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

A 75-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on West 52 Street. The crash involved a vehicle traveling south that struck the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist was in shock with contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision on West 52 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a vehicle traveling south that impacted the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered head injuries and contusions. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist was in shock at the scene. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bicyclist on East 58 Street. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The taxi’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel were damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling north on East 58 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The collision damaged the right front quarter panel of the taxi and the left front quarter panel of the bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during merging maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-scooter rider struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV entering a parked position on West 54th Street. The 20-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved confusion and improper lane usage by the rider.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a 2021 SUV that was entering a parked position on West 54th Street in Manhattan. The rider was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating rider error in lane usage and situational awareness. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The e-scooter struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV, damaging the scooter's right side doors. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan turning right hit an e-scooter rider going straight on West 59 Street in Manhattan. The 57-year-old rider suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The driver showed signs of inattention. The scooter rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2021 Kia sedan was making a right turn on West 59 Street when it collided with a 57-year-old male e-scooter rider traveling straight. The rider sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from the scooter. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the center front end of the e-scooter. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 55-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a taxi on West 55 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The bicyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but was conscious and wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi while both were traveling straight ahead on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The taxi and bike showed no vehicle damage. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted for the taxi. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his bike. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota SUV. The crash occurred at the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bus struck a sedan making a right turn on red at Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers. The sedan driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north collided with a sedan making a right turn on red at 477 Madison Avenue. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus impacted the sedan’s left front bumper with its right front bumper. The sedan driver’s actions—making a right turn on red—contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, but the bus driver was going straight ahead with no noted errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A man on a Citi e-bike struck by two sedans at West 51st and 11th Avenue. Thrown from his seat. Blood on the cold street. He lay conscious as traffic moved past. The city kept moving. He did not.

A 30-year-old man riding a Citi e-bike was struck by two sedans at West 51st Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A man on a Citi e-bike hit by two sedans. Thrown from the saddle. No helmet. Bleeding from everywhere.' The rider was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. No driver errors are listed in the data. The sedans involved were a Mazda, moving west, and a Honda, which was parked. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the facts of the crash. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A helmeted bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion after being struck from behind by an SUV on West 46 Street. Both vehicles traveled south. The bicyclist remained conscious despite serious injury. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV struck him from behind on West 46 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. Both the SUV and the bicycle were traveling south, with the SUV impacting the center front end and the bike the center back end. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors for the bicyclist. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Central Park South. The scooter struck the left side of a car making a U-turn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2020 Toyota SUV making a U-turn on Central Park South in Manhattan. The scooter hit the left side doors of the car while traveling east. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the car was making a U-turn and the scooter was going straight ahead. No safety equipment was used by the scooter driver. The crash caused center front end damage to the scooter and left side door damage to the car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 31-year-old man was struck at the intersection of West 46th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The pedestrian was conscious and injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian's actions at the time of the crash are unknown. No safety equipment or other factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610945, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at West 49 Street and Avenue of the Americas. The SUV struck the bike’s right rear bumper while making a left turn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on West 49 Street was struck by a 2020 Mitsubishi SUV making a left turn onto Avenue of the Americas. The impact occurred at the bike’s right rear bumper. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists the contributing factors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing East 50th Street at Park Avenue. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 50th Street at Park Avenue with the signal. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was operating a 2020 Ford sedan traveling northeast and making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle sustained no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 31-year-old woman walking along Park Avenue was struck by an eastbound SUV. The driver was inattentive and disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured while walking along Park Avenue near East 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was hit by a 2018 SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregarding traffic control. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No damage was reported to the SUV. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck on 9 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan, parked before the crash, hit the pedestrian in the hip and upper leg. The victim suffered bruising and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old pedestrian was injured on 9 Avenue after being struck by a sedan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash. The sedan, a 2016 Toyota, was parked before the collision and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the hip and upper leg and was conscious after the impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A van and an SUV crashed on East 58 Street near Park Avenue. The front passenger in the SUV suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The passenger was conscious and wearing a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford van traveling east and a 2013 Toyota SUV traveling north collided on East 58 Street at Park Avenue in Manhattan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 26-year-old woman, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. She was conscious and secured by a lap belt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. The van was impacted on its right front quarter panel, and the SUV on its left front bumper. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked sedan on West 53 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 53 Street collided with a parked sedan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver’s error in lane use led to the crash. The sedan was stationary at the time, with no damage reported. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 Mercedes sedan. The collision occurred at the left side doors of the sedan, impacting the center front end of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The SUV was traveling north, the bike south. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The SUV hit the bike’s center back end.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 50 Street in Manhattan involving a southbound bicyclist and a northbound SUV. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with contusions and bruises. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bike was struck at its center back end while the SUV impacted at its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.

A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 17-year-old girl was struck by a taxi while crossing West 53 Street with the signal. The taxi was making a left turn when it hit her in the hip and upper leg. She suffered bruises but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 53 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a taxi making a left turn struck her with its center front end. The victim sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the taxi's left turn. The taxi showed no visible damage after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a Jeep SUV merging southbound struck him on 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The impact hit the bike’s left rear and the SUV’s left front. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV merging southbound on 9th Avenue collided with a southbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s left rear bumper. The 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but also had a contributing factor noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18