Precinct 32: Nights of sirens, days of pain

Jul 24 - A 74-year-old woman was hit by a turning SUV on Bradhurst Avenue. Driver inattention left her bruised and hurt. The street stayed loud. She stayed conscious. The system failed to protect her.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV making a right turn on Bradhurst Avenue near West 145th Street in Manhattan at 3:35 PM. The pedestrian was crossing away from an intersection when the SUV hit her with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The collision underscores the danger posed by distracted drivers turning across pedestrian paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - An SUV turning left on 8th Avenue struck a northbound cyclist. The man flew, hit pavement, head split, blood pooled. Shock froze his eyes. The SUV’s bumper bent where his body broke. Night swallowed the scene in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south on 8th Avenue near 262nd Street made a left turn and struck a man riding a bike northbound, who was proceeding straight ahead. The report details that the cyclist was ejected, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding, with shock evident in his expression. The narrative states, 'He flew, hit pavement. Head split. Blood pooled. Eyes wide with shock. The bumper bent where his body broke.' The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, but the SUV driver’s action—making a left turn into the path of a cyclist going straight—remains central to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s maneuver. The crash occurred late at night in Manhattan, underscoring the persistent danger for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - A three-year-old girl crossing with the signal on Lenox Avenue was struck in the head by a turning SUV. She died at the scene. The SUV’s front end bore the impact, marking the fatal collision.

At Lenox Avenue and West 135th Street in Manhattan, a three-year-old girl was fatally struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the child was 'crossing with the signal' when the 2020 Nissan SUV hit her in the head at the 'center front end' of the vehicle, which sustained damage there. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' but highlights the driver’s action of making a left turn into a crosswalk occupied by a pedestrian. The narrative states, 'She died there on the street. The front end bore the mark of her final moment.' No victim error is cited, focusing attention on the lethal consequences of the driver’s maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A sedan struck a parked ambulance on West 154 Street. The ambulance driver, 61, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited the sedan driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. The impact damaged the ambulance's left side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 9:27 AM on West 154 Street involving a parked ambulance and a northbound sedan. The ambulance was stationary when the sedan, traveling straight ahead, struck its left side doors with the right front bumper. The ambulance driver, a 61-year-old male occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance while passing the ambulance. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The ambulance driver was wearing no safety equipment, and the sedan was registered in Pennsylvania. The collision caused damage to the ambulance's left side doors and the sedan's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - A driver suffered neck injuries in a multi-sedan crash at West 129 Street. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The injured driver, conscious and restrained by a lap belt, experienced whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near West 129 Street involving multiple sedans. One driver, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The vehicles involved included a parked sedan struck at the center back end, and two other sedans traveling west and south, with one making a right turn. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained injuries classified as severity level 3. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury even among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - Taxi passed too close. Struck a 64-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a back injury. The driver kept straight. No damage to the cab. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan struck a 64-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the driver’s error, noted twice as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front bumper, but the vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance from people in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - A motorcycle traveling south on West 150 Street collided with a sedan also heading south. The motorcyclist was partially ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. The sedan showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling south on West 150 Street, collided with impact at the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The sedan driver, also male and licensed in New York, showed no vehicle damage. The motorcycle was reportedly avoiding an object in the roadway prior to the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A sedan backing unsafely struck a parked bus in Manhattan’s 9th Council district. A 7-year-old girl, secured in the rear seat, suffered back injuries and shock. Driver distraction and unsafe backing caused the crash, leaving the child in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2756 8 Avenue in Manhattan around 3:30 PM. The sedan, traveling west, was backing when it collided with a northbound parked bus. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The 7-year-old female occupant, seated in the middle rear seat with a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and nausea and experienced shock. The sedan’s front center end and the bus’s left front quarter panel sustained damage. The driver’s unsafe backing maneuver and distraction directly led to the collision. The child passenger was not at fault and was properly restrained, highlighting the critical role of driver errors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A sedan driver, distracted and starting from parking, struck several parked vehicles on West 134 Street. The 82-year-old man behind the wheel suffered neck abrasions. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt.

According to the police report, a crash unfolded on West 134 Street in Manhattan at 13:54. An 82-year-old male driver, operating a 2010 Mercedes sedan, started from parking and struck multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs. The driver suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victims. This crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction on crowded city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A bicyclist was ejected and injured in a rear-end collision on West 142 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a Chevrolet SUV and a bike traveling eastbound. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:35 AM on West 142 Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was riding eastbound when he was struck from behind. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The Chevrolet SUV involved also traveled eastbound and impacted the bike's left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735135 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - A taxi traveling north on Harlem River Drive struck another vehicle, injuring its driver and a teenage passenger. Both suffered contusions and bruises. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, leading to a front-end collision.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda taxi was traveling north on Harlem River Drive when it collided with another vehicle. The taxi's left front bumper struck the other vehicle, causing damage to the taxi's center front end. The driver, a 78-year-old man wearing a lap belt, and a 15-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat were both injured. Both occupants sustained contusions and bruises, with the driver suffering head injuries and the passenger injured in the shoulder and upper arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the passengers or other vehicles. The driver’s distraction led directly to the collision and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - An SUV making a left turn struck a sedan traveling east on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. The impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 8 Avenue near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 6:30 PM. A Ford SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a Honda sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old female occupant, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any for the SUV driver. The collision resulted from the SUV's left turn into the path of the sedan, indicating a failure to yield or improper left turn maneuver by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A 12-year-old boy riding east on West 145 Street was struck by a westbound SUV making a right turn. The collision caused head injuries and bruising. Police cite the SUV driver’s disregard for traffic control and inexperience as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:33 on West 145 Street. A 12-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was hit by a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling west and making a right turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors, both attributed to the SUV driver. No contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to obey traffic controls while turning, especially to vulnerable young cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - SUV struck sedan and ambulance on West 145 St Bridge. Driver distraction led to impact. One man, 59, bruised his knee and leg. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a crash on West 145 St Bridge in Manhattan involved an SUV, a sedan, another SUV, and an ambulance. Driver inattention or distraction was the primary cause. A 59-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report notes damage to the left front bumper of an SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a sedan, showing side impacts. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risk posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - Two sport utility vehicles collided on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A 56-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on West 145 Street collided. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of a 2012 Honda SUV and the left front bumper of a 2024 Toyota SUV. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The 56-year-old female driver of the Honda SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back end of the Honda and the left front bumper of the Toyota.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - A sedan pulled from parking and struck a westbound cyclist on West 132 Street. The rider was thrown, left incoherent, with arm and shoulder injuries. Driver inattention fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parking spot on West 132 Street in Manhattan collided with a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries, with incoherence noted at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors. The bicyclist's use of prescription medication is also noted, but only after driver errors. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to pay attention when entering traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - A 33-year-old bicyclist suffered facial injuries and unconsciousness after an SUV making a right turn hit him on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The collision caused minor bleeding and left side damage to the SUV. Driver inattention was a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on West 145 Street near Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2019 Nissan SUV making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries, was unconscious, and experienced minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with three occupants. The bicyclist was not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to observe traffic controls in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - Three SUVs crashed hard on West 155 Street. Two drivers hurt, neck and chest injuries. Police cite alcohol and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Streets unsafe. System failed the men behind the wheel.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on West 155 Street in Manhattan at 4:03 AM. Two male drivers, ages 45 and 59, suffered neck and chest injuries, both conscious after the crash. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors, highlighting driver error. Both men wore lap belts and harnesses. The collision involved front and side impacts among the SUVs. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger posed by impaired and reckless driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A 21-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck making a right turn on Edgecombe Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Police cite the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The victim was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Edgecombe Avenue made a right turn and struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The truck’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The driver was licensed in Virginia and operating a 2015 Chevrolet pick-up truck. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not assign any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions beyond noting she was crossing with the signal. The crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - An SUV traveling north collided with a sedan making a right turn on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. An 11-year-old front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, enduring shock but was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:51 on West 145 Street, Manhattan. A Toyota SUV traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a Nissan sedan making a right turn eastward. The SUV’s left front bumper sustained damage. The sedan had two occupants, including an 11-year-old female front passenger who was injured with head trauma and whiplash, placed in shock but remained secured by a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision’s point of impact and vehicle maneuvers suggest a failure to yield or misjudgment during the sedan’s turn, highlighting driver error and systemic risk at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19