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

A bicyclist suffered a head contusion after a collision with a parked SUV in Manhattan. The SUV driver was inattentive, striking the cyclist’s left side. The cyclist remained conscious but injured, highlighting dangers from driver distraction in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 near West 49th Street in Manhattan. A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2024 SUV, parked and facing west, struck him on the left side doors. The bicyclist, also traveling west, was passing the SUV at the time of impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on West 51 Street near 7 Avenue. The impact involved the left front bumper of an unspecified vehicle traveling south. The cyclist was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on West 51 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the point of impact as the left front bumper of an unspecified vehicle traveling south. The bicyclist was traveling east and was not wearing any safety equipment. The contributing factors listed are unspecified, with no direct mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike but experienced shock. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the vehicle. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without assigning blame to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman suffered head injuries and bruises after a taxi struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s illness was cited as a contributing factor in the crash at Madison Avenue and East 54th Street.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a taxi at the intersection of Madison Avenue and East 54th Street in Manhattan at 8:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver’s illness as a contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver condition management. The taxi was traveling north and impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and contusions but remained conscious. No other driver errors or pedestrian contributing factors were noted in the report. The crash involved two taxis, with one stopped in traffic and the other entering a parked position, but only one taxi struck the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi made an unsafe lane change on 11 Avenue, striking a 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The impact injured her knee and lower leg. The driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred, causing left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 11 Avenue was making a left turn when it executed an unsafe lane change. This driver error led to a collision with a 35-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The taxi's left front bumper was damaged at the center front end impact point. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Nissan taxi at the time. This incident highlights the dangers posed by improper lane maneuvers in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a pedestrian on West 47th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered shock and injuries. The police report cites pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Toyota sedan was traveling north on West 47th Street near 10 Avenue in Manhattan at 10:45 AM. The vehicle's left front bumper made contact with a pedestrian. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver sustained injuries and was in shock. The report identifies 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage to the vehicle. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The focus remains on the pedestrian's confusion as noted by the police, with no blame assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian was injured at a Manhattan intersection when a pick-up truck backed unsafely. The truck struck the pedestrian with its left rear bumper. The victim was incoherent and suffered unknown injuries. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on West 50 Street in Manhattan was backing unsafely near 8 Avenue around 10:27 p.m. The vehicle struck a male pedestrian located at the intersection. The point of impact was the truck's left rear bumper, which also sustained damage. The pedestrian was injured and found incoherent at the scene, with injury severity rated as serious but unspecified. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle operators failing to back safely in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn hit a 38-year-old woman crossing West 60th Street at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered lower arm injuries and shock. Police cite the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Broadway was making a left turn onto West 60th Street around 10 p.m. when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver’s error in yielding created a dangerous situation resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on Columbus Avenue, injuring two female passengers. Both suffered abrasions and moderate injuries. The crash resulted from the SUV driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact and damage to both vehicles' rear and front ends.

According to the police report, at 17:32 on Columbus Avenue near West 59th Street in Manhattan, a 2022 Ford SUV traveling south rear-ended a 2023 Genesis sedan also heading south. The SUV driver, licensed in Ohio, was reacting to an uninvolved vehicle, which led to the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan, damaging both vehicles. Two female passengers in the sedan were injured, one with head abrasions and the other with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites the SUV driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at West 50th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger sustained bruises and contusions. Impact damaged front ends. Police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Injuries included shoulder and head trauma.

According to the police report, at 19:35 on West 50th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan, two SUVs traveling north and west collided. One vehicle, a 2015 Chevrolet SUV, was going straight north and struck the other, a 2018 Ford SUV traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of the Chevrolet and the left front bumper of the Ford. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The driver of the Chevrolet SUV suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries with contusions, while the Ford SUV's front passenger sustained head injuries and bruising. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused moderate vehicle damage and resulted in injury severity level 3 for both injured parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan collided with her bike’s center front end. The crash occurred in Manhattan when the sedan, parked westbound, improperly passed too closely, striking the cyclist’s left side.

According to the police report, the collision happened at West 47 Street in Manhattan around 13:05. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old woman riding westbound, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was parked westbound and struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. The report cites the driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely," indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance or proper lane position when passing the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a bicyclist making a right turn on Avenue of the Americas. The 38-year-old woman suffered a head contusion but was conscious. Driver inattention caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on Avenue of the Americas near West 54th Street in Manhattan, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling north struck a 38-year-old female bicyclist who was making a right turn. The impact occurred at the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man suffered back contusions after being struck at an intersection on 8th Avenue. The truck was traveling north, going straight ahead. The pedestrian was in the roadway when the collision occurred, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured with back contusions at the intersection of 8th Avenue and West 46th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was located in the roadway at the time of the crash. The collision involved a northbound 2018 HINO truck traveling straight ahead and an unspecified other vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3). The report focuses on the impact and injury but does not specify driver violations or other systemic causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on West 49 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's left front bumper collided with her, causing knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 49 Street and 9 Avenue in Manhattan at 16:23. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Cadillac SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as 3. The report notes no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian but indicates unspecified contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers such as left turns at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east collided with a northbound bicyclist on West 54th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited the driver’s disregard of traffic control and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured when an eastbound sedan struck him on West 54th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a driver error contributing to the crash, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted as a contributing factor related to the bicyclist. The sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s right front quarter panel were damaged at the point of impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of collision. The report does not attribute fault to the bicyclist beyond the noted confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver fractured his shoulder after hitting defective pavement on West 44 Street in Manhattan. The rider, wearing a helmet, was conscious but suffered a distorted dislocation. The crash caused front-end damage to the scooter, highlighting road hazards.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured at 8:17 AM on West 44 Street near 11 Avenue in Manhattan. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted dislocation to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Pavement Defective' and 'Shoulders Defective/Improper' as contributing factors to the crash. The e-scooter was traveling east, going straight ahead, and suffered center front end damage upon impact. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and wore a helmet, classified as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. The incident underscores the danger posed by defective road conditions rather than rider error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car moving east on West 58th Street struck a 29-year-old woman head-on before sunrise. Her body was crushed. She died alone in the street, unnamed, as the city slept. The impact left silence and loss in its wake.

According to the police report, a woman was walking in the roadway near West 58th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan at 3:41 a.m. when an eastbound car struck her head-on. The report states her body was crushed and she died at the scene, 29 years old, alone in the dark. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and the car was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver. The victim's actions are described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The deadly force of the car and the lack of identified driver error in the report highlight the systemic dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets, especially in the early hours.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 46th Street in Manhattan at 16:05. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by a sedan. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle, a 2021 sedan traveling east, was entering a parked position when the collision happened, impacting the left rear quarter panel but sustaining no damage. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Nevada and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike traveling east struck him while he crossed with the signal near West 58th Street. The e-bike showed no damage, highlighting the force of impact on the pedestrian.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling eastbound on West 58th Street struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The e-bike had no reported damage, indicating a significant impact on the pedestrian. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or other violations were explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident underscores the dangers posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered an upper arm abrasion after colliding on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Avenue near East 59 Street in Manhattan at 6:30 pm. The injured party was a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound, who sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision involved the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle also traveling southbound, which sustained no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding identified. The absence of vehicle damage and the unspecified factors leave the precise cause unclear, but the impact on the bicyclist was significant enough to cause injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man suffered arm abrasions after backing unsafely in Manhattan. The sedan’s front center collided with a parked convertible. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting risks from unsafe vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 on East 48 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. An 85-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling east, struck the right front bumper of a parked convertible. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan. These details underscore the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in dense urban environments, without attributing fault to any other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15