Blood on York Avenue—Who Will Stop the Killing?

A 19-year-old male bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions after an SUV made a right turn and struck him. The crash occurred on East 68 Street in Manhattan. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 15:15 on East 68 Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. A station wagon/SUV was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors from the vehicle driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the bike was damaged at the center front end. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old female sedan driver suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a bus’s right rear quarter panel in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inexperience and distraction, causing front-end damage to the sedan and injuries to its driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:44 in Manhattan near 1266 1 Avenue. A 19-year-old female driver of a 2023 Kia sedan was starting in traffic when she struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. The sedan sustained center front end damage, and the driver, who was conscious and not ejected, suffered a back injury and concussion. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bus was traveling straight ahead and had one occupant. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the sedan driver’s errors that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding south on East 60 Street was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The collision caused a concussion and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:50 on East 60 Street in Manhattan. A sedan, registered in Massachusetts and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention while turning. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and sedan collided on East 82 Street in Manhattan. The left rear passenger of the taxi suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention as contributing factors in the crash at 10:03 p.m.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:03 on East 82 Street involving a 2021 Toyota taxi traveling east and a 2023 Honda sedan traveling north. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors from impact on the right side, while the sedan was damaged at its center front end. A 61-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the taxi was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report identifies alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver held a permit license, while the taxi driver was licensed. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any fault or contributory behavior to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the right side of an SUV on 1 Avenue in Manhattan at night. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock and pain. Police cite the taxi driver’s failure to yield and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:01 on 1 Avenue near East 71 Street in Manhattan. A taxi traveling north struck the right front quarter panel of a northbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and reported pain and nausea. He was not ejected and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the taxi driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Damage to the taxi was centered on the front end, while the SUV sustained damage to the right side doors. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the SUV driver. The collision highlights driver errors by the taxi operator leading to the impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on East 89 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries and bruises. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision’s impact and injury severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on East 89 Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the bike. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained back injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered an illness while traveling north on FDR Drive, losing control and crashing. The vehicle's front end struck an object or surface. The driver was injured and incoherent, restrained by a lap belt, highlighting sudden medical emergencies as a crash cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive in Manhattan at 4:02 AM. The driver, a 27-year-old occupant of a 2019 Mercedes Benz, was traveling straight ahead when the vehicle's left front bumper sustained damage to the center front end. The report cites 'Illness' twice as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver experienced a medical emergency. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt but was found incoherent and injured with unknown bodily injury severity. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report explicitly identifies the driver's sudden illness as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a parked vehicle on East 70th Street in Manhattan. The driver of the SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited passing too closely as the contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 AM on East 70th Street near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. A 32-year-old male driver of a 2012 Honda SUV, traveling east, struck the left rear bumper of a parked vehicle. The driver was conscious and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle, highlighting the dangers of improper passing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck turning right struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 1 Avenue. The 28-year-old cyclist suffered back contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash’s cause.

According to the police report, at 6:50 AM on 1 Avenue near East 76 Street in Manhattan, a pick-up truck making a right turn collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, sustained back injuries described as contusions and bruises but was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel striking the bike's center front end. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The truck driver, licensed in Florida, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers turning across bike lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and an SUV collided on East 64 Street in Manhattan at night. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage on their sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:31 on East 64 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a northbound taxi and a northbound SUV. The taxi driver, a 64-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. The taxi was struck on the right front bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The taxi driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead, while the SUV driver was changing lanes. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and lane changes in dense Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old e-scooter driver suffered upper arm injuries after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s front end on East 64th Street and 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by driver inattention, left the rider in shock and pain.

According to the police report, at 16:40 on 2 Avenue near East 64 Street in Manhattan, a 2021 Honda SUV traveling east struck a southbound e-scooter. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment, but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries on East 86 Street. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The rider wore a helmet but sustained a contusion and bruising to the head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 86 Street at 22:45. The vehicle involved was a 2024 ZHILO moped traveling north, driven by a 42-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped struck an object or surface with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries described as contusions and bruising. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver remained conscious after the crash but suffered serious injury severity level 3. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted and unlicensed operation of mopeds in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists collided head-on on East 66 Street in Manhattan. Both were riding straight ahead when driver inattention caused the crash. One rider suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling in opposite directions on East 66 Street collided around 18:03. Both riders were going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the center front end of their bikes. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both bicyclists, indicating both failed to maintain proper attention. One 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. Neither bicyclist wore safety equipment. No damage was reported to either bike. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding among cyclists themselves, with both drivers' inattention directly leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man was struck and injured on York Avenue near East 61st Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with no driver errors cited in the report.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured on York Avenue near East 61st Street in Manhattan at 16:32. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was struck outside an intersection. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The absence of driver fault in the report highlights the unpredictable dangers pedestrians face even when not crossing at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle changing lanes struck a sedan traveling straight on FDR Drive. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and injured, suffering abrasions, whiplash, and head trauma. Driver inattention and improper lane usage led to the violent crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 15:30 when a motorcycle was changing lanes and collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet but was cited for driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience. The motorcycle passenger, a 23-year-old female, also wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered head injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver, unlicensed and traveling south, was impacted on the left rear bumper and left rear quarter panel. Contributing factors include improper passing or lane usage and following too closely. The crash highlights driver errors such as inattention, distraction, and improper lane changes as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a distracted driver struck her on East 89 Street. The impact caused minor bleeding and injury to her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention was cited as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 on East 89 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 52-year-old woman traveling south, was struck on the left side doors of her bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock noted. She was not ejected from the bike. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus changing lanes struck a taxi merging northbound on 3 Avenue, Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries from whiplash. The crash was worsened by slippery pavement and failure to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on 3 Avenue near East 74 Street in Manhattan at 7:34 pm. A bus traveling northbound was changing lanes when it impacted the right side doors of a northbound taxi that was merging. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The bus driver, taxi driver, and a right rear passenger in the bus sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash. Both drivers were licensed, with the bus driver holding a New Jersey license and the taxi driver a New York license. The passenger was not ejected and did not use safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the bus's right front bumper and the taxi's right side doors. The police report highlights driver errors and hazardous road conditions as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedicab driver suffered arm injuries when a vehicle making a right turn struck the pedicab’s left side. The crash at 6:45 AM on 3 Avenue in Manhattan exposed driver distraction and inexperience as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 6:45 AM on 3 Avenue near East 60 Street in Manhattan, a pedicab traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a vehicle making a right turn northwest. The pedicab driver, a 24-year-old male bicyclist, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors, highlighting the turning vehicle’s failure to maintain attention. The pedicab driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left side doors of the pedicab. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers making turns in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a southbound e-bike on East 93 Street in Manhattan. The 32-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:42 on East 93 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west was making a right turn when it struck a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behaviors were noted. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the e-bike, showing the collision occurred during the sedan's turn. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan blasted through the light at 2nd Avenue and East 74th. The bike hit hard. The cyclist flew, head split, blood pooling. He lay semiconscious on the pavement. The car sat untouched. The night air thick with sirens and shock.

According to the police report, a sedan disregarded a traffic control at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 74th Street. The report states the sedan 'ran the light.' A cyclist, traveling south, struck the car's side and was ejected, landing hard and suffering a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was described as semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained no damage, while the bike impacted the right side doors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report cites driver errors—specifically, ignoring the traffic signal and inattention—as the primary causes. No mention is made of any actions by the cyclist contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15