Blood on York Avenue—Who Will Stop the Killing?

A motorcycle traveling south on FDR Drive collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The motorcyclist, ejected from the bike, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Unsafe speed and alcohol involvement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on FDR Drive struck the left rear bumper of a parked Ford SUV. The motorcyclist was changing lanes prior to impact. The collision caused the motorcyclist to be ejected from the vehicle, resulting in a fractured elbow and dislocation. The injured occupant, a 64-year-old male, was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact, with damage to its left rear bumper. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The driver of the motorcycle was licensed in New York. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old man pedaled east on East 96th. Something struck him from behind. He fell hard. Blood spilled from his neck. His bike twisted on the pavement. The street stayed silent. The wheels kept turning.

A 75-year-old male bicyclist was riding eastbound near 112 East 96th Street in Manhattan when he was struck from behind, according to the police report. The report states, 'Something struck him from behind. He fell. Blood poured from his neck onto the pavement. His bike lay twisted.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding from the neck and was listed as injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both involved parties, and the second vehicle is described as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle, indicating a rear-end collision. No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative and vehicle damage confirm the cyclist was hit from behind while traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of clear driver accountability.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west collided on East 60 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles struck each other front to back. Two female passengers suffered contusions and neck injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:46 on East 60 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans, both traveling west, collided with one vehicle impacting the center back end and the other the center front end. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Two female occupants were injured: a 19-year-old rear passenger with contusions and shock, and a 45-year-old front passenger with neck contusions. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to yield—as the causes of the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver merging on FDR Drive struck a sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver suffered a head contusion and bruising, conscious but injured. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 2:16 a.m. involving a 2017 SUV merging northbound and a 2013 sedan traveling straight north. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed,' which contributed to the collision. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The sedan's 39-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruise, with an injury severity level of 3. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their respective bumpers. The report highlights driver errors on the SUV operator’s part, specifically inattention and unsafe speed, as the primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles merged on FDR Drive, colliding in a crash marked by driver distraction. A 57-year-old sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both drivers failed to maintain safe distances, leading to a violent impact between a sedan and a taxi.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:51 on FDR Drive involving a 2014 Jeep sedan and a 2015 Nissan taxi, both traveling north and merging. The sedan's driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and shock but was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained damage: the sedan's right front bumper and the taxi's right rear bumper. The collision resulted from driver errors related to distraction and failure to maintain proper distance during merging maneuvers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The report highlights systemic risks in merging zones where driver inattention can trigger serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford taxi swung left at East 80th and 3rd. The driver did not yield. Steel bumper hit a woman’s shoulder as she crossed with the light. Bone crushed. She stayed conscious. The cab showed no damage. The street swallowed her pain.

A 47-year-old woman was injured at the corner of East 80th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan when a Ford taxi making a left turn struck her in the shoulder, according to the police report. The collision occurred as the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light,' placing her lawfully in the intersection. The report states the 'driver did not yield' and lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact from the taxi’s left front bumper caused crush injuries to the woman’s upper arm and shoulder. The police report notes the victim remained conscious after the crash. There was no reported damage to the cab. The data makes clear: driver failure to yield and inattention directly led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a 39-year-old woman crossing East 80 Street against the signal. She suffered back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash exposed dangers when drivers turn amid pedestrian violations.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 3 Avenue was making a left turn on East 80 Street when it struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at a location not at an intersection. She sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Ford vehicle. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. Vehicle damage was reported as none. This crash highlights the collision risks during turning maneuvers when pedestrians cross unlawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash when his SUV experienced a tire failure on FDR Drive. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper, causing significant front-end damage. The driver was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Kia SUV on FDR Drive at 7:33 AM was injured when the vehicle's tire failed. The report cites "Tire Failure/Inadequate" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, when it impacted with its left front bumper, resulting in center front-end damage. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, was not ejected from the vehicle, and was reported to be in shock. The driver held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle maintenance failures on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on FDR Drive. Both female occupants of the sedan suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing a violent center-end collision that left passengers injured but conscious.

According to the police report, at 5:50 AM on FDR Drive, a 2024 GMC SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2007 Acura sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV striking the center front end of the sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was cited for "Following Too Closely," a key contributing factor to the crash. The sedan carried two female occupants: a 39-year-old driver and a 33-year-old front passenger. Both were conscious but sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma, with injury severity rated at level 3. Neither occupant was ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles' front and rear centers, underscoring the force of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old woman suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion after being struck by an SUV making a right turn on Lexington Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision at a Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 AM on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. An 18-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was injured when a 2017 RAM SUV making a right turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and suffered a concussion but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness as the cause of harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound school bus collided with a bicyclist on East 68 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered head injuries and abrasions but was conscious. The bus showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on East 68 Street was struck by a southbound school bus. The point of impact was the bus's right rear bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with no vehicle damage reported. The report lists contributing factors for the bicyclist as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors for the bus driver. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The lack of specified driver errors highlights systemic danger in this collision involving a large vehicle and a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a right turn collided with a parked motorcycle on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by improper lane usage by the taxi driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi was making a right turn when it struck a parked motorcycle. The motorcycle was stationary, facing west, with no damage reported. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to navigate the lane correctly during the turn. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was not cited with any contributing factors. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage by vehicle drivers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 29-year-old male bicyclist on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lexington Avenue near East 70th Street in Manhattan at 1:34 p.m. A 2023 Hyundai sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was parked before the collision. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man traveling southbound, was hit on the left side doors of the sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The bicyclist sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The bicyclist was not ejected from his bike. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or equipment. The collision highlights driver errors—distraction and tailgating—as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old woman suffered severe leg fractures after a 2023 SUV backed unsafely into her on East 73 Street in Manhattan. The driver’s failure to yield while reversing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 2023 Land Rover SUV was backing westbound on East 73 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 82-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing outside of an intersection or crosswalk. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center back end, causing fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The victim was left in shock and sustained injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report highlights the driver’s error in failing to back safely, directly leading to the pedestrian’s severe injuries. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 54-year-old male pedestrian in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention amid urban traffic.

According to the police report, at 17:55 in Manhattan near East 65 Street, a 2024 pickup truck traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 54-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Additionally, a secondary factor listed is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention during the maneuver. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This incident underscores the critical role of driver focus in preventing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of an SUV traveling north on FDR Drive in Manhattan. The impact injured a passenger in the taxi, causing neck trauma and whiplash. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on FDR Drive near East 71 Street in Manhattan at 4 p.m. A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a northbound SUV. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The taxi had three occupants; one male passenger in the middle rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV had one licensed male driver. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's was the center front end. This crash underscores the dangers of inadequate following distance on high-speed urban roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754795, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck passenger was ejected and seriously injured during a collision involving two box trucks in Manhattan. Unsafe speed by the driver caused the crash, resulting in upper arm injuries and internal complaints. The victim was conscious but severely hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 81 Street involving two box trucks. The passenger, a 34-year-old male riding or hanging on the outside of one box truck, was ejected and sustained upper arm and internal injuries. The injury severity was rated as serious (level 3). The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The victim was conscious after the crash but suffered significant injuries. The crash time was recorded as 1:00 PM. Vehicle details show one box truck registered in New York with a licensed male driver, and another box truck registered in Indiana with no occupants. The collision highlights the dangers of unsafe speed in heavy vehicle operations and the vulnerability of passengers riding outside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a parked sedan on East 82nd Street. Metal screamed. A 42-year-old man suffered a shattered arm, blood soaking his sleeve. The truck remained undamaged. The street fell silent after the sudden impact.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on East 82nd Street near 2nd Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The report states, 'A box truck struck a parked sedan. Metal screamed. A 42-year-old man clutched his shattered arm, blood soaking his sleeve.' The injured man, a pedestrian at the intersection getting on or off the vehicle, suffered crush injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the truck showed no damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no clear driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. No victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the danger posed by moving vehicles striking stationary cars and the severe injuries inflicted on vulnerable individuals nearby.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman crossing East 86 Street with the signal was struck by a southbound bicyclist. The impact fractured her elbow and lower arm. Police cited the bicyclist’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention as causes.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on East 86 Street struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The report identifies the bicyclist’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by bicyclists failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and shock after an SUV backed unsafely on East 80 Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, striking the pedestrian as she was near the vehicle. Impact damaged the SUV’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, at 9:13 AM on East 80 Street in Manhattan, a 2024 SUV was backing when it struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured, suffering neck pain and shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was getting on or off the vehicle, not a school bus. The driver’s failure to safely back and maintain attention directly led to the collision and injury. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15