Three Dead on the Upper West Side. Who’s Next?

A 24-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV traveling south on Columbus Avenue. The SUV hit the bike at its center front end. The bicyclist was semiconscious and suffered serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Columbus Avenue near West 81st Street in Manhattan at 3:20 p.m. The involved vehicles were a 2023 Chrysler SUV traveling south and a bicycle merging east. The SUV struck the bicyclist at the center front end, causing the 24-year-old female bicyclist to be ejected and sustain serious injuries. The bicyclist was semiconscious following the impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's center front end, while the bike had no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799754, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a stationary SUV struck his right front quarter panel. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding, left shaken and hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Columbus Avenue near West 64th Street at 17:09. A stationary 2021 Mercedes SUV was parked when it struck a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained neck injuries with minor bleeding, experiencing shock after the collision. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a vehicle registered in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck collided with a 37-year-old female bicyclist near Broadway in Manhattan. The cyclist sustained bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police report cites pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor, with no driver injury reported.

According to the police report, at 16:59 in Manhattan near 1870 Broadway, a box truck struck a 37-year-old female bicyclist. The bicyclist was riding northbound and was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report notes the point of impact was the truck's right front bumper, while the truck sustained no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The contributing factor listed is "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The truck driver’s license status and actions were not detailed, and no damage or injuries to the truck or driver were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries after a collision involving a van and an SUV on Columbus Avenue. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage by the bicyclist, resulting in serious injury and semiconsciousness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Columbus Avenue involving a bicyclist and two parked vehicles—a Dodge Ram van and a Mercedes SUV. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was traveling south and sustained head injuries with an injury severity level of 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's lane use error. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted, reflecting confusion or error on the bicyclist's part. Both vehicles were parked at the time of impact, with damage to their front quarter panels. The bicyclist was not ejected but was semiconscious after the crash. Driver errors from moving vehicles were not reported, focusing attention on the bicyclist's improper lane usage as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman was struck by a westbound taxi on Riverside Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and shock. Police cited the taxi driver's failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Riverside Boulevard outside an intersection at 7:20 a.m. The taxi, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly identifies the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on W 61 St collided with a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The cyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on W 61 St was struck by a westbound sedan at approximately 21:31. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion, with an injury severity level of 3. The cyclist was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain focus. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted, indicating some confusion on the bicyclist's part. The sedan was traveling straight ahead, as was the bicyclist, before the collision. The report does not assign blame to the victim but emphasizes the driver's inattention as a critical cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and seriously injured after a distracted SUV driver improperly passed and struck him on Central Park West. The collision caused fractures and dislocations to the rider’s arm, exposing dangers of inattentive driving and illegal vehicle operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Central Park West in Manhattan around 4:30 p.m. A moped rider, unlicensed and helmeted, was traveling north when a Station Wagon/SUV also heading north attempted an improper passing maneuver. The SUV driver’s inattention and distraction led to a collision impacting the moped’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped rider was conscious but seriously injured. No victim fault or behavior was noted as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV struck a sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s young driver and front passenger suffered neck and head injuries, both in shock. The SUV’s rear bumper was damaged; the sedan was demolished in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:38 on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 2024 Nissan SUV traveling south struck a 2010 BMW sedan from behind. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to control speed. The sedan’s driver, a 17-year-old male with a learner’s permit from Virginia, and a 24-year-old female front passenger were both injured, suffering head and neck injuries respectively, and were reported in shock. Neither occupant used safety equipment. The SUV’s left rear bumper was damaged at the center back end, while the sedan was demolished at the point of impact. The report highlights the driver error of unsafe speed by the SUV operator as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West End Avenue in Manhattan. One driver suffered head injuries and shock. The crash involved a northbound vehicle striking a southbound sedan making a U-turn. Limited view contributed to the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on West End Avenue near 180th Street in Manhattan. A northbound Dodge sedan traveling straight ahead struck the left rear quarter panel of a southbound Honda sedan making a U-turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the Dodge and the left rear quarter panel of the Honda. The driver of the Dodge, a 33-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain or nausea. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to limited visibility. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver hit a 31-year-old man walking outside an intersection on West 72nd Street. The impact caused bruising and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious harm from the collision’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 11:20 p.m. on West 72nd Street near West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 31-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound, which impacted him with its left front bumper. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in "Other Actions in Roadway." He sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, indicating a low-speed impact, but the driver’s distraction directly led to the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions and shock after an SUV collision on Broadway. The vehicle struck with its left front bumper during a lane change. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash, trapping the occupant inside.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:26 AM on Broadway near West 63rd Street in Manhattan. The single vehicle involved was a 2022 SUV traveling northbound, driven by a 64-year-old man from New Jersey. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the vehicle's left front bumper and causing center front-end damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was trapped inside the vehicle and sustained abrasions to his face and emotional shock. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to any other party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi turned right at Amsterdam Avenue, its front end colliding with a man standing off the roadway. Blood pooled. The man, conscious, lay broken on the street, pain radiating through his body. The cab’s failure left him hurt and awake.

A taxi making a right turn at the corner of W 65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue struck a 36-year-old man who, according to the police report, was 'not in roadway' and 'stood off the roadway.' The front of the cab hit the pedestrian, causing severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The man remained conscious but was left injured and bleeding in the street. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions as contributing to the crash. The collision underscores the danger posed when drivers fail to yield, even to those not occupying the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after colliding with a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. The crash occurred during a merging maneuver at night.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver, helmeted and licensed in New York, was involved in a collision with a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway around 9 PM. The moped was traveling northeast and merging when the crash occurred, impacting the center back end of the moped. The rider was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors for the crash, but the merging maneuver preceding the collision suggests driver error related to vehicle positioning or failure to yield. No factors related to the victim's actions were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a vehicle making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of Broadway and West 66th Street in Manhattan. The driver caused the collision without visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 AM on Broadway near West 66th Street in Manhattan. A vehicle traveling southwest was making a left turn when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, emphasizing driver error. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. The impact struck the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, experiencing shock and pain.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway near West 79th Street when they collided. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of a 2006 Mercedes sedan and the left front bumper of a 2022 Infiniti sedan. The 62-year-old male driver of the Mercedes, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the collision but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist in Manhattan, causing knee and lower leg abrasions. The cyclist was thrown from his bike, which overturned. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way, leading to the crash and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:08 PM near 284 Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi traveling southbound collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. The bike overturned on impact, indicating a forceful collision. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the taxi driver as the contributing factor. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, while the bike was overturned. The bicyclist was not ejected but sustained injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The incident highlights driver error in yielding and the vulnerability of cyclists in traffic conflicts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided in a crash caused by driver inattention and unsafe lane changing. A 56-year-old female SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted, leading to impact on front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 AM on Henry Hudson Parkway involving a 2019 Toyota SUV and a 2019 BMW sedan, both traveling north. The female SUV driver, age 56, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the SUV driver. The sedan driver was also distracted, contributing to the collision. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear bumper. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The injuries and damage reflect the consequences of driver distraction and unsafe maneuvers on a busy parkway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old woman pedaled east on Columbus. A taxi turned, struck her rear wheel, sent her flying. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. Distraction behind the wheel. The street did not stop. Metal met flesh. The city moved on.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman riding a bike eastbound on Columbus Avenue at West 65th Street was struck from behind by a taxi making a left turn. The report states the taxi's right front bumper collided with the rear wheel of the cyclist, ejecting her from the bike. She suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The narrative describes the cab striking the cyclist from behind, emphasizing distraction behind the wheel as a key element. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The report details the impact and injury, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive drivers operating large vehicles in busy city corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old woman driving a sedan on Broadway suffered back injuries after a collision. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper, damaging the center front end.

At 11:56 AM on Broadway near West 77 Street in Manhattan, a 79-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Ford sedan was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, when the impact occurred at the right front bumper, resulting in damage to the center front end. The driver sustained back injuries and was semiconscious but not ejected from the vehicle. No other parties were involved or injured. The data highlights driver error as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or external factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and shock after colliding with two sedans near West 72 Street in Manhattan. The sedans impacted her bike’s left and right sides, causing pain and confusion at the scene.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound was injured in a collision involving two sedans near West 72 Street in Manhattan at 11:30 AM. The bicyclist sustained upper arm injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report notes the bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedans, both operated by licensed male drivers, had points of impact on their left and right side doors respectively, with one sedan parked and the other traveling straight ahead. Contributing factors cited include 'Other Vehicular' errors and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' highlighting driver-related failures in managing the interaction with the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was noted on one sedan's right side doors, while the bike showed no damage. The report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15