Five Dead, Countless Broken: Precinct 24’s Streets Are Killing Fields

A female SUV driver struck a sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The impact injured the SUV driver’s lower leg and knee. Police cited following too closely and driver inexperience as causes. Both vehicles traveled northbound at the time.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV rear-ended a 2010 sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound when the collision occurred. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan was damaged at its center front end. The injured driver was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike collided with a parked SUV on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The 42-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion. The SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash involved an e-bike traveling north that struck a parked SUV on Riverside Drive near West 109 Street. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The SUV showed damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's error played a role. No driver errors by the SUV were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash did not involve ejection from the bike. No other injuries or vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man was struck at a West 96th Street intersection. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered head injuries and internal complaints. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The pedestrian was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound Ford sedan on West 96th Street in Manhattan. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and internal complaints, resulting in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and was located at the intersection at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636245, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered neck injuries after a collision with a 2023 SUV on Broadway. The bike struck the SUV’s left side doors as the rider made a left turn. The bicyclist was conscious and complained of whiplash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Broadway when his bike collided with a 2023 Chevrolet SUV. The bicyclist was making a left turn and impacted the left side doors of the SUV, which was traveling straight south. The bicyclist suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed truck turned right. A woman on a bike rode straight. Steel struck bone. She flew, then fell. Her leg crushed beneath the weight. Shock took her. The truck rolled on, untouched.

A flatbed truck struck a 53-year-old woman riding her bike at the corner of West 110th Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck turned right while the cyclist continued straight. The impact ejected her from the bike, crushing her leg and leaving her in shock. The police report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited. The cyclist suffered serious injuries to her lower leg and foot. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered a neck injury on Broadway near West 109th Street. The crash happened as a vehicle changed lanes improperly. The driver was not ejected and airbags deployed. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a cause.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male sedan driver was injured in a collision on Broadway near West 109th Street in Manhattan. The driver sustained a neck injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Airbags deployed during the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The collision involved a vehicle changing lanes improperly and impacted the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No visible complaints were recorded, and the vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Central Park West. The SUV struck the bike’s left side doors with its right front quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2021 SUV on Central Park West. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, struck the left side doors of the bike while the bicyclist was changing lanes. The SUV’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The lead vehicle was struck from behind, overturning on impact. A 15-year-old front passenger suffered a head contusion. The crash was caused by following too closely and improper lane usage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway collided when one vehicle followed too closely and improperly used the lane. The rear vehicle struck the lead sedan, causing it to overturn and sustain heavy damage. A 15-year-old male front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, suffering a head contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The contributing factors listed include "Following Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The crash resulted in serious vehicle damage and injury to the occupant, highlighting the dangers of close tailing and lane misuse.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion on Broadway. He was conscious but injured. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police report.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on Broadway. He sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved two vehicles, one a bike traveling east going straight ahead, which struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel. The other vehicle type was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No further details about the crash circumstances or other involved parties were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man on an e-scooter struck the right rear quarter panel of a sedan turning left on Riverside Drive. The scooter driver suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inexperience as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Riverside Drive collided with a sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The e-scooter driver sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan had two occupants, with a licensed female driver. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front center of the e-scooter and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after being struck by an SUV on Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The vehicle, a GMC SUV, hit her on the left front quarter panel. She was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Broadway. She was struck by a northbound 2001 GMC SUV, which impacted her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicle errors or safety equipment details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on West 89th Street. The moped driver, 22, was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s front center with its left front quarter panel. Both vehicles traveled south.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a sedan on West 89th Street. The moped and sedan were both traveling south when the sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the moped’s center front end. The moped driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the hip and upper leg. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped driver but does not specify driver errors or violations. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No safety equipment was used by the moped driver. The crash resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable moped occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis crashed head-on on Central Park West just after midnight. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries. The impact hit left front bumpers. Driver errors included improper lane usage. Injuries ranged from chest pain to head trauma. Shock followed the crash.

According to the police report, two taxis collided on Central Park West at 12:48 a.m. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The 67-year-old male driver of one taxi suffered chest injuries and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The 56-year-old female passenger in the other taxi sustained head injuries and minor bleeding. Both occupants experienced shock. No ejections occurred. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victims. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and left multiple people injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV backed unsafely into a Ford sedan traveling west on West 89 Street. Two men inside the sedan suffered bruises and moderate injuries. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Impact hit the center back of the SUV and front of the sedan.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling east was backing unsafely on West 89 Street when it collided with a Ford sedan going straight west. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the sedan. Two male occupants in the sedan, a 31-year-old driver and a 40-year-old right rear passenger, were injured with contusions and bruises to the head and lower leg areas. The passenger's contributing factors included backing unsafely and failure to yield right-of-way. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV crashed on West End Avenue. The sedan was hit on its right side doors. A 29-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Both drivers were licensed. The passenger was bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2003 Dodge sedan traveling south and a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east collided on West End Avenue. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors from the impact. A 29-year-old male front passenger in the SUV was injured, suffering contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked garbage truck on Broadway in Manhattan. The driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police noted alcohol involvement and driver distraction. The sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s left rear bumper were damaged.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male driver in a 2023 sedan collided with a parked garbage truck on Broadway near West 90th Street. The driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling south and impacted the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. Both vehicles sustained damage. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old male bicyclist suffered full-body injuries after a sedan struck him while making a left turn. The cyclist was thrown into shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The crash involved driver distraction and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on West End Avenue. The bicyclist, a 69-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist experienced shock and complained of pain and nausea. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and unsafe speed, as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610007, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old man crossing West 97 Street was struck by a backing SUV. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver failed to back safely, causing the collision. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 97 Street when a 2021 Jeep SUV backed unsafely and struck him. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the driver’s contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling east, going straight ahead before backing. This crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi overturned after colliding with a sedan on West 97 Street. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on West 97 Street in Manhattan. The taxi overturned, sustaining severe damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old man lost consciousness while driving north on West End Avenue. His sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver was injured and unconscious at the scene. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male driver lost consciousness while operating his sedan northbound on West End Avenue. His vehicle collided with the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver was injured and found unconscious after the crash. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as the primary contributing factor. The moving vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the parked car was damaged on its left rear bumper. No other driver errors were noted. The injured occupant was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The parked vehicle was also occupied by a single licensed male driver, but was stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15