Blood on Their Hands: Precinct 10’s Deadly Indifference

Two sedans crashed head-on on 7th Avenue in Manhattan at 4:23 a.m. The drivers, both licensed men, collided front center. One driver, 22, suffered head injuries and shock but was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 7th Avenue near West 21st Street in Manhattan at 4:23 a.m. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided head-on with impact centered on their front ends. Both drivers were licensed men from New York, each alone in their vehicles. The 22-year-old driver of the Hyundai sedan suffered head injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any driver errors or pedestrian involvement. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle-to-vehicle impacts in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a taxi failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact caused pain and shock, highlighting dangerous driver errors at a busy Manhattan intersection near West 30th Street.

According to the police report, a taxi driver making a left turn at the intersection near West 30th Street in Manhattan failed to yield the right-of-way, striking a 21-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Ford vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No pedestrian behavior was listed as contributing. The taxi sustained no damage despite the collision. This crash underscores the risks posed by driver failures to yield at intersections, endangering vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling east struck the left side doors of a northbound SUV on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the SUV suffered head injuries and shock. Both were restrained with lap belts and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2020 box truck registered in New Jersey was traveling east on 8 Avenue when it collided with a 2020 SUV heading north. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck striking the left side doors of the SUV. The SUV carried four occupants; two female passengers, aged 63 and 40, were injured with head injuries and shock. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The truck driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead before the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and also traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision of the truck's front center with the SUV's left side doors indicates a failure in vehicle interaction, highlighting the danger of side-impact crashes involving large trucks and SUVs in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV struck him on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The collision caused contusions and bruises, with the SUV impacting its left side doors. Driver lane misuse was cited.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 6:00 PM on West 42nd Street in Manhattan involving a 2018 Toyota SUV and a 19-year-old male bicyclist. The SUV, traveling westbound, struck the bicyclist on its left side doors, causing injuries to the bicyclist's knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies the driver's error as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors were attributed to his actions. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage by vehicle drivers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old male driver suffered a concussion after a crash involving a pick-up truck and trailer on 10 Avenue. The collision, caused by driver inattention, left the driver with a serious head injury but conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 9:00 AM. The involved vehicles were a 2014 Chevrolet pick-up truck and a 2018 trailer, both registered in New Jersey. The pick-up truck was traveling north, going straight ahead, and impacted the trailer’s center back end. The driver of the pick-up truck, a 58-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the trailer's center back end, while the pick-up truck showed no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors, focusing the cause on driver error and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south at unsafe speed struck a pedestrian crossing 9 Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing a violent impact at the vehicle's front center.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on 9 Avenue struck a 29-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at 6:12 AM in Manhattan's 10011 zip code. The pedestrian sustained upper arm injuries and contusions, remaining conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver's failure to obey traffic controls and excessive speed created the conditions for this violent collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis collided on West 41st Street in Manhattan. Both drivers were starting in traffic when one passed too closely, causing a crash. A 52-year-old driver suffered chest contusions but remained conscious. Airbags deployed and lap belts were used.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on West 41st Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. Two taxis, both Honda SUVs, collided while starting in traffic. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. One driver, a 52-year-old male, sustained chest contusions and was conscious at the scene. Safety equipment such as airbags and lap belts were deployed and used. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe distances between vehicles in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing West 41st Street in Manhattan. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm. The driver was traveling westbound, hitting her with the vehicle’s left front bumper at a marked crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 7:54 AM on West 41st Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a 2018 SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained moderate injuries. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi slammed into the back of a sedan on 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited the taxi driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:34 AM on 11th Avenue near West 20 Street in Manhattan. A taxi traveling north struck the rear center end of a BMW sedan also traveling north. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before impact. The taxi's rear center end and the sedan's front center end sustained damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe leg injuries on West 30 Street. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The rider was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg in the impact.

At approximately 16:30 on West 30 Street, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash caused by driver inattention, according to the police report. The bicyclist, described as the vehicle driver, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was a bicycle traveling straight ahead, with impact occurring at the center front end. No damage to the bicycle was reported. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 86-year-old driver was partially ejected and injured at a Manhattan intersection. The crash involved disregarding traffic control and driver distraction. The victim suffered knee and lower leg injuries despite crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 AM on 9 Avenue near West 21 Street in Manhattan. The 86-year-old male driver, classified as an occupant and partially ejected, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, with no vehicle damage recorded. The victim was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash, indicating no fault on the pedestrian side. The injuries included contusions and bruises, with the victim conscious at the scene. This incident highlights driver errors in obeying traffic controls and maintaining attention, leading to serious injury even without vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus making a right turn struck a pedestrian crossing West 42 Street with the signal. The 33-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite the bus driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a bus traveling northwest on West 42 Street was making a right turn when it struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the bus driver as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and operating the 2017 bus at the time. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, crashed into the rear of a stopped SUV on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 AM on 8 Avenue near West 20 Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling north struck the rear of a northbound SUV that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old male wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan's front end and the SUV's rear end both sustained damage. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a taxi on West 36 Street. The driver was partially ejected and sustained bruises. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on West 36 Street in Manhattan involving an e-scooter and a taxi. The e-scooter driver, a 56-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The taxi, traveling south, struck the left side doors of the e-scooter, which was traveling west. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The e-scooter driver was licensed but wore no safety equipment. The taxi driver was also licensed and driving straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted on the taxi's left side doors, while the e-scooter showed no damage. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the victim beyond driver inexperience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman was injured crossing West 21 Street with the signal. A taxi making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a contusion to the pedestrian's arm.

According to the police report, at 6:45 AM on West 21 Street, a taxi traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The report identifies the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman was injured when a BMW SUV, traveling east, struck her on West 23rd Street. The impact hit her left elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention and unsafe lane change caused the collision outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West 23rd Street in Manhattan at 5:45 AM. The pedestrian was struck by a 2024 BMW SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, performing other actions in the roadway. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor but sufficient to cause injury. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV changing lanes struck a moped traveling straight on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Police cite unsafe speed as a key factor in the collision’s violent impact.

According to the police report, at 23:10 on West 42nd Street in Manhattan, a 2023 SUV driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey was changing lanes when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left side doors and the moped’s center front end. The moped driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver’s lane change maneuver combined with unsafe speed created a hazardous situation resulting in injury to the moped operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound taxi distracted by a passenger struck a bicyclist on 11 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Avenue in Manhattan at 16:11. A taxi traveling southbound was impacted by passenger distraction, a contributing factor cited in the report. The taxi collided with a southbound bicyclist, who sustained facial contusions and was injured but conscious. The cyclist was not ejected from the bike and was riding without safety equipment. The point of impact on the taxi was the right side doors, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report highlights the driver error of passenger distraction as the primary cause, with no other contributing factors listed. The bicyclist’s injury severity was rated as moderate, and no fault or blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four occupants suffered injuries in a multi-vehicle crash involving three SUVs traveling north on West 29 Street. Impact points included rear quarter panels and a front bumper. All injured were in shock, wearing lap belts, and reported pain or nausea.

According to the police report, at 4:16 AM on West 29 Street in Manhattan, three SUVs collided while traveling northbound. The vehicles impacted each other at the left rear quarter panel, right rear quarter panel, and right front bumper. Four occupants were injured: two drivers and two passengers, all wearing lap belts and experiencing shock. Injuries ranged from head and chest trauma to entire body pain, with all complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding. Contributing factors for the injured occupants were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions involving SUVs in dense urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan on 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, partially ejected and wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:04 on 10th Avenue near West 31st Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling north, starting in traffic, struck a motorcycle also traveling north but stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the motorcycle's center back end. The motorcyclist, a 53-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15