Blood on York Avenue—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Two sedans collided on East 65th Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. A 59-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the driver error behind the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on East 65th Street in Manhattan collided around 8:00 PM. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front car. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error by the trailing sedan. A 59-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the rear vehicle sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior or safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted at the center back end of the rear sedan, while the front car showed no damage. The driver of the rear vehicle was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and dump truck collided on East 82nd Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as key factors. The crash highlights dangers of distracted driving and risky maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:57 on East 82nd Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2021 Hyundai sedan and a 2020 Mack dump truck, both traveling south and changing lanes at the time of impact. The sedan was struck on the left side doors, sustaining damage to the left rear quarter panel, while the dump truck showed no damage. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with neck contusions and bruises but was not ejected. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving and unsafe lane changes in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by an SUV making a left turn on East 62nd Street. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the pedestrian in shock. The driver’s turning maneuver led to the collision.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2024 Alfa SUV traveling north on East 62nd Street in Manhattan. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's left turn, indicating a failure to safely yield to the pedestrian. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted but marked as unspecified in contributing factors, placing the focus on the driver’s turning action as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792028, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.

According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue, New York Post, Published 2025-02-06

A ninety-year-old woman stepped off the curb on York Avenue. A taxi hit her head-on. An SUV rolled over her. Her skull crushed. She lay still. Two drivers kept straight. They did not see. She died on the street.

According to the police report, a ninety-year-old woman was killed on York Avenue near East 72nd Street when she was struck by a taxi and then run over by an SUV. The crash occurred at 17:41 in Manhattan. The report states, 'she stepped off the curb, alone, no signal. A taxi hit her head-on. An SUV rolled over her. Her skull crushed.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both vehicles, a taxi and an SUV, were traveling straight ahead. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The drivers 'did not see' her, according to the narrative. The victim suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No driver errors beyond inattention/distraction are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east collided with an e-scooter moving northeast at East 84th Street. The e-scooter driver suffered contusions and was injured but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 near East 84th Street in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured with contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight east and struck the e-scooter on its left front bumper. The e-scooter was impacted at its center front end, sustaining damage. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was not ejected and the vehicle showed no damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users such as e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla tore down FDR Drive at unsafe speed. Metal screamed. A baby girl, unbelted, was thrown from the car and killed. The sedan crumpled. The road bore witness. No warning, no mercy, only silence and wreckage.

According to the police report, a Tesla sedan traveling north on FDR Drive crashed at 2:44 a.m. The report states the vehicle was moving at 'unsafe speed.' The impact left the sedan demolished. A baby girl, listed as an occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and died on impact, her injuries described as affecting her 'entire body.' The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. No seatbelt was used, as noted in the report. The narrative describes the scene as the Tesla 'slammed at speed,' resulting in the infant's death. The focus remains on the excessive speed and the catastrophic consequences that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.

According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.

• Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive, New York Post, Published 2025-02-04

A 50-year-old man suffered facial injuries and shock after a taxi struck him at an intersection on Park Ave. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi was making a right turn at impact, with no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southeast on Park Ave was making a right turn when its right front bumper struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Nissan vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal, and no vehicle damage was noted. The crash occurred at 7:39 PM in Manhattan's 10128 zip code. The data highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan backing up struck an eastbound sedan at East 76th Street in Manhattan. The male driver of the eastbound vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 7:08 AM on East 76th Street in Manhattan, a Tesla sedan backing west collided with a Honda sedan traveling east. The Tesla driver was backing unsafely, causing a center back-end impact to the Honda’s front center. The Honda’s male driver, age 34, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the Honda driver, while the Tesla driver’s backing maneuver was unsafe. No damage was reported on the Honda, but the Tesla sustained damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers of inattentive driving and unsafe backing maneuvers in dense urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the left rear bumper of another sedan on East 93rd Street in Manhattan. The collision injured a 23-year-old female passenger, causing whiplash and neck pain. Driver distraction was cited as the contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:31 a.m. on East 93rd Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling westbound were involved. The first vehicle, a 2016 Toyota sedan, was struck on its left rear bumper by a 2023 Tesla sedan. The Tesla driver was going straight ahead, while the Toyota driver was engaged in an unspecified pre-crash maneuver. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. A 23-year-old female occupant in the Toyota suffered neck injuries, specifically whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on East 81st Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The collision damaged both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, at 8:00 AM on East 81st Street in Manhattan, a sedan traveling south collided with a parked station wagon/SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report explicitly states 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was stationary at the time, indicating the driver error was solely with the sedan operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ bumpers, underscoring the dangers of driver distraction in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a Mercedes Sprinter van on East 65th Street in Manhattan. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on East 65th Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan at 18:56. A Honda sedan traveling northbound went straight ahead and impacted the right rear quarter panel of a northbound Mercedes Benz Sprinter van. The sedan's left front bumper sustained damage. The front passenger in the sedan, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck at an intersection on East 85th Street. The driver, making a left turn, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:22 AM on East 85th Street near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. A pedestrian, a 62-year-old man crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious with abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. There is no indication that the pedestrian's actions contributed to the crash. The driver’s failure to maintain proper attention and lack of experience led directly to the collision and the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old unlicensed sedan driver rear-ended a northbound SUV on FDR Drive. The impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver suffered back contusions, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:55 on FDR Drive when a 28-year-old male sedan driver, unlicensed in New York, collided with the rear of a northbound SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to maintain safe following distance on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male driver suffered full-body contusions and shock after his SUV overturned on East 95th Street in Manhattan. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Multiple parked SUVs were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:33 on East 95th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 33-year-old male, was operating a 2024 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound when his vehicle overturned, sustaining roof damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt but suffered contusions over his entire body and was in shock. Additional damage involved multiple parked SUVs, including a 2024 Mazda SUV and a 2013 Honda SUV, both with damage to their right side panels. The police report does not indicate any contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing solely on driver inattention as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted taxi driver struck a bicyclist traveling east on Park Avenue. The cyclist suffered back contusions but remained conscious. The crash left damage on the taxi’s left side doors and the bike’s front end, underscoring driver inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Park Avenue was stopped in traffic when it struck a bicyclist also traveling east. The point of impact was the taxi’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the taxi driver’s contributing factors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and male. The crash occurred at 20:16 in Manhattan’s 10128 zip code. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and speed, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling south collided with a westbound bicyclist on Lexington Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. According to the police report, bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash, highlighting dangerous interactions between trucks and vulnerable riders.

According to the police report, at 12:52 AM on Lexington Avenue near East 93rd Street in Manhattan, a box truck traveling south struck a bicyclist moving west. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the cyclist's confusion played a role. The box truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with impact occurring at the truck's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by large trucks interacting with vulnerable bicyclists in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van driver distracted while going straight collided with a bicyclist changing lanes. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Both drivers were unlicensed. The impact occurred on 2nd Avenue, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a van traveling southbound on 2nd Avenue collided with a southbound bicyclist who was changing lanes. The van's driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was ejected on impact and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity level 3. Both drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bicycle and the left front bumper of the van. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both parties, emphasizing the van driver's failure to maintain attention while proceeding straight. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van traveling north on East 77th Street collided with a parked box truck. The impact injured a front-seat passenger, causing neck trauma and a concussion. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:04 PM on East 77th Street in Manhattan, a van traveling north struck a parked box truck. The box truck was stationary before the collision, described as 'Parked' with damage to its center back end. The van, also traveling north, sustained damage to its center front end. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error on the van operator's part. The front passenger in the van, a 36-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and a concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt with an airbag deployed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15