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

A 33-year-old bicyclist was injured and ejected when an SUV making a left turn struck him at East 106 Street. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed critical failure to yield right-of-way by the vehicle driver.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being hit by a 2012 SUV making a left turn at East 106 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, who was traveling straight ahead, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns, resulting in severe injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a vehicle backed unsafely into him on East 105 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and left incoherent, with no helmet worn and no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 11 p.m. on East 105 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was traveling westbound going straight ahead when the collision happened. The other vehicle was backing eastbound and struck the bicyclist at the center front end of the bike and the center back end of the other vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the backing vehicle. The bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered injuries to the hip and upper leg, and was incoherent at the scene. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to the bike. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck a sedan from behind on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:41 on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. A 45-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. The report states that the pickup truck, traveling north, impacted the left rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The truck driver, a licensed male from New York, was cited for following too closely and unsafe speed. These driver errors directly contributed to the collision. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the right front bumper of the pickup truck and the left rear bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old male passenger suffered a head contusion in a nighttime crash on FDR Drive. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck, injuring the front-seat passenger. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:16 a.m. on FDR Drive involving a 2010 Nissan SUV traveling north. The driver, licensed in New York, was going straight ahead when the vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact. The front passenger, a 75-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck three teenage pedestrians crossing East 106 Street with the signal in Manhattan. All three sustained bruises and a concussion. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing serious injuries to conscious victims at the intersection.

According to the police report, at 18:10 on East 106 Street in Manhattan, a sedan traveling south struck three female pedestrians aged 14, 15, and 16. All victims were crossing with the pedestrian signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. Injuries included contusions to the knee, lower leg, foot, and elbow, as well as a concussion. All victims remained conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, confirming the vehicle struck the pedestrians head-on. No driver license or occupant details were provided. The crash highlights driver failure to yield at a controlled intersection, resulting in multiple injuries to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a sedan on Manhattan's 3 Avenue. The crash resulted from unsafe lane changing and failure to keep right, according to the police report. The driver was unlicensed and alone.

At 9:07 AM on Manhattan's 3 Avenue near East 103 Street, a collision occurred involving a moped and a sedan. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as contributing factors to the crash. The moped, traveling north, struck the sedan's right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The moped driver was unlicensed and riding alone. The sedan was also traveling north with no occupants. The police report highlights driver errors on the moped's part, specifically unsafe lane changes and failure to maintain proper lane position, as central causes of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a moped on East 108 Street. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic controls. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:01 on East 108 Street in Manhattan. A 14-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed and making a left turn, collided with a moped traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the moped's center front end. The report does not attribute any fault to the bicyclist's actions beyond the noted driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn hit her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact damaged the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 106 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan at 4:15 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but her failure to maintain attention led to the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck an 18-year-old bicyclist on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The rider suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The truck driver’s inattention caused the collision. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, at 19:35 on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a box truck traveling north struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention. The box truck showed no damage despite the impact to its center back end, while the bike’s center front end was impacted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by distracted truck drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver traveling north on East 112 Street was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an eastbound sedan. The crash involved disregarding traffic control, according to the police report.

At 15:13 on East 112 Street, a 32-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle after colliding with a sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the moped driver was unlicensed and the primary contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The moped sustained center front end damage, while the sedan showed no damage. The injured driver suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites the moped driver's failure to obey traffic control as the cause of the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 110 Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and abrasions. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, leading to a violent impact. The crash left one occupant injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 110 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan at 1:30 AM. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear bumper of a parked sedan and the other sustaining front-end damage. The driver of the Acura sedan, a 54-year-old male occupant, was injured with head abrasions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision caused significant damage to the involved vehicles and resulted in injury to the driver, highlighting the consequences of disregarding traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man lay still on East 106th, struck down by a northbound bike. The street was silent. The front of the bike bore the mark of impact. No one spoke. He died where he fell, another life ended at the curb.

A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of East 106th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan after being struck in the head by a northbound cyclist, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 23:17, and the victim died at the scene. The report notes the front of the bike was visibly marked from the collision. The contributing factors for both the cyclist and the pedestrian are listed as 'Unspecified' in the police data, offering no further detail on driver error or pedestrian behavior. The narrative underscores the quiet aftermath and the fatal outcome for the pedestrian. The focus remains on the deadly impact and the unanswered questions surrounding the circumstances of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on East 112 Street collided, injuring passengers in both vehicles. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and passing too closely. Both injured occupants suffered neck injuries and shock, highlighting driver errors as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on East 112 Street in Manhattan collided at 14:49. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The first vehicle, a 2020 Lexus sedan, was impacted on its left front bumper and quarter panel, while the second, a 2007 Dodge sedan, sustained damage to its right side doors. Two male passengers, aged 51 and 26, were injured with neck pain and shock but were not ejected from their vehicles. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly identifies driver errors—passing too closely and unsafe lane changing—as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries when his SUV struck slippery pavement on FDR Drive. The vehicle impacted center front end, deploying airbags. The crash caused abrasions but no ejection. Driver error linked to road conditions.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2011 Honda SUV on FDR Drive at 4:00 AM was injured in a crash caused by slippery pavement conditions. The report states the vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead, when it impacted the center front end. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious, sustaining abrasions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. Airbags deployed and the driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor cited was 'Pavement Slippery,' indicating road conditions played a key role in the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The incident highlights the dangers posed by hazardous road surfaces to vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion after his sedan struck the road surface on FDR Drive. The vehicle’s front center end took the impact. Slippery pavement contributed to the loss of control and injury.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on FDR Drive at 2:00 AM. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head contusion described as a bruise. The sedan, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the road surface with its center front end. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a loss of vehicle control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, consistent with the impact described.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle backing unsafely on East 108 Street. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 108 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The 55-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle backed unsafely, striking her with its right rear bumper. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and had no occupants other than the driver. The incident highlights driver errors in backing maneuvers and lack of attention as primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man walking along East 108 Street suffered back injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention made a left turn. The impact caused bruising and left the pedestrian conscious but injured, highlighting dangers from driver distraction.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along East 108 Street when a 2013 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while making a left turn directly contributed to the collision, underscoring the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old man suffered facial abrasions after an unlicensed SUV driver struck him at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling north, impacted him with its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and East 106 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2011 Honda SUV traveling north. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing facial abrasions and an injury severity level of 3. The driver was unlicensed, which is a critical contributing factor to the crash. The report does not specify additional contributing factors but highlights the driver's lack of a valid license. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but not cited as a primary cause. The collision resulted in damage to the vehicle's right front bumper and left the pedestrian conscious but injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707040, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man crossing East 106 Street with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, resulting in serious pedestrian injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:37 on East 106 Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. This collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver hit a 42-year-old man crossing East 100 Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The collision occurred at night, spotlighting driver inattention as the critical cause of harm in a busy intersection.

According to the police report, at 9:55 p.m. on East 100 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan, a vehicle traveling north struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident underscores the danger posed by driver distraction in urban intersections, where attentive driving is critical to prevent harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15