No One Dies—Hundreds Bleed. Precinct 26 Needs Action, Not Excuses.

Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled. A baby girl and a woman suffered arm injuries. A man complained of chest pain. Speed and close passing fueled the crash. Children sat strapped in, but still got hurt.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed.' A female infant in a child restraint suffered abrasions to her arm. A 36-year-old woman, also a passenger, was injured in the arm. A 38-year-old male driver complained of chest pain. Another child, age 7, was involved but not reported injured. All injured parties were inside the vehicles. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Child restraints were used, but the main causes were driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit two pedestrians outside the crosswalk on Broadway. Four car occupants suffered whiplash. The pedestrians, aged 63 and 74, were left with abrasions and head injuries. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.

A Ford sedan traveling north on Broadway struck two pedestrians who were not at an intersection. According to the police report, both pedestrians—a 63-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman—were injured, suffering abrasions and, in one case, a head injury. Four people inside the sedan, including the driver, sustained whiplash. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The incident highlights the danger faced by pedestrians outside marked crossings. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV hit a young woman in the crosswalk on La Salle Street. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing La Salle Street at Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection when the SUV, driven by a 34-year-old woman, made a left turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported conscious with internal complaints. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Connecticut. The crash left the pedestrian hurt, underscoring the persistent risk faced by those on foot in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi hit an 82-year-old woman in a crosswalk on Convent Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head injury. The street stayed open. The crash left blood on the pavement and questions in the air.

An 82-year-old woman was struck by a taxi while crossing Convent Avenue at West 130th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and was described as incoherent, with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The taxi driver, a 71-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data shows clear driver error at the intersection. The woman’s use of the crosswalk is noted, but the driver’s actions are the focus of the police findings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 70-year-old man crossing 12th Avenue at West 133rd Street. The car’s front end struck his leg. He suffered a fractured knee and foot. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The man stayed conscious.

A sedan traveling south on 12th Avenue struck a 70-year-old pedestrian as he crossed at West 133rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk, crossing without a signal, when the sedan’s center front end hit him. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated knee and foot but remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed to pedestrians by inattentive drivers, especially at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Broadway near West 125th. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Speed and ignored signals fueled the impact. Passengers were shaken. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Broadway at West 125th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' One driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and arm, suffering a fracture and dislocation. Two other occupants, including a 29-year-old front passenger and another person, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and failure to obey traffic controls as contributing factors. The force of the crash left visible damage to the left side doors of one vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Riverside Drive at Tiemann Place. Blood pooled on the pavement as she clutched her head, stunned and in shock. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s early morning quiet. The driver’s actions remain unlisted in the police report.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Riverside Drive at Tiemann Place in Manhattan. The incident occurred in a marked crosswalk, with the pedestrian suffering head injuries and minor bleeding, and displaying signs of shock. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No information is provided regarding helmet use or traffic signals as a factor. The absence of driver details and contributing factors in the official record leaves critical questions unanswered about the circumstances that led to the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Afternoon sun on Morningside Avenue. An 18-year-old man, crossing in a marked crosswalk, is struck by a southbound SUV. He clutches his arm, bruised and aching, as traffic continues to flow around him. Sirens echo off the buildings.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing Morningside Avenue at West 126th Street in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his lower arm and hand. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors in the collision. No mention is made of helmet use or signal compliance as factors in this crash. The driver’s actions directly resulted in injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound sedan struck a bicyclist and a pedestrian along Riverside Drive at West 111th Street. Both women, age 65, suffered bruises and shock. The crash left the bike damaged and the sedan’s left front bumper marked by impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Riverside Drive at West 111th Street collided with a bicyclist and a pedestrian, both 65-year-old women. Both victims sustained contusions to the shoulder and upper arm and were reported in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s point of impact was the left front bumper, while the bicycle was struck along its left side doors. Helmet use was noted for the bicyclist and pedestrian, but helmet status was not listed as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported for the sedan, while the bicycle sustained damage to its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On Old Broadway near West 125th Street, a sedan veered too close to a 24-year-old e-bike rider. Metal and flesh collided in the early morning dark. The cyclist, conscious but hurt, suffered an eye abrasion. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s quiet streets.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Old Broadway at West 125th Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his eye. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was traveling east while the sedan moved west. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors. This incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to provide adequate space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on W 119 St near Riverside Drive. A sedan struck two parked SUVs and another moving SUV. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived in late afternoon light.

A multi-vehicle collision unfolded on W 119 St at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck two parked SUVs and another northbound SUV. The crash left a 36-year-old male driver with head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error that triggered the chain of impacts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old cyclist was thrown from his bike after a collision with an SUV at Amsterdam Avenue and West 126th Street. The impact left him conscious but bleeding from the head, his bicycle damaged at the front. Sirens echoed through Harlem.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a station wagon/SUV and a cyclist at Amsterdam Avenue and West 126th Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury, described as an abrasion, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the police report does not cite this as a cause. The crash underscores the consequences when drivers fail to pay attention and control their speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway, metal twisted and glass shattered. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered a concussion and back injury. The crash echoed through the morning, marked by the sharp scent of coolant and urgent sirens.

At 7:45 a.m., two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided in a rear-end crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The injured party was a 31-year-old female driver who was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. She suffered a concussion and back injury, with airbags deployed in her vehicle. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior or helmet use were noted in the report. The driver error of following too closely directly led to this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV collided with a bicyclist on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered back abrasions. Police cited improper lane usage by the SUV as the cause. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a northbound 2022 Porsche SUV on Amsterdam Avenue near La Salle Street at 4 p.m. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the left side doors with its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his back, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's left side doors. The report focuses on the SUV driver's improper lane use as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on W 130 St in Manhattan. The collision caused neck injuries to a front-seat passenger. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, highlighting hazardous road conditions and driver control failures.

According to the police report, a 2005 Dodge SUV traveling west on W 130 St collided with the center back end of a parked bus. Both vehicles were stationary before impact. The bus was also parked, with damage to its center front end. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 48-year-old female front passenger who sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor, indicating loss of vehicle control. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly listed, but the collision with a parked vehicle suggests a failure to maintain control under adverse conditions. The passenger’s injury and the vehicle damage confirm the force of impact. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck the right rear quarter panel of a slowing SUV on W 125 St in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the taxi driver’s contributing factor. Both vehicles were westbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 4:30 AM on W 125 St in Manhattan. A taxi traveling westbound was stopped in traffic but struck the right rear quarter panel of a westbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The taxi driver’s unsafe speed was identified as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old female, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the taxi and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi traveling south struck a sedan making a U-turn on W 133 St in Manhattan. The impact injured a 27-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Driver distraction by electronic device contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 133 St near Convent Ave in Manhattan at 2:55 PM. A taxi traveling southbound collided with a sedan making a U-turn eastbound. The taxi's left front bumper and the sedan's right side doors sustained damage. The report cites 'Other Electronic Device' as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction. A 27-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan was occupied by two people, with the injured passenger positioned in the middle rear seat or lying across a seat. The taxi had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The sedan driver was a licensed female. The collision highlights driver error related to distraction and risky maneuvers such as U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on West 127th Street in Manhattan during a police pursuit. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and bruising. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:35 on West 127th Street in Manhattan involving two sedans. One driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. One vehicle was involved in a police pursuit traveling south, colliding with another sedan. The impact was centered on the back end of one vehicle and the front end of the other. The driver of the pursuing vehicle was unlicensed, further compounding the risk. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive driving and police pursuits in dense urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound bus struck its own driver and a passenger on W 132 St in Manhattan. Both suffered abrasions and head or face injuries. The driver was not ejected; the passenger was partially ejected. Police cite unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2014 Vanh bus traveling south on W 132 St in Manhattan struck its own occupants at 10:45 AM. The bus driver, a 63-year-old man, sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected, secured by a lap belt and harness. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered facial abrasions and was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper, with damage to the same area. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without identifying driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both occupants were injured and in shock or unknown emotional status. The data focuses on the vehicle occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi driver backing unsafely struck a convertible driver on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The convertible driver suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. The crash exposed the dangers of improper vehicle maneuvers in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:23 on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, traveling east and going straight ahead, was struck in the center front end by a convertible that was backing unsafely. The convertible driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error by the convertible operator. The taxi was damaged at the center front end, and the convertible at the center back end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the risks posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in dense urban traffic, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14