Ticketing the Dead: NYPD Polices Cyclists While Drivers Kill

A tractor truck stopped in traffic rear-ended a northbound SUV on 3rd Avenue. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries with abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:17 AM on 3rd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan. A 2022 tractor truck, traveling north and stopped in traffic, struck the left rear bumper of a 2014 SUV also heading north. The SUV's right front bumper sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on FDR Drive late at night. The 68-year-old driver suffered a severe head injury and fracture. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. The crash left one driver injured, conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on FDR Drive collided at 11 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of a 2023 Toyota SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a 2018 Mercedes SUV. The 68-year-old male driver of the Toyota was injured, sustaining a head injury with fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The police report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Keep Right,' indicating a driver error caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage and a serious injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed during the turn. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female sedan driver making a right turn collided with a northbound school bus in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn on East 57th Street when her vehicle's right side doors collided with the center front end of a northbound school bus. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in Manhattan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, highlighting driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.

At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.

A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two cyclists collided head-on on Manhattan’s 1 Avenue near East 57 Street. One rider suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both cyclists were unlicensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:57 on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan. Two bicyclists traveling in opposite directions collided head-on. The injured bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. Both cyclists were unlicensed drivers. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were bikes traveling straight ahead, with impact at the center front end. The injured rider was not using any safety equipment. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted cycling and unlicensed operation in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.

According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn on East 40th Street hit an 86-year-old woman. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver’s actions led to a severe impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 40th Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when it struck an 86-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, causing fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the driver’s maneuver—making a left turn—directly preceded the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, confirming the force of impact. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A helmeted e-scooter rider was ejected and injured when an SUV made a left turn on 2 Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused a violent impact to the rider’s shoulder and upper arm, leaving abrasions and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2 Avenue near East 56 Street in Manhattan at 6:50 AM. A 34-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a left turn in the same direction. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The e-scooter rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries classified as severity level 3, along with abrasions. The SUV sustained front center-end damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, placing full emphasis on the driver’s failure to maintain attention during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi, parked and then moving west, struck a 29-year-old female bicyclist also traveling west on East 51st Street. The cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and contusions. The crash resulted from driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

At approximately 9:10 AM in Manhattan near East 51st Street, a collision occurred between a taxi and a bicyclist. According to the police report, the taxi was initially parked but then involved in a crash impacting the right side doors. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old female wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound and struck the taxi's right side with the center front end of her bike. She sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor, indicating errors on the part of the vehicle driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2023 vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman suffered a fractured knee and lower leg after being struck while crossing 2 Avenue at East 57 Street. She was conscious but seriously hurt, with dislocations and fractures to her lower extremity. The driver’s errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 2 Avenue and East 57 Street in Manhattan at 3:10 PM. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, sustaining a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding are documented in the data. The victim was conscious at the scene and suffered serious lower extremity injuries. The absence of identified driver errors in the report highlights systemic dangers at this intersection but does not assign fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old bicyclist suffered facial injuries after a sedan collided with his bike on East 41st Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, hitting the cyclist’s left side and leaving him bleeding and in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on East 41st Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Tesla sedan traveling east struck him. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was not ejected from his bike but was left in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and an e-scooter collided on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions and upper leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact at the front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:21 on East 57th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi traveling west and an e-scooter traveling south collided head-on, with impact on the taxi's right front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and suffered abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. He was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or victim fault. The data highlights the dangers of interactions between motorized vehicles and micromobility devices in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a cyclist struck her at an East 58th Street intersection. The crash unfolded as the cyclist failed to yield right-of-way, compounding driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 3:50 PM on East 58th Street in Manhattan involving a bicycle and a 76-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured in the hip and upper leg area and experienced shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, described as 'Getting On/Off Vehicle Other Than School Bus' at the time of impact. The cyclist was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The incident highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, as central causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV turning left on East 34 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Impact occurred at the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end, causing bruising and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:26 PM on East 34 Street in Manhattan. A 2021 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV’s left turn as the pre-crash action. No driver errors such as failure to yield are explicitly cited, nor are any victim behaviors noted as contributing factors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected during the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman walking outside an intersection on 1 Avenue suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an e-scooter collided with her front center. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 1 Avenue near East 58 Street in Manhattan. A female pedestrian was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot after being struck by an e-scooter traveling southbound. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the e-scooter operator failed to maintain proper attention. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time of impact. The e-scooter sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The victim remained conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-scooter operators to pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15