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

A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV merging improperly struck his left side. The crash occurred late at night on East 56 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:15 on East 56 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2018 Toyota SUV, traveling east and merging, struck the left side doors of his bike. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary driver error contributing to the collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report also notes a secondary contributing factor labeled "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the primary fault lies with the SUV driver's improper lane usage during merging. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, confirming the point of impact. No safety equipment use was reported for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an e-bike collision off an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The incident caused shock and moderate injury, highlighting dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near West 58 Street in Manhattan at 7 p.m. A 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured by an e-bike while he was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian or the e-bike operator, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving were cited. The pedestrian experienced shock following the collision. The incident underscores risks from e-bikes operating in areas where pedestrians are present, even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman was injured at a Manhattan intersection when a southbound bike failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian, crossing with the signal, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The collision caused damage to the bike’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at West 50 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan at 18:05. A bike traveling southbound struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the bike operator. Additionally, the pedestrian’s 'Error/Confusion' was noted but only after the driver error. The bike's left front bumper was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. This collision highlights the critical role of driver failure to yield in pedestrian injuries at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at West 56th Street and 10 Avenue in Manhattan. The female driver of one vehicle suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:14 AM on West 56th Street near 10 Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other east, collided. The female driver of the Tesla sedan was injured with complaints of pain and nausea, suffering injuries to her entire body and experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia sedan struck the Tesla at the right front quarter panel, while the Kia sustained center front end damage. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to obey traffic controls, as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck her at an intersection on West 57 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a right turn on West 57 Street in Manhattan when it struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The driver's action of making a right turn while the pedestrian was crossing with the signal highlights a failure to yield or lack of adequate caution by the driver. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured with contusions and lower leg trauma after a sedan struck him on Manhattan’s 8th Avenue. The sedan driver was changing lanes, impacting the bike’s front end and causing serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:49 on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. A 26-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was traveling north when a 2016 Toyota sedan, also heading north, was changing lanes. The sedan’s right rear bumper struck the e-bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists the sedan driver’s action of changing lanes as a critical factor in the collision. No other contributing factors were specified. The impact and driver error highlight the dangers of lane changes in dense urban traffic, especially for vulnerable road users like e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704028, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling west on East 55 Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old female cyclist was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:19 on East 55 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist going straight west. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old female, was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning directly led to the impact. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound pickup truck making a left turn on 9 Avenue. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the impact's severity on the vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of 9 Avenue and West 53 Street in Manhattan at 11:15 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Ford pickup truck, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a significant impact on the pedestrian. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian errors. The driver's action of making a left turn while the pedestrian was crossing suggests a failure to yield or inadequate caution during the maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered a severe arm fracture after a collision on 11 Avenue. The cyclist was unhelmeted and injured but conscious. The motorist was unlicensed, traveling southbound, and struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on 11 Avenue near West 51 Street in Manhattan. A 22-year-old male bicyclist, traveling southbound without a helmet, was injured with a fractured elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The collision involved a vehicle traveling straight ahead southbound that impacted the bicyclist on the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The driver of the vehicle was unlicensed in New York, indicating a critical driver error contributing to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist’s lack of helmet use was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The report highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bus struck a bicyclist traveling the same direction on East 46 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle were both traveling southbound on East 46 Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan when the collision occurred at 7:57 PM. The bus impacted the bicyclist with its right front bumper, while the bicycle's left front bumper was also damaged. The 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The focus remains on the collision impact and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider crashed headfirst into a parked SUV on Ninth Avenue. Blood pooled beneath his helmet. He stayed conscious, wounded and dazed, as streetlights flickered onto the cold Manhattan night.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old moped rider traveling south on 9th Avenue near West 58th Street struck the left side doors of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A moped struck a parked SUV. The rider, 29, hit headfirst. Blood seeped from his helmet. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, indicating the moped rider responded to another vehicle's actions before the crash. The SUV was stationary at the time, with no damage reported. The injured rider suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious. The police report notes the use of a helmet by the rider. No driver errors from the parked SUV are cited; the focus remains on the chain of events triggered by traffic conditions and the presence of large, stationary vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman suffered facial contusions when an SUV backing south on West 44th Street hit her. The driver’s unsafe backing and limited view caused the collision. The pedestrian remained conscious but injured in Manhattan’s busy streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:01 on West 44th Street in Manhattan. A 2009 Hyundai SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was backing south when it struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. No vehicle damage was reported. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during backing maneuvers in crowded urban environments, especially when visibility is compromised.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van backing east collided with a westbound bicyclist on West 53rd Street in Manhattan. The 25-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved confusion or error by the bicyclist, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on West 53rd Street in Manhattan. A 2013 van was backing east when it struck a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the cyclist's actions played a role. The van's point of impact was the center back end, confirming it was backing at the time of collision. The driver held a valid New York license. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist but highlights the van driver's backing maneuver and the bicyclist's confusion as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and box truck collided on West 54 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south. The truck showed no damage, while the sedan sustained front quarter panel damage. Driver errors unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:10 AM on West 54 Street near 10 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan and a box truck, both traveling south, collided with impact on their left front quarter panels. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The box truck sustained no damage, while the sedan had damage to its left front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report does not mention any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a motorcycle hit him at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The motorcycle, traveling east, struck the pedestrian at the center front end.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a motorcycle on West 58 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan at 20:37. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the motorcycle, traveling east and going straight ahead, hit him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions reported. The motorcycle, a 2008 Yamaha, was operated by a licensed male driver from New York. The report lists no contributing factors related to the driver, and the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor by police. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end of the motorcycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a rear-end collision on West 47 Street. The sedan driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. The cyclist suffered neck injuries and was semiconscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 47 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained neck injuries, resulting in a semiconscious state. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan was initially parked and struck the bicyclist from behind, impacting the center front end of the vehicle and the center back end of the bike. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim errors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and safe following distance directly led to the crash and the bicyclist’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans traveling north on 12 Avenue collided near West 51 Street. Two men suffered moderate injuries, including bruises and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash’s cause.

According to the police report, at 11:40 p.m., three sedans traveling northbound on 12 Avenue near West 51 Street collided. The vehicles involved were a 2011 BMW, a 2019 Honda, and a 2012 BMW. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. Two male occupants were injured: a 34-year-old driver with contusions to his elbow and lower arm, and a 43-year-old passenger suffering whiplash and shock. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The 2012 BMW driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The point of impact for the vehicles was the center front and back ends, indicating a chain-reaction collision. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver in Manhattan collided with a parked box truck while distracted by outside activity. The impact caused a chest contusion, leaving the driver injured but not ejected. Both vehicles sustained no damage despite the collision.

According to the police report, at 12:15 PM in Manhattan near 1185 Avenue of the Americas, a taxi driver collided with a parked box truck. The taxi was traveling north when the driver, distracted by outside car activity, struck the left front bumper of the truck with the left rear bumper of the taxi. The driver, a 48-year-old male occupant of the taxi, suffered a chest contusion and was injured but not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Outside Car Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the impact. The box truck was stationary before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi passenger suffered a neck injury in a Manhattan crash. The vehicle was traveling east on West 57 Street when distracted driving caused impact. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash but was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:27 AM on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling eastbound when the collision happened. The contributing factor cited was driver inattention or distraction. The impact point on the taxi was the left rear bumper, with damage to the left rear quarter panel. The injured party was a 38-year-old male passenger seated in the left rear, secured by a lap belt and harness. He sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing factors beyond the driver’s distraction, highlighting the role of driver error in causing injury to the vulnerable passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 23-year-old female driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries, experiencing shock. Both vehicles were damaged at impact points.

According to the police report, at 18:20 on West 44th Street in Manhattan, a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling south collided with the right rear bumper of a southbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper sustained damage. The sedan’s driver, a 23-year-old woman, was injured with internal complaints and hip-upper leg injuries, and was not ejected from the vehicle. She was wearing a lap belt and experienced shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The collision occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15