Blood on Their Watch: The Toll Mounts While Precinct 23 Stands Still

Four SUVs collided northbound on FDR Drive in a chain reaction. Following too closely caused the pileup. A 46-year-old female passenger suffered neck whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash left multiple vehicles damaged, highlighting driver error.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on FDR Drive involving four Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles traveling northbound. The primary contributing factor cited was 'Following Too Closely' repeated three times, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distances. The impact sequence involved rear-end collisions among the vehicles. A 46-year-old female occupant, seated as a right rear passenger, was injured with neck whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report notes her injury severity as moderate (level 3). Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front and back ends, consistent with rear-end impacts. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. This crash underscores the dangers of tailgating and the systemic risk posed by insufficient spacing on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck a sedan from behind on FDR Drive at 7:30 p.m. The sedan’s female driver, 57, suffered back injuries and bruising. Both vehicles were traveling northbound. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:30 p.m. on FDR Drive, a 2014 Jeep SUV traveling northbound rear-ended a 2018 Infiniti sedan also moving north. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan’s 57-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision, attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way on East 106 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 106 Street in Manhattan struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near 3rd Avenue around 10:00 AM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a pedestrian error or confusion but does not assign fault. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating a low-speed collision. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. This incident highlights the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on E 115 St in Manhattan. The impact to the cyclist’s face caused a concussion. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s center front end.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:00 AM on E 115 St near Madison Ave in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. The sedan, traveling north, struck the bicyclist, who was traveling south, with its left front bumper impacting the bike’s center front end. The 70-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a concussion and facial injuries. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The rear vehicle followed too closely and struck the front SUV. A 62-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed no damage, but the impact caused serious harm to the rear driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:55 on Park Avenue near East 108th Street in Manhattan. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling south collided when the rear vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance, described as 'Following Too Closely.' The rear SUV, driven by a 62-year-old licensed female driver, hit the front SUV at the center back end. The driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The front SUV driver, a licensed male, was uninjured. Both vehicles showed no visible damage despite the collision. The report highlights the rear driver's error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an e-bike traveling south on 1 Avenue struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:55 on 1 Avenue near East 105th Street in Manhattan. The e-bike, operated by a licensed male driver traveling south and going straight ahead, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which is noted in the report as her action. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The e-bike showed no damage after the impact, which occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the pedestrian's crossing against the signal is recorded as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or driver violations were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes collided with a southbound moped on E 110 St in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on E 110 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A sedan traveling south was changing lanes when it struck a southbound moped on the right side doors. The moped driver, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the sedan driver's errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left front quarter panel and the moped's right side doors. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and distracted driving in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness after an SUV struck him on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the cyclist on the right side. The victim was not ejected but sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, at 12:14 PM on East 99th Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck a southbound bicyclist. The SUV impacted the cyclist on the right side doors, causing head injuries to the 52-year-old male bicyclist who lost consciousness and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected from his bike but suffered injury severity level 3. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.

According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection on E 101 St. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's left front bumper hit her. The driver’s errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 101 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan at 17:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle impacting with its left front bumper. She sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle had damage to its left front bumper. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred while the pedestrian was legally crossing. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling east on Park Ave in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2023 Kia sedan on Park Ave near E 104 St in Manhattan at 1:21 PM. The bicyclist, traveling east, was struck on the left front bumper of the sedan, which was traveling north. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist, but the primary driver error was the sedan driver's failure to yield. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The report underscores the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to vulnerable road users in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock after a collision between a 2017 SUV and a tanker truck on East 112th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved driver distraction, causing impact to the SUV’s front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on East 112th Street near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. A 2017 Chrysler SUV traveling east collided with a tanker truck traveling north. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the tanker. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The tanker truck had six occupants and was going straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan shortly after midnight. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating in dense city traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 a.m. on Lexington Avenue near East 111th Street in Manhattan. A 53-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV, a 2020 Jeep traveling southbound, struck the sedan’s center back end while the sedan was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. This crash highlights the critical role of driver distraction and unsafe following distances in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes hit a 17-year-old bicyclist on Manhattan’s 2nd Avenue. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:35 on 2nd Avenue near East 109th Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Volvo sedan, traveling south, was changing lanes when its left front quarter panel struck the center front end of a southbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factors, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain proper lane control. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision exposed systemic dangers related to driver errors during lane changes in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on East 101st Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered head injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 7:30 AM on East 101st Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The cyclist was not ejected from the bike but suffered injury severity level 3. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old man was injured crossing with the signal at an intersection in Manhattan. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:18 on East 103rd Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. A 2016 Acura SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors explicitly. However, the collision happened during the SUV's left turn, a maneuver often associated with driver responsibility to yield to crossing pedestrians. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. She was crossing with the signal. The impact hit the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 104 St and 1 Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2005 Acura SUV traveling northeast made a left turn and struck her. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. She remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors on the pedestrian’s part but highlights the vehicle’s left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No other driver errors or violations are specified. The incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male driver suffered head injuries after crashing his sedan into multiple parked vehicles on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as key factors. The driver was restrained but incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, at 12:15 a.m. on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, a 38-year-old male driver collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was operating a 2007 Honda sedan traveling southbound and impacted the center front end of multiple parked cars and SUVs. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and was incoherent at the scene. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by unsafe lane changing. The crash occurred on East 104 Street in Manhattan, involving an SUV traveling in the same direction. The moped sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:50 on East 104 Street in Manhattan. A 22-year-old male moped driver, holding a permit license, was changing lanes when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a Chevrolet SUV traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor. The moped driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the collision. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northbound with no reported injuries or vehicle damage. The data highlights the critical role of the moped driver's unsafe lane change in causing the crash, with no other contributing factors or victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon on East 106 Street in Manhattan. The station wagon’s driver and front passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries. Police report no noted contributing factors from drivers or victims.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 106 Street near FDR Drive in Manhattan at 3:19 PM. A 2019 SUV traveling south struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon. The impact point on the SUV was the left front bumper, causing damage to the left front quarter panel. The station wagon carried two occupants: a 29-year-old male driver who sustained a neck injury described as whiplash, and a 22-year-old female front passenger who suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm. Both were conscious and injured but not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error for either vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and vehicle damage concentrated on side and front panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15