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

A 40-year-old woman crossing at West 125th Street was struck by a sedan backing unsafely. The driver’s inattention caused a severe elbow injury. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact, highlighting the hidden dangers of careless reversing in busy intersections.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of West 125th Street in Manhattan. The crash occurred around noon when a 2014 Volvo sedan was backing into a parked position and struck the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the impact, the sedan sustained no damage. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to check their surroundings when reversing, especially in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV stopped in traffic rear-ended a sedan also traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue. The impact injured a 38-year-old female passenger in the SUV, causing neck whiplash. Driver inattention was cited as the crash’s contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue at 15:25. A 2017 Nissan SUV traveling north was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended a 2016 Ford sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. A 38-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the SUV suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger or other road users. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver caused a collision involving a taxi and two sedans on West 127 Street in Manhattan. Three men suffered back injuries and shock, all restrained or seated inside vehicles. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on West 127 Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a taxi and two sedans, with impact points on the left and right sides of the vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, specifically noting one driver suffered from both inattention and inexperience. Three male occupants, including two drivers and one front passenger, were injured with back pain and shock. All occupants were inside the vehicles, with two drivers and one passenger using lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles were traveling west, with one sedan initially parked. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, without attributing fault to any victims or pedestrian actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A rear-end collision on Henry Hudson Parkway injured a front-seat passenger. The SUV driver followed too closely and reacted late to another vehicle, striking the sedan’s center rear. The passenger suffered facial contusions despite airbag deployment and lap belt use.

According to the police report, at 12:40 AM on Henry Hudson Parkway, a station wagon/SUV traveling south rear-ended a sedan also traveling south. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle,' indicating failure to maintain a safe distance and delayed response to traffic conditions. A 24-year-old male front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining facial contusions. The report notes the passenger was conscious, not ejected, and protected by an airbag and lap belt. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance and reaction time as primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a pick-up truck made a U-turn and collided with him. The crash involved driver distraction and unsafe lane changing, resulting in minor bleeding and shock for the cyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue at 18:22. A 32-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling north when a 2019 Ford pick-up truck, traveling west and making a U-turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not cited for any contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the front end of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the truck. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver in Manhattan suffered a severe arm fracture after losing control. According to the police report, driver inexperience was a key factor. The rider wore a helmet but still sustained serious injury while slowing down on Broadway.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Broadway in Manhattan was injured at 14:38. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping when the incident occurred, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet classified as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).' No vehicle damage or ejection was reported. The injury severity was rated 3, indicating a serious injury. The report does not indicate any involvement of other vehicles or pedestrians, focusing solely on the rider's loss of control due to inexperience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver injured her back and suffered whiplash after rear-ending a southbound ambulance on Amsterdam Avenue. The crash, caused by following too closely, damaged both vehicles’ center ends. The ambulance carried three occupants and was traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue near West 118 Street in Manhattan at 1:41 p.m. A 46-year-old female driver of a 2024 SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV struck the center back end of a 2020 Ford ambulance traveling southbound, which sustained damage to its center front end. The ambulance had three occupants and was also traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on West 125 Street. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:45 on West 125 Street involving a 2017 Nissan SUV and a moped. The SUV driver, licensed and making a left turn, struck the moped traveling straight east. The moped driver, unlicensed and male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, dislocated lower leg and foot injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver errors by the SUV operator. The moped driver’s unlicensed status is noted but not cited as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision impact was on the SUV's right front quarter panel and the moped's center front end, highlighting the point of contact and severity of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman suffered chest injuries and shock after a pick-up truck made a left turn and struck her at an intersection on West 125 Street. The driver’s inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian injured and in pain.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on West 125 Street made a left turn and struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured, suffering chest trauma and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites the driver’s inexperience and inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 GMC pick-up truck with two occupants. The point of impact and vehicle damage are noted as 'Other,' indicating the collision did not occur at a typical vehicle zone. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly inexperience and distraction, in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on Amsterdam Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Amsterdam Avenue near West 114 Street in Manhattan at midnight. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, was the sole occupant. The report explicitly identifies the driver's failure to yield as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi hit hard on Morningside Drive. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal shrieked. A 44-year-old man burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed awake. Airbags hung limp. Smoke filled the street.

A violent crash erupted near 50 Morningside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi struck at unsafe speed, colliding with four SUVs. The impact left a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi with severe chest burns. He remained conscious as airbags deployed and the street filled with smoke. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers exceed safe speeds. The man’s injuries came as metal twisted and vehicles piled up. The police report details the chaos: 'A taxi hit fast. Four SUVs crumpled. Metal screamed. A man, 44, burned in the back seat. His chest blistered. He stayed conscious. Airbags hung limp. The street smoked.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Henry Hudson Parkway. Two young girls, ages 4 and 6, suffered head injuries. Both were conscious but bruised. The crash stemmed from driver distraction and following too closely. No one was ejected. Damage hit center rear and front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. The 6-year-old passenger suffered head injuries due to driver inattention and following too closely. A 4-year-old passenger also sustained head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected from the vehicles. The impact occurred at the center back end of the Tesla and the center front end of the Toyota. The drivers were licensed males. The contributing factor listed was driver inattention/distraction, with following too closely also noted. Both injured passengers were seated on laps and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused contusions and bruises to the young occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man on an e-scooter suffered a concussion after a collision on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash caused head injury but no vehicle damage was reported. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south on Riverside Drive was injured in a collision. The rider sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The e-scooter showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as 'Other.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any safety equipment or helmet use. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even when no clear fault is assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck at an intersection on West 141 Street in Manhattan. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was in shock. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling east on West 141 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, along with pedestrian confusion or error. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction combined with pedestrian confusion at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 12 Avenue at 3 a.m. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the front center of one car and the right side doors of the other. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 12 Avenue. The first vehicle, a 2018 Mazda traveling north, struck the right side doors of a 2016 BMW traveling east. The 26-year-old male driver of the Mazda was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the front center of the Mazda and the right side doors of the BMW.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV traveling west struck a Ford sedan heading south on West 133 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver of a Ford sedan was injured in a collision with a Nissan SUV on West 133 Street in Manhattan. The SUV was traveling west, and the sedan was traveling south when the vehicles collided. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man riding a moped southbound on Amsterdam Avenue suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The pavement was slippery. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash caused bruising and contusions to his lower body.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver was injured on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead when the incident occurred. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The hazardous road condition—slippery pavement—was the primary factor noted. The rider was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The crash caused injury severity level 3, indicating moderate injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound motorcycle on 12 Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered full-body contusions and shock. The sedan driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, driving at unsafe speed. Both vehicles damaged at front bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 12 Avenue attempted a left turn and collided with a southbound motorcycle going straight ahead. The motorcycle driver, a 49-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and shock affecting his entire body. The sedan driver was unlicensed and cited for driver inexperience and unsafe speed. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the motorcycle. The sedan carried three occupants, while the motorcycle had one. Driver errors include failure to yield while making a left turn and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on West 125 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a rear-end collision on West 125th Street. The impact struck the center back end of his bike. He was wearing a helmet and reported pain and nausea at the scene.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved an unspecified vehicle striking the center back end of the cyclist's bike. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for the crash. The cyclist was not ejected and experienced shock following the impact. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end of the other vehicle and the center back end of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15