Blood on York Avenue—Who Will Stop the Killing?

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The 22-year-old rider was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Police cited the driver for following too closely and inattention. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 3 Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also traveling east. The 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained chest contusions. The report lists driver errors as following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a northbound sedan on East 73 Street. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling north on East 73 Street rear-ended a 2018 Volvo sedan also heading north. The sedan’s 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was damaged at its center back end; the SUV was damaged at its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 59-year-old woman crossing East 66 Street was struck by a backing pick-up truck. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact caused bruising and pain.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 66 Street with the signal. She was hit by a pick-up truck backing westbound. The driver was identified as inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a moderate injury severity. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive at night. The left rear quarter panel of one car struck the left front bumper of the other. A 19-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided at 8:59 p.m. The impact occurred between the left rear quarter panel of a 2002 Toyota and the left front bumper of a 2007 Mercedes. A 19-year-old male driver was injured, suffering injuries to his entire body and experiencing shock. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The injured occupant was not ejected and had no visible complaints. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her at East 84 Street and 2 Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She was left in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV making a left turn on East 84 Street struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection with 2 Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 57-year-old man was struck on East 84 Street while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit him center front. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. Driver distraction and limited view contributed.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on East 84 Street struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The crash occurred at the intersection, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a view that was obstructed or limited. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike hit a 49-year-old man mid-block on East 74th. The front end slammed him. Blood poured from his face. He stayed awake. The rider was new. The street fell silent after.

A 49-year-old pedestrian was struck by an e-bike traveling south, mid-block on East 74th Street. According to the police report, 'Mid-block on East 74th Street, a 49-year-old man was struck by an e-bike heading south. The front end hit him square. Blood spilled from his face. He stayed conscious. The rider was new.' The man suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No other actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash. The collision shows the danger when inexperienced riders operate e-bikes on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on FDR Drive late at night. Two rear passengers in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused damage to the taxi’s center back and the sedan’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on FDR Drive rear-ended a sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the taxi’s center back end and the sedan’s right front bumper. Two male rear passengers in the sedan, both 42 years old, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused moderate injuries to the sedan’s passengers and damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan made a left turn and struck an eastbound e-scooter on East 71 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Improper lane usage was a factor.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when a 2019 sedan made a left turn and collided with him on East 71 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan had no visible damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator during the turn. The e-scooter rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 33-year-old man was struck by a taxi on East 76 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi, traveling east, hit him with its front center. The man suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East 76 Street struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near York Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi. The pedestrian was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 53-year-old woman was struck by a taxi making a left turn on 1 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the taxi driver, distracted, hit her in the head. She suffered bruising and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest on 1 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 53-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The taxi had no visible damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 35-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing York Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, hit her with the right front bumper. She suffered facial contusions and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured on York Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2021 Dodge SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and was conscious after the impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 68-year-old woman was struck by a northbound sedan on East 78 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Ford sedan traveling north on East 78 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver’s contributing factor was listed as Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The sedan showed no damage despite impact to its left front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was previously parked before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorscooter slammed into a taxi on 5th Avenue at East 84th. The unlicensed rider fled. A woman passenger flew from the seat, helmet split, blood pooling on the street. Failure to yield and ignored signals led to carnage.

A motorscooter crashed into the front of a taxi at 5th Avenue and East 84th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the unlicensed motorscooter rider fled south after the collision. A woman passenger was ejected from the motorscooter, her helmet split, and she suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The injured woman was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No blame is placed on the victim. The crash underscores the lethal risk faced by vulnerable road users on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 57-year-old woman crossed East 96th. An SUV struck her at the intersection. Her head split. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The city slept. She bled alone in the dark.

A 57-year-old woman was struck by an SUV at the intersection of East 96th Street at 3:10 a.m. According to the police report, 'A 57-year-old woman hit by an SUV at the intersection. Head split. Blood poured onto the quiet street. She stayed awake.' The woman suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the police data. No other injuries were reported. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian gravely hurt while the city remained silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595245, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a right turn struck a bicyclist going straight on East 96 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan with two occupants was making a right turn on East 96 Street when it collided with a 48-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right front bumper but no damage to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 34-year-old man crossing East 63 Street with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The sedan’s front center end was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 63 Street made a left turn and struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg, classified as a severe injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was injured while lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Park Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Park Avenue made a right turn and struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling west on East 77 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The sedan’s left front bumper collided with the bike’s left rear quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist on East 77 Street. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan impacted the bike’s left rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other occupants were in the sedan. The crash caused significant injury to the cyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 82-year-old woman suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her while crossing East 68 Street with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield. The impact caused whiplash and left the pedestrian conscious but injured.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on East 68 Street made a left turn and struck an 82-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights driver errors that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18