Precinct 32: Nights of sirens, days of pain

Feb 20 - A 43-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a pick-up truck struck him while he emerged from behind a parked vehicle in Manhattan. The truck hit the pedestrian with its front center, causing moderate injury and leaving the victim conscious.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 2505 7 Avenue in Manhattan at 17:20. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when a 2020 Dodge pick-up truck traveling north struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors, nor does it cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face when emerging from behind parked vehicles and the systemic risks posed by vehicle design and urban street conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on West 136 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s left rear bumper was damaged. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining semiconscious after the crash. Unsafe speed was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:03 AM on West 136 Street, Manhattan. A 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling north struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2021 Chevrolet sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, was semiconscious, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed even in urban settings where vehicles may be stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703792 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 5 - A sedan swung right on West 144th. Its bumper struck a man crossing with the signal. Bones broke. He stayed conscious. The street bore the wound. The driver failed to yield. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan turned right at the corner of West 144th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle's center front bumper struck a 33-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg, leaving him injured but conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian’s action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver’s failure to yield. The sedan sustained no damage, but the man suffered severe crush injuries. The incident underscores the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers disregard the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 30 - Two SUVs collided at Lenox Avenue and West 131 Street in Manhattan. The female driver of a southbound Hyundai SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Lenox Avenue near West 131 Street in Manhattan. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved: a 2017 Hyundai traveling south and a 2019 Chevrolet making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the Hyundai and the right side doors of the Chevrolet. The female driver of the Hyundai, aged 49, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash caused shock and injury but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699212 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 25 - A 56-year-old man was struck while crossing West 130th Street near Lenox Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The sedan involved showed no damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing West 130th Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 1:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a northbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating limited impact force. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg, resulting in serious injury. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, highlighting confusion on the part of the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. This incident underscores risks at non-intersection crossings and the role of pedestrian confusion in crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - A sedan and moped collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue, injuring the sedan driver. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:05 on Saint Nicholas Avenue involving a sedan and a moped. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan impacted the moped at the left front quarter panel, while the moped sustained damage to its center front end. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the moped driver or victim behaviors. The crash highlights driver errors related to traffic control violations and speed management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - A 33-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash when her sedan collided with an SUV on West 135 Street. The crash occurred during a left turn, with driver inattention cited as a key factor in the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:00 PM on West 135 Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old female sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, was making a left turn when her vehicle's right front bumper struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV traveling straight west. The sedan driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during complex maneuvers like left turns in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 31 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit him. His leg was crushed. He lay silent on the cold street. The car showed no damage. The light turned green. No one moved.

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing 8th Avenue at West 147th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he crossed with the signal when a vehicle hit him, crushing his leg and leaving him unconscious in the intersection. The report states, 'A man, 42, crossed with the signal. A vehicle struck him. He fell, leg crushed, silent on the cold street.' The car showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The pedestrian suffered serious crush injuries to his lower leg and foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 25 - A Jeep SUV struck a northbound e-bike on West 146 Street in Manhattan. The 26-year-old bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The SUV showed no damage; the e-bike’s left front quarter was damaged.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling east on West 146 Street collided with a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV had no visible damage, while the e-bike sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet only for motorcycles, which was not noted as a factor. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 25 - Two sedans crashed on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. One driver made a left turn. The other drove straight. Impact hit front center of one car and left rear quarter of the other. A 20-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 2855 8th Avenue in Manhattan. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of the turning sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The 20-year-old male driver of the straight-moving sedan was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 22 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi passed too closely on West 135 Street. The scooter was turning left when the taxi, traveling straight, struck its right front bumper. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on West 135 Street when a taxi passed too closely. The e-scooter was making a left turn northeast when the taxi, traveling north, struck the scooter's right front bumper with its left front bumper. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No safety equipment was noted for the scooter driver. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - Two sedans collided on Harlem River Drive at 8:45 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Harlem River Drive collided when one driver was merging and the other was going straight. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 45-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 11 - Sedan changing lanes slammed into pickup truck. Both drivers distracted. Right rear passenger in sedan injured and in shock. Metal twisted. Streets did not forgive.

According to the police report, a sedan changing lanes struck a pickup truck traveling straight east on West 145 Street near Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. The right rear passenger in the sedan, a 33-year-old woman, was injured and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. The sedan was damaged on its left front quarter panel, and the pickup truck on its right front bumper. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 8 - An SUV making a U-turn struck a sedan traveling south on West 132 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2015 Dodge SUV was making a U-turn on West 132 Street when it collided with a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling straight south. The sedan's 68-year-old male driver was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder trauma and experiencing shock. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the SUV driver’s maneuver as the pre-crash action. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The sedan driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers of U-turns in traffic flow but does not assign fault beyond the recorded driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 5 - A 48-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises in Manhattan near West 129 Street. The SUV was parked. The crash involved driver inattention and other vehicular factors. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash involving a parked SUV in Manhattan at West 129 Street. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The SUV was stationary before the crash, and no vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police identified no helmet or signaling issues, focusing instead on driver distraction and other vehicular errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - A 69-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck on West 145 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling straight ahead on West 145 Street struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. No information on the driver’s license status or vehicle details was provided. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - An 83-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing West 144 Street. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. The crash occurred outside an intersection.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2022 SUV traveling north on West 144 Street. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper while the pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and other vehicular, indicating driver error but does not specify exact violations such as failure to yield. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or helmet use is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - A bus hit a 12-year-old girl crossing West 129th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. The bus struck her with its center front end while traveling west. The girl was injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a bus traveling west on West 129th Street struck her with its center front end. The girl was crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. She sustained a facial contusion and remained conscious. The bus had 12 occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are unspecified. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676225 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - Two sedans crashed northbound on Harlem River Drive. The lead vehicle was struck from behind. The driver of the rear sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were male and licensed. The crash involved following too closely and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Harlem River Drive collided when the rear vehicle struck the front one. The driver of the rear sedan, a 54-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The rear sedan also had a defective accelerator. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The impact occurred at the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - A 24-year-old man riding a moped was struck by an SUV on West 147 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Police cited the SUV driver for disregarding traffic control. The moped driver was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on West 147 Street collided with a moped traveling north. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The SUV struck the moped on its right front quarter panel, damaging its center front end. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted. The crash caused serious injury to the moped driver but no further details on the SUV occupant's condition were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19