Jul 27 - A 53-year-old man crossing West 39th Street was struck by a sedan traveling west. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on West 39th Street collided with a 53-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside of a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain focus. No damage was reported to the vehicle, indicating the collision impact was primarily against the pedestrian. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver distraction in Manhattan’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - A 73-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a northbound taxi, distracted and starting from parking, struck her outside an intersection. The impact hit the taxi’s right side doors. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota taxi traveling north near 420 8th Avenue struck her. The taxi was starting from parking and impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A sedan executing an improper U-turn collided with a bicyclist traveling west on West 34th Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to the elbow and lower arm. The crash highlights driver error as the primary cause of harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 in Manhattan near West 34th Street. A 2023 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making an improper U-turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper hitting the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report explicitly cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error as the cause. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - An inattentive SUV driver struck a 31-year-old man crossing West 40 Street at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash exposed the deadly consequences of driver distraction in Manhattan’s busy streets.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing West 40 Street at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a 2011 Dodge SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the lethal risk posed by distracted driving in Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 21 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a collision on 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inattention, striking the cyclist from behind. The rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, sustaining moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:20 AM on 5 Avenue near West 37 Street in Manhattan. The injured party was a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound, who sustained head abrasions and was not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bicyclist's vehicle, indicating a rear-end collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The data shows the bicyclist was going straight ahead when struck. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - A 29-year-old man was injured when a bus traveling east on West 42nd Street struck him outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. According to police, pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

At 18:46 on West 42nd Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling straight ahead struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus impacted the pedestrian on its right rear quarter panel but sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or crossing signal issues were mentioned. The crash highlights risks posed by pedestrian confusion in traffic environments involving large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A box truck blocked West 34th. The driver failed to yield. A young cyclist smashed into steel, head torn open, blood darkening the asphalt. The bike twisted. The truck stood silent. The cyclist stayed awake, pain sharp and present.

A 25-year-old cyclist suffered severe head lacerations after colliding with the side of a box truck on West 34th Street. According to the police report, the truck driver failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the cyclist to strike the truck's right side doors. The report states, 'A box truck failed to yield. A 25-year-old cyclist hit its side. Head split open. Blood pooled on blacktop.' The cyclist remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the driver’s error in the report. The crash left the bicycle twisted beneath the truck, underscoring the danger when large vehicles disregard vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A taxi’s aggressive right turn on Avenue of the Americas struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:55 on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A taxi was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northeast. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor attributed to the taxi driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi showed no vehicle damage despite the impact occurring at the center front end. The report explicitly identifies aggressive driving by the taxi as the cause, with no contributing factors assigned to the bicyclist. The victim was not ejected and was riding on the outside of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing outside an intersection when a taxi traveling east struck her. The pedestrian suffered bruising and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The taxi showed no damage, indicating possible low-speed impact.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked and then traveled east near West 30 Street in Manhattan when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The taxi showed no damage or point of impact damage, suggesting a low-speed collision. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Toyota taxi. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicles interacting with pedestrians outside of crosswalks, even when the vehicle is not visibly damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A Subaru sedan hit a 7-year-old boy near Times Square. The boy’s leg split open. Police cite driver distraction. The child was crossing without a signal. Blood on the asphalt. The city’s dangers do not pause for youth.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old boy was struck by a Subaru sedan while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. The crash occurred at 19:09. The child suffered severe lacerations to his leg, described as 'split open' in the report. The driver, a woman from Georgia, was operating a 2023 sedan and was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The report notes the boy was crossing without a signal, but the focus remains on the driver’s distraction, which police list as the cause. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by inattentive drivers, especially in crowded Manhattan corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - A Chevy SUV struck a man riding with traffic on West 33rd Street. The driver, distracted by a passenger, crushed the cyclist’s leg. Steel met flesh. The city’s silence echoed. The pain was immediate. The street stayed straight. The wound stayed open.

According to the police report, a man riding with traffic on West 33rd Street was struck by the rear quarter of a Chevy SUV. The collision left the cyclist with a broken leg and crush injuries. The report states the driver was distracted by a passenger at the time of the crash, listing 'Passenger Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV was traveling east and had two occupants. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and was not at an intersection. The police report does not cite any cyclist behavior as contributing to the crash. The impact occurred on a straight stretch of street, with the SUV’s right rear quarter panel making contact. The report does not mention any evasive action or hazardous conditions, focusing solely on the driver’s distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - A Ford SUV made a right turn and collided with the rear of a Ford truck going straight on West 35 Street in Manhattan. The right rear passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe speed and following too closely.

According to the police report, at 9:25 AM on West 35 Street in Manhattan, a 2019 Ford SUV was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 2013 Ford truck traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the truck had no damage. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." A 41-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance and speed during maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck him on West 42 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, but sustained internal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:25 on West 42 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained neck injuries classified as severity 3 and remained conscious without ejection. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's right front quarter panel. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver disregard of traffic controls and inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740063 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on West 39th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The crash involved limited driver visibility and occurred with the sedan parked and the bike traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 39th Street involving a 2022 Honda sedan and a 42-year-old male bicyclist. The sedan was parked when the crash happened, impacting the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling westbound, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributing to the crash, indicating driver error related to limited visibility. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the obstructed view likely prevented avoiding the collision. The incident highlights systemic dangers posed by limited visibility in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - A 31-year-old woman suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after a taxi failed to yield while making a left turn on East 32 Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on East 32 Street in Manhattan struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at 10:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report cites the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors. The taxi was making a left turn when the impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. Notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is documented but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck a box truck going straight on Avenue of the Americas. The sedan’s left side took the impact. An 18-year-old rear passenger suffered bruises and elbow injuries, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:15 on Avenue of the Americas involving a sedan and a box truck. The sedan, driven by a male with a learner's permit, was making a left turn when it collided with the box truck traveling straight north. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the truck’s center front end. The report cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor. An 18-year-old male occupant in the sedan’s left rear seat was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers executing left turns in busy traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A 26-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection by a parked flat rack truck. The truck showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection near 1216 Broadway in Manhattan at 7:30 pm. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2020 flat rack truck, parked and facing south, with no reported damage. The point of impact was the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision and was conscious after the impact. The driver was licensed and operating a vehicle registered in New York. The data highlights a collision involving a stationary vehicle and a pedestrian, underscoring risks posed by parked trucks in pedestrian spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist heading straight on West 40th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:40 AM on West 40th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 2022 Chevrolet sedan was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The injury severity was classified as moderate. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. There were no contributing factors listed for the bicyclist. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737073 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 29 - A Dualtron e-scooter, unlicensed and fast, tore up Avenue of the Americas. Two women fell. One bled from the face. The other’s skull shattered. The street, lit and busy, became a field of wounds and sirens.

According to the police report, an unlicensed man operating a MINIMOTORS Dualtron Thunder e-scooter traveled north on Avenue of the Americas near West 34th Street. The report states the e-scooter struck two women, ages 43 and 51, who were not at an intersection. One woman suffered severe facial lacerations and remained conscious; the other sustained crush injuries to the head and was found unconscious. The narrative describes the scene as the e-scooter 'tore through the night,' leaving both victims injured in its wake. The police report highlights that the driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report. The victims’ actions are listed only as 'other actions in roadway,' with no indication from the report that these contributed to the collision. The focus remains on the unlicensed operation and the resulting harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - Steel struck flesh in the heart of Times Square. A scooter, northbound, collided head-on with a cyclist. Blood pooled on the pavement. The cyclist’s face torn open. Tourists recoiled. The city’s lights flashed, but the street did not yield.

A 24-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in a head-on collision with a northbound scooter at 3 Times Square, according to the police report. The report states the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered severe facial injuries and heavy bleeding after being struck by the scooter. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for the crash, highlighting a failure in lane discipline by at least one vehicle operator. The narrative describes the moment: 'Face split open. Blood on the pavement. Steel met skin.' The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but places primary emphasis on improper lane usage. The collision left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, underscoring the dangers vulnerable road users face amid chaotic Midtown traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19