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

A 30-year-old bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on West 145 Street. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was hit due to driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 on West 145 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Nissan sedan was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and complained of whiplash. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' on the part of the sedan driver. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage despite the impact occurring at its right front bumper. This collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered a severe shoulder injury when a GMC SUV making a left turn struck her at a Manhattan intersection. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling south on West 145 Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Edgecombe Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm/shoulder. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role in the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to ensure a clear view before turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not cited with any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during vehicle turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on West 136 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. Police reports list no driver errors or pedestrian factors contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 136 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at approximately 12:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details and lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The pedestrian was noted as 'Not in Roadway' at the time of the incident. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The lack of listed contributing factors points to an unclear cause, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Broadway in Manhattan, injuring a driver and passenger. Both suffered head injuries and were conscious. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard as key factors in the collision, which damaged the front and rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The GMC SUV was traveling south, and the Toyota SUV was traveling east, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the GMC and the left rear quarter panel of the Toyota. The driver of the Toyota, a 28-year-old male, and his 21-year-old male passenger were both injured, sustaining head injuries described as contusions and whiplash, respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and rear quarter panels, indicating a side-impact collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist and an SUV collided on West 147 Street in Manhattan. Both men suffered injuries and shock. The SUV was parked before impact. Driver inattention contributed to the crash. The bicyclist sustained a hip and upper leg injury.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver of a 2018 Mercedes SUV was parked on West 147 Street when the collision occurred. A 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling south struck the left side doors of the SUV. Both the SUV driver and bicyclist were injured and experienced shock. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both parties. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of the bike and left side doors of the SUV. No damage was reported to the SUV. The bicyclist had no visible complaints at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers suffered injuries. One driver hit the other’s rear bumper while stopped in traffic. Both drivers wore lap belts. Driver distraction caused the crash. Injuries included head trauma and leg pain.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. One driver was stopped in traffic when the other vehicle struck the rear bumper. Both drivers were injured: a 30-year-old man suffered head injuries and a 46-year-old woman sustained knee and lower leg injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The impact point was the center back end of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway collided with a sedan. The taxi’s left side doors were hit, damaging its left front quarter panel. The taxi driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan were both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway when the taxi was struck on its left side doors. The taxi driver, a 61-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The taxi’s left front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the data. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2014 Toyota sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, with the SUV impacting the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male motorcyclist overturned on Broadway in Manhattan. He was trapped and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved unsafe speed on slippery pavement. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on Broadway in Manhattan lost control and overturned. The rider was trapped in the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The motorcycle was going straight ahead before the overturn, and the driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused other damage to the vehicle but no other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and abrasions after a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan hit head-on. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan, traveling south, collided front-center, causing neck injuries and abrasions to the driver. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired and distracted driving on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669915, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a sedan traveling east on West 140th Street in Manhattan. The driver hit the worker with the left front bumper. The worker suffered bruises and arm injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 140th Street struck a man working in the roadway near a parked garbage truck. The 36-year-old occupant, who was the driver of the sedan, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The garbage truck was parked and undamaged. The injured man was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers workers face when operating near moving vehicles in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old unlicensed female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash in a sedan crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The vehicle struck an object on the right rear bumper. Tinted windows and inadequate windshield contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver, unlicensed in New York, was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. She was the sole occupant of a 2018 sedan traveling south. The vehicle sustained damage to the right rear bumper after impact. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Contributing factors listed include tinted windows and an inadequate windshield. The report notes no ejection occurred. Driver errors include operating the vehicle without a valid license. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl on a bike was struck by an SUV on West 149 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was distracted and slowed before impact.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female bicyclist was injured after being hit by a 2022 Jeep SUV on West 149 Street, Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience on the bicyclist's part. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping at the time of the crash. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway crashed while making a right turn. The 22-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver in a 2015 Toyota sedan was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway at 5:10 a.m. The driver was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver suffered a neck injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a northbound e-bike on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The 34-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. The e-bike was demolished.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue made a U-turn and collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the sedan's maneuver—making a U-turn—was a critical element in the collision. The e-bike was demolished on impact. The driver of the sedan was unlicensed, which may have contributed to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a southbound Jeep sedan on West 145 Street. The e-bike was demolished. The rider was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a northbound e-bike collided head-on with a southbound 2014 Jeep sedan on West 145 Street. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. He was in shock at the scene. The sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The crash demolished the e-bike and heavily damaged the sedan's front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female driver crashed her sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The vehicle struck with its left front bumper and was demolished. The driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. The vehicle's left front bumper took the point of impact, resulting in severe damage. The driver sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. No other driver errors were specified. The driver was properly licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead southbound. The report does not mention any pedestrian involvement or additional vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.

A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15