Crash Count for Precinct 1
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,308
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,135
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 373
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 1
Killed 2
Crush Injuries 3
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Head 2
Whole body 2
Severe Lacerations 12
Face 5
Lower arm/hand 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 12
Head 10
+5
Eye 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 38
Neck 19
+14
Head 10
+5
Back 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 109
Lower leg/foot 45
+40
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Head 13
+8
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Face 5
Whole body 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Back 3
Chest 2
Neck 2
Abrasion 61
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Lower arm/hand 16
+11
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Face 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 23
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 4
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Neck 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Whole body 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 1?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 1 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 1

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 2 in last 90d here
  3. 2022 Whbk Me/Be Suburban (LTJ3931) – 144 times • 2 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW6494) – 135 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LHW5596) – 135 times • 1 in last 90d here
Precinct 1: Canal burns, West Street bleeds, and the hours keep ticking

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

Precinct 1: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

West Street, Broadway, and the clock

  • In this precinct, people on bikes and on foot take the blows: 199 cyclists and 257 pedestrians injured since 2022, with 12 serious injuries across all factors in the dataset window (NYC Open Data).
  • The hot spots are plain. West Street leads with 83 injuries. Broadway follows with 43. Afternoon swells. Night does not spare us: injuries spike around noon and again into the evening, with steady harm even at 8 p.m., 9 p.m., and 10 p.m. (NYC Open Data).

Canal Street: speed and the dead

  • On July 19, a driver in a stolen car went more than 100 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and hit at Bowery and Canal. Two people died. The city said it would move fast: “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez (Gothamist). NY1 named the victims, Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok, and reported the alleged speed at “more than 100 miles per hour” (NY1).
  • Advocates warned the fixes were a start, not an end. “Canal Street is only as safe as its most dangerous block,” said Ben Furnas. “The vast majority of the corridor will remain deadly” (Gothamist).
  • Prosecutors moved. “Two women charged in connection with a deadly crash in Chinatown have now been indicted” (CBS New York).

Who gets hit, where the harm lands

  • Peak hours in this precinct hurt: injuries pile up around midday (noon to 2 p.m.) and again from the commute into night. Even at midnight there are 40 injuries in the dataset’s tally, and at 10 a.m. there is the lone death recorded in the period summary (NYC Open Data).
  • Among pedestrians, cars and SUVs do most of the damage, with taxis, buses, bikes, and trucks also in the count. The roll‑up shows sedans and SUVs far outnumber others in pedestrian harm (NYC Open Data).
  • The causes we can name: “other” leads the ledger, but the dataset still flags inattention, failure to yield, and unsafe speed among listed factors here (NYC Open Data).

Names on the blotter

  • May 1, at Church and Chambers, a pedestrian was left unconscious after a failure to yield by an e‑bike rider, per the city record (CrashID 4814321).
  • Nov. 16, near Park Place, a 69‑year‑old cyclist suffered severe lacerations; the listing cites driver distraction and limited view (CrashID 4773079).
  • Aug. 20, West Houston and Mercer, a 31‑year‑old cyclist was seriously hurt; the record cites “Traffic Control Disregarded” (CrashID 4836490).

Make the corners safe

  • The tools are basic. Daylight the curbs on West Street and Broadway. Harden the turns. Give walkers an early start at the lights. Protect the bike lanes where the bodies are.
  • At Canal and Bowery, extend barriers through the corridor, not just the corner. Narrow the lanes. Post and enforce lower speeds where the deaths fell (Gothamist).

Citywide levers that matter here

  • Lower speeds save lives. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. New York City now has the power to lower limits. A citywide 20 mph default would backstop every bad corner. Our site explains how and who to call in our action guide.
  • A few drivers do outsized harm. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force the worst repeat offenders to use tech that keeps them near the limit. The case for it, and who to press, is in Take Action.

What will it take

  • West Street still racks up injuries. Broadway too. Canal took two lives in a flash. The night hours keep filling the ledger. The fixes are not secrets. They are paint, posts, timing, and will.
  • Do one thing today. Then another tomorrow. Start here: take action.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Charles Fall
Assembly Member Charles Fall
District 61
District Office:
250 Broadway 22nd Floor Suite 2203, New York, NY 10007
Legislative Office:
Room 729, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Twitter: @Charlesdfall
Erik Bottcher
Council Member Erik Bottcher
District 3
District Office:
224 West 30th St, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10001
212-564-7757
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1785, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6979
Twitter: @ebottcher
Andrew Gounardes
State Senator Andrew Gounardes
District 26
District Office:
497 Carroll St. Suite 31, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Legislative Office:
Room 917, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Twitter: @agounardes
Other Geographies

Precinct 1 Police Precinct 1 sits in Manhattan, District 3, AD 61, SD 26.

It contains Manhattan CB1, Financial District-Battery Park City, Tribeca-Civic Center, The Battery-Governors Island-Ellis Island-Liberty Island, Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 1

21
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Avenue of Americas

Sep 21 - A sedan stopped in traffic on Avenue of the Americas was rear-ended by another sedan traveling north. Five occupants suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, at 20:20 on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan, a 2014 Subaru sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a 2024 Chevrolet sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the crash. Five female occupants aged 21 to 24 in the rear and front seats of the struck vehicle sustained injuries including whiplash and back pain, all conscious and not ejected. The driver of the striking vehicle is not identified by sex or license status, but the driver of the struck vehicle was licensed in Pennsylvania. The collision caused center rear damage to the struck vehicle and front end damage to the striking vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on West Broadway

Sep 21 - A sedan turning right collided with an e-scooter traveling north on West Broadway. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on West Broadway near West Houston Street in Manhattan. A sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck an e-scooter going straight north. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old female, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, specifically linked to the e-scooter driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and driving a 2017 Lexus. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West Houston Street

Sep 21 - A sedan changing lanes collided with a bicyclist traveling west on West Houston Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage by the sedan as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:05 AM on West Houston Street involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The sedan was changing lanes when it struck the bicyclist, who was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, and the cyclist was injured on the lower body. No damage was reported to the sedan. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Bicyclist Partially Ejected and Injured on Broadway

Sep 20 - A man riding south on Broadway was thrown from his bike. He hit hard. His hip and leg took the blow. The crash left him scraped and hurting. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured while riding south on Broadway near Rector Street in Manhattan at 21:10. The bicyclist, driving the bike, suffered abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The injury severity was rated as moderate. The report does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle involved was a bike, traveling straight ahead, with damage and point of impact listed as 'Other.' No other vehicles or road users were involved. The police report lists no explicit driver actions or failures. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Sedan Rear-Ends Bus and Motorcycle on Vesey Street

Sep 10 - A sedan traveling south rear-ended a stopped bus and motorcycle on Vesey Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, partially ejected and injured, suffered abrasions and upper arm trauma. Police cite traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, at 6:55 AM on Vesey Street in Manhattan, a sedan traveling south struck the left rear bumpers of a stopped bus and motorcycle. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old male, was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The bus and motorcycle were stopped in traffic when the sedan struck them from behind. The sedan's front center end was damaged, indicating the point of impact. The driver was conscious but injured, highlighting the severity of the collision caused by failure to observe traffic controls and distracted driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Sep 9 - A 71-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an e-scooter collided with her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, striking the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a male e-scooter driver traveling north on State Street struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Bridge Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The impact point was the center front end of the e-scooter. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness as central causes of injury to a lawful pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist on Chambers

Sep 8 - A parked taxi driver, distracted, struck a westbound cyclist on Chambers Street. The rider took a blow to the face but stayed conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash. The street stayed dangerous for those outside the car.

According to the police report, a taxi driver parked on Chambers Street in Manhattan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The crash happened at 2:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The point of impact was the taxi’s left side doors. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, showing the taxi driver failed to pay attention. The cyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment, but lack of equipment was not a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are stationary.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
E-Scooter Rider Injured in SUV U-Turn Collision

Sep 6 - An e-scooter rider was partially ejected and injured in Manhattan when an SUV made a U-turn. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near West Broadway at 4:30 p.m. A 24-year-old male e-scooter rider was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-scooter was traveling south going straight ahead when it collided with a 2024 Toyota SUV making a U-turn in the same direction. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The e-scooter rider was conscious but injured and was not using any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Tesla Slams Parked Taxi, Driver Trapped and Crushed

Sep 3 - Night on Pearl Street. A Tesla plows into a parked taxi. Steel folds. The cab driver, thirty-five, is pinned and crushed. Sirens echo, but the street holds its breath. Metal groans. Nothing moves except the memory of impact.

A violent collision unfolded on Pearl Street near Broad in Manhattan when a Tesla sedan struck a parked taxi, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. The report describes, 'A Tesla slammed into a parked taxi. Steel crumpled. The 35-year-old driver was trapped, crushed in the cab.' Emergency responders arrived as the street stood silent, pierced only by sirens and the sound of twisted metal. The taxi driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered crush injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The data shows the taxi was parked and the Tesla was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No driver errors are explicitly named in the report, but the sequence of events centers on the moving vehicle colliding with a stationary one, leaving the vulnerable driver trapped in the aftermath.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757148 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
SUV Steering Failure Slams Cyclist on Prince Street

Sep 3 - SUV lost steering. Metal hit flesh. A 22-year-old cyclist took the blow. Blood on his arm. Manhattan street, morning. Machine failed. Rider paid.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV parked on Prince Street in Manhattan suffered a steering failure at 10:26 a.m. The SUV struck a westbound bicyclist. The impact hit the SUV’s left side doors and the bike’s right front bumper. The 22-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Steering Failure" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are cited. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No mention of helmet or signals as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Taxi and SUV Crash During Left Turns

Sep 2 - Taxi and SUV slammed together on Varick Street. Rear passenger, 21, hurt in knee and leg. Blood, shock, pain. Unsafe lane change led to metal and flesh torn in the dark.

According to the police report, a taxi and an SUV collided at 2:30 AM on Varick Street in Manhattan while both vehicles attempted left turns. The crash involved the taxi's right front bumper and the SUV's center front end. Police cite 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. A 21-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. She was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash underscores the danger of poor lane discipline during turning.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Taxi and Sedan Collide Turning Improperly on Chambers Street

Aug 27 - Two vehicles collided while making right turns on Chambers Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper turning and lane usage as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors behind the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:20 AM on Chambers Street in Manhattan. A 41-year-old male taxi driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles—a 2018 Chevrolet sedan and a 2023 Toyota taxi—were traveling north and making right turns when the crash happened. The taxi's left front bumper and the sedan's right front quarter panel were the points of impact. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The report explicitly notes driver errors related to improper turning maneuvers and lane usage, without attributing fault to any other party. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Stopped in Traffic

Aug 24 - A sedan stopped in traffic on Spring Street was struck from behind by an SUV traveling westbound. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:20 on Spring Street in Manhattan. A 26-year-old female driver of a 2024 sedan was stopped in traffic when a 2019 SUV traveling westbound struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining facial injuries and shock, and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The police report explicitly identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s rear center, and no ejections occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Sedan Hits Woman Crossing Varick Street

Aug 19 - A sedan turned left and struck a 34-year-old woman at Varick and West Houston. She suffered a shoulder bruise. The car showed no damage. Police listed unspecified factors. The woman was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan traveling southeast on Varick Street made a left turn and struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with West Houston Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered a contusion to her upper arm and shoulder and was conscious after the crash. The sedan hit her with its left side doors but showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were listed as factors. The incident underscores the persistent threat turning vehicles pose to people on foot in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Pedestrian Injured by Southbound Cyclist at Broadway

Aug 16 - A 66-year-old woman suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries after a collision with a southbound cyclist at the Broadway intersection. The cyclist struck her center front, causing injury without vehicle damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway in Manhattan at 13:24. The collision involved a southbound cyclist who was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the bike. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The cyclist’s bike showed no damage. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior are cited. The cyclist was licensed and operating the bike legally. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even when vehicle damage is absent.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Canal Street

Aug 13 - A moped carrying two passengers was struck from behind by an SUV traveling northeast on Canal Street. The impact injured a 20-year-old female passenger, causing elbow and arm trauma and shock. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:39 on Canal Street involving a 2013 SUV and a 2024 moped, both traveling northeast. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, struck the moped's center front end with its right side doors. The moped carried two occupants, including a 20-year-old female passenger who sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. She was wearing a helmet, classified as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).' The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the moped. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision caused right side damage to the SUV and front-end damage to the moped.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Street

Aug 11 - A sedan struck a 35-year-old female bicyclist on West Street, causing a hip and upper leg injury. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions. The crash involved driver inattention and bicyclist confusion, according to the police report.

At 10:44 PM on West Street in Manhattan, a collision occurred between a 2018 BMW sedan and a female bicyclist, age 35. According to the police report, the sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the bicyclist at the center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg, including contusions. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Additionally, bicyclist confusion or error was noted twice as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The police report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention as a key cause of the crash, highlighting systemic danger on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
E-Scooter Strikes Girl Off Roadway, Face Torn

Aug 10 - An e-scooter, fast and unyielding, hit an 11-year-old girl off the roadway on South Street. Her face split open. She stayed conscious, blood pooling on the sidewalk. The scooter kept going, untouched, leaving pain and silence behind.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling at unsafe speed struck an 11-year-old girl off the roadway near South Street and Maiden Lane in Manhattan. The report states the girl was not in the roadway at the time of impact. She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The narrative describes the scooter as 'fast and straight,' making contact with the child and then continuing on without stopping. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The e-scooter sustained no damage, and the driver did not remain at the scene. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the danger posed by high-speed vehicles, even off the main roadway, and the consequences of reckless operation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Motorcycle Hits Parked SUV on FDR Drive

Aug 5 - A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on FDR Drive late at night. The motorcyclist, partially ejected and wearing a helmet, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes in this violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on FDR Drive when a motorcycle traveling north struck a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary with its left rear bumper impacted at the center back end. The motorcyclist, also traveling north and slowing or stopping before impact, collided front center with the SUV. The motorcyclist, a 49-year-old male occupant wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors on the motorcycle operator's part. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by inattentive driving around stationary vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Unlicensed Driver Slams Sedan Into Stopped Taxi

Jul 26 - A sedan plowed into a stopped taxi near Broadway. The cabbie, trapped and bleeding, waited for help. Police cited driver distraction. The sedan driver had no license. Metal screamed. The street fell silent.

According to the police report, a sedan crashed into a stopped taxi near 160 Broadway in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 39-year-old man, was trapped inside his vehicle with severe lacerations. The report states the sedan driver was unlicensed and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the taxi's right rear bumper with its center front end. The narrative describes the cabbie lying trapped, blood slicking the seat, as the street held its breath. No evidence in the report suggests any error or contributing factor on the part of the taxi driver. The focus remains on the unlicensed, distracted sedan driver whose actions led directly to the crash and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746073 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19