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

A 62-year-old man driving a sedan on Convent Avenue crashed into another vehicle ahead. The impact hit the left front bumper of the striking car and the right rear bumper of the struck sedan. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver was involved in a rear-end collision on Convent Avenue. The driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. The crash occurred when the driver, operating a sedan, struck the rear of another sedan traveling south. Contributing factors listed include driver inexperience and following too closely. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the striking vehicle and the right rear bumper of the struck vehicle. No other persons were reported injured or ejected. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected after a sedan made a left turn on West 145 Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was injured. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s left side doors. Failure to yield and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 145 Street made a left turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male occupant, was ejected and sustained head abrasions. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan struck the motorcycle on its left side doors, causing the rider’s injury. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and making a left turn at the time of impact. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming motorcycles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway at night. One driver injured with abrasions and leg wounds. Impact hit right front bumper of one car and left rear quarter panel of the other. Unsafe speed cited as cause. Air bag deployed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway around 8:30 p.m. The driver of one vehicle, a 58-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a BMW traveling north going straight ahead and a Tesla also heading north but changing lanes. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the BMW and the left rear quarter panel of the Tesla. The police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and the air bag deployed. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head north on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. Impact hit left rear bumpers. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. Both men wore seat belts and were not ejected. Shock followed the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided, impacting each other's left rear bumpers. Both drivers, a 30-year-old man and a 22-year-old man, sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and were treated for shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear quarter panels of both sedans. The crash caused injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Amsterdam Avenue. The sedan made a right turn, striking the cyclist who was going straight. The bicyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Alcohol was involved. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan made a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue and struck him. The bicyclist was traveling straight while the sedan turned right, resulting in a collision at the right rear quarter panel of the sedan and the front center of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and had no reported errors beyond the turn. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man was struck on Broadway near West 151st Street. He was crossing with the signal when hit. The impact caused a head injury and concussion. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious harm.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at West 151st Street in Manhattan. He was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a pickup truck traveling north on West 134 Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a 32-year-old male passenger in the sedan, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 134 Street rear-ended a pickup truck also heading north. The collision caused injury to a 32-year-old male occupant in the sedan, who sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan's driver was passing before the crash, indicating possible driver error related to unsafe passing or failure to maintain control. The pickup truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No ejections occurred, and the injured passenger was conscious. The report does not specify any victim fault or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made a left turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue and struck a sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2021 Ford SUV was making a left turn westbound on Saint Nicholas Avenue when it collided with a 2015 Chrysler sedan traveling northbound. The sedan’s 50-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right side doors of the sedan. No occupants were ejected. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a sedan on West 142 Street. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash damaged the left side doors of the truck and the front end of the sedan. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on West 142 Street collided with a sedan traveling southwest. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the truck and the front bumper of the sedan. Both drivers, a 36-year-old man in the truck and a 33-year-old woman in the sedan, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected, and both were conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on West 135 Street hit a parked sedan. The front passenger suffered a head contusion. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. Damage hit both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 135 Street collided with a parked sedan. The front passenger, a 24-year-old woman, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The moving vehicle impacted the right front bumper, while the parked car sustained damage to its left rear bumper. No ejection occurred, and the passenger was injured inside the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding on West 150 Street. The box truck was making a U-turn. No vehicle damage was reported. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and was in shock.

According to the police report, a moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a box truck on West 150 Street. The moped was traveling southeast going straight ahead, while the box truck was making a U-turn. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes no vehicle damage. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. He was not wearing any safety equipment. The box truck driver was licensed and traveling south. The crash involved driver errors related to the truck's U-turn maneuver. No blame is assigned to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old woman was struck while emerging from behind a parked car at a Manhattan intersection. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and leg, left incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 10 Saint Nicholas Place in Manhattan. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in an injury severity level of 3 and incoherence. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Chevrolet sedan. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a stopped sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan driver, 55, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed front and rear damage. Police cited other vehicular factors. The driver was not ejected and remained in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a sedan was stopped in traffic on Henry Hudson Parkway when a northbound SUV collided with the rear of his vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash to the sedan driver, who was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage: the SUV to its center front end and the sedan to its center back end. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist on West 147 Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash involved the taxi's front end and the bike's left front bumper. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 147 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The taxi's front center end impacted the bike's left front bumper. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered internal complaints related to the injury. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on West 155 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The sedan driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 155 Street attempted a left turn and collided head-on with a moped traveling east. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. The sedan's left front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The moped driver, a 20-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The sedan was turning left while the moped traveled straight north. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male with a learner's permit, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The sedan was making a left turn while the moped was going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west. The impact occurred at the front center of the moped and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver turned left on West 144th Street and collided with a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered abrasions and injuries to the elbow and lower arm. The sedan had right front damage. The moped driver was unlicensed and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a moped driver making a left turn on West 144th Street collided with a sedan traveling straight south. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan, driven by a licensed male, sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No passengers were injured. The moped driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossing against the signal was struck by a northbound box truck on Broadway. He suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The truck showed no damage. The pedestrian was left in shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian crossing against the signal was hit by a northbound box truck on Broadway. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The truck, a 2019 Ford, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the center back end, but showed no damage. No driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The report does not specify any other contributing factors or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 148 Street. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of a parked vehicle and the right front bumper of a moving sedan. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 148 Street. One driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. The collision involved a parked sedan struck on its left rear quarter panel and a moving sedan impacting with its right front bumper. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the moving vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep hit a man on Riverside Drive. The SUV kept going. The man’s head was crushed. He died alone under the streetlight. The driver did not stop. The street was quiet. The SUV showed no damage.

A northbound Jeep SUV struck a 47-year-old man at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street in Manhattan. The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'His head crushed beneath the bumper. No damage to the SUV. The driver did not stop.' The crash report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver left the scene. The man was killed in the roadway, alone in the dark.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15