Ticketing the Dead: NYPD Polices Cyclists While Drivers Kill

A bus traveling north on FDR Drive struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan. Two occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:36 on FDR Drive when a bus traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked 2017 Chevrolet sedan. The bus driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The sedan had two occupants, both injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both injured occupants. The bus driver’s inattention or distraction led to the collision with the parked vehicle. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman was struck at East 50 Street and 3 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 50 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan around 6:30 PM. The 59-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle impacting her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified with an injury severity level of 3. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions. The vehicle's driver errors are not explicitly cited, but the collision at a signalized intersection indicates a failure to yield or lack of proper caution. The pedestrian remained conscious throughout the incident. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, and no driver license or vehicle details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a taxi on East 42 Street, injuring the sedan driver. The impact damaged both vehicles’ center sections. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 1:32 AM on East 42 Street, a 2022 Acura sedan traveling north struck the center back end of a 2023 Toyota taxi also traveling north. The sedan’s center front end and the taxi’s center back end sustained damage. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. There are no indications of victim fault or contributing behaviors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and injured after a rear-end collision with an SUV on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver followed too closely, striking the moped’s front center. The rider suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 12:22 a.m. on East 36 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan involving a moped and an SUV. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle after the SUV struck the moped’s center front end. The SUV driver was traveling eastbound behind the moped and failed to maintain a safe distance, with 'Following Too Closely' cited as the primary contributing factor. The moped driver sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report notes the moped driver was wearing a helmet. The SUV’s center back end was damaged, confirming the rear-end nature of the crash. No victim fault was indicated; the crash resulted from the SUV driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on FDR Drive struck an object or surface, injuring two passengers. Both suffered whiplash and head or neck injuries. Driver distraction and slippery pavement contributed to the crash, causing damage to the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling north on FDR Drive was involved in a crash at 20:49. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the vehicle impacted with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Four occupants were in the vehicle. Two passengers were injured: a 31-year-old female front passenger wearing a lap belt suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and a 37-year-old male rear passenger without safety equipment sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper. The report highlights driver distraction and road conditions as key causes, with no fault attributed to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man on a bike was injured in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The bicyclist suffered a head injury.

A 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 KIA SUV made a right turn on 3 Avenue. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The bicyclist, who was riding without safety equipment, sustained a head injury and complained of abrasions. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north when the impact occurred on the right side doors of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman was struck while crossing 1 Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield. She suffered facial injuries and abrasions. The driver was distracted.

A pedestrian was injured in a collision on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the 40-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a sedan making a left turn struck her. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and abrasions but remained conscious after the impact. No damage was reported to the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 57 Street in Manhattan. The bike struck the left side doors of a sedan while traveling north. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on East 57 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was traveling north when his bike impacted the left side doors of the sedan. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash involved a bike and a Honda sedan, with damage to the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on East 54th Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan involved showed no damage. Police cited pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 54th Street involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage at the point of impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors by the sedan operator were noted. The bicyclist's contributing factors were unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and suffered injury severity level 3. No safety equipment status was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit two pedestrians crossing East 48 Street with the signal. Both victims, aged 82 and 83, suffered abrasions and injuries to their elbows and lower arms. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on East 48 Street in Manhattan when it struck two pedestrians, aged 82 and 83, who were crossing with the signal. Both pedestrians sustained abrasions and injuries to their elbows and lower arms but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The pedestrians were at an intersection and had the right-of-way. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 29-year-old male e-bike rider on 3rd Avenue near East 42nd Street. The rider was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at night with the taxi traveling east and the e-bike slowing southbound.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on 3rd Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike that was slowing or stopping. The 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. No driver errors by the taxi were explicitly noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a bicycle collided on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The 18-year-old female bicyclist suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She was wearing a helmet and experienced shock and pain after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling south on East 59th Street struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old female wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and sustained damage. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations for the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her bike. The sedan had one male driver with a valid New York license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 42 Street at 3 Avenue. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The vehicle involved was unspecified.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 42 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The report does not assign fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman crossing East 37 Street with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 37 Street at the intersection with 1 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Ford SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected after a left-turn collision on East 49 Street near 1 Avenue. The bike struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and bruises.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash on East 49 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was making a left turn when she collided with an unspecified vehicle traveling westbound. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the vehicle, causing the bicyclist to be ejected. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The vehicle involved showed no damage, while the bike had damage to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured and ejected in a Manhattan crash. The van was parked. The sedan struck the scooter’s left side. The rider suffered a facial abrasion. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female e-scooter rider was injured and ejected during a collision in Manhattan near East 39th Street. The crash involved a parked van and a westbound sedan that struck the scooter on its left side doors. The rider sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious after the impact. The report lists "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The van showed no damage, while the sedan had damage on its left side doors. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet. No other driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a tow truck making a left turn on 1 Avenue. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling north on 1 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The impact occurred at the truck's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of a parked sedan on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male motorcycle driver collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle was traveling east, while the sedan was stationary. The motorcyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had two occupants but no injuries were reported. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the sedan's left side doors were damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Triumph motorcycle crashed hard on 1st Avenue. Two men, ages 23 and 32, thrown partway off. No helmets. Head wounds. Blood on the street. Both conscious, both bleeding. Driver was distracted. The city’s danger showed itself again.

Two men riding a Triumph motorcycle on 1st Avenue at East 56th Street in Manhattan were injured in a violent crash. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed head-on.' Both the 32-year-old driver and 23-year-old passenger were partially ejected, suffered head injuries, and were found conscious but bleeding heavily. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Neither rider wore a helmet, as noted after the driver error. The crash left blood pooled on the asphalt. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter traveling south struck a parked sedan on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, an e-scooter driver traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The scooter struck the sedan's right side doors with its center front end. The scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with chest abrasions and remained conscious. The sedan, occupied by two people, sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The scooter driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15