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

A sedan driver suffered severe leg injuries after a collision caused by unsafe lane changing on 1 Avenue. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 1 Avenue at 14:15. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a sedan traveling north that was changing lanes unsafely. This unsafe lane changing was identified as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck another vehicle. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights the driver error of unsafe lane changing as the primary cause of the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured driver or other victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW motorcycle collided with the left side of a Toyota SUV at East 106th Street and 3rd Avenue. The rider and passenger were thrown, suffered fatal head trauma and crush injuries. The impact silenced the street, ending two lives instantly.

According to the police report, at 4:43 a.m., a BMW motorcycle traveling north struck the left side doors of a Toyota SUV heading west at East 106th Street and 3rd Avenue. The motorcycle rider, 30, and his passenger, 35, were ejected and died from head trauma and crush wounds despite wearing helmets. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the motorcycle driver, indicating a critical driver error. The SUV driver had no contributing factors listed. The violent impact and fatal injuries highlight the deadly consequences of driver negligence at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan struck a southbound cyclist on East 102nd near Madison. The man’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, half-thrown from his bike. The street froze, the bumper bent, the city’s danger laid bare.

A crash on East 102nd Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan left a 40-year-old cyclist injured after a Toyota sedan struck him, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling south, was hit by the sedan’s left front bumper and partially ejected from his bike. The report states the man suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained conscious at the scene. Both vehicles were reportedly heading straight before the collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on the driver’s actions. The narrative describes the impact as forceful, with the cyclist thrown partway off his bike and the sedan’s bumper bent. No evidence in the report points to cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent threat vehicles pose to people moving through city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763401, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck collided with a Jeep SUV on FDR Drive at 8:20 a.m. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause, with impact on the SUV’s right side.

According to the police report, at 8:20 a.m. on FDR Drive, a box truck traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound Jeep SUV. The collision occurred during a merging maneuver. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the box truck driver did not properly yield during the merge. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the box truck. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance collided with an SUV on East 106 Street in Manhattan just after midnight. The SUV’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited the ambulance driver for disregarding traffic control, causing the crash and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:01 a.m. on East 106 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 2024 Ford ambulance traveling north struck the right side doors of a 2022 Chevrolet SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the ambulance’s left front bumper against the SUV’s right side doors. The SUV carried seven occupants; a 22-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies the ambulance driver’s failure as 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' directly contributing to the collision and injury. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The ambulance had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman suffered facial injuries and shock after an e-bike struck her at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 AM near 2035 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The victim, a 66-year-old female pedestrian, was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by an e-bike traveling northbound. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the e-bike driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but places primary emphasis on the driver's failure to yield. The e-bike showed no damage, suggesting the impact was significant enough to injure the pedestrian without damaging the vehicle. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries and abrasions after a collision with a sedan on Park Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected and left in shock. The crash involved driver inattention and disregarded traffic controls, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 32-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The bicyclist was traveling west while the sedan was moving south. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, licensed in Connecticut, was going straight ahead but failed to yield or properly observe traffic controls. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was left in shock, highlighting the severe impact of driver errors in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling east on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. Police cite the sedan driver for disregarding traffic control, causing the crash and concussion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on Park Avenue near East 112 Street in Manhattan. A 2017 Hyundai sedan, traveling north, struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report identifies the contributing factor as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the sedan driver. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead but suffered serious injury. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were listed. The collision highlights driver failure to obey traffic controls as the primary cause of this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 23-year-old male e-bike passenger on East 103 Street in Manhattan. The impact caused a head contusion. Police cited driver inattention and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The passenger remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, at 22:42 on East 103 Street in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck an e-bike carrying two occupants. The collision occurred at the taxi's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The injured party was a 23-year-old male passenger on the e-bike, who sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, reflecting some confusion on the part of the bicyclist passenger. The taxi was unoccupied by the driver at the time but was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not assign fault to the victim but highlights systemic danger from distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision involving a dump truck and flatbed truck on East 106 Street. Police identified defective brakes as the primary cause, highlighting vehicle maintenance failures in this multi-vehicle crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 106 Street in Manhattan at 13:51. The collision involved a sedan, a dump truck, and a flatbed truck all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and internal complaints but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor twice for the sedan driver, indicating a critical vehicle maintenance failure. The dump truck was slowing or stopping, and the flatbed truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. Damage points include the sedan’s center back end and right rear bumper, and the dump truck’s right front bumper. The police report places responsibility on the defective brakes, with no mention of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old female bicyclist suffered a severe shoulder injury after a crash caused by improper passing or lane usage. The collision occurred on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The rider remained conscious but sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on 2 Avenue was injured due to improper passing or lane usage, cited twice as contributing factors. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her bike and was not ejected during the crash. She sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her upper arm and shoulder, with injury severity rated as serious. The point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle, which sustained no damage. The report highlights driver error in lane management as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The incident underscores the dangers posed by improper lane use in Manhattan's traffic environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling northbound on FDR Drive collided head-on and rear-end. One driver, trapped inside his vehicle, suffered back contusions and bruises. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on FDR Drive when they collided. The first vehicle, a 2019 Toyota sedan, was impacted on its left front bumper and sustained center front end damage. The second vehicle, a 2024 Nissan sedan, was hit on its right rear bumper and had damage to its right front bumper. The driver of the Toyota, a 37-year-old man, was trapped inside his vehicle and suffered back contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity 3. Both drivers were licensed men, with no contributing driver errors explicitly listed in the report. The report notes the driver was conscious but trapped, highlighting the severity of the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east collided with a southbound bicyclist on East 110 Street in Manhattan. The 15-year-old rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver for disregarding traffic control, highlighting systemic dangers to vulnerable cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on East 110 Street in Manhattan. A sedan driven by a licensed male driver traveling east struck a 15-year-old male bicyclist traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted as a factor. Vehicle damage was not reported, underscoring the severity of injury to the vulnerable rider despite minimal vehicle impact. This crash exemplifies the dangers posed by driver errors to cyclists in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk in Manhattan was struck by a westbound SUV. The driver’s inattention and inexperience led to a left front bumper impact, causing abdominal and pelvic injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious despite bruising.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on East 104 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle involved was a Honda SUV traveling westbound, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The collision occurred away from an intersection, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention even in less complex traffic environments. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment. The driver’s errors directly resulted in the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck barreled through East 109th and 3rd, ignoring the signal. The driver struck a 63-year-old cyclist head-on. The man flew, landed hard, and bled on the asphalt, conscious but torn. The truck’s disregard left violence in its wake.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 109th Street at 3rd Avenue 'ran the light,' disregarding traffic control. The truck struck a 63-year-old man riding a bike, hitting him headfirst. The report states the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations, lying conscious but injured on the street. The primary contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' highlighting the truck driver's failure to obey the signal. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver's traffic violation. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when large vehicles ignore basic traffic controls in Manhattan’s dense streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped merging northbound collided with a truck in Manhattan. A five-year-old passenger suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The crash involved driver distraction, with no vehicle damage reported. The child was conscious and helmeted during the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 103 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:15 AM. A 2023 moped and a 2022 Ford truck were both merging northbound when the collision happened. The moped's front center end struck the truck's left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. A five-year-old female passenger on the moped, wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The police report emphasizes driver distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 110 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered back abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite the sedan driver for disregarding traffic control, causing the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 14:35 on East 110 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his back but remained conscious. The sedan, traveling east, struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, impacting the cyclist's center front end. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not cited for any contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right side doors and the bike's center front end. This crash highlights driver error in traffic control compliance as the cause of injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s abdomen and pelvis. The victim suffered shock and serious injuries at a Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on East 108 Street in Manhattan struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near 3 Avenue. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, with the point of impact at the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, resulting in shock and an injury severity level of 3. The pedestrian had no visible complaints and was not at fault, as she was crossing lawfully. The driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2011 sedan with two occupants. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after an SUV driver distracted by inattention changed lanes and struck him on East 102 Street in Manhattan. The impact caused abrasions to the cyclist’s elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:48 on East 102 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. A 53-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2022 SUV also traveling north. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision occurred, impacting the right rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers changing lanes in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn in Manhattan distracted its driver, injuring two rear passengers. Both suffered whiplash and neck or back pain. The crash at East 100 Street left no vehicle damage but caused serious passenger injuries.

According to the police report, a 2024 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 100 Street in Manhattan was making a left turn at 11:10 p.m. when the driver’s inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact was reported as 'No Damage.' Two passengers in the rear seats, a 29-year-old female and a 38-year-old male, both wearing lap belts and harnesses, were injured. Both occupants suffered whiplash, with neck and back injuries respectively, and were conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even when no visible vehicle damage occurs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15