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

A 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan when a bus collided with his left front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and elbow. The bus was oversized. Both vehicles were traveling southbound on East 57th Street.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on East 57th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old man, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the bus as an oversized vehicle, which contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred at the left front quarter panel of the bicycle and the right front quarter panel of the bus. No other contributing factors or driver errors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bus and bike showed no vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with an SUV on Central Park South. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV struck the bike’s right side doors, damaging its front end.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist making a left turn was struck on the right side by a westbound SUV on Central Park South in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the bike with its center front end and sustained damage there. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify specific driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to the bicycle. The collision caused shock and injury to the cyclist, who was the sole occupant of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 25-year-old man crossing West 58 Street with the signal was hit by a northbound moped. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. The moped showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on West 58 Street struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The moped had no visible damage after impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorscooter slammed into a sedan at West 55th and 10th. Two riders flew off, struck hard, and lay broken in the street. Blood pooled. The city’s lights blinked on. No helmets. No mercy. The night swallowed the sound.

Two people riding a motorscooter were ejected after a violent crash with a sedan at the corner of West 55th Street and 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the motorscooter hit the sedan at 3:02 a.m. Both riders, a 28-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, suffered severe crush injuries and were found unconscious or semiconscious, sprawled on the pavement. The report notes neither wore helmets. The sedan’s left front bumper and the motorscooter’s right side took the impact. No specific driver errors were listed in the data; contributing factors are marked as "Unspecified." The city moved on as the injured lay in the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A woman on a bike struck a parked SUV. Her hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors caved in. She stayed awake. The vehicle never moved. Metal and flesh met hard. The city kept moving.

A 38-year-old woman riding a bike collided with a parked SUV on West 58th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on a bike hit a parked SUV. Her hip tore open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors bent inward. She stayed conscious. The SUV never moved.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her hip and upper leg. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan and a tractor truck collided on 5 Avenue near West 46 Street. The sedan driver suffered a concussion and back injury. The crash involved improper turning. The truck showed no damage. The sedan's front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 5 Avenue in Manhattan involving a sedan and a tractor truck. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and back injury. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were making right turns when the collision happened. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a bus on East 54 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver was changing lanes when the collision occurred. A 19-year-old front passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 54 Street collided with a bus also heading north. The sedan driver was changing lanes when the impact occurred on the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bus. A 19-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver error identified is the lane change maneuver that led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646863, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 15-year-old bicyclist on an e-bike was struck on 12 Avenue by a right-side-impact SUV. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 12 Avenue involving a 15-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike and a 2018 SUV traveling east. The SUV struck the e-bike on its right side doors while both vehicles were going straight ahead. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The impact damaged the center front end of the e-bike and the right side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645956, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 28-year-old woman was struck by an SUV traveling east on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on West 50 Street in Manhattan struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian's actions in the roadway were noted, but no fault is assigned to her. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other occupants or driver details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a bus struck him on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises to his elbow and lower arm. The bus driver was distracted and passed too closely.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on East 57th Street collided with a 62-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with the bus passing too closely to the cyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while going straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe passing distances in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles crashed on Park Avenue. An SUV going north hit a sedan making a left turn. Both drivers suffered injuries. The SUV driver had neck whiplash. The sedan driver had chest injuries. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, a 2004 SUV traveling north on Park Avenue collided with a 2016 sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the sedan's right front quarter panel. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver, age 36, suffered neck injuries and whiplash; the sedan driver, age 45, sustained chest injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 27-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on West 60 Street. The rider suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash involved pedestrian confusion and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured after being struck by a 2014 SUV making a left turn on West 60 Street. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The rider sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west, while the e-scooter rider was traveling south. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision highlights driver errors involving traffic control disregard and confusion by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 64-year-old woman was struck at West 50 Street and 8 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash caused serious harm at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 50 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The 64-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment is noted. The vehicle was damaged on the left front side. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash near 1600 Broadway, Manhattan. The cyclist suffered back injuries and remained conscious. The collision involved a parked sedan and occurred at unsafe speeds amid pedestrian confusion.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south near 1600 Broadway was ejected after colliding with the right rear bumper of a parked sedan. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan was stationary before impact, and no damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan held a permit license, and the bicyclist was identified as the driver of the bike. The crash highlights errors on the part of the bicyclist, including unsafe speed and confusion, without assigning fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old unlicensed scooter driver collided with an SUV on West 50 Street. Both vehicles traveled south. The scooter struck the SUV’s right front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a motorscooter and an SUV collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight south when the scooter struck the right front bumper of the SUV. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment and was unlicensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the victim. The SUV driver was licensed and driving a 2019 vehicle. The scooter driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi struck a 60-year-old male bicyclist on Broadway near West 58th Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Broadway collided with a southbound bicyclist near West 58th Street in Manhattan. The 60-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a head abrasion. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. The taxi's left front bumper struck the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 37-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries in a collision involving three SUVs on 10 Avenue. The rider remained conscious despite fractures and dislocations. A 35-year-old SUV driver also sustained bruising to the arm.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old bicyclist riding an e-bike was ejected during a crash involving three sport utility vehicles traveling north on 10 Avenue. The bicyclist suffered fractures and dislocations across the entire body but remained conscious. A 35-year-old male SUV driver was also injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow and lower arm. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist wore a helmet, and the SUV driver used a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the front and rear quarter panels of the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 36-year-old male driver lost consciousness while driving a 2021 Jeep SUV northbound on Madison Avenue. The SUV struck the left side doors of a northbound taxi. The driver was semiconscious and injured, suffering internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Jeep SUV lost consciousness while traveling north on Madison Avenue. The SUV collided with the left side doors of a northbound taxi carrying two occupants. The driver of the SUV was semiconscious after the crash and sustained internal injuries. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating a medical event or impairment that led to the crash. The taxi was passing at the time of impact. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi changed lanes unsafely on West 57th Street in Manhattan. The taxi struck a 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious and helmeted. The taxi showed no damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 57th Street in Manhattan made an unsafe lane change and collided with a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The taxi, a 2018 Honda, sustained no damage. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two men crossed West 56 Street at 8:55 a.m. Both followed the signal. A sedan turning right struck them. Both suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, two male pedestrians, ages 35 and 37, were injured while crossing West 56 Street at an intersection with the signal. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck them on the right front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Both pedestrians sustained abrasions and injuries to their entire bodies but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18