Crash Count for Precinct 18
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,665
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,923
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 646
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 47
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 14
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 18
Killed 14
+2
Crush Injuries 7
Lower arm/hand 3
Head 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Face 1
Severe Bleeding 15
Head 9
+4
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Severe Lacerations 19
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Face 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 16
Head 13
+8
Back 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 57
Neck 30
+25
Back 12
+7
Head 12
+7
Whole body 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 247
Lower leg/foot 89
+84
Lower arm/hand 46
+41
Head 34
+29
Hip/upper leg 21
+16
Shoulder/upper arm 21
+16
Back 10
+5
Neck 8
+3
Face 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Whole body 5
Chest 3
Eye 1
Abrasion 113
Lower leg/foot 41
+36
Lower arm/hand 27
+22
Head 12
+7
Face 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Neck 5
Back 4
Hip/upper leg 4
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 31
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Back 5
Neck 4
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 18?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 18 School Zones

(since 2022)
Precinct 18: Death at the Crossroads

Precinct 18: Death at the Crossroads

Precinct 18: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

Midtown’s kill zone sits in plain sight. Since 2022, 12 people are dead and 1,484 are hurt on streets patrolled by Precinct 18. Pedestrians and cyclists take the hardest blows. The tally runs without pause. City data says so.

W 51st, W 47th, W 58th: names on the map, lives in the balance

Three cyclists died here. Five pedestrians died. The bodies and broken bones pile up at corners we all know: W 51 St (three dead), W 47 St (two dead), and W 58 St (one dead). On April 22, 2024, a taxi driver killed himself and injured a woman crossing with the signal at Sixth and West 47th. The data logs “driver inexperience.” The woman lived. He did not. It’s all in the crash record.

On Feb. 11, 2025, an 83‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal at W 58th and Sixth was hit by a left‑turning SUV. She died. The record shows the turn, the bumper, the age. No comfort. See the entry.

A week later, Feb. 18, a 67‑year‑old on an e‑bike struck a parked SUV on W 51st at Fifth. He died. Another 67‑year‑old cyclist is logged dead in the same event. Two men. Same age. Same block. The system lists ejections, head trauma, “apparent death.” Read the file.

The clock tells on this place

The hurt comes in waves. Injuries spike at noon and the long Midtown afternoon, then again after dark. The dead cluster at 3 p.m., 10 p.m., 5 p.m., and 9 p.m. Four deaths at 3 p.m. Three at 10 p.m. One each at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 9 p.m. The hours and counts sit in the city ledger. There is no mystery here. Only time, impact, and loss.

What hits whom

Pedestrians: five dead, 448 hurt. Cyclists: three dead, 373 hurt. Cars and SUVs do most of the damage to people on foot. Trucks and buses add their share. The breakdown is blunt and public in the rollup.

The official codes point to “inattention/distraction,” bad turns, blown signals. One line towers above the rest: “other.” Nine deaths sit under that word. It explains nothing and says everything. It’s all there in the factors list.

Corners that draw blood

Eight Avenue racks up 25 injuries and four serious cases. West 55th Street posts 33 injuries. W 47th Street records two deaths. W 58th Street holds one death and a serious injury. These aren’t warnings. They’re receipts.

What the city says it will fix elsewhere

After a driver doing more than 100 mph killed two people at Canal and Bowery, the city promised quick work: barriers, narrower lanes, lower speeds on that corridor. “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said the transportation commissioner, in a Gothamist report. Advocates answered that most of the street “will remain deadly.” They said it plainly. The same month, NY1 reported the upgrades would follow the crash that killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. The DA said Kwok sat on a bench. Cruickshank was riding on a sidewalk. Both died. Read the NY1 piece, and the CBS update on indictments.

Fix the blocks we walk today

We know what helps because we know where and when people are struck. Daylight the corners with clear sight lines. Give walkers a head start at signals. Harden turns at Sixth, Eighth, and the side streets where left turns kill. Focus night enforcement where deaths spike: 9–10 p.m., 3 p.m., and the evening rush. Target the repeat hotspots: 8th Avenue, W 47th, W 58th.

Citywide brakes that save lives

Albany passed a law that lets the city lower speeds. The city can set more 20 mph streets. That is how you dull the blade. The proof sits in the cameras that never sleep. The state renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. Now the next step is to slow the worst drivers. A bill in Albany would require intelligent speed assistance for anyone who racks up heavy points or camera tickets. Read our Take Action page for the calls to make and the numbers behind it.

No more waiting

Four deaths in this precinct this year by late August. Injuries up a third over last year’s pace. The hours are known. The corners are known. Lower the speed. Fix the turns. Hold the line at night. Then keep going.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Linda Rosenthal
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal
District 67
District Office:
230 W. 72nd St. Suite 2F, New York, NY 10023
Legislative Office:
Room 943, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Erik Bottcher
Council Member Erik Bottcher
District 3
District Office:
224 West 30th St, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10001
212-564-7757
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1785, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6979
Twitter: @ebottcher
Liz Krueger
State Senator Liz Krueger
District 28
District Office:
211 E. 43rd St. Suite 2000, New York, NY 10017
Legislative Office:
Room 416, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Twitter: @LizKrueger
Other Geographies

Precinct 18 Police Precinct 18 sits in Manhattan, District 3, AD 67, SD 28.

It contains Manhattan CB4, Manhattan CB5, Hell'S Kitchen, Midtown-Times Square.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 18

16
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Crashes Into Parked Truck

Dec 16 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Dec 13 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Dec 13 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal on W 59 St

Dec 12 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Improper Lane Use Crushes Driver’s Arm on 5th Ave

Dec 10 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Moped Driver Fails to Yield Injures Toddler

Dec 8 - A three-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound moped on West 48th Street. The driver’s inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way caused a head contusion. The child remained conscious despite serious injury.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on West 48th Street struck a three-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with 7th Avenue around 7:30 p.m. The child was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or equipment. The incident highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Manhattan Intersection

Dec 8 - A 26-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on West 48th Street. The driver struck her at the intersection, causing significant harm and vehicle damage to the front left bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 PM on West 48th Street near 8th Avenue in Manhattan. A 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was crossing at the intersection when the collision occurred. The report explicitly identifies driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Manhattan

Dec 6 - A 33-year-old man suffered a back contusion after being struck by a sedan while crossing with the signal at an intersection in Manhattan. The crash involved alcohol and damaged the sedan’s right side doors, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:05 near West 58th Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured with a back contusion while crossing the intersection with the signal. The collision involved a 2020 Toyota sedan traveling east, which impacted the pedestrian on the right side doors, causing injury severity level 3. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The pedestrian was not at fault, as he was crossing legally with the signal. The presence of alcohol involvement in the crash points to a critical driver error that led to the pedestrian’s injury. Multiple parked vehicles were also damaged, but the primary cause centers on the impaired driver striking the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injuries

Dec 4 - A northbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped sedan on 12 Ave. The impact injured the sedan’s driver and right rear passenger, both suffering whiplash and head or neck injuries. Driver distraction was cited as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at approximately 5:30 AM on 12 Ave near W 54 St in Manhattan, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the center back end of a 2016 Toyota sedan that was stopped in traffic. The collision caused injuries to the sedan’s occupants: a 50-year-old male driver and a 36-year-old female right rear passenger. Both were conscious but suffered whiplash, with the passenger also sustaining a head injury. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Taxi Strikes E-Bike on West 49th Street

Nov 29 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 51st Street

Nov 29 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Distracted Drivers Crash Sedans at Central Park South

Nov 26 - Two sedans collided near Central Park South. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Shock and bruises. No pedestrians. System failed to protect those inside.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 5:23 AM near Central Park South in Manhattan. Three occupants were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with leg bruises, a 20-year-old female driver with unknown injuries, and a 20-year-old female passenger with arm contusions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No pedestrians were involved. Both vehicles suffered bumper and front-end damage. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel. The report centers driver error, not victim blame.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Two Sedans Collide Head-On on 10th Avenue

Nov 24 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Intersection

Nov 22 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Two Eastbound Vehicles Collide on W 48 St

Nov 22 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Sedan Hits Pedestrian at W 51 St Intersection

Nov 20 - A sedan struck a 41-year-old man crossing W 51 St. The impact left him bruised across his body. The car’s front end hit him. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The driver kept straight. No driver errors listed.

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 to his entire body. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead before the crash. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The report highlights the pedestrian’s crossing behavior but does not assign fault. No helmet, signal, or other factors are mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on W 55 St Manhattan

Nov 20 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Crash Injuring Passenger

Nov 18 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Taxi Rear-Ends Taxi Injuring Rear Passenger

Nov 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on West 55th

Nov 15 - SUV reversed on West 55th. Struck a 56-year-old man. Head injury. Driver backed unsafely. Inattention behind the wheel. Pedestrian left hurt on Manhattan street.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backed unsafely on West 55th Street in Manhattan. The vehicle, a 2021 Mercedes, struck the man with its center back end while traveling east. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered a head contusion. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the danger of careless backing in crowded city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775409 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19