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

A 38-year-old woman was struck by a backing SUV on 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle’s right rear bumper hit her outside an intersection. She suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. Limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Nissan SUV backed up on 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck her with its right rear bumper while traveling south. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered a back contusion. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility during the backing maneuver. Additionally, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was noted, but no driver license issues or vehicle damage were reported. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedicab driver was ejected and injured in a Manhattan crash. The unlicensed driver of a 2022 Ford struck the pedicab from behind. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedicab driver was injured after being rear-ended by a 2022 Ford traveling north on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The pedicab driver was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The Ford driver was unlicensed. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the pedicab and the center front end of the Ford. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The pedicab driver was conscious and alone in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man was struck while crossing West 56 Street with the signal. The sedan, making a right turn, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 56 Street made a right turn and struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford flat rack turned left at West 47th and 7th. Its bumper struck a 59-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city kept moving. The man did not.

A 59-year-old man was killed at the corner of West 47th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a Ford flat rack truck turned left and struck him with its front bumper. The man died at the scene from head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and making a left turn at the time. The victim was in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver was distracted, hitting her in the knee and lower leg. She suffered bruises but remained conscious. The vehicle showed front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of a 2019 Toyota sedan, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle had damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a 36-year-old male bicyclist on West 49 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver distraction and caused no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a bicycle collided on West 49 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles were traveling west and impacted on their right side doors. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the bicyclist, nor mention any safety equipment used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike rider struck a vehicle making a left turn on West 47 Street in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered facial abrasions. The crash happened at 10:20 p.m. Driver inattention caused the collision. The cyclist was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on West 47 Street was injured when he collided with a vehicle making a left turn westbound on 8 Avenue. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the vehicle and the center front end of the e-bike. The cyclist sustained abrasions to his face but was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle had one occupant, and the crash occurred at 10:20 p.m. in Manhattan's 10036 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and elbow injuries after colliding with a parked sedan on East 57 Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling west on East 57 Street collided with a sedan that was parked. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan showed no damage, and the bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to maintain attention led to the collision. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a bus hit him on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 8th Avenue struck a bicyclist also heading north. The 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bus impacted the left side doors, but sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding north struck a parked sedan on Madison Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on Madison Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, a 2015 Jeep, was parked and suffered damage to its left front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the collision. The incident highlights the dangers cyclists face even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists traveling south collided near 1740 Broadway in Manhattan. One rider suffered a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved unsafe speed. Both bikes struck each other’s sides. The injured cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling southbound collided near 1740 Broadway in Manhattan. The impact occurred between the right side doors of one bike and the left front quarter panel of the other. One 44-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The injured rider was wearing a helmet. The collision caused damage to one bike, while the other showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel of a taxi on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The taxi was starting from parking when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on West 57 Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a taxi that was starting from parking. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The contributing factor listed was improper passing or lane usage by the taxi driver. The taxi had two occupants and was licensed to drive in New York. The motorcycle driver held a permit license. The collision caused damage to the taxi's right side doors and the motorcycle's right front bumper. No ejection occurred, and no other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made an improper U-turn on Central Park South. It struck a moped traveling straight west. The moped driver suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The SUV driver was distracted and failed to yield. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, an SUV was making an improper U-turn on Central Park South in Manhattan when it collided with a moped traveling straight west. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped sustained no damage, and the driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV's right front quarter panel was damaged at the point of impact. The moped driver was conscious and suffered a moderate injury. No contributing factors related to the victim were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right side of a sedan turning left on 12 Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The sedan driver was licensed and making a left turn when hit.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on 12 Avenue when a motorcycle traveling straight ahead collided with its right side doors. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage included the sedan's right front quarter panel and the motorcycle's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 52-year-old female bicyclist on 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The bike's front end was damaged; the sedan showed no damage. Both were traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 52-year-old woman, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan struck the bike at its right front bumper, damaging the bike's center front end while the sedan showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a sedan on West 49th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The sedan was stopped in traffic. Confusion by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist collided with a sedan stopped in traffic on West 49th Street, Manhattan. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage and was stationary before impact. No driver errors by the sedan operator were noted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The crash highlights confusion on the part of the bicyclist as the primary factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman crossing East 57 Street with the signal was struck by a sedan traveling east. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 57 Street struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, along with other vehicular factors. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man crossing Broadway with the signal was hit by an e-bike traveling north. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The e-bike showed no damage. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Broadway struck a 46-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-bike had no visible damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was legally crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-bike riders ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a 35-year-old woman pedestrian on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The driver was distracted. The woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the scene.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 7th Avenue in Manhattan hit a 35-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The truck's point of impact was the left side doors, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 59-year-old female bicyclist going south on West 57th Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as factors. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 57th Street collided with a bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The sedan's left rear bumper struck the bicyclist, who was not ejected and remained conscious. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet only for motorcycles, which was not noted as a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash caused damage to the sedan's left rear bumper but no damage to the bicycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15