Precinct 32: Nights of sirens, days of pain

Oct 26 - SUV pulled from parking, struck sedan’s rear. Two male passengers bruised, hurt in head and hip. Both alert, both belted. Driver inattention fueled the crash. Steel met flesh on Edgecombe Avenue.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV started from parking and collided with a southbound sedan near 128 Edgecombe Avenue in Manhattan at 15:40. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both vehicles. Two male sedan passengers, ages 62 and 52, suffered contusions and bruises to the head and upper leg/hip. Both were conscious, not ejected, and wore lap belts and harnesses. The injuries were classified as severity 3. The report highlights driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - Taxi struck a woman outside the crosswalk. She took the hit on her upper arm. Driver failed to pay attention. Unsafe speed. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed deep.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a taxi traveling east on West 137 Street at 12:52. The impact hit her upper arm and shoulder, causing a contusion and bruising. The crash happened outside an intersection. The report cites driver inattention, distraction, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front quarter panel. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not ejected, and no safety equipment was noted. The report highlights driver failures and does not assign blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - Two SUVs collided on West 135 Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A 70-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 on West 135 Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound collided. The point of impact was the right side doors of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. A 70-year-old male driver in the first vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and experiencing shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions between SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 30 - Two sedans collided on Harlem River Drive at 6:30 a.m. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries ranging from whiplash to upper arm trauma. The crash involved defective accelerator and other vehicular factors, causing shock and bodily harm.

According to the police report, at 6:30 a.m. on Harlem River Drive, two sedans collided while both were parked. The crash involved a defective accelerator and other vehicular contributing factors. The first vehicle, a 2021 Toyota sedan, sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the second, a 2000 Acura sedan, was damaged at the center back end. Three occupants were injured: a 66-year-old male driver with entire body injuries and shock, a 68-year-old female front passenger with shoulder and upper arm injuries and complaints of pain, and a third occupant who suffered whiplash and shock. All occupants were restrained with lap belts or harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Accelerator Defective' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, highlighting driver and vehicle-related errors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - An SUV struck a bike near West 141st. Two men thrown. Legs torn, blood on blacktop. The bike twisted, SUV front crushed. Both riders conscious. One was a child. Alcohol played its part. The city’s danger revealed in steel and flesh.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue near West 141st Street collided with a bike, resulting in severe injuries to two male bicyclists, one of whom was a child. Both victims suffered severe lacerations to their legs and remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV’s front end was crushed, and the bike was demolished. The narrative describes the SUV as having 'plowed into a bike,' with both riders thrown and blood slicking the asphalt. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers operate vehicles under the influence, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to catastrophic harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - A taxi and van collided on 8 Avenue. Four male passengers suffered back, knee, and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and blocked views. All victims stayed conscious. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi and a van crashed at 8 Avenue and West 140 Street in Manhattan at 8:37 PM. Both vehicles were heading south. The van's left rear bumper struck the taxi's right side doors. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. Four male passengers, aged 30 to 34, were injured, suffering internal complaints to the back, knee, and arm. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report does not cite any passenger actions or safety equipment as factors. The crash underscores the dangers of distraction and limited visibility behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 24 - A moped collided head-on with a bicyclist traveling south on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and minor bleeding. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on 8th Avenue collided front-to-front with a southbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced minor bleeding and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact, with damage concentrated at their center front ends. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The moped driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 20 - A 28-year-old man was struck at a Manhattan intersection while crossing with the signal. The Jeep’s right front quarter panel hit him, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 133 Street and Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Jeep SUV struck him on the right front quarter panel. The impact caused injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. The pedestrian experienced shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. This collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 18 - An e-bike rider suffered chest injuries and bruising after a collision in Manhattan. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. According to the police report, confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

At 9:30 p.m. in Manhattan near West 133rd Street, an e-bike rider traveling west collided with a parked vehicle, sustaining chest contusions and bruises. According to the police report, the bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the rider's confusion or error played a role in the incident. The parked vehicle showed no damage and was stationary before the crash. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end. No driver errors related to moving vehicles were cited. The crash highlights risks involving bicyclist decision-making and interactions with parked vehicles in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 13 - A 53-year-old man was injured crossing East 131 Street in Manhattan. The SUV hit him on the right front quarter panel, causing back injuries. The pedestrian was incoherent at the scene. The driver was traveling straight southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2015 Honda SUV traveling southbound on East 131 Street in Manhattan at 4:54 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection and suffered back injuries, resulting in an incoherent emotional state. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no contributing factors related to the driver, but notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other vehicle occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - An 11-year-old girl crossing 7 Avenue with the signal was hit and injured. She suffered abrasions and lower leg wounds. No driver errors listed. The impact left a young pedestrian hurt in Manhattan.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 131 Street in Manhattan at 17:10. She was obeying the crossing signal when the crash happened. The girl suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report does not list any driver actions, vehicle type, or contributing factors. No driver errors are recorded. The victim was not cited for any contributing factors. The incident highlights the harm faced by pedestrians, even when following the rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 2 - A 34-year-old man walking along West 130 Street was struck by a Jeep SUV. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered bruises and an elbow injury but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 130 Street in Manhattan around 8:30 PM. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic when a 2019 Jeep SUV struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The pedestrian sustained contusions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and safe distance directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 31 - A white van making a left turn collided with a parked sedan on West 152 Street in Manhattan. The impact damaged the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s occupant, a 53-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a white van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a parked sedan on West 152 Street, Manhattan. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel on both vehicles, causing damage to those areas. The sedan was registered in New York and was occupied by a 53-year-old male driver who was not ejected but sustained back injuries and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan’s occupant but does not specify any driver errors or violations. The van’s driver actions involved making a left turn, which led to the collision with the stationary vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 29 - A taxi struck a cyclist on his left side at West 133rd and Lenox Avenue. The rider crashed hard, blood pooling at his waist. Four passengers watched silently. The bike lay twisted. The cyclist suffered severe abdominal injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a cyclist on the left side at West 133rd Street. The impact caused the cyclist to hit the pavement forcefully, resulting in severe lacerations to his abdomen and pelvis. The report notes blood pooling at the cyclist's waist and a twisted bike, while four passengers inside the taxi witnessed the aftermath. The police identified 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' were cited. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the collision impact and the serious injuries sustained by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - A 48-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured with abrasions and shoulder trauma after a sedan’s improper lane usage in Manhattan. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left the cyclist hurt and conscious, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 AM on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan was parked but committed improper passing or lane usage, which contributed to the collision with a 48-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including abrasions. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary driver error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene and not wearing any safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify victim fault. This incident underscores how driver lane violations can cause serious harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 21 - A Manhattan SUV driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after colliding with multiple parked vehicles. The crash occurred near West 131 Street. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting driver impairment in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:14 near West 131 Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 46-year-old male operating a station wagon/SUV, was injured with contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The SUV struck several parked sedans and SUVs, all showing center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected but did not use any safety equipment. No other occupants were involved. The collision with multiple parked vehicles and the noted alcohol involvement point to driver error as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - A 41-year-old male SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after rear-ending a box truck while both vehicles traveled south on West 138 Street in Manhattan. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:55 on West 138 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles, a 2021 Chevrolet SUV and a 2012 box truck, were traveling south. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and quarter panel, indicating the SUV rear-ended the box truck. The box truck sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The collision highlights a failure in vehicle control or attention by the SUV driver, as the box truck was undamaged and both vehicles were moving in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749905 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - An SUV stopped in traffic struck an e-bike from behind on Lenox Avenue. The 24-year-old e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. The e-bike operator was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 13:25. A Ford SUV traveling south was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended an e-bike also traveling south. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver, who was licensed. The e-bike driver was unlicensed but no contributing factors were assigned to him. The collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck a male pedestrian at an intersection on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered severe full-body injuries and was rendered unconscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the serious impact.

According to the police report, at 20:36 on 8 Avenue near West 140 Street in Manhattan, a sedan traveling north struck a male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured across his entire body and was found unconscious, indicating severe trauma. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The vehicle, a 2012 Mercedes sedan, showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors were attributed to him. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle from a parked position before the collision. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - A 60-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a taxi on West 131 Street. Both vehicles struck front center. The bicyclist suffered neck contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was unlicensed, and the taxi driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:22 on West 131 Street in Manhattan involving a taxi and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends while traveling straight ahead— the taxi heading west and the bicycle north. The bicyclist was unlicensed, as noted in the report, which is a driver-related factor. The taxi driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors were specified in the report. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist, highlighting the dangers posed by the collision dynamics and the bicyclist’s unlicensed status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19