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

An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.

An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a U-turn struck a 22-year-old female bicyclist traveling straight east on West 57th Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.

At approximately 9:15 AM in Manhattan near West 57th Street, a taxi driver making a U-turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight east, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and ignoring traffic signals, which directly led to the cyclist's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bus slammed into a 39-year-old man near East 51st Street. The right front bumper hit with force. The man, not in the roadway, died at the scene. Steel and speed left no chance. The city’s danger is relentless.

A 39-year-old man was killed when a southbound bus struck him near Fifth Avenue and East 51st Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 21:34. The report states, 'A southbound bus struck a 39-year-old man who was not in the roadway. The right front bumper hit him. He died at the scene. His body bore the full weight of steel and speed.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The bus was traveling straight ahead when its right front bumper made contact with the pedestrian. The victim was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No driver errors are specified in the report, but the lethal outcome underscores the ever-present risk posed by large vehicles in dense urban environments. Victim behavior is not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn hit her on West 52nd Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s vehicle impacted her with the right front bumper, causing bruising and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:22 on West 52nd Street near 5th Avenue in Manhattan. A 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s right turn, indicating a failure to avoid the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan when a vehicle made an unsafe lane change. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered lower leg injuries. The crash demolished the bike’s front end and damaged the vehicle’s left bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 620 Madison Avenue in Manhattan around noon. A licensed male driver from New Jersey was operating a bike traveling east, going straight ahead, when a Toyota car/SUV traveling east attempted to pass and made an unsafe lane change. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the cyclist’s bike, demolishing the bike and causing injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male wearing a helmet, was conscious and sustained internal complaints. The primary contributing factor cited was the vehicle driver’s unsafe lane changing. No other contributing factors were specified. The report highlights the driver error as the cause of the collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a northbound cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck contusions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist’s condition is unreported. Impact damaged the sedan’s right side doors.

According to the police report, at 9:40 p.m. on Avenue of the Americas near W 46 St in Manhattan, a 2015 BMW sedan traveling east collided with a northbound bicycle. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The driver, a 39-year-old licensed woman, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist, and no victim behaviors were noted. The cyclist’s injuries or condition were not detailed in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis collided making right turns on W 54 St near 8 Ave in Manhattan. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 54-year-old male driver suffered a neck contusion and bruising.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:06 on W 54 St near 8 Ave in Manhattan. Both vehicles were taxis traveling northeast and making right turns when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one taxi and the right front bumper of the other. The injured party was a 54-year-old male driver, who was conscious and sustained a neck contusion and bruising. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited. The crash highlights the risks of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman crossing a marked crosswalk was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The scooter sustained front-end damage. The crash exposed gaps in driver control and intersection safety.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on W 54 St near 6H Ave at 5:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when an eastbound e-scooter traveling straight ahead struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The e-scooter also sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. However, the collision at a marked crosswalk involving a vehicle traveling straight ahead suggests a failure to yield or lack of adequate control by the e-scooter operator. No helmet or safety equipment was noted for the pedestrian or driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla SUV collided with a bicyclist on West 53rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Police cite improper lane usage by the SUV driver as the cause. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on West 53rd Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Tesla SUV, traveling westbound, struck a 28-year-old male bicyclist also traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained upper arm injuries and contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the SUV driver as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and from New Jersey. The bicyclist wore a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the cyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage by motor vehicles in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided while making right turns on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The crash caused upper arm injuries to one driver. Police cited improper turning and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Avenue of the Americas collided near West 58th Street at 18:10. Both drivers were making right turns when the collision occurred. The impact was between the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factors to the crash. One 25-year-old male driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors in maneuvering and lane discipline on a busy Manhattan avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling east on W 55 St struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The collision caused upper leg and hip contusions. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing as driver errors.

According to the police report, at 14:55 on W 55 St near Broadway in Manhattan, an e-bike traveling straight ahead eastbound failed to yield right-of-way and executed unsafe lane changing, striking a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors attributed to the e-bike driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection. The e-bike sustained no damage, indicating the impact was significant enough to injure the pedestrian without damaging the vehicle. This incident highlights driver errors in yielding and lane discipline as critical causes of harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan near West 49th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Manhattan near West 49th Street at 15:20. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a northbound 2024 Chevrolet sedan, which impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and showed no damage after the crash. The report does not specify any driver contributing factors or pedestrian actions as causes, listing both pedestrian contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed in New York and operating the vehicle legally. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians struck outside intersections by vehicles traveling straight, with no noted driver errors but an unspecified pedestrian factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782850, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper left turn struck a northbound motorcycle on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, helmeted and conscious, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan's left front bumper collided with the motorcycle's right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:33 p.m. on 8th Avenue near West 47th Street in Manhattan. A 2014 sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2024 motorcycle traveling straight north. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper against the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound before the left turn. The collision highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers by vehicle drivers in Manhattan's traffic environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 56th Street in Manhattan. The crash injured a 25-year-old male driver, who suffered neck pain and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the southbound lane.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:51 on West 56th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling southbound collided when one vehicle was entering a parked position and the other was stopped in traffic. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 25-year-old male driver was injured, experiencing neck pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The first sedan sustained center front end damage, while the second sedan had damage to its center back end and left rear bumper. The collision's impact points and vehicle damage confirm the sequence of events, highlighting driver distraction as the critical cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a right turn struck an SUV traveling straight on W 57 St in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper turning and slippery pavement, highlighting driver error and hazardous conditions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:46 on W 57 St near 7 Ave in Manhattan. A box truck was making a right turn southbound when it collided with an eastbound SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the truck and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' by the box truck driver and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers and hazardous road conditions in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a right turn on West 53rd Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 76-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end but sustained no damage. This incident highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—as the primary causes of the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old SUV driver in Manhattan lost consciousness and collided with a parked van truck. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the rear of the truck. The driver was injured and found unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near West 45th Street. The 77-year-old male driver of a 2016 SUV was entering a parked position when he lost consciousness due to illness. This loss of consciousness caused the SUV to collide with a parked Mercedes Benz van truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the truck. The driver was injured and found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors, indicating a medical emergency led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was injured crossing with the signal on Avenue of the Americas. A 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue of the Americas and West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:03 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors related to the driver, and the pedestrian's actions were compliant, crossing with the signal. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end, indicating a direct impact. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the collision itself highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a GMC sedan made a right turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing shock and injury.

According to the police report, a GMC sedan traveling north on 10 Avenue made a right turn onto West 46 Street in Manhattan at 13:30. The vehicle’s right front bumper struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred during the driver’s right turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing legally. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing W 59 St at an intersection. The sedan driver was making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W 59 St and W End Ave in Manhattan at 16:52. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Acura sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck him. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as 3. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver, a licensed female from New York, was operating the vehicle at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15