Blood on York Avenue—Who Will Stop the Killing?

A Tesla sedan backing on East 70 Street was struck in the rear by an SUV stopped in traffic. The sedan’s driver, 61, and front passenger, 25, suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe backing and driver distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:40 on East 70 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Tesla sedan was backing when it was hit in the right rear bumper by a 2020 SUV traveling east that was stopped in traffic. The sedan’s driver, a 61-year-old woman, was cited for "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the driver and a 25-year-old male front passenger were injured, suffering neck injuries and shock; the passenger was partially ejected. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor, highlighting driver error in the sedan. The SUV driver was not cited with contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man crossing East 86 Street with the signal suffered severe leg fractures. The driver, making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. Driver inattention caused the crash, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 86 Street and 2 Avenue in Manhattan around 2 p.m. The 44-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus while turning. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the pedestrian bore the brunt of the impact. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male SUV driver, partially ejected and bruised on the head, collided with a moped traveling straight. The crash occurred on York Avenue in Manhattan. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the impact to the moped’s front end and SUV’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 9:15 PM on York Avenue near East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male SUV driver was making a left turn when his vehicle struck a moped traveling straight north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the moped’s center front end were the points of impact. The SUV driver was partially ejected, suffered a head contusion, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The moped driver’s actions or behaviors were not cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street with the signal when a backing SUV struck her. The vehicle showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The pedestrian suffered a bruised shoulder and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 96 Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan around 4 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2021 Cadillac SUV backing southbound. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact occurring at the center back end. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors, specifically inattentiveness and failure to yield, as the primary causes of the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-back on FDR Drive in early morning hours. One driver suffered a back injury and bruising. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, unsafe speed, and slippery pavement as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 1:25 AM on FDR Drive, two sedans traveling north collided with one striking the other from behind. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 35-year-old male occupant, sustained a back injury and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction, unsafe speed, and slippery pavement as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact, with damage concentrated at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and excessive speed, especially under hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on an e-bike slammed confusion at East 96th and 1st. The front end buckled. Blood streamed from his face. He stayed conscious. The street held him. The bleeding would not stop. The night pressed in.

A 37-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound at the corner of East 96th Street and 1st Avenue was injured in a crash, according to the police report. The report states that the e-bike's front end crumpled on impact and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the face but remained conscious on the street. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The report describes the crash as a head-on collision with confusion, emphasizing the vulnerability of the rider and the unforgiving nature of the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north collided with a bicyclist making a left turn on East 90 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:05 on East 90 Street. A bicyclist, traveling northwest and making a left turn, was struck on the right side by a northbound taxi. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end hitting the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report identifies unsafe speed by the taxi driver as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors, particularly unsafe speed, in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 65 Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle, merging southbound, struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A 61-year-old front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on East 65 Street collided around 13:44. The rear vehicle was merging when it struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The impact injured a 61-year-old male front passenger, who sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error by the rear vehicle operator. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of inadequate following distance in urban traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver collided with a bicyclist traveling north on East 96th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred as both parties moved straight ahead, with driver inattention cited.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:14 on East 96th Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling eastbound, was going straight ahead but was cited for driver inattention/distraction. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling northbound and also listed driver inattention/distraction and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and distraction, as primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old male taxi driver lost consciousness while driving north on York Avenue. He suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The crash caused right front bumper damage. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:13 AM on York Avenue in Manhattan. The 74-year-old male taxi driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, lost consciousness while driving northbound. The impact involved the center front end of the taxi, damaging the right front bumper. The driver sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating a medical event or impairment affecting the driver's ability to control the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by sudden driver incapacitation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man suffered full-body injuries and shock after an SUV making a left turn struck him at an intersection on East 90 Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a violent impact to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:07 AM on East 90 Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing injuries to the pedestrian's entire body and resulting in shock. The pedestrian complained of pain and nausea. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man suffered full-body injuries and shock after a taxi hit him while crossing 2 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The taxi, traveling east, struck the pedestrian with its front center, causing complaint of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on 2 Avenue struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside of a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end, indicating the vehicle hit the pedestrian directly in front. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when struck. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as a factor. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the systemic risks posed by vehicle traffic in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and an SUV collided head-on at East 96 Street. The taxi driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:45 AM on East 96 Street involving a taxi traveling south and an SUV traveling east. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when they collided, with impact on the taxi's right front bumper and the SUV's left front bumper. The taxi sustained center front-end damage, and the SUV had damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to any other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on FDR Drive suffered tire failure, causing a crash that injured a rear passenger. The impact damaged the vehicle's left front bumper. The passenger sustained abrasions and lower leg injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2015 Honda sedan traveling north on FDR Drive experienced a tire failure, identified as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time. A 32-year-old female rear passenger was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected from the vehicle and remained conscious throughout. The report cites 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the primary driver-related error contributing to the crash. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, compounded by limited visibility. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East 71 Street at 6:28 AM while crossing with the signal. The collision involved a 2020 SUV making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as serious. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor, along with limited visibility obstructing the driver's view. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man suffered serious head injuries after an SUV hit him in Manhattan. The crash occurred on a slick pavement, causing the pedestrian to become incoherent. The vehicle struck with its center front end, injuring the man internally.

According to the police report, a 2021 Alfa SUV traveling east on East 79 Street in Manhattan struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian at 7:05 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing head injuries and internal complaints. The pedestrian was reported incoherent after the collision. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by hazardous road conditions and vehicle-pedestrian interactions in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on FDR Drive at 4:16 a.m. The sedan’s driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both vehicles traveled north; the SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper while passing. The sedan driver was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 4:16 a.m. involving a 2019 sedan and a station wagon/SUV. The SUV driver, licensed in California, was traveling north and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male licensed in New York, was also heading north but was passing at the time. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan driver was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow, was conscious, not ejected, and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s inattention led to the rear-end collision, highlighting driver error as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy SUV hit a 77-year-old woman at dawn on York Avenue. The front end struck her full. She bled from the head, conscious on the street. The driver’s view was blocked. Steel met flesh in the cold morning light.

According to the police report, a 2022 Chevy SUV traveling north on York Avenue near 92nd Street struck a 77-year-old woman who was crossing alone at dawn. The report states, 'The front end hit her full. She lay bleeding from the head. The driver’s view was blocked. She was conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The official contributing factor listed is 'View Obstructed/Limited,' indicating the driver’s line of sight was compromised. The data does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers proceed with limited visibility, especially in areas where vulnerable road users cross.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on FDR Drive at night. The 27-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe lane changing and driver distraction as causes. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 1:59 a.m. Two sport utility vehicles traveling north collided. The 27-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. The report identifies driver errors including unsafe lane changing and following too closely. Additionally, contributing factors listed are driver inattention and distraction. The injured occupant was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The collision involved the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The driver of the BMW SUV was unlicensed, according to the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The focus remains on the driver errors that led to this collision and the resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three taxis collided on East 61 Street. One driver, a 60-year-old man, was injured. The crash occurred at 1:34 AM. Unsafe speed contributed to the chaos.

At 1:34 AM, three taxis collided on East 61 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 60-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash was attributed to 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver was not ejected and was using a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15