Ticketing the Dead: NYPD Polices Cyclists While Drivers Kill

A 32-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after a collision with a Ford SUV making a left turn on 2 Avenue near East 32 Street. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV was making a left turn on 2 Avenue when it collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The SUV had no visible damage, and the e-scooter was struck on its center front end. The injured rider was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 28-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also going straight and wore a helmet. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end and the bike's right front quarter panel. No damage was reported to the taxi. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The SUV driver was licensed and unhurt.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on East 44th Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing Too Closely." The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bike sustained damage to its front end. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights risks from close passing and confusion involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped traveling south on East 54 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan had front-end damage. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 54 Street collided with a moped traveling south near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, with two occupants, sustained center front-end damage. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi hit a southbound e-scooter on 2 Avenue near East 49 Street. The 20-year-old scooter driver was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his face. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 2 Avenue collided with a southbound e-scooter near East 49 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact point was the taxi's right front quarter panel and the scooter's left front bumper. The crash left the scooter driver injured but conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 27-year-old female bicyclist on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling west when the sedan hit the bike’s front center and right side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling west and impacted the right side doors of the vehicle. The bicyclist was also traveling west and struck at the bike’s center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A truck turning left struck a northbound bicyclist on East 37 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the truck driver for failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2019 Dodge truck was making a left turn on East 37 Street when it collided with a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a pick-up truck turning left on East 41 Street near 1 Avenue. The bike struck the truck’s front end. The rider suffered upper leg and hip injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling northeast on East 41 Street collided with a pick-up truck making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for the truck, but the maneuver of making a left turn likely played a role. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a taxi on East 50 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured after colliding with a taxi on East 50 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver was entering a parked position while the e-bike was traveling straight ahead. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of both vehicles. The report highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman crossing East 54 Street with the signal was hit in the face by a northbound bicyclist. The rider showed no vehicle damage. The pedestrian suffered bruising but remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 54 Street at an intersection with the signal. She was struck in the face by a bicyclist traveling northbound who was going straight ahead. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the bicyclist failed to maintain attention. The bicyclist's vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and remained conscious. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers, even on bicycles, to vulnerable pedestrians obeying traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on 3 Avenue crashed in a rear-end collision. Both drivers were female. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 3 Avenue while traveling north. The crash involved a rear-end impact where one vehicle struck the back of the other. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. One driver, age 30, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. Damage was centered on the back end of the lead vehicle and the front end of the striking vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with a Ford SUV on East 31 Street near 3 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial contusions. The SUV showed no damage despite impact to its right side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 31 Street in Manhattan involving a northbound Ford SUV and a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial contusions. The SUV was struck on its right side doors but showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi made an improper left turn on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. It struck a 25-year-old female e-bike rider going straight. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front bumper were damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi driver making an improper left turn collided with an e-bike rider traveling straight on 2 Avenue near East 40 Street in Manhattan. The 25-year-old female e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the taxi driver. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. The taxi’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front bumper were damaged. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a right turn struck its right rear passenger. The 59-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the taxi’s left side doors. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2016 taxi was making a right turn on 2 Avenue near East 43 Street in Manhattan when the collision occurred. The right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors at the point of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on East 59 Street. He was crossing against the signal, suffering facial fractures and unconsciousness. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian’s confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2021 SUV traveling east on East 59 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was located outside an intersection when the collision occurred. The impact was to the right front bumper of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered facial fractures and was found unconscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal was the primary factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV made a left turn on East 55 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the bike’s right rear quarter panel. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a northbound bicyclist was struck on the right rear quarter panel by an SUV making a left turn on East 55 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" twice as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman crossing East 58 Street with the signal was struck by a left-turning pickup truck. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The truck showed no damage. The crash occurred in Manhattan near 2 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing East 58 Street at an intersection with the signal when a 2011 Dodge pickup truck making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The vehicle, occupied by a licensed male driver from New York, showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or victim fault is noted. The incident highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man was struck while crossing 1 Avenue at East 59 Street. He was crossing with the signal when hit. The impact fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg. He remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 1 Avenue and East 59 Street in Manhattan. He was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, resulting in serious injury. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected. No safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man was struck while crossing East 37 Street at Park Avenue. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The victim suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 37 Street made a left turn at Park Avenue and struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a sedan on FDR Drive late at night. The sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on FDR Drive collided with a sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the right side doors of the pick-up and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan’s 45-year-old male driver was partially ejected and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15