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

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan after a 2020 SUV struck him on East 104 Street near Park Avenue. The impact hit the bike’s front and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 SUV traveling east on East 104 Street struck him. The collision occurred at the bike’s front end and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed. The bicyclist’s contributing factor was listed as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV turned left at East 101st and Fifth. The bumper hit a 71-year-old woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She suffered a torn leg and severe bleeding. The driver failed to yield.

A Ford SUV struck a 71-year-old woman at the corner of East 101st Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV turned left and hit the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact tore her leg, causing severe bleeding. The report states, 'The bumper hit her leg. Skin tore. Blood pooled on white stripes.' The driver remained licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The woman was walking with the light at the intersection when the crash occurred. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at East 111 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A 37-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the left front quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles. Traffic control was disregarded.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 111 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The 37-year-old female driver of a 2014 Toyota sedan was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the center front end of the other sedan, a 1998 Oldsmobile. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The male driver of the second sedan had no license information recorded. The collision caused moderate vehicle damage and resulted in injury to the female driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured, distorted dislocation after a collision on East 101 Street near Madison Avenue. The bike struck the right side doors of a Cadillac SUV traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling east on East 101 Street collided with a Cadillac SUV going straight north. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body, including a fracture and dislocation. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was damaged on the right side doors. No driver errors by the SUV driver were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male cyclist riding north on 3 Avenue crashed, striking the center back end of his bike. He suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. No other vehicles were involved. The crash caused moderate injury and bike damage.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured while traveling north on 3 Avenue. The cyclist struck the center back end of his own bike, resulting in a back abrasion and moderate injury severity. The report lists no other vehicles involved or driver errors contributing to the crash. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious throughout. No safety equipment was used. Both contributing factors to the crash are unspecified. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the bike. No other persons or vehicles were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist on East 111 Street in Manhattan. The rider was ejected and suffered back abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist wore no safety equipment. The crash left the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a station wagon traveling north on East 111 Street collided with an e-bike traveling west. The 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back abrasions. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV struck the e-bike at the center back end, causing injury to the rider. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver of the SUV failed to yield, leading to the collision that injured the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 106 Street. The cyclist was going straight east when a vehicle made a left turn. The crash caused abrasions to the cyclist’s elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on East 106 Street was injured when a vehicle made a left turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either the bicycle or the other vehicle. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike and was identified as the driver. The other vehicle had no occupants and was making a left turn at the time of the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a southbound bike near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The bike showed no damage. The victim remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a bike traveling southbound struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact but sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The bike had no visible damage and was going straight ahead before the collision. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors. The crash caused moderate injury but no ejection or severe trauma.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck his vehicle from behind on FDR Drive. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling northbound. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained. The SUV driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on FDR Drive involving a sedan and an SUV traveling northbound. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused injuries to the sedan driver but did not eject him from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman crossing East 97 Street with the signal was hit by a bike traveling southeast. The impact struck her face, causing bruising and shock. Police cited the bike rider’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a bike traveling southeast on East 97 Street struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the bike rider did not yield to the pedestrian. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the scene. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s 8th council district near 2 Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on East 112 Street in Manhattan. Three sedan passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe lane changing and aggressive driving by the truck driver. All injured remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on East 112 Street rear-ended a sedan also heading north. The impact occurred at the sedan's right rear bumper and the truck's left front bumper. Three sedan occupants, all passengers, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. They were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The report lists unsafe lane changing and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors attributed to the truck driver. No ejections occurred. The injuries were classified as moderate. The sedan carried five occupants, while the truck had three. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive maneuvers and unsafe lane changes in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 2:10 a.m. Both male drivers suffered bruises and injuries to legs and abdomen. The crash damaged the right side doors of one car and the front end of the other. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 2 Avenue near East 111 Street in Manhattan. The first vehicle, a 2004 Hyundai, was traveling west and struck the right side doors of the second vehicle, a 2018 BMW traveling south. Both drivers, aged 34 and 20, were injured with contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, foot, abdomen, and pelvis. Both drivers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for the 34-year-old driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the Hyundai and the center front end of the BMW.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man riding a moped northbound on FDR Drive suffered severe leg injuries. The vehicle's defective brakes caused a front-end collision. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet. Emergency responders treated a fractured and dislocated lower leg.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male moped driver traveling north on FDR Drive collided frontally due to defective brakes. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle suffered center front-end damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. The driver remained conscious throughout the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a 32-year-old male e-bicyclist on East 110 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The truck hit the bike’s front center with its right front bumper. Two occupants were in the truck.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck starting from parking collided with an e-bike traveling east on East 110 Street. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg and experienced shock. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" by the truck driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" attributed to the bicyclist. The truck driver was licensed and had two occupants. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no specified helmet. The crash caused damage to the truck’s right front bumper and other damage to the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 110 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, unlicensed and without safety gear, collided with an open body vehicle making a right turn. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash. The rider suffered a head injury and moderate burns.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 110 Street involving a bicyclist and an open body vehicle. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was injured with a head wound and moderate burns. The cyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The open body vehicle was making a right turn at the time of impact. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was struck on the center back end of the vehicle, which had damage to its right rear bumper. The crash highlights driver errors related to unsafe speed and the unlicensed status of the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male motorcyclist crashed on FDR Drive. The bike hit the left rear quarter panel of another vehicle. The rider suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on FDR Drive collided with the left rear quarter panel of another vehicle. The motorcyclist, who was the driver and occupant of the motorcycle, sustained neck injuries and minor bleeding. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The rider was not ejected and was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The crash occurred while the motorcycle was going straight ahead. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south struck a sedan turning right on East 100 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s right front bumper and moped’s center front end collided. A 7-year-old passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, reporting pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on East 100 Street collided with a sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The moped carried two occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The moped driver was unlicensed. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The crash highlights driver inattention and improper lane use as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man riding a motorscooter was ejected and suffered a serious head injury after a collision with an SUV on Lexington Avenue. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. The scooter driver was unconscious and unhelmeted at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lexington Avenue involving a 2022 SUV and a 2023 motorscooter. The motorscooter driver, a 23-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both parties. The SUV struck the motorscooter on its right front quarter panel, while the scooter was hit at its center front end. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when traffic controls are ignored, leading to serious injury for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on East 111 Street. The driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the cyclist on the left side doors. The cyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, riding without safety gear.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 111 Street involving a bicyclist and a vehicle. The 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The impact was on the left side doors of the vehicle. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead, and was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a 2023 Mitsubishi SUV, also traveling west. The report highlights driver errors including inattention and distraction, with no mention of bicyclist fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel tore on East 110th. A taxi and an Audi SUV crashed head-on. The 29-year-old driver bled from every limb, conscious but torn. Traffic signals ignored. Speed ruled. The street fell silent after the impact.

A taxi and an Audi SUV collided head-on on East 110th Street. Two men, ages 29 and 52, were injured. The 29-year-old driver suffered severe bleeding to his entire body and was found conscious but unbelted. The 52-year-old driver complained of chest pain and wore a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, 'Traffic signals meant nothing. Speed and silence followed.' The police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. The data shows clear driver errors: ignoring traffic control and driving too fast. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15