Ticketing the Dead: NYPD Polices Cyclists While Drivers Kill

A northbound SUV struck a parked SUV on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The driver suffered incoherence and full-body pain. A passenger endured neck injury and whiplash. Illness and loss of consciousness contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided with a parked 2024 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the right rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and was incoherent after the crash. The passenger, a 70-year-old male seated in the middle rear seat, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating the driver likely experienced a medical emergency leading to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies while driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left collided with a southbound bicyclist at 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 2nd Avenue was struck by a 2023 Tesla sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or victim behavior was listed as contributing factors. The sedan sustained no damage despite the collision. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis and an SUV collided on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. Both taxi drivers suffered injuries, including neck and arm wounds. The crash caused shock and vehicle damage, with impacts on front and side vehicle sections. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, at 22:22 on East 42nd Street in Manhattan, two taxis and an SUV collided. The first taxi, a 2021 Tesla, traveling south, was struck on its right front bumper at the center front end. The SUV, a 2024 Land Rover traveling east, was impacted on its left side doors. The second taxi, a 2016 Nissan traveling south, had damage to its center front end and left front bumper. Both taxi drivers were injured: a 33-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock, secured by lap belt and harness; a 65-year-old male driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, also in shock and restrained. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no explicit driver errors were identified. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old male driver suffered elbow injuries after his SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Manhattan’s 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by following too closely, left the driver conscious but with abrasions and lower arm trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on 2nd Avenue near East 33rd Street in Manhattan. A 48-year-old male driver operating a 2022 SUV was injured when his vehicle impacted the center back end of another vehicle traveling southbound. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the struck vehicle had damage to its center front end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining an unsafe distance. The injured driver was not ejected, remained conscious, and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a collision with a sedan on E 50 St in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control led to impact on the bike’s left rear and the sedan’s right front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on E 50 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A sedan traveling eastbound struck a southbound bicyclist, impacting the bike’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained head abrasions and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision highlights driver errors including failure to maintain attention and obey traffic controls, which directly caused injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a northbound e-scooter changing lanes on 1st Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 23-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan showed front-end damage from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 1st Avenue near East 42nd Street in Manhattan at 3:25 PM. The sedan was traveling straight ahead northbound when it collided with the e-scooter, which was changing lanes in the same direction. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-scooter's center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the e-scooter driver's part. There is no mention of helmet use or pedestrian signal involvement. The sedan had one occupant and sustained front-end damage. The collision highlights the dangers of lane changes and driver distraction in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a back contusion in a nighttime crash on FDR Drive. The SUV driver, traveling south, struck with the vehicle’s center front end. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 2023 SUV traveling south on FDR Drive struck its front passenger, a 15-year-old male, causing a back contusion classified as injury severity 3. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end, indicating a collision within the vehicle rather than with an external party. The report cites glare as a contributing factor to the crash, impairing the driver's visibility. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injury to the passenger highlights the dangers posed by environmental factors like glare affecting driver control and awareness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on 2 Avenue. The impact caused a concussion and back injury. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2 Avenue near East 54th Street in Manhattan at 3:25 pm. A 2023 SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 52-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained a concussion and back injuries. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with no contributing factors attributed to her behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection near Queens Midtown Tunnel exit. The pedestrian was conscious with contusions, while the vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection on E 34 St near the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit in Manhattan. The crash occurred at 8:27 AM when a 2023 BMW SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield were noted. The SUV sustained no damage. This incident highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians working in roadways amid vehicle turning movements.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive at 7 PM. The crash injured a 56-year-old male passenger, who suffered a head contusion. The impact involved front bumpers as one vehicle changed lanes and the other proceeded straight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 7 PM involving two sedans traveling south. One sedan was changing lanes and struck the right front bumper of the other sedan, which was going straight ahead. The second vehicle was driven by a male driver who was unlicensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the left and right front bumpers of the vehicles. A 56-year-old male passenger in the sedan going straight ahead was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the driver's unlicensed status and the lane change maneuver as critical factors in the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was struck at an intersection on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:06 AM on East 57th Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. A 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a vehicle impacting its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection, which is noted in the report as his action. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a contusion and bruise, and remained conscious. No driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving were documented in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at 3 Ave and E 36 St in Manhattan. The 28-year-old driver and 27-year-old front passenger of one vehicle suffered neck and head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained as airbags deployed. Impact struck left side doors and right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:40 on 3 Ave near E 36 St in Manhattan involving two SUVs. One vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV traveling east, was making a left turn when it struck a 2022 Ford SUV traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Honda and the left side doors of the Ford. The driver of the Honda, a 28-year-old male, and his 27-year-old male front passenger were both injured with complaints of whiplash affecting the head and neck. Both occupants were conscious, not ejected, and had airbags deployed along with lap belts or harnesses. The driver’s contributing factors were listed as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman suffered back contusions after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor; the vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 52 St and 3 Ave in Manhattan around 14:58. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Mercedes sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The pedestrian was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The focus remains on the pedestrian's confusion during crossing as noted by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and fractures after a high-speed collision on FDR Drive. The sedan struck an object with its right front bumper, causing severe vehicle damage and deploying the airbag. Unsafe speed was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Nissan sedan on FDR Drive was injured in a crash at 11:33. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, when the right front bumper impacted an object, resulting in center front end damage. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and the airbag deployed. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver held a New York permit license. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided head-to-back. Both drivers suffered upper arm and chest injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Passengers were not ejected but experienced shock and injury.

According to the police report, at 11:46 AM on FDR Drive, two sedans traveling south collided with the front of one striking the center back end of the other. The driver of the Honda sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' a key contributing factor. Both drivers were injured, with the Honda driver sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries and the Nissan passenger suffering chest injuries. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles, but both experienced shock. The report lists no contributing factors related to the passengers or any pedestrian involvement. The collision impact was centered on the front and back ends of the vehicles, indicating a rear-end crash caused by driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Glass burst at E 34th and 1st. A convertible struck a sedan’s rear. A young woman, seatbelted, bled from the face. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. The city’s night offered no mercy.

A crash at the corner of East 34th Street and 1st Avenue left a 22-year-old woman with severe facial lacerations, according to the police report. The incident involved a convertible traveling north striking the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The police report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The woman, riding as a front passenger and secured by a lap belt and harness, was injured when the convertible hit the sedan, shattering glass. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver actions: alcohol use and failure to obey traffic controls. The crash, late at night, underscores the ongoing danger posed by reckless driving and systemic failures on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck collided with a bicyclist traveling east on East 40th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The truck showed no damage despite impact.

According to the police report, at 6:25 AM in Manhattan near East 40th Street, a 2024 Ford pick-up truck traveling east struck a 47-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm injury and abrasions but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a driver error contributing to the crash. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted as a contributing factor related to the bicyclist. The pick-up truck impacted the bicyclist on the right side doors but sustained no vehicle damage. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound at the time of the collision. The report does not indicate any helmet use or crossing signal issues as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two cyclists collided on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. One rider suffered a hip and upper leg injury, left in shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as causes. No visible complaints or ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:42 on 2nd Avenue near East 50th Street in Manhattan. Two bicycles traveling north collided; one cyclist was making a left turn while the other went straight ahead. The injured bicyclist, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for the injured rider. Both vehicles showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The injured cyclist was left in shock but had no visible complaints. The data highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777905, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered a severe lower leg fracture while crossing 3 Ave with the signal. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling northbound. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the intersection, highlighting risks despite following crossing rules.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Ave and E 58 St in Manhattan around 8:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred with an e-scooter traveling northbound, going straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians even when following crossing signals and the potential dangers posed by micromobility vehicles in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on East 34th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, at 14:50 on East 34th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a taxi traveling east collided with the rear of a sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper hitting the sedan's center back end. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old licensed male, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. Both drivers were licensed men operating their vehicles legally. The taxi driver was not ejected and was conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and driver errors in vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15