Blood on York Avenue—Who Will Stop the Killing?

A GMC SUV struck a northbound moped making a left turn on York Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries with minor bleeding. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2023 GMC SUV traveling southbound on York Avenue collided with a 2023 moped traveling northbound that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries to his entire body, including minor bleeding, and was in shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash occurred near East 78 Street in Manhattan's 5th Council District.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Park Avenue and East 78th Street in Manhattan. The male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Park Avenue near East 78th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other making a right turn east, collided. The male driver of the northbound vehicle, aged 32, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the center front end of the eastbound sedan. Vehicle damage was consistent with these impact points. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver inattention as a systemic danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old pedestrian suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a motorcycle failed to yield right-of-way at a Manhattan intersection. The collision occurred while the pedestrian was crossing with the signal, highlighting driver disregard for traffic controls.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Madison Avenue in Manhattan struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the motorcycle driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact and damage was the center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This crash underscores the critical role of driver errors, specifically failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, in causing harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn struck the left front bumper of a southbound MTA bus on Lexington Avenue. The bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers from improper turning maneuvers by vehicle drivers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lexington Avenue at 13:11. A station wagon/SUV, traveling southeast, was making a right turn when it collided with the left front bumper of a southbound MTA bus. The contributing factor cited is "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bus had one occupant, a 27-year-old male passenger seated in the rear, who was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, and the bus's left front bumper was damaged. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger or other parties. This crash highlights the risks posed by improper turning maneuvers in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue, triggering a multi-vehicle collision. Two drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact exposed dangers of inattention and close following in heavy traffic.

According to the police report, at 8:06 AM on Manhattan's 1st Avenue near East 76 Street, a chain-reaction crash occurred involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the driver of the SUV. The SUV struck the rear of a sedan that was stopped in traffic, causing damage to the sedan's center back end and the SUV's right rear bumper. Two female drivers, aged 46 and 60, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and tailgating—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in congested urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi’s unsafe lane change on Park Avenue struck a moped carrying two men. The moped passenger, hanging outside and helmeted, was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury. The crash left the passenger in shock with visible trauma to the upper arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Avenue at 14:45 when a taxi driver committed an unsafe lane change. The taxi collided with a moped traveling southbound, impacting the moped’s left front bumper. The moped carried two occupants; the 32-year-old female passenger was riding or hanging on the outside and was wearing a helmet. She was ejected from the moped and sustained a severe injury to her shoulder and upper arm, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, identifying the taxi driver’s error as the cause. The passenger’s helmet use is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on the passenger, who was injured due to the driver’s dangerous maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a right turn disregarded traffic control. The collision struck the cyclist’s right rear quarter panel, causing knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 87 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:23 p.m. A 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck on his right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was not ejected from his bike. The SUV, a 2013 Ford SUV, showed no damage. The collision highlights driver errors in failing to obey traffic controls and maintain attention, directly causing harm to the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected after an e-bike collided with her on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash caused knee and lower leg injuries, with driver inattention cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 1 Avenue near East 60 Street in Manhattan at 16:05. A 53-year-old female bicyclist was riding north when she was struck by an e-bike also traveling north. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the bicyclist's bike and the left front quarter panel of the e-bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the bicyclist's right side doors, while the e-bike showed no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male SUV driver fell asleep behind the wheel on 3 Avenue in Manhattan, crashing head-on with the right front bumper. He suffered a concussion and head injury, wearing a lap belt and harness. Fatigue caused the crash in the early morning hours.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:53 AM on 3 Avenue near East 95 Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 39-year-old male, was operating a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling northbound. The report states the driver 'Fell Asleep' and was 'Fatigued/Drowsy,' which directly contributed to the collision. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper, sustaining damage there. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. He sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report explicitly cites driver fatigue as the cause, highlighting a systemic danger of drowsy driving. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717587, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV struck his e-bike at night on East 67th Street. The collision caused bruising and full-body injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on East 67th Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male bicyclist riding a Citi Bike e-bike was traveling south when a Ford SUV, traveling west, struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. Damage to both vehicles was centered on their front ends. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a bicyclist traveling north at unsafe speed failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and sustained contusions and shock at the intersection on East 88 Street.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on East 88 Street struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites the bicyclist's unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle involved was a single-occupant bike going straight ahead with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and failure to yield—that led to injury without damage to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman was struck by a northbound sedan while crossing East 84 Street with the signal. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in contusions and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:32 on East 84 Street in Manhattan. A BMW sedan traveling northbound struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. There are no indications of victim fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717565, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 80-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a Ford SUV made a right turn and struck her while she crossed with the signal. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west in Manhattan made a right turn and struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at East 86 Street. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors on the driver’s part, but the collision occurred during the vehicle’s turning maneuver, indicating a failure to avoid the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The pedestrian was not at fault, crossing legally with the signal. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south on East 68 Street struck a male pedestrian crossing against the signal at the intersection with 2 Avenue. The pedestrian suffered severe injuries to his knee and lower leg, including fractures and dislocations. The driver continued straight ahead.

According to the police report, a taxi driven by a licensed male driver was traveling southbound on East 68 Street near 2 Avenue at 9:30 AM when it struck a male pedestrian crossing against the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Crossing Against Signal' and notes unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by pedestrian crossings against traffic signals and the resulting severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on York Avenue. A woman crossing the street was struck down. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Head trauma ended her life beneath the streetlight. Engines ticked. Sirens wailed too late. The city claimed another pedestrian.

A deadly crash unfolded on York Avenue near East 87th Street in Manhattan, where, according to the police report, two sedans collided and a 30-year-old woman crossing the street was struck. The report states she suffered head trauma and severe bleeding, dying at the scene. The narrative describes, 'Blood pooled on the asphalt. She died beneath the streetlight. The cars sat still. Engines ticking. Sirens too late.' Police data lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for one of the sedan drivers. The woman was at the intersection when struck. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The tragedy centers on driver actions and the lethal consequences of speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at East 69th Street and York Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of one SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and side panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:05 on East 69th Street near York Avenue in Manhattan. Two station wagons/SUVs collided: one traveling north going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the northbound SUV and the left side doors of the westbound SUV. The driver of the northbound vehicle, a 47-year-old man wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles were registered in New York and driven by licensed male drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided head-to-tail just after midnight. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 12:35 a.m. on FDR Drive involving two sedans traveling southbound. The rear sedan struck the front sedan at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles' front and rear centers. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 43-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors even on controlled roadways like FDR Drive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk with the light. An e-scooter rider, inattentive and inexperienced, struck her head-on. Blood pooled on East 78th Street. The rider fled. The woman’s leg split open, pain pulsing through the city’s grid.

A 25-year-old woman was seriously injured on East 78th Street when an e-scooter rider struck her head-on as she crossed with the signal, according to the police report. The impact left her with severe lacerations to her lower leg, and blood pooled at the scene. The report states the e-scooter’s front end was damaged and the rider did not stop. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the light in the marked crosswalk—are noted in the report, but only after the driver’s failures. The collision underscores the consequences of inattentive and unskilled operation of motorized vehicles in city crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive at 9:03 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s back end. A 2-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the driver error causing the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:03 a.m. on FDR Drive, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The rear vehicle, a 2023 Toyota, impacted the center back end of the 2016 Mercedes ahead. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. A 2-year-old female passenger in the rear seat of the front vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a child safety device. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways and the severe consequences for vulnerable passengers inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old man crossing East 60 Street away from an intersection was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 60 Street in Manhattan at 10:16 a.m. A 77-year-old male pedestrian was crossing outside of a crosswalk or signal when he was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries including a fracture and dislocation to the knee and lower leg, with injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead prior to impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15