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a westbound Toyota SUV while crossing Worth Street at an intersection. The SUV struck her with its right front bumper. She sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from the driver. The vehicle showed no damage. The only contributing factor noted is the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The report documents the injury and impact, underscoring the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19