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

Steel collided near Grand Army Plaza. Two vehicles turned right, metal grinding metal. A 27-year-old man’s arm crushed, pinned in the wreck. The street stilled, echoing with the weight of driver error and broken machinery.

According to the police report, a lift boom and a Lucid sedan both attempted right turns on 5th Ave near Grand Army Plaza. The vehicles collided, with 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' cited as contributing factors. The crash left a 27-year-old male driver with severe crush injuries to his arm, pinned in his seat but conscious. The report details that both vehicles sustained significant damage to their quarter panels. No mention is made of any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The police report highlights improper lane usage as a primary driver error, underscoring the systemic danger when large vehicles and sedans maneuver tightly in Manhattan’s traffic. The focus remains on the hazardous driver actions that led to this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi collided with an e-bike on West 49th Street in Manhattan. The e-bike driver, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited improper lane usage by the taxi as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on West 49th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi traveling west struck an e-bike traveling north. The point of impact was the taxi's left side doors and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The e-bike driver was conscious and injured but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a 2023 SUV struck him on West 51st Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on West 51st Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was traveling westbound when he was struck on the right side doors by a 2023 Mercedes SUV that was parked and then moved. The bicyclist was partially ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on 10th Avenue collided head-on. Both drivers were injured and experienced shock. The impact damaged the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Injuries included neck trauma and unknown bodily harm.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 10th Avenue collided at 18:34. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. Both drivers were injured, with one suffering neck injuries and both reported to be in shock. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. The collision caused significant damage to the front and rear centers of the vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on W 57 St hit two elderly pedestrians crossing against the signal. Both suffered bruises and shock, with back and hip injuries. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed to the crash at night in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling eastbound on W 57 St near 8 Ave at 11:08 PM when it struck two pedestrians at the intersection. Both victims, aged 83 and 92, were crossing against the signal. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, along with slippery pavement conditions. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the vehicle struck the pedestrians while going straight ahead. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and bruises, with injuries to the back and hip-upper leg respectively, and were in shock. The report highlights the driver's unsafe speed as a critical factor in the collision, emphasizing systemic danger posed by speeding vehicles in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two eastbound vehicles crashed at W 48 St and 7 Ave in Manhattan. A 67-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:24 on W 48 St near 7 Ave in Manhattan. Two vehicles—a 2019 GMC truck and a 2023 Toyota sedan—were traveling eastbound and collided frontally. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sole injured party was the 67-year-old male driver of the truck, who sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773335, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man suffered body-wide contusions after a sedan traveling west on W 51 St struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on W 51 St in Manhattan struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle's center front end hit him, causing contusions and injuries to his entire body. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal but does not specify any driver contributing factors. The collision occurred at 21:32, and the pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The report highlights the pedestrian's crossing behavior but does not attribute fault to the victim. The driver's pre-crash action was going straight ahead, and no license or driver errors were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan parked on W 55 St collided with a bicyclist traveling south. The cyclist suffered contusions and injuries to the elbow and lower arm. Police report notes unspecified contributing factors but highlights driver errors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 55 St in Manhattan at 18:40. A sedan, parked and facing south, was struck on its left front quarter panel by a bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or error by the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2023 Cadillac. The collision's point of impact on the sedan was the left front quarter panel, suggesting driver error related to vehicle positioning or failure to yield. No helmet or victim behavior factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver failed to maintain attention, causing a rear-end collision between a box truck and an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 near West 57th Street in Manhattan. A box truck traveling northwest slowed or stopped, while an SUV traveling west was stopped in traffic. The SUV was struck in the center back end by the box truck's center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. A 33-year-old male occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies driver error on the part of the vehicle operators, specifically noting distraction as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The collision caused damage to the SUV's rear center but no damage to the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis collided on W 50 St in Manhattan when one struck the other from behind. A 22-year-old female passenger in the rear vehicle suffered a back injury and shock. The crash was caused by driver inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 50 St near 12 Ave in Manhattan at 16:20. Two taxis traveling north collided, with the front taxi struck on its center back end by the rear taxi's center front end. The rear taxi driver was inattentive and following too closely, contributing to the collision. A 22-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat of the front taxi was injured, sustaining a back contusion and shock. She was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, identifying driver errors as the cause. No victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating in dense Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man suffered a head contusion after an SUV backed unsafely on West 55th Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, striking the pedestrian outside an intersection. The impact left the victim conscious but injured, highlighting dangers of distracted backing maneuvers.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Mercedes SUV backed unsafely on West 55th Street in Manhattan around 2:45 p.m. The vehicle, traveling east, struck the pedestrian with its center back end. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' and suffered a head contusion classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash underscores the risks posed by inattentive drivers performing backing maneuvers in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight east on Broadway near Columbus Circle. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The impact occurred on the taxi's right rear quarter panel late at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Broadway near Columbus Circle. A 2019 Nissan taxi, traveling south and making a right turn, collided with a bicyclist going straight east. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, was injured with a contusion to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the taxi driver's maneuver—making a right turn into the path of a bicyclist traveling straight—indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, though no police report factors cite this as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

On West 57th Street in Manhattan, a pedestrian and multiple vehicle occupants suffered serious injuries. Police cite defective brakes and disregarded traffic controls as key factors. The collision left a fractured driver and bruised pedestrian with upper leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:34 on West 57th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved multiple sedans traveling southbound. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. A 35-year-old female driver sustained a distorted fracture to her hip and upper leg, while a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured with contusions and bruises to the same area. The pedestrian was located off intersection, and no pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. Additional vehicle occupants suffered whiplash and other injuries. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian but emphasizes systemic dangers from vehicle malfunctions and driver disregard for traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south on 5th Avenue struck a defect in the pavement and crashed, injuring the driver and passenger. Both wore helmets but suffered abrasions and lower limb injuries. Unsafe speed and defective pavement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2005 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling southbound on 5th Avenue near East 50th Street when it crashed due to 'Pavement Defective' conditions combined with 'Unsafe Speed.' The motorcycle had two occupants: a 22-year-old male driver and a 17-year-old female passenger. Both were wearing helmets, as noted under 'safety equipment,' but sustained injuries including abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and elbow areas. The report explicitly cites 'Pavement Defective' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error in speed choice and hazardous road conditions. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's center front end. This incident underscores the peril of defective pavement and excessive speed for motorcyclists in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west on West 55th Street collided frontally. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Two passengers suffered neck injuries and abrasions, remaining conscious. One driver was unlicensed, highlighting critical driver licensing issues in Manhattan crashes.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on West 55th Street in Manhattan when they collided. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with a frontal collision. Two passengers, aged 52 and 32, seated in the front seats of one sedan, were injured with neck abrasions but remained conscious. Airbags deployed in their vehicle. Notably, one driver was unlicensed, as indicated by the driver license status 'Unlicensed' and jurisdiction 'ZZZ,' which is a critical contributing factor. The other driver was licensed. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims or other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and damage underscore the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle cut west on Broadway. The right front struck. A 34-year-old man, helmetless, flew partway out. Blood pooled from his head. He sat stunned under the cold, electric glare of Times Square.

According to the police report, a Sling motorcycle traveling west near 1585 Broadway was involved in a crash at 1:23 a.m. The right front of the motorcycle struck, causing a 34-year-old male passenger to be partially ejected. The report states the man suffered severe bleeding from the head and sat in shock beneath the lights of Times Square. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail follows the primary driver errors. The incident underscores the dangers posed when drivers fail to pay attention and change lanes unsafely, with devastating consequences for those riding with them.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing West 57 Street with the signal. The driver, traveling eastbound, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The victim suffered lower leg injuries and shock.

According to the police report, at 18:48 on West 57 Street in Manhattan, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Tesla sedan traveling eastbound struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper, underscoring the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a vehicle struck her in Manhattan. The driver was traveling east, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. The victim was left in shock, with no reported driver damage.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a crash on West 50 Street in Manhattan at 15:16. The vehicle, driven by a male licensed in New York, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it struck the pedestrian with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the impact and injuries highlight the dangers pedestrians face. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man lay bleeding on West 55th. A bike, unlicensed and fast, hit him head-on at the corner with 7th Avenue. The street held witness to speed and impact. He stayed conscious, blood pooling beneath him.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old pedestrian was struck by a cyclist at the intersection of 7th Avenue and West 55th Street in Manhattan around 13:20. The report states the bike was 'fast and unlicensed' and identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 27-year-old male driver, was operating without a license and traveling straight ahead when he hit the man head-on at the center front end of the bike. The victim suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious at the scene. The cyclist sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but was wearing a helmet. The report notes the pedestrian stepped into the street against the light, but the primary driver errors cited are the cyclist's unsafe speed and unlicensed operation. The incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed, speeding cyclists in crowded city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan collided with his bike on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The impact occurred on the bike’s left front and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 8:38 p.m. on West 50th Street in Manhattan. A 2016 Mercedes sedan, traveling east and driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, struck a 38-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any violations or errors by the bicyclist. The collision highlights the danger posed by motor vehicles to vulnerable cyclists in Manhattan’s traffic environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15