Blood on Their Hands: Precinct 10’s Deadly Indifference

A 24-year-old man suffered a bruised elbow and shock after a limo hit him in Manhattan. The vehicle, traveling north, impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The crash left the victim injured, highlighting dangers posed by vehicle movements in busy city streets.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota limo traveling north on West 23rd Street in Manhattan struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian. The impact occurred at the limo's center front end, causing the pedestrian to sustain a contusion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The victim was reported in shock and suffered injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. No pedestrian behaviors or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores risks from vehicle movements in dense urban areas and the consequences of driver errors, though specific driver errors were not detailed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742818, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman suffered a head injury after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her at an intersection in Manhattan, causing a concussion and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 21 Street and 10 Avenue in Manhattan around 3:57 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Ford SUV, traveling northwest and making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north collided with a parked sedan on 10 Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, at 1:55 AM on 10 Avenue near West 26 Street in Manhattan, a motorcycle traveling north struck a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary, with damage to its left rear quarter panel and bumper. The motorcycle's right front quarter panel was damaged upon impact. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and experienced shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver was not present in the vehicle at the time, and no other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on West 28 Street struck a northbound bicyclist at 11:40 AM. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash was caused by the sedan driver's failure to obey traffic control, resulting in serious injury.

According to the police report, at 11:40 AM on West 28 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan, a sedan traveling east collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the bike was struck at its center front end. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn on West 41st. The cyclist was struck on the right side, sustaining shock and pain without ejection or vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 41st was making a right turn when it failed to yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan striking the right side doors of the bicycle. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The driver of the sedan was licensed and female. This crash highlights the danger posed by driver failure to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him at an intersection while he was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision in Manhattan’s 10 Avenue area.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2013 Toyota SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck him at the intersection near 315 10 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front bumper made contact. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was in shock following the impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman fractured her hip and upper leg while crossing West 28 Street with the signal. A cyclist making a right turn disregarded traffic control and showed inattention, striking the pedestrian at the intersection. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 28 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan around 5:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a cyclist making a right turn struck her. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the cyclist's part. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The cyclist's vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely with the pedestrian's body. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls and failing to pay attention, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right on West 34 Street hit a 40-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south, was making a right turn on West 34 Street in Manhattan around 12:33 a.m. The vehicle struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal. The collision highlights the driver's error in yielding, which directly led to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan traveling west on West 19 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist suffered a concussion and back injury. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on West 19 Street was struck by a 2022 Tesla sedan going west at 20:28. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured with a concussion and back injury but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver’s error. The bicyclist’s actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy crossing with the signal on West 17 Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the child with upper leg injuries and abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:31 AM on West 17 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. A 12-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was hit by a vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end but sustained no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by an eastbound e-scooter in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered upper arm contusions and bruises. The scooter driver, licensed and traveling straight, impacted the pedestrian’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on West 26 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The collision occurred at 16:37 when an eastbound e-scooter, operated by a licensed male driver, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The scooter was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors on the part of the pedestrian, nor does it specify driver errors such as failure to yield. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as unspecified. The focus remains on the collision caused by the e-scooter’s movement through a non-intersection crossing area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist suffered abrasions to his lower arm after a sedan struck his bike’s right front bumper. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. Passenger distraction in the sedan contributed to the collision on 10 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 10 Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan at 8:20. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the bike and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report identifies passenger distraction as a contributing factor in the crash, indicating a failure in the vehicle’s operation that led to the collision. No other contributing factors were specified for the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle occupants impacting vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider traveling east was struck on the left side by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 34th Street in Manhattan at 8:31 PM. A moped traveling eastbound was hit on its left side doors by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The moped driver, a 38-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV’s left front bumper and the moped’s left side doors were damaged. The report identifies no contributing factors from the moped rider. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman suffered elbow and lower arm injuries when an SUV making a right turn struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal, according to the police report.

At 8:16 AM in Manhattan on West 40 Street near 9 Avenue, a 2009 Ford SUV driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was injured, sustaining internal complaints and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver suffered neck injuries after rear-ending another vehicle while stopped in traffic on West 38th Street. The crash occurred shortly after midnight in Manhattan. Driver distraction was cited as the cause, leaving the taxi driver with whiplash and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on West 38th Street in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling east and stopped in traffic, struck the center back end of another vehicle. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old male, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The taxi driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved or injured. Vehicle damage was limited to the center back end of the taxi. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the other vehicle or any victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling east struck a parked taxi on Dyer Avenue, causing injuries to three passengers aboard the bus. All suffered back injuries and shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The crash was linked to driver distraction and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, at 14:52 on Dyer Avenue in Manhattan, a 2021 NOVB bus traveling straight ahead collided with a parked 2018 Toyota taxi. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper against the taxi's left side doors. The report cites driver errors including 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing causes. Three bus occupants, aged 15, 17, and 57, were injured with back injuries and experienced shock. Each complained of pain or nausea. None were ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the bus driver was licensed in New York. The injuries and shock to the passengers underscore the severity of the crash caused by driver distraction and failure to maintain safe control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on West 31 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, crossing with the signal, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, at 12:35 a.m. on West 31 Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan, a 2023 Toyota SUV making a left turn struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No victim fault or behavior contributed to the crash according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and an SUV collided on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. Unsafe speed and lane changing by the SUV led to a violent impact. A passenger suffered back injuries and bruising, highlighting the dangers of reckless driving in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on West 42nd Street near 11 Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a bus traveling south and an SUV also heading south. The SUV struck the bus with its right front bumper impacting the bus's left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors attributable to the SUV driver. A 30-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This crash underscores the critical role of driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and lane changes—in causing serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists collided on 12 Avenue in Manhattan. One, a 22-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered facial abrasions. The crash happened during a passing maneuver and a left turn. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 12 Avenue near West 34 Street in Manhattan at 9:56 AM. Two bicycles were involved. One bicyclist, a 22-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The first bike was traveling south and was passing when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the bike. The second bike was making a left turn and sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the risks posed by inexperienced drivers operating bicycles in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers, ages 5 and 17, suffered hip and upper leg injuries while hanging outside a moving SUV in Manhattan. The driver’s aggressive driving and road rage caused the crash, leaving both with contusions and bruises but no ejection from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near West 19th Street at 4:34 AM. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling west, with three occupants. Two passengers, a 17-year-old and a 5-year-old male, were riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle when injured. Both sustained hip and upper leg contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage or point of impact noted, and neither passenger was ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The driver’s aggressive conduct behind the wheel directly endangered vulnerable passengers exposed outside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15