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

A sedan and a bicycle collided head-on while both traveled east on West 58th Street in Manhattan. Both male drivers suffered knee and lower leg injuries and were left in shock. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 17:20 on West 58th Street in Manhattan involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a bicycle, both traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a direct frontal collision. The sedan was occupied by a 23-year-old male driver, who was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and was wearing a lap belt. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was also injured with similar lower limb injuries and was not using any safety equipment. Both drivers were reported to be in shock after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. Both drivers were not ejected from their vehicles. The crash caused significant damage to the front ends of both the sedan and the bicycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man suffered upper arm contusions after a sedan struck him outside an intersection on West 50th Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, impacting the pedestrian’s shoulder with the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, at 11:35 AM in Manhattan near West 50th Street, a sedan traveling east struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his upper arm and remained conscious. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan was going straight ahead at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused moderate injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by a sedan while crossing West 48th Street. The driver, traveling eastbound, showed no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised at the scene.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 48th Street at 22:06. She was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2022 Toyota sedan, traveling straight ahead eastbound, struck her. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The sedan showed no vehicle damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were identified as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even when no explicit driver fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman crossing a marked crosswalk in Manhattan was struck by an SUV backing eastward. The vehicle hit her at the center back end, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s unsafe backing led to the collision.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection near 10 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash occurred at 16:55 when a 2011 Nissan SUV, traveling east, was backing unsafely. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and an injury severity rating of 3. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver traveling west struck a parked sedan on West 51st Street in Manhattan. The SUV's front end hit the sedan's right rear bumper. The SUV driver lost consciousness and suffered serious injuries, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:51 on West 51st Street in Manhattan. A station wagon/SUV, driven by a male driver without a license, was traveling west and struck a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end colliding with the sedan's right rear bumper. The SUV driver lost consciousness and sustained serious injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan was occupied by two people, but no injuries were reported for them. The report cites the unlicensed status of the SUV driver as a critical factor. No contributing factors were listed for the sedan driver. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the systemic vulnerabilities of parked vehicles in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck slammed into a woman’s face as she crossed Avenue of the Americas with the signal. Blood spilled onto the street. The driver kept going. She stayed conscious, injured and bleeding, her right-of-way ignored in the city’s rush.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Avenue of the Americas struck a 45-year-old woman at the intersection with West 52nd Street. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' and had the right-of-way when the truck’s front end hit her face, causing severe bleeding. The woman remained conscious despite her injuries. The driver did not stop after the collision. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim’s behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield, which directly led to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-scooter driver traveling south collided with a northbound bicyclist on West 57 Street in Manhattan. Both operators were avoiding objects in the roadway. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered an eye injury, wearing a helmet at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:53 on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a northbound bicyclist and a southbound e-scooter driver, both reportedly avoiding objects in the roadway. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained an eye injury classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruising. He was wearing a helmet, noted as safety equipment, but no contributing factors were attributed to his actions. The report highlights the unlicensed status of both drivers and the hazardous conditions caused by objects in the roadway, emphasizing systemic dangers rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was injured at a Manhattan intersection when a dump truck making a left turn hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and lower leg injuries while crossing with the signal. The truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling south on 9 Avenue was making a left turn onto West 45 Street when it struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The impact occurred at the truck's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2023 vehicle registered in New Jersey. Vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating the force of impact was sufficient to injure the pedestrian without damaging the truck. The crash highlights the danger posed by turning trucks to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding in a crash on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver fault details.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 8th Avenue in Manhattan was injured at 8:05 AM. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the bike. The report notes the bicyclist was the sole occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the bike. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or failures to yield. No pedestrian or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors. The incident highlights a crash involving a vulnerable road user with unclear cause but no explicit driver fault documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike rider collided with a parked SUV on West 48 Street, Manhattan. The 23-year-old male rider was ejected, unconscious, and suffered a neck injury. The SUV was stationary at impact, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 on West 48 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old male, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2022 Chevrolet SUV facing east. The SUV was stationary before impact, with damage to its right rear bumper. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle, rendered unconscious, and sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed. The contributing factors for the e-bike rider are unspecified, but the unlicensed status indicates a driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operators and the vulnerability of e-bike riders in collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling east and a sedan turning right collided on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and abrasion. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the collision impact and driver actions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on East 57th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 2021 PREVO bus traveling straight east struck a 2022 Mercedes sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper, damaging the sedan's right side doors and the bus's center front end. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old female, was injured with a shoulder-upper arm injury and abrasions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without naming driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, especially involving turning maneuvers and large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding east on W 56 St was injured when a parked sedan’s door struck him. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers from inattentive vehicle occupants.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 56 St near 5 Ave in Manhattan at 13:25. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck on the center front end of his bike by the left side doors of a parked 2023 Chevrolet sedan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating that occupants in the sedan distracted the driver or affected vehicle safety. The sedan was stationary before the crash, suggesting the injury resulted from the opening of the door into the cyclist’s path. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle occupants opening doors into active bike lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him at 11th Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and serious trauma to the head.

According to the police report, at 16:40 in Manhattan near 711 11th Avenue, a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including abrasions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Porsche SUV. No damage was reported on the SUV, indicating the bicyclist bore the brunt of the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck driver collided with a bus at Central Park South, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling east when the box truck struck the bus’s right front bumper.

At 15:32 in Manhattan near 220 Central Park South, a collision occurred involving a box truck and a bus, both traveling east. According to the police report, the box truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way. The box truck impacted the bus on its right front bumper, damaging the truck’s right side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, resulting in injury even to the driver herself.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on West 58th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the sedan following too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash happened on West 58th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the bike but not on the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not maintain proper following distance behind vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling west on West 51 Street passed too closely to an e-scooter, striking the rider’s left side. The 29-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on West 51 Street in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV passed too closely to the e-scooter. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as relevant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling north on West 48 Street struck a male pedestrian, causing chest injuries and minor bleeding. The victim was semiconscious at the scene. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors, with no noted driver violations or vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 2019 HINO box truck was traveling straight ahead northbound on West 48 Street in Manhattan when it struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors related to the driver. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver held a valid New York license. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when no clear driver fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman suffered a back injury and shock when a male cyclist traveling south struck her. According to the police report, the cyclist failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus.

According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue collided with a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. The pedestrian was engaged in 'Getting On/Off Vehicle Other Than School Bus' at the time of the crash. The cyclist's point of impact was the center front end of his bike, which sustained no damage. The cyclist was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield right-of-way as the critical driver error leading to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on East 48th Street. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm, sustaining minor bleeding and shock. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 AM on East 48th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was injured with trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver or the bicyclist, but the collision during the sedan’s left turn indicates a failure to yield to the bicyclist’s right of way. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable cyclists in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15