Midtown Bleeds While Leaders Stall

A Citi Bike rider slammed into a taxi at 7th Avenue and West 44th. The cyclist crashed headfirst, hitting the pavement. Blood pooled. His head split open. The cab kept moving. The street marked another wound.

A 23-year-old male Citi Bike rider suffered severe head lacerations after colliding headfirst with a southbound taxi at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A northbound Citi Bike slams headfirst into a southbound taxi. The 23-year-old rider, no helmet, hits the pavement. Blood pools. His head torn open. The cab keeps going.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors by the taxi are cited in the data. The injured cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the contributing factors. The crash left the cyclist with severe injuries while the taxi sustained no damage and did not stop.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old bicyclist and a 39-year-old pedestrian collided in Manhattan’s Times Square. Both suffered head contusions. The bicyclist rode south without damage to the bike. Both were conscious but injured. Confusion and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist and a 39-year-old male pedestrian collided at Times Square in Manhattan. Both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was traveling straight south on his bike, which showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver held a permit license from New York. No vehicle damage was recorded. The crash highlights errors and confusion on the part of both the bicyclist and pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bikes collided near Times Square. A 67-year-old woman on an e-bike was ejected and suffered head injuries. The crash left her in shock with abrasions. The e-bike struck the right side of the other bike, causing serious harm.

According to the police report, a collision occurred near Times Square involving two bikes traveling south. A 67-year-old female bicyclist on an e-bike was injured and ejected from her vehicle, sustaining head injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The e-bike struck the right side doors of the other bike, damaging both vehicles. The injured bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The driver errors identified were passing too closely and unsafe lane changing. The victim was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike east on East 42 Street was ejected after hitting defective pavement. He suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The SUV ahead showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist in shock with a helmet on.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling east on East 42 Street in Manhattan was injured after being ejected from his bike. The report lists defective pavement as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered head injuries and minor bleeding but was wearing a helmet. The SUV involved was also traveling east and showed no damage. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by road conditions rather than driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda sedan left Avenue of the Americas at 2 a.m. The car struck two men not in the roadway. One man’s limbs crushed. Another’s arm torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The front end of the car caved from the force.

Two pedestrians were seriously injured when a 2013 Honda sedan veered off Avenue of the Americas near West 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the sedan left the roadway at 2 a.m., crushing the limbs of a 61-year-old man and inflicting deep lacerations on a 28-year-old man’s arm. Both victims were not in the roadway at the time of impact. The police report describes the scene: 'Blood on the pavement. The front end caved where bodies broke.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV backing from a parked position struck a southbound sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford SUV backing out from a parked position on 8th Avenue collided with a 2020 Mercedes sedan traveling south. The sedan's driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed as the driver errors contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the sedan's right front bumper and right side doors were impacted. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The pedestrian was incoherent after the crash. The vehicle’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. She sustained head injuries and was incoherent with minor bleeding. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The driver was licensed and traveling east at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a crash on East 42 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bike was damaged at the front center.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision on East 42 Street, Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a bike traveling west going straight ahead and another vehicle merging westbound. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was recorded at the center front end of the bike and center back end of the other vehicle. No other injuries or persons were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on West 41st Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at 2:05 a.m. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 2022 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling west on West 41st Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a 2023 SUV. The crash occurred at 19:40 in Manhattan. The SUV hit the bike’s front center with its right front bumper. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2023 SUV traveling north on Avenue of the Americas. The SUV driver was going straight ahead, while the bicyclist was changing lanes. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane changes. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck crashed into a taxi near 34th Street. Metal shrieked. The taxi driver’s arm split open. Blood ran in the quiet dark. Police cited following too closely. One man hurt. The city’s night stayed cold and still.

A box truck struck a taxi on 8th Avenue near 34th Street in Manhattan. The 61-year-old taxi driver suffered severe arm lacerations. According to the police report, the box truck 'slammed the slowing taxi’s side.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The taxi was slowing or stopping when the box truck, traveling west, hit its left side doors with its right front bumper. The taxi driver was the only person injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the taxi driver wore a lap belt. The crash underscores the risk when drivers follow too closely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649837, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossed West 42nd Street with the signal. A driver did not yield. Metal struck flesh. Her hip broke. Blood streaked her leg. She stayed awake on the pavement. The light kept blinking. The city moved on.

A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42nd Street with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and made an improper lane usage or passing maneuver. The impact broke her hip and left her with severe lacerations. She remained conscious at the scene. The report states: 'She crossed with the signal. A driver did not yield. Her hip broke. Blood streaked her leg.' The listed contributing factors are 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' No information about the vehicle or driver was provided. The pedestrian was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist on West 37 Street. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. No vehicle damage was reported. The cyclist was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan struck him on West 37 Street. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist was riding straight north, and the sedan was traveling west, hitting the cyclist at the center front end of the vehicle. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car tore down West 42nd. A woman crossed. The driver did not slow. Metal struck flesh. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The driver vanished into the night. The city kept moving.

A 27-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and was inexperienced. The driver did not stop after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The woman was crossing without a signal, but the data highlights driver actions as the primary causes. No information is provided about the vehicle or the driver’s identity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bike traveling south hit an 8-year-old boy walking outside an intersection on 9th Avenue. The child suffered bruises and a lower arm injury. Police cited the cyclist’s failure to yield right-of-way. The boy remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on 9th Avenue struck an 8-year-old pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The child sustained a contusion and injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the cyclist’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no severe trauma. The bike showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by cyclists failing to yield to pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young pedicab driver met an e-bike head-on on West 36th Street. Her abdomen crushed. She stayed conscious but did not survive. Inexperience and distraction shaped the crash. The city’s streets claimed another vulnerable life.

A 23-year-old pedicab driver was killed in a head-on collision with an e-bike near West 36th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The victim suffered fatal abdominal injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes she was not wearing a helmet, but only after listing driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in New York City’s dense traffic. No blame is placed on the victim. The police report documents the fatal toll of inexperience and inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648249, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike hit a 44-year-old woman crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured off intersection.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east on Avenue of the Americas struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not at an intersection when struck. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist rides west. A parked Ford pickup’s door swings open. The rider slams into steel. Helmet cracks. Arm torn. Blood pools on the street. Twenty-five years old. Still conscious. Flesh split deep. Manhattan pavement stains red.

A 25-year-old cyclist was riding west on West 35th Street near Eighth Avenue in Manhattan when a parked Ford pickup truck’s door opened into his path. The cyclist struck the door head-on. According to the police report, 'A cyclist rides west. A Ford pickup sits parked. Its door swings open. The rider hits hard. Helmet cracks. Arm torn open. Blood on concrete.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. No injuries were reported to the occupants of the pickup truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on East 42nd Street near Lexington Avenue. The sedan struck the bike’s center back end and right side doors suffered damage. The bicyclist suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 42nd Street struck a bicyclist also traveling south. The point of impact was the bike’s center back end and the sedan’s right side doors. The 72-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head abrasion. She was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van merging west on West 31 Street struck a moped going straight. The moped driver and passenger were ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both were conscious but injured. The van’s right rear quarter hit the moped’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a van merging on West 31 Street collided with a moped traveling straight west. The moped carried two 21-year-old males, both ejected from the vehicle. They sustained abrasions and injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The van’s right rear quarter panel struck the moped’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the van operator during the merge. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted for the moped occupants. The van driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes impacting vulnerable moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15