Fifth Avenue: Blood on the Asphalt, Lies in the Press Release

A sedan hit a man crossing at W 57th and 8th. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. He was left bruised and hurt. The driver and passenger were not injured. The police list no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A sedan traveling west on West 57th Street at 8th Avenue struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian was hit by the vehicle’s right front bumper and suffered a contusion and injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a 34-year-old woman, and her passenger were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but no specific driver error is cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to people on foot in Manhattan’s crowded intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist rode west on West 55th. An SUV, parked, became danger. The cyclist struck the right front bumper. She suffered a bruised arm. Police blamed driver inexperience. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A 35-year-old woman riding a bike westbound on West 55th Street in Manhattan collided with the right front bumper of a parked SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a contusion to her arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor in the crash. The SUV was parked at the time, and the cyclist was going straight ahead. No other injuries were specified. The data highlights driver inexperience as a key factor, underscoring the risks faced by cyclists on city streets crowded with large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike struck a woman crossing with the signal on 7th Avenue at West 49th Street. She suffered abrasions to her leg. The rider disregarded traffic controls and failed to yield. The crash left the street marked by sudden pain and confusion.

A 49-year-old woman was injured when an e-bike rider hit her as she crossed 7th Avenue at West 49th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the e-bike, traveling south, struck her. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The rider, a 27-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore a helmet. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report makes clear the e-bike operator failed to yield and ignored traffic controls, leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi door swung open on West 45th. A 22-year-old cyclist hit it. He fell. His arm scraped and bloodied. The street stayed busy. The system failed to shield him. The driver’s actions left a mark.

A crash unfolded on West 45th Street in Manhattan involving a taxi and a cyclist. According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured when he struck the left side doors of a parked taxi. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower arm and hand. The taxi was stationary, its driver inside. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named in the data. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this is noted only after the lack of identified driver errors. The incident highlights the persistent danger faced by cyclists in city traffic, especially near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at 12th Avenue and West 56th Street. Both drivers were hurt. One driver was unlicensed. Police cite improper turning. Metal twisted. Faces bloodied. Pain lingered. The city street bore the mark.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 12th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, men aged 41 and 50, suffered injuries—one to his back, the other to his face. According to the police report, 'Turning Improperly' was listed as the contributing factor. One of the drivers was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact struck the center front end of one car and the right side doors of the other. Both vehicles were occupied only by their drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at West 57th. Both drivers distracted. One woman bruised her arm. Another occupant hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens echoed. The street bore the mark of inattention. The city kept moving.

Two sedans collided at 224 West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash. One driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered a contusion to her arm. Another occupant was also injured. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the persistent danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a cyclist at E 55th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 33-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention. The crash left the bike damaged and the street marked by impact.

A collision between a sedan and a bicycle occurred at E 55th Street in Manhattan. The crash injured a 33-year-old female cyclist, who sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan's left side doors and the bike's center front end were damaged. No injuries were reported for the sedan's driver or passenger. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The report did not cite helmet use or signaling as factors. The data highlights driver distraction as the primary error leading to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing West 57th Street at Eighth Avenue. She had the signal. The crash left her in shock, her back injured. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 67-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon or SUV while crossing West 57th Street at Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, traveling east, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered a back injury and was left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful; she was in the crosswalk with the signal. The crash highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck struck a cyclist on West 57th Street. The cyclist, a 55-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Unsafe lane changing played a role. The crash left the street marked by blood and confusion.

A crash at 165 West 57th Street in Manhattan involved a pickup truck and a bicycle. The cyclist, a 55-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' was a contributing factor in the collision. The pickup truck, registered in New Jersey, was traveling west and going straight ahead, while the cyclist was making a U-turn. The police report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary systemic danger cited is unsafe lane changing. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The crash underscores the risks vulnerable road users face when drivers fail to maintain safe lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A judge stopped federal threats to choke city funds over congestion pricing. The $9 toll stands. Streets stay crowded. The fight moves to court. Safety projects hang in the balance. The city waits. The deadline looms.

Patch reported on May 27, 2025, that District Judge Lewis Liman issued a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Department of Transportation from withholding federal funding as leverage against New York City's congestion pricing program. The judge's order 'bars the DOT from engaging in any retaliatory measures' and prevents cancellation of the toll, which charges drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Federal officials had threatened to withhold funds for road and street safety projects if the city continued the program. The order lasts until June 9, keeping the toll in place and leaving critical infrastructure funding uncertain. The article highlights the standoff between federal authorities and city leaders, with safety and mobility projects at risk.

• Judge Halts Federal Attack On Tolls, Patch, Published 2025-05-27

A cyclist hit a woman crossing E 53rd Street at 5th Avenue. The impact left her with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience. The pedestrian had the signal. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect her.

A 64-year-old man riding a bike westbound on E 53rd Street struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal at 5th Avenue. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited is driver inexperience. The woman was injured while following the rules. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when they have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a motorcycle on West 50th Street near Avenue of the Americas. The motorcyclist, a 64-year-old woman, suffered a hip injury. The SUV driver was not seriously hurt. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the motorcycle damaged.

A crash occurred on West 50th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a motorcycle collided while both were going straight. The 64-year-old woman driving the motorcycle was injured, sustaining a hip contusion. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The motorcycle was struck at the center back end, while the SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No further details on driver actions or additional causes were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist and SUV collided on West 57th Street. The crash left the cyclist hurt, arm bruised, helmet on. Police cited confusion as a factor. Steel met flesh. The city’s danger for those on two wheels endures.

A crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan involved a cyclist and a Toyota SUV. The cyclist, a 46-year-old man, was injured, suffering a contusion to his arm. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' contributed to the crash. The SUV was making a left turn while the cyclist traveled straight. The report does not specify further details about the sequence of impact. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck struck a parked sedan on Fifth Avenue. One driver suffered a fractured arm. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. Metal and glass met. The street bore the mark of carelessness. The city moved on.

A pickup truck traveling south collided with a parked sedan at 768 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash left a 56-year-old male driver with a fractured arm. Two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pickup truck’s front end struck the sedan’s left side doors. Both vehicles had only their drivers inside. The report does not mention any pedestrians or cyclists. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and pass too closely, even on a busy Manhattan street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist struck an SUV’s rear in Midtown. The rider suffered arm injuries. The SUV was stopped in traffic. No driver errors listed. Police report gives no cause. The street stayed dangerous. The crash left one man hurt.

A collision occurred at 11 West 53rd Street in Manhattan. A 39-year-old male cyclist, traveling straight ahead, struck the right rear quarter panel of a stopped SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered injuries to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The SUV had two occupants, including a 64-year-old male driver and a young passenger, neither of whom were reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors, such as failure to yield or distraction, were recorded in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist hit a woman crossing West 47th Street. She suffered a head injury, left with a bruise. The crash happened outside a crosswalk. The cyclist wore a helmet. Police list the cause as unspecified.

A 54-year-old woman was injured when a cyclist struck her as she crossed West 47th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when the crash occurred. She sustained a head contusion. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was not reported injured and was wearing a helmet. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No driver errors or specific violations are cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl crossing West 46th Street. The car’s left front bumper struck her. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street saw pain. The driver kept going straight.

A 16-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed West 46th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car’s left front bumper hit the girl, causing a fracture and dislocation to her arm. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was traveling east and going straight ahead. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to notice or yield to people crossing the street. No injuries were reported for the driver or other vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck a cyclist on West 48th Street. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt. The street saw another moment of danger for those outside a car.

A taxi and a bicycle collided on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The taxi’s front bumper struck the cyclist, who was wearing a helmet. No serious injuries were reported for the taxi occupants. The data highlights driver inattention and unsafe following distance as key factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk at E 50th Street and Park Avenue. She moved with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg buckled. Pain shot through her body. She stayed conscious as traffic pressed on around her.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old pedestrian was crossing Park Avenue at E 50th Street with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle. The impact caused injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, as well as internal pain. The report states she remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the police data. The victim was crossing legally, with the pedestrian signal in her favor. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 59-year-old man crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal was struck by a reversing SUV. The impact left him conscious but with a fractured and dislocated lower leg. Sirens echoed as responders arrived at the busy Midtown intersection.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling west on W 52 St in Manhattan struck a 59-year-old pedestrian who was crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no visible damage. No mention was made of helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14