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

A 36-year-old man was hit by a pick-up truck while crossing Columbus Avenue at West 89th Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and West 89th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 Dodge pick-up truck, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans raced north on Henry Hudson Parkway. A man walked in the dark. One car struck him head-on. His body broke on the cold asphalt. He died alone, under the headlights. Two drivers were injured. Unsafe speed ruled the night.

A man walking north along Henry Hudson Parkway, near 96th Street, was struck and killed by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Three sedans came fast. One struck him head-on. His body shattered on the cold road. He died there, alone, beneath the speeding lights.' Two drivers were injured—one to the shoulder and upper arm, the other to the head. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. The data also shows one driver was unlicensed. The crash left a pedestrian dead and two drivers hurt, all under the shadow of reckless speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda sedan slammed forward on West 90th. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The right front caved in. The driver, 48, died in the seat. No passengers. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. One life ended.

A 2001 Honda sedan crashed on West 90th Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The sole occupant, a 48-year-old male driver, was killed. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' caused the collision. The right front quarter panel of the Honda was crushed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no contributing factors for the victim beyond the aggressive driving. The crash left the driver dead at the scene. No passengers were present. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. This crash highlights the lethal consequences of aggressive driving, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford pickup swung a U-turn on Broadway. Its front bumper struck a 73-year-old man crossing. He fell, crushed and unconscious. The truck kept moving south. The street held him in silence. The man’s body was broken. The city did not stop.

A Ford pickup truck made a U-turn at Broadway and West 100th Street in Manhattan. The truck’s front bumper struck a 73-year-old man crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was left unconscious. The report states, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” as the contributing factor. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and traveling south. The impact left the pedestrian broken and silent in the street. No helmet or signal issues were listed. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers fail to yield to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Henry Hudson Parkway. The 32-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured and incoherent. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. Police noted illegal drug use as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway collided, with the rear SUV striking the front SUV's center back end. The 32-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured and incoherent but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The rear vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating a rear-end collision. No other driver errors were specified. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 96 Street at Broadway. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash left her in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 96 Street and Broadway in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman was hit by a bus making a right turn on West 110 Street. She suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and went into shock.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 110 Street struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bus was making a right turn and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman was injured crossing West 110 Street with the signal. She suffered back pain and shock. The crash involved no vehicle damage. Limited view and pedestrian confusion contributed. The pedestrian was at an intersection when struck.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 110 Street at an intersection with the signal. She suffered a back injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle involved was traveling west, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The report lists pedestrian error or confusion and limited or obstructed view as contributing factors. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on West 87 Street. A taxi backing unsafely struck her, causing head contusions. The driver caused the crash by reversing without caution. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk on West 87 Street when a taxi backing unsafely struck her. The pedestrian suffered head injuries classified as contusions and was injured but not ejected. The taxi driver, a licensed male, was traveling west and was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants in the taxi at the time. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Amsterdam Avenue. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue outside an intersection. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved was traveling west, going straight ahead, and showed no damage upon impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian's injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle had one occupant and no damage was recorded at the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a moped on West 109 Street. The moped driver, a 24-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg injuries. The crash involved a left front quarter panel impact on the taxi and front center damage on the moped.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 109 Street collided with a moped traveling north. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The taxi was damaged on its left front quarter panel, while the moped sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two cyclists crashed head-on on West 100 Street. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. Both were traveling straight but unsafe speed caused the collision. The injured rider was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between an e-bike and a bike on West 100 Street. The 42-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and sustained back injuries with contusions. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead but in opposite directions when they collided front to front. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to the bike, and the other rider's condition is not detailed. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed among cyclists in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old female passenger suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm after an SUV struck a sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver, holding a permit, was inexperienced and passed too closely. The crash caused front and rear vehicle damage.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway collided with the rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling south. The SUV driver, who held a learner's permit, was cited for driver inexperience and passing too closely. The impact injured a 31-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear of one vehicle, causing an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and not ejected. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The report highlights driver errors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 96 Street. A sedan traveling west rear-ended a stopped sedan. The striking driver, 60, suffered chest injuries and shock. Air bags deployed. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 96 Street rear-ended a stopped sedan. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 60-year-old man, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage at the center front and center back ends respectively. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and protected by an air bag that deployed during the collision. No other persons were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and sudden stops in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.

A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway late at night. Both drivers followed too closely. Two young girls, passengers in one vehicle, suffered head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The crash caused front and rear-end damage to multiple vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided due to both drivers following too closely. The crash occurred at 10:10 p.m. Two female passengers, ages 9 and 7, were injured. Both suffered head injuries but remained conscious and were restrained by lap belts. The 7-year-old passenger's contributing factors included the other driver's inattention or distraction. The collision caused center front and back-end damage to the involved vehicles. No occupants were ejected. The report lists driver errors as following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Manhattan Avenue near West 110th Street. The sedan and bike collided as the bicyclist made a left turn. The bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured while making a left turn on Manhattan Avenue near West 110th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a sedan traveling north going straight ahead. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front quarter panel were the points of impact. No damage was reported to the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the only occupant on the bike. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and improper turning maneuvers in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549850, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed late at night on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 32-year-old female passenger suffered bruises over her entire body. The SUV and sedan collided front and side. The driver’s improper turning caused the crash. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving a 2018 SUV and a 1998 sedan. The SUV had two occupants, including a 32-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The crash happened at 11 p.m. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider struck the right side of a parked sedan on Cathedral Parkway. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east collided with the right side doors of a parked 2013 Ford sedan on Cathedral Parkway in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and sustained a contusion and upper arm injury. The report lists driver inattention and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The sedan, occupied by two males, was stationary and showed no damage. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and confusion in interactions between cyclists and parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman was struck by a northbound bike making a right turn on West 97 Street. She suffered head injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a male cyclist on a bike traveling north on West 97 Street made a right turn and struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists the driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bike had no visible damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15