Blood on Broadway: No More Excuses, No More Dead Pedestrians

A 57-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a taxi made an improper left turn and struck her at an intersection on West 135 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver disregarded traffic control, causing serious harm.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 135 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver committed 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' contributing to the crash. The impact occurred at the taxi's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severity 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at dusk. A front passenger suffered a serious head injury. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by one driver as key factors in the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:43 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving two sport utility vehicles traveling south. One driver was changing lanes while the other proceeded straight ahead. The collision impacted the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. The front passenger in the lane-changing SUV, a 20-year-old male, sustained a serious head injury and was conscious but injured. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors attributed to the lane-changing driver. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and vehicle maneuvers that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Edgecombe Avenue in Manhattan. The 62-year-old male driver suffered a hip and upper leg injury and was in shock. The crash involved multiple vehicles and was caused by vehicular errors, according to the police report.

At 21:09 on Edgecombe Avenue in Manhattan, two sedans collided, resulting in injury. According to the police report, the 62-year-old male driver of a 2013 Toyota sedan was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg trauma and was reported to be in shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors multiple times, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. One sedan was traveling south going straight ahead with center front end impact and damage, while the other sedan was parked with center back end impact and damage. The police report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on vehicular errors as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles collided on Amsterdam Avenue while both were making left turns. The impact struck the left side doors of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. A front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on Amsterdam Avenue involving a 2005 Chevrolet SUV and a 1999 Toyota sedan, both traveling north and making left turns. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 34-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during complex maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan changed lanes unsafely, striking another sedan and injuring its front passenger. The impact caused internal injuries to the passenger’s abdomen and pelvis. The driver’s lane change error triggered the collision, leaving the passenger hurt but conscious.

According to the police report, at 16:39 in Manhattan near 3462 Broadway, a sedan traveling north attempted an unsafe lane change. This maneuver caused a collision with another northbound sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the lane-changing vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other sedan. The front passenger in the struck vehicle, a 38-year-old woman, sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim actions were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane changes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on West 147 Street collided with an e-scooter rider, partially ejecting her and leaving her unconscious. The crash caused injury and vehicle damage. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause, highlighting systemic risks to vulnerable riders.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:45 a.m. on West 147 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan driven by a licensed male driver traveling north struck the left side doors of an e-scooter operated by a 42-year-old female rider, also traveling north. The e-scooter rider was partially ejected and rendered unconscious, sustaining injuries of unknown severity. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the sedan driver. The e-scooter rider was not cited for any contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users, particularly micromobility riders, in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a stationary SUV on Broadway, injuring the truck driver. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, the truck driver followed too closely and exhibited aggressive driving, leading to the crash.

According to the police report, at 16:25 on Broadway, a 2015 box truck operated by a 53-year-old male driver rear-ended a stationary Jeep SUV. The truck was initially parked and then collided with the SUV's center front end, impacting the truck’s left side doors. The truck driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors for the truck driver. The injured driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other occupants were reported injured. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance and controlling aggressive behavior, causing harm to the truck driver and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a vehicle made a right turn and struck him on West 155 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injuries.

According to the police report, at 11:27 AM on West 155 Street in Manhattan, a vehicle traveling north made a right turn and struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, but remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors are explicitly cited. The vehicle was unoccupied except for the driver, whose license status and sex were not provided. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles in pedestrian areas, with the pedestrian’s exact location and actions unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a parked sedan on West 138 Street, striking the left side doors. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm, experiencing shock and pain. No ejections occurred; driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, at 13:01 on West 138 Street, a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling west struck a parked sedan on its left side doors. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. The parked vehicle was stationary before the crash. No occupants were ejected. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the moving sedan. The report does not indicate any contributing victim behaviors or additional factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV collided with a motorcycle on West 150 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Police cited the SUV driver’s improper lane usage and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 150 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 13:59. A 58-year-old male SUV driver was entering a parked position when his vehicle’s right front quarter panel struck the left side doors of a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, also male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the motorcycle driver were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving and improper lane changes in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A runaway BMW fleeing police tore down Amsterdam Avenue. Its left bumper smashed into a 29-year-old man. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The car did not stop. The man stayed awake, wounded and alone.

According to the police report, a 2016 BMW sedan, described as a 'runaway vehicle' and 'fleeing police,' struck a 29-year-old pedestrian on Amsterdam Avenue near 152nd Street at 1:30 a.m. The report states the vehicle was traveling at an 'unsafe speed' and was involved in a police pursuit. The BMW's left front bumper hit the pedestrian low, causing severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The man remained conscious as blood pooled around him. The report notes the driver was unlicensed and did not stop after the collision. The primary contributing factors listed are 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway,' but the report attributes fault to the vehicle's dangerous movement and the driver's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four SUVs and one sedan collided on Riverside Drive, injuring two occupants. Drivers were traveling north when impact occurred. Police report cites unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes. Injured suffered back and chest injuries, both in shock.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Riverside Drive involving four SUVs and one sedan. The vehicles were all traveling north when the crash happened around 17:47. The report lists contributing factors as unsafe speed and multiple 'Other Vehicular' errors, indicating driver mistakes. Two occupants were injured: a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries and a 66-year-old female front passenger with chest injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behavior as contributing factors. The collision damaged the left front bumpers of several SUVs and the right rear quarter panel of another, highlighting the severity of the impact and driver errors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a right turn struck an SUV traveling north on Riverside Drive. Both male drivers suffered moderate injuries, including whiplash and back and chest pain. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the truck and the SUV’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:32 on Riverside Drive involving a 2020 box truck and a 2008 SUV. The box truck was making a right turn westbound when it collided with the SUV traveling northbound. Both drivers, men aged 37, were injured and conscious, with complaints of whiplash and injuries to the back and chest. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The contributing factors listed for both drivers were "Other Vehicular," indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the truck and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV overturned after a collision at its left rear quarter panel with a sedan also traveling north. The SUV driver suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles were involved in a crash marked by multiple vehicular contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway at 17:52 involving a northbound SUV and a sedan. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was struck on its left rear quarter panel and overturned. The sedan, also northbound and licensed to a female driver from New Jersey, sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sole injured party was the SUV driver, a 30-year-old male occupant who was not ejected and experienced shock. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factors for both involved parties, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights systemic dangers on the parkway related to vehicular interactions and driver control failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The rider was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment used. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, impacting front center and causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on Saint Nicholas Avenue at 13:14. The bicyclist sustained a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling north, going straight ahead before the crash, with damage to the center front end. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or other vehicle involvement were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users even in single-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan after colliding with a parked SUV. The crash occurred at 5:47 AM on West 145 Street. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:47 AM on West 145 Street in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a parked 2022 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the bicyclist's center front end against the SUV's left rear bumper, which sustained damage. The bicyclist was not ejected, remained conscious, and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers even when vehicles are stationary, underscoring systemic risks for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed male collided with a helmeted bicyclist traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s failure to maintain control caused impact on the left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured when struck by a 2020 Ford sedan traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue near West 143rd Street in Manhattan. The sedan, operated by an unlicensed male driver, collided with the bicyclist on the left front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the driver’s unlicensed status as a critical factor. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision occurred while both parties were traveling straight ahead, indicating a failure in the driver’s control or attention. No other contributing driver errors were specified, but the unlicensed driver status highlights systemic danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection on West 145 Street when the vehicle hit him head-on.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 145 Street while crossing with the signal. The crash occurred at 10:15 when a 2022 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the point of impact. No victim errors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle crash on Henry Hudson Parkway injured a 35-year-old male driver. The collision involved a taxi and a pickup truck traveling southbound. The driver suffered a head injury and concussion, highlighting the dangers of distracted and aggressive driving.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving a taxi and a pickup truck, both traveling southbound. The crash happened at 6:07 AM. The report cites driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, and Following Too Closely as contributing factors. The 35-year-old male driver, an occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicles impacted at their right front bumpers and quarter panels, indicating a close, forceful collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man suffered a neck injury and concussion after a sedan struck him at an intersection on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic, left with shock and serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:13 on Amsterdam Avenue near West 150 Street in Manhattan. A 2014 Ford sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage there. The pedestrian, described as walking along the highway with traffic, was injured with a neck injury and concussion, resulting in shock. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15