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

A 30-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe leg fractures after an SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on. The crash occurred on West 125th Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan during early evening hours.

According to the police report, the collision happened at 18:15 on West 125th Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV, traveling south, was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike rider traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Pavement Slippery" as contributing factors but does not list any driver license issues. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Hyundai SUV. The collision highlights the dangers of left turns against oncoming bicycle traffic and the severe injuries that can result from such impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling south struck a bicyclist heading east on West 124 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 37-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police report no vehicle damage and list unspecified contributing factors without victim fault.

According to the police report, a 2016 STARC bus was traveling straight south on West 124 Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old female wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of both vehicles. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors cited. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the collision caused by the bus and the resulting injury to the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver’s inattention caused a collision with a helmeted 24-year-old bicyclist on West 124 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The sedan showed no damage, underscoring the impact on the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:31 on West 124 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling southbound collided with a southbound bicyclist. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, occupied by two males, showed no damage, indicating the severity of impact on the bicyclist. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A helmeted e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury after a taxi struck his vehicle’s right rear bumper while passing on Broadway late at night. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the scooter.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter driver, helmeted and conscious, was injured when a taxi traveling east passed and struck the right rear bumper of his northbound e-scooter on Broadway at 11:01 PM. The e-scooter sustained no damage, but the taxi’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. The rider suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the taxi’s passing maneuver as the point of impact. The rider was not ejected and was wearing protective equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were cited; the focus remains on the taxi’s passing action leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a male pedestrian crossing West 125 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries and was in shock. The driver showed no vehicle damage. Passenger distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2009 BMW sedan traveling east on West 125 Street struck a male pedestrian crossing at the intersection near Amsterdam Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s attention was compromised. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or other contributing victim behaviors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A lone BMW tore north on West 125th, driver drunk and belted. Metal screamed. Concrete took the blow. The man behind the wheel wore the crash on his face. Night swallowed the rest. No passengers. No mercy.

A single-vehicle crash unfolded on West 125th Street near 12th Avenue when a 2015 BMW, traveling northbound, struck with force in the early morning darkness. According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver was the only occupant. He suffered facial crush injuries and was described as incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting clear driver errors. The sedan's left front bumper absorbed the impact, and no other vehicles or road users were involved. The narrative underscores the severity of the collision and the role of impaired driving. No mention is made of any victim behaviors contributing to the crash; the focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger posed by driving under the influence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe injuries after encountering defective pavement on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The crash caused fractures and dislocations, highlighting hazardous road conditions that contributed to the incident and the rider’s bodily harm.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at 22:06 was injured due to defective pavement. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a key role in the crash. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious throughout. There was no vehicle damage or ejection involved, and the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by poor road maintenance, as no driver error or other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, including a concussion, while traveling north on Riverside Drive. The crash caused no vehicle damage. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet and was conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected while riding northbound on Riverside Drive near West 116 Street in Manhattan at 8:26 p.m. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and concussion and was conscious after the crash. The report notes no damage to the bike or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The contributing factors are listed as unspecified, and no driver errors or other vehicle involvement are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the dangers bicyclists face even without clear external vehicle impact or damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries after a collision on Morningside Avenue. The bike and an unspecified vehicle both traveled east. Impact struck the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Morningside Avenue involving a cyclist and an unspecified vehicle, both traveling eastbound. The cyclist, a 36-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The cyclist was the driver of the bike and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3 for the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745649, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after a rear-end collision with a sedan on West 119 Street. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the motorcyclist incoherent and bleeding from a head wound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 119 Street at 18:33 involving a sedan and a motorcycle both traveling south. The sedan struck the motorcycle at the center back end, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected. The motorcycle rider, a 30-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was incoherent with minor bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain focus. The sedan had three occupants, with the driver licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The impact and ejection highlight the severe consequences of driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck an 18-year-old cyclist on West 123rd Street. The driver’s inattention split the night and the rider’s head. Blood pooled. Four sat in the car. The cyclist, alone, was ejected and left with severe bleeding.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male cyclist riding alone on West 123rd Street was struck by a westbound Ford SUV near midnight. The report states the SUV had four occupants and was traveling straight ahead when it collided with the cyclist, who was also moving straight. The cyclist was ejected on impact, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, placing responsibility on the SUV driver’s lack of focus. The report also notes the cyclist was listening to headphones and not wearing a helmet, but these details are cited only after the driver’s error. The collision’s violence and aftermath underscore the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman crossing Amsterdam Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi. The impact caused injury to her elbow and lower arm, leaving her in shock and bleeding. The taxi sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at an intersection with the crossing signal when she was hit by a northbound taxi. The taxi, a 2014 Nissan operated by a licensed male driver, struck the pedestrian at the center front end, causing injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian suffered minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified ones. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed her sedan in Manhattan near 75 LaSalle Street. The impact struck the right front bumper, causing head injuries and incoherence. The driver was the sole occupant and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:32 a.m. in Manhattan near 75 LaSalle Street. The driver, a 33-year-old female, was the only occupant of a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling northbound. The vehicle's right front bumper struck an unspecified object or surface, damaging the right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor twice, indicating impairment played a key role in the crash. The driver sustained head injuries with an injury severity level of 3 and was incoherent after the collision. She was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any other contributing factors or victim behaviors, focusing on the driver's alcohol impairment as the critical cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes struck a motorcycle traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcycle driver suffered a back abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the collision, damaging both vehicles’ front and rear ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway around 2 p.m. A sedan traveling north was changing lanes when it collided with a motorcycle also traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear bumper and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old male, was injured with a back abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of lane changes without adequate attention to surrounding traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old unlicensed sedan driver struck a stopped taxi on West 125th Street. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:39 on West 125th Street in Manhattan. A 40-year-old male sedan driver, who was unlicensed, rear-ended a stopped taxi. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, striking the taxi’s right rear bumper, which sustained damage. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed and stopped in traffic at the time. The report highlights driver errors by the sedan operator, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan on West 125 Street. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 125 Street at 15:43. A 22-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling south collided with the center back end of a southbound sedan. The motorcycle driver was ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as a severe injury (level 3). The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was going straight ahead when the motorcycle struck it. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The impact point and vehicle damage were both at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle, indicating a rear-end collision caused by the motorcycle driver’s errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan hit her while she played in the roadway. The driver, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing shock and contusions.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West 125 Street after being struck by a 2016 Chrysler sedan traveling west. The vehicle's left front bumper made contact with the pedestrian, who was playing in the roadway outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s action of playing in the roadway is noted but not cited as a contributing factor by the police. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicles to vulnerable pedestrians in non-intersection areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision during a left turn on West 136 Street. The crash caused abrasions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:55 on West 136 Street involving a 2023 Tesla sedan making a left turn. The driver, a 56-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southwestbound. Another vehicle was traveling northbound and struck the sedan's right front bumper. No victim blame is noted; the focus remains on the driver's failure to maintain attention while executing the turn, which led to the crash and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turning left struck a parked sedan on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered shock but no severe injury. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on West 125 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 2024 bus traveling northwest was making a left turn when it impacted the left rear bumper of a parked 2014 sedan. The sedan's female driver, age 41, was not ejected and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. She experienced shock but no specified bodily injury. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice for the sedan driver. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the left turn. The collision damaged the left side doors of the bus and the left rear bumper of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. This incident underscores the risks posed by driver distraction and inattention in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe arm injuries after a rear-end collision with an SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. The crash, caused by driver inattention, left the motorcyclist fractured and dislocated, highlighting dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, at 11:37 AM on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle traveling north was struck from behind by a GMC SUV also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the motorcycle and the center front end of the SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 53-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distorted injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15