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

A 53-year-old female bicyclist was violently ejected and suffered a neck fracture in Manhattan. The crash occurred near West 76 Street. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected from her bike at Eastbound near West 76 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a neck fracture, dislocation, and distortion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike, traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred on the left side doors. No damage was reported to the involved vehicles, and no other contributing factors were specified. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury on Riverside Drive. The crash caused a concussion and left him injured but conscious. The bike’s front center end was damaged in the impact, highlighting a violent collision.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist riding northbound on Riverside Drive was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury classified as a concussion. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered significant injury severity rated at level 3. The bike sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a direct impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The absence of detailed contributing factors in the report points to a violent single-vehicle incident with serious consequences for the vulnerable rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi hit her while she crossed against the signal in Manhattan. The taxi was traveling westbound and struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of whiplash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling westbound in Manhattan struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the taxi, which was going straight ahead. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. The report notes the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not list any driver errors or violations. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights the dangers posed when pedestrians cross against traffic signals, though the report does not assign fault to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a pedestrian working in the roadway on West 77 Street in Manhattan. Both the pedestrian and a vehicle occupant suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved two sedans and occurred in the evening rush hour.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:21 on West 77 Street near Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved two sedans traveling westbound. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' a primary contributing factor. The pedestrian, a 51-year-old woman working in the roadway, sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. A 51-year-old male occupant riding outside one of the vehicles also suffered similar injuries. The report notes the point of impact as the center front end of the moving sedan striking the pedestrian. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and its severe impact on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male cyclist was ejected and injured on West 79 Street. The crash involved a single bike traveling south. Defective pavement caused the rider to lose control, resulting in chest injuries and internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist riding south on West 79 Street was ejected from his bike due to defective pavement. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' twice as contributing factors, indicating road conditions caused the crash. The cyclist sustained chest injuries and internal complaints, classified as injury severity level 3. The bike's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle damage was noted as 'Other.' The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, as this was a single-vehicle crash. The defective pavement created a hazardous condition that led directly to the bicyclist's ejection and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman suffered full-body abrasions after a moped traveling south on Columbus Avenue hit her at the intersection with West 72 Street. The driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound on Columbus Avenue struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with West 72 Street around 12:55 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the moped driver's unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors in the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which was going straight ahead at the time. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but the primary causes cited are the driver's unsafe speed and inattention, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by driver errors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers suffered neck and shoulder injuries in a side-impact crash involving two SUVs traveling south on Broadway. The collision struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other, causing serious internal and whiplash injuries.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Broadway near West 86 Street in Manhattan at 13:35. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV and the right front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor linked to the front passenger occupant who sustained upper arm and internal injuries. Both injured occupants, males aged 32, were passengers—one in the left rear seat and the other in the front passenger seat. Neither was ejected from their vehicle. The injured parties suffered whiplash and shoulder injuries, with injury severity rated as serious (level 3). The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing instead on driver errors and improper lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy SUV hit a 31-year-old woman at West End Avenue and West 64th Street. She fell, blood pooling beneath her head. The front grill bore the mark. The street held her silence. Shock widened her eyes as sirens approached.

A 31-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy SUV while in the crosswalk at West End Avenue and West 64th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The report describes the woman lying in shock, bleeding from the head, with severe lacerations. The SUV's center front end bore visible damage. Police note the pedestrian was at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' The driver was traveling straight ahead in an eastbound direction. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further details on driver behavior. The narrative underscores the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the pedestrian, who suffered significant head injuries. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior are cited beyond her presence in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered whole-body injuries after colliding with a taxi on Amsterdam Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left front bumper and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel. Driver inattention caused the crash, leaving the driver in shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue near West 83 Street in Manhattan at 10:30 AM. The collision involved a sedan traveling west and a taxi heading north. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the taxi’s right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, an 18-year-old female, was injured with bodily trauma affecting her entire body and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The data highlights driver distraction as the primary cause of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury after a sedan collided with him on Amsterdam Avenue. The crash occurred during northbound travel. Driver inattention caused the impact, leaving the cyclist fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Amsterdam Avenue struck a bicyclist heading north at approximately 17:18. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper hitting the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury, classified as severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There were no other occupants in the sedan, and the driver’s license status was not reported. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted cyclist traveling south on West 61 Street struck a 51-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruises, and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inattention and unsafe speed as critical factors.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling south on West 61 Street collided with a pedestrian crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The cyclist's vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal at the time of the collision. The report explicitly identifies the cyclist's inattention and speed as the causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted and speeding cyclists in Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and West 61 Street in Manhattan around 3 PM. The report states the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Audi sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield right-of-way, which is cited as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield, with no contributing factors assigned to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his SUV rear-ended a pickup truck on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The crash occurred at noon. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Columbus Avenue near West 66th Street in Manhattan at 12:00 PM. A 27-year-old male driver of a 2023 Hyundai SUV was injured with back pain and whiplash after his vehicle struck the center back end of a pickup truck traveling southbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The pickup truck showed no damage, while the SUV sustained damage to its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist hit a young woman on Amsterdam Avenue. She fell, her head bleeding, semiconscious in the street. The bike rolled on, unscathed. The force landed square, the harm hers alone. The night echoed with sirens and blood.

A 25-year-old woman was struck by a cyclist traveling northeast on Amsterdam Avenue, according to the police report. The collision left her semiconscious in the street, suffering severe bleeding from a head injury. The narrative states, 'She fell, head bleeding, semiconscious in the street. The rider kept straight. No damage to the bike. The front wheel hit center. The damage was hers alone.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. The cyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact, and the point of contact was the center front end of the bike. No damage was reported to the bicycle. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The harm was borne entirely by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driverless box truck struck a parked SUV on West 86 Street. Two men inside the truck suffered injuries including knee abrasions and whiplash. The crash unfolded without ejections but left both occupants conscious and hurt.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling eastward on West 86 Street collided with a parked SUV. The primary contributing factor was a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle,' indicating loss of control by the truck driver. The box truck's left front bumper impacted the center front end of the SUV. Two male occupants in the truck were injured: a 52-year-old man riding outside the vehicle sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while the 58-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV was unoccupied at the time. The report cites no victim behavior contributing to the crash, focusing on the runaway truck as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two e-scooters slammed together on Riverside Boulevard. A 14-year-old boy hit face-first. Blood pooled on the pavement. He was conscious, wounded, and young. Unsafe speed tore through the afternoon. The city’s danger cut deep.

According to the police report, two e-scooters collided at speed near Riverside Boulevard and West 61st Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 14-year-old boy injured, bleeding from the face but conscious. The report states, 'Two e-scooters collided at speed. A 14-year-old boy hit face-first. Blood on the pavement.' The listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' No helmet use was recorded for the injured boy. The data shows both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, and the severity of the injury was high. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the threat posed by unsafe speed on city streets, especially for young and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with an SUV on West 72 Street. The SUV driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash, leaving the cyclist incoherent with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 72 Street in Manhattan at 13:43. A 62-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was merging when his bike’s left front quarter panel collided with the right front quarter panel of a westbound SUV. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge correctly. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike, sustained head injuries, and was incoherent with minor bleeding. The SUV, a 2009 Honda SUV registered in New Jersey, had no reported damage. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage by motor vehicle drivers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs crashed on West 79 Street in Manhattan amid a police pursuit. One driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The collision involved unsafe speed and multiple impacts on right and left sides of vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:15 AM on West 79 Street near Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Three SUVs, all traveling east, were involved in a collision during a police pursuit. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to their right and left front bumpers and right side doors. One driver, a 24-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. All drivers involved were male; one was licensed in New York, while another was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by high-speed police pursuits and driver errors related to speed management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling west struck a 19-year-old male e-bike rider heading east on West 72 Street. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The e-bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, at 14:08 on West 72 Street, a taxi traveling westbound collided with an eastbound e-bike driven by a 19-year-old male bicyclist. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained serious injuries, including a fracture and dislocation to the knee and lower leg, and remained conscious after the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but was cited for driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The e-bike showed no vehicle damage, and no contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a taxi failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact occurred at an intersection on West 78 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West 78 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its left front bumper. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and turning maneuvers as the cause of injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15