No One Should Die Crossing the Street

Two vehicles collided at Park Avenue and East 120th. A woman suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention. Metal struck metal. The street bore the mark. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect its own.

A crash involving a sedan and a van occurred at Park Avenue and East 120th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the van and the left front bumper of the sedan. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal violations. The crash highlights the persistent danger posed by driver distraction on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and a bus crashed at 2262 1st Avenue. Two women suffered injuries—one to the head, one to the shoulder. Both felt shock. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The police listed no clear cause. Streets stayed dangerous.

A sedan and a bus collided at 2262 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in the sedan suffered a head injury and shock. A 30-year-old woman, driving the sedan, was also injured, reporting pain in her shoulder and shock. The bus driver, a man, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no clear explanation for the crash. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The impact left two women hurt and the vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on its left front and the bus on its right front. The cause remains unclear in the official record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and a sedan crashed at Park Avenue and East 120th. Three people suffered injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.

A taxi and a sedan collided at Park Avenue and East 120th Street in Manhattan. Three people were hurt, including a 53-year-old male driver who complained of back pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' These driver errors are listed as contributing factors for all involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal violations. The impact left metal bent and bodies shaken. No blame is placed on those injured. The facts point to systemic danger where speed and ignored signals meet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man died on the RFK Bridge exit at 125th Street. The crash crushed his body. He was not at an intersection. The driver’s actions remain unspecified. The street claimed another life. The system failed to protect him.

A male pedestrian was killed on the RFK Bridge exit at 125th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the victim suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred while the vehicle was going straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was in the roadway. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817511, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned right on East 125th. An e-scooter kept straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, a woman, was trapped and hurt in the leg. Police blamed blocked views. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A crash unfolded on East 125th Street at Park Avenue in Manhattan. An SUV, heading north, made a right turn. An e-scooter, also northbound, went straight. The two collided. According to the police report, the e-scooter rider, a 60-year-old woman, was trapped and suffered a leg injury and abrasions. She was listed as in shock. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police cited 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the main contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The report did not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one vulnerable road user hurt, another unscathed, and the street unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan flipped on Harlem River Drive. The driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises. Police cite alcohol as a factor. The car overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The road bore the weight of reckless force.

A sedan traveling south on Harlem River Drive overturned. According to the police report, the 40-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining bruises to his entire body. Alcohol involvement is listed as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported at the scene. The vehicle, a 2013 Nissan sedan, was severely damaged in the crash. The report notes the car was going straight ahead before overturning. Police attribute the crash to alcohol involvement, naming it as the primary cause. No other driver errors were listed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815905, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan tore down Harlem River Drive Ramp. The driver crashed. He suffered a head injury. Police found unsafe speed and aggressive driving. Metal twisted. One man hurt. The ramp stayed silent.

A sedan crashed on the Harlem River Drive Ramp in Manhattan. The 22-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The vehicle struck with its right front bumper and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver was the only occupant and was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by high speeds and aggressive maneuvers on city ramps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist slammed hard on E 135 St at Madison Ave. He flew from his bike. Blood poured from his head. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Obstructed view played a role. The street stayed silent after the impact.

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on E 135 St at Madison Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The police also noted 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' in the crash data. No other vehicles were reported damaged. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time, as stated in the report. The crash highlights the dangers faced by cyclists when visibility is compromised.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two bikes crashed hard at E 125th and 1st. Both riders hit the street. One took a blow to the head. The other bruised his leg. Speed was the problem. The city pavement took the rest.

Two bicyclists collided at the intersection of East 125th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, both riders were injured: a 25-year-old woman suffered a head contusion, and a 22-year-old man sustained a bruise to his lower leg. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both cyclists. The male cyclist was unlicensed, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The impact was front-to-front, with one cyclist making a left turn and the other going straight. The crash underscores the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On the Triborough Bridge, an SUV and a sedan collided. Two rear passengers, a man and a woman, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely. Both vehicles traveled west. The crash left pain and shock in its wake.

Two vehicles, a 2024 Lexus SUV and a 2018 Hyundai sedan, collided while heading west on the Triborough Bridge. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Two rear passengers—a 72-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman—were injured. The man sustained chest injuries, and the woman suffered injuries to her lower leg and knee. Both reported pain and shock. The report lists no contributing factors for the injured passengers. The SUV was struck in the center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver error: following too closely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bike struck a teenage boy on East 124th Street. Both the cyclist and the pedestrian hit the ground. Each suffered head abrasions. The crash left them conscious but hurt. The street saw blood and silence. The city moved on.

A crash on East 124th Street in Manhattan left a 15-year-old male pedestrian and a 39-year-old female cyclist injured. According to the police report, both suffered head abrasions and were conscious at the scene. The cyclist was ejected from her bike. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the pedestrian listed as taking 'other actions in roadway.' The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No driver errors or specific violations are noted in the data. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as recorded after the absence of driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old man crossing E 118 St with the signal was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The impact left him conscious but with abrasions and injuries to his arm. Sirens echoed as the street filled with tension.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 118 St and 3 Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2006 Dodge SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact and damage to the vehicle was the left front quarter panel. No information was provided about driver actions or safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, even when they have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on E 135 St near Madison Ave. A sedan’s front end struck another car’s rear bumper. One man, 35, behind the wheel, suffered whiplash. Sirens echoed as responders arrived. The air was thick with the smell of gasoline and dust.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling northeast on E 135 St near Madison Ave collided. The front end of one vehicle struck the rear bumper of another. The driver of the first car, a 35-year-old man, was injured and complained of whiplash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were documented. The point of impact and vehicle damage indicate a rear-end collision, but the report does not provide further details on driver actions or external conditions. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided with an e-scooter at West 130th Street and 5th Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street bore fresh skid marks and broken plastic.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 5th Avenue struck an e-scooter heading west on West 130th Street. The e-scooter operator, a 38-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury described as a contusion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating that a driver failed to obey a traffic signal or sign. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash left the e-scooter driver conscious but injured, highlighting the consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on E 116 St at 2 Ave as a sedan making a U-turn collided with a motorcycle headed east. The crash left the 31-year-old rider bruised and conscious, pain radiating through his body as traffic pulsed around the wreck.

A collision occurred at E 116 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan involving a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Making U Turn' when it struck the motorcycle, which was 'Going Straight Ahead.' The 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured, sustaining contusions to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the motorcycle was damaged at the center front end. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on the Harlem River Drive ramp. A 2012 Acura’s front left crumpled, blood streaked the driver’s face. Both men, thirty-three, sat hurt and stunned, pain sharp and immediate. The crash left the ramp littered and silent.

A 2012 Acura sedan crashed on the Harlem River Drive ramp, leaving both the driver and a passenger, each 33 years old, injured. According to the police report, the sedan struck hard on the left front. The driver remained conscious, with visible facial injuries and internal pain. The report states the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle,' indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not directly involved in the collision. No other contributing factors or helmet or signal issues were listed. Both men were caught in the aftermath of a single-car impact, underscoring the dangers present even when only one vehicle is involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck and SUV collided on the Triborough Bridge. The truck changed lanes unsafely. The SUV driver, a 76-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body. Metal twisted. The bridge echoed with the crash. The system failed to protect her.

A crash on the Triborough Bridge involved a box truck and an SUV, both heading north. According to the police report, the truck was 'Changing Lanes' and the SUV was 'Going Straight Ahead.' The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The 76-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured, suffering internal injuries to her entire body. Another 76-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man were involved but not reported as injured. The truck's impact struck the SUV's left side. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to unsafe lane changing as the key driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck a stopped taxi on East 120th Street, injuring a passenger with neck trauma. The crash unfolded in slow-moving traffic, with driver distraction cited. The impact left the taxi damaged and a passenger suffering whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:14 on East 120th Street in Manhattan. A 2013 BMW SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a stopped taxi, also heading east. The taxi was stopped in traffic when the SUV, going straight ahead, collided into it. The contributing factor listed was 'Eating or Drinking,' indicating driver distraction. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. A 29-year-old female passenger in the taxi sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report notes no ejection and does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger. The crash highlights driver inattention behind the wheel as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west struck an 18-year-old pedestrian crossing outside an intersection in East Harlem. The pedestrian suffered a facial injury and concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the severity of impact despite low visible harm.

According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on East 126th Street in Manhattan struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the face and suffered a concussion but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The lack of vehicle damage despite serious pedestrian injury underscores the danger posed by vehicles in pedestrian spaces. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian or note any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A left-turning sedan struck another sedan traveling straight on E 130 St in Manhattan. The impact injured a 19-year-old rear-seat passenger, who suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both drivers were licensed women. Damage concentrated on front bumpers and quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 130 St in Manhattan at 13:49. A 2007 Ford sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other sedan. The collision injured a 19-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the Toyota. She sustained internal complaints and shoulder-upper arm injuries but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed women from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the left-turning maneuver likely played a role in the collision. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was limited to front-end areas consistent with the described impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14