Blood on Their Hands: Precinct 10’s Deadly Indifference

A 70-year-old man suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a box truck struck him on West 16th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved limited driver visibility, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on West 16th Street in Manhattan struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection but engaged in other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating a 2023 HINO truck, beginning movement from a parked position. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's impaired visibility played a key role in the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported, and the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing the cause on the driver's limited view.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making an improper left turn collided with an SUV traveling west on W 42 St. The impact struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered facial contusions and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:46 a.m. on W 42 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling east, was making a left turn improperly when it struck a westbound SUV on its left front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV carried two occupants; a 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, sustaining facial contusions and shock. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the pick-up truck was licensed in New Jersey and traveling eastbound, while the SUV driver held a permit. The crash caused center front end damage to the truck and left front quarter panel damage to the SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman was struck by an SUV backing up near West 24th Street. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising but no severe trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 1:50 PM near West 24th Street in Manhattan. A 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Honda SUV backed into her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk at the time of impact. She sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. This incident underscores the dangers of inattentive backing maneuvers in dense urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn. The collision occurred at a Manhattan intersection, leaving the pedestrian in shock with visible trauma but no immediate complaint.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was crossing 10 Avenue at the intersection with W 36 Street in Manhattan, following the crossing signal. The driver of a 2019 Jeep sedan, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting the driver's error in yielding to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3, and was in shock at the scene. There was no visible complaint from the victim, and no contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted beyond the driver’s failure to yield. The incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn on West 42nd Street. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused the collision at a busy Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:56 on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. A 59-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver, a licensed female operating a 1998 Honda sedan traveling west, did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained injury severity level 3. No victim fault or behavior contributed to the crash according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed at West 41st Street and 10th Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered injuries, including neck pain and shock. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors in the violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:22 on West 41st Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2019 sedan traveling north and a 2024 SUV traveling west. Both drivers were distracted, with the report listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for each. Additionally, one driver disregarded traffic control, compounding the risk. The sedan's driver, a 61-year-old male, suffered neck injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt. The impact struck the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left side doors. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and traffic control disregard—as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling west struck an e-scooter heading north on 11 Ave. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The truck’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 11 Ave near W 33 St involving a 2016 Ford pick-up truck and a Turboant e-scooter. The truck was traveling west and the e-scooter north, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old female, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the truck operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused visible damage to the truck’s left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed sedan driver made a left turn without yielding, striking an 83-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The man suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash exposed critical failure to yield right-of-way on a busy Manhattan street.

According to the police report, at 21:33 on W 24 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan, a 2012 Nissan sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The driver committed a 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' striking an 83-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact but significant harm to the pedestrian. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield as the primary contributing factor, with no blame assigned to the pedestrian. This incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers failing to observe right-of-way laws in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered head abrasions after a vehicle struck her on West 27th Street. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian with the left front bumper while going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 27th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan around 4 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver traveling north on West 39th Street collided with a westbound sedan. The taxi’s left front bumper hit the sedan’s left side doors. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and whiplash, with airbag deployment noted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:27 AM on West 39th Street in Manhattan. A taxi traveling north struck a sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper against the sedan’s left side doors. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old male occupant, sustained chest injuries and whiplash, with the airbag deployed during the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the taxi operator’s part. No contributing factors related to the victim or the sedan driver were listed. The taxi driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper of the taxi and the left side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A yellow cab turned left on 10th Avenue, its front end smashing into a teenage cyclist’s head. The boy collapsed, unconscious, under the streetlights. The cab kept moving. The city’s cold geometry drew blood again.

A 16-year-old boy riding a bicycle was struck and seriously injured by a yellow taxi at the corner of 10th Avenue and West 33rd Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 22:40, when the taxi, described as a 2023 Ford, made a left turn and its front end hit the cyclist’s head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver, highlighting a critical error that led to the collision. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to the head and was found unconscious at the scene. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and that the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but these are mentioned only after the primary driver error. The impact and resulting injuries underscore the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old man stood off West 18th Street. An e-bike slammed into him head-on. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the curb. The rider vanished, leaving pain and silence behind.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old pedestrian was standing off the roadway near 351 West 18th Street in Manhattan when an e-bike traveling west struck him head-on. The report states the impact tore open the man's leg, causing severe bleeding. The e-bike rider did not stop and left the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision, according to the report. The focus remains on the e-bike operator's failure to yield and lack of attention, which directly led to the violent injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a limousine collided on 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The taxi driver, merging unsafely, struck the limo’s front left bumper with the taxi’s right rear. The taxi driver suffered an upper arm injury and lost consciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 10 Avenue near West 30 Street in Manhattan at 1:00 PM. The collision involved a 2019 Toyota taxi and a 2023 Cadillac limousine, both traveling north. The taxi driver was merging when the crash happened, striking the limousine's left front bumper with the taxi's right rear bumper. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor, explicitly identifying the taxi driver's error. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury, was unconscious, and complained of pain or nausea. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The limousine driver was not reported injured. This crash highlights the dangers of unsafe lane changes in dense Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on 10th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries, sustaining abrasions. Police cited the sedan driver's disregard of traffic control as the cause, highlighting systemic danger at this intersection.

According to the police report, a 2021 Tesla sedan traveling west on 10th Avenue struck an e-scooter heading north near West 35th Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors, while the e-scooter showed no damage. The e-scooter driver, a male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance, especially to vulnerable e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man was injured crossing West 23 Street at 9 Avenue. The sedan, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 23 Street was making a left turn at 9 Avenue when it struck a 56-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was at an intersection and legally crossing, emphasizing the driver's errors as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 42 Street in Manhattan at 3:26 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 42 Street near 12 Avenue in Manhattan at 3:26 a.m. Two sedans traveling north collided, with impact centered on the front end of one vehicle and the rear of the other. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 40-year-old male occupant, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed, with the injured driver using a lap belt. The police report focuses on the driver's errors, highlighting the role of impaired driving and unsafe maneuvers in causing the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge SUV struck a 29-year-old man crossing West 30th Street. The impact crushed his chest. He lay conscious on the pavement. Police cite aggressive driving. The SUV rolled on, undamaged. The street bore the weight of violence.

According to the police report, a Dodge SUV traveling east on West 30th Street near 11th Avenue struck a 29-year-old man who was crossing without a signal. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his chest and remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor, explicitly pointing to the driver’s actions as the cause. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the collision. The police narrative notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but this is listed only after the driver’s aggressive behavior. The focus remains on the SUV driver's cited aggression and the resulting severe injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an e-bike struck her while she was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the e-bike operator.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near 555 10 Avenue at 10 p.m. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot while getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The vehicle involved was an e-bike with no occupants other than the operator. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. This driver error led directly to the pedestrian’s injury. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report. The incident highlights the dangers posed by e-bike operators failing to yield to pedestrians in shared spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan struck a 43-year-old male bicyclist on West 17th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan was stopped in traffic on West 17th Street in Manhattan when it struck a bicyclist traveling westbound. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, cited twice. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. The sedan driver held a valid New York license, while the bicyclist had a permit. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable cyclists in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan and an e-scooter collided head-on at West 34th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 55-year-old man, was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The crash involved disregard for traffic control and rider confusion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on West 34th Street, Manhattan, involving a Tesla sedan traveling east and an e-scooter traveling south. Both vehicles impacted center front ends. The e-scooter driver, a 55-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3, along with contusions. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The driver errors include failure to obey traffic signals or controls, which led to the collision. The e-scooter driver’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls and the confusion that can arise for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15