Your Silence, Their Blood: Demand Action on Deadly Streets

A 23-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred, leaving him semiconscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W 179 St and Broadway in Manhattan around 6 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Ford SUV, traveling westbound, struck him. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV showed no damage upon impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights critical driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the pedestrian's serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and passed too closely while she crossed with the signal. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Fort Washington Avenue made a left turn at W 178 Street around 6:00 AM in Manhattan. The vehicle passed too closely to a 36-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites driver errors including "Passing Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. No other vehicle occupants were involved. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers failing to maintain safe passing distances in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound vehicle on W 158 St. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W 158 St and Broadway in Manhattan around 11:00 AM. The 62-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound vehicle struck him on the left front bumper. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle’s front center end was damaged. No information about the vehicle type or driver license status was provided. The report focuses on the driver’s errors, specifically failure to yield and unsafe speed, as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 59-year-old woman crossing Broadway with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way amid limited visibility, causing a harsh front-end impact.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and W 156 St in Manhattan around 9:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2013 Toyota sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a primary contributing factor, compounded by obstructed or limited view conditions. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver held a valid New York license. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the point of impact. The report does not assign any contributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury in a crash on West 176th Street near Audubon Avenue. The collision involved an unspecified vehicle striking the bike’s front center. The rider remained conscious but sustained internal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 AM on West 176th Street in Manhattan. An 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was involved in a collision with an unspecified vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of both the bike and the other vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious but suffered a head injury classified as severity level 3, with internal complaints. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The other vehicle involved had no reported damage or occupants. The data focuses on the impact and injuries sustained by the bicyclist without assigning fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at a Manhattan intersection. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:10 AM near 3809 Broadway in Manhattan. A 37-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a Toyota SUV, traveling southeast and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage, and no other contributing factors were noted. The report explicitly identifies driver error as the cause, with no fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed male driver struck a parked SUV on Audubon Avenue in Manhattan at 10:50 p.m. The crash caused right-side damage to the parked vehicle and injured a 33-year-old female driver with back contusions. Unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control were cited.

According to the police report, at 22:50 on Audubon Avenue in Manhattan, an unlicensed male driver operating a 2021 BMW SUV traveling east collided with a parked 2006 Honda SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle against the right side doors of the parked SUV. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. A 33-year-old female occupant, identified as a driver, sustained back contusions and was conscious after the collision. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The incident highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic controls, as the primary causes of the crash and resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old woman walking along Harlem River Drive was crushed by a southbound SUV. The driver left her unconscious on the asphalt and did not stop. The city’s traffic violence spares no one, not even the oldest among us.

A 77-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound SUV on Harlem River Drive, according to the police report. The narrative states the woman was 'walking with traffic' when the vehicle's left front bumper 'crushed her body.' She was left unconscious on the roadway with injuries to her entire body. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further explanation for the driver’s actions. The vehicle involved was a 2024 SUV, registered in New York, traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the collision. This incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians from drivers who fail to remain at the scene after a crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a close passing collision in Manhattan. Both vehicles were parked at impact, with no visible damage. The crash exposed risks from unsafe vehicle proximity on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near W 169 St at 14:45. Two sedans, both initially parked, collided with impact points at the center back end and center front end respectively. The injured party was a 38-year-old male driver who sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in vehicle spacing. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock after an SUV struck him at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on W 158 St near Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. An 11-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal when he was struck by a station wagon/SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing center front end damage. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries, minor bleeding, and was in shock. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights driver errors as the primary cause of harm to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV backing unsafely struck a sedan on W 172 St in Manhattan. The sedan’s front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The collision caused center-end damage to both vehicles. Driver error in backing led to the crash and passenger harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:35 on W 172 St near Broadway in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2012 SUV backing unsafely and a 2016 sedan traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan’s center front end with its center back end. The front passenger of the sedan, a 36-year-old male, was injured with back pain and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The police report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver’s failure to back safely caused the collision, resulting in bodily injury to the sedan occupant. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan and SUV collided head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway late at night. Three occupants suffered neck and hip injuries, including whiplash and fractures. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police report lists unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway at 23:30 involving a northbound sedan and an SUV. The SUV sustained center front end damage, while the sedan was damaged at the left front bumper and center back end. Three vehicle occupants were injured: two male drivers, ages 36 and 33, both conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. A 54-year-old female passenger in the SUV sustained a fractured and dislocated hip or upper leg injury. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to driver actions but does not specify exact errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and resulting occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV traveling east on Broadway in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 9:20 AM on Broadway near West 156th Street in Manhattan. A bus traveling south struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2024 Mazda SUV going straight ahead eastbound. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors linked to the SUV driver. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The impact point and vehicle damage confirm the bus hit the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to traffic control compliance and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on W 175 St in Manhattan. The SUV driver, traveling at unsafe speed, caused a collision that injured the sedan driver, who suffered back pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on W 175 St near Audubon Ave in Manhattan, a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling north rear-ended a northbound sedan. The SUV was initially parked but then moved and struck the sedan with its left rear bumper impacting the sedan's right front bumper. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with back pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The driver was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea. The collision caused damage to the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the sedan's right front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman was injured when an SUV traveling west on W 171 St struck her at the intersection with St Nicholas Ave. The pedestrian suffered contusions and shock. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight west on W 171 St near St Nicholas Ave in Manhattan at 6:30 p.m. The vehicle struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian located at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and was in shock, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was reported. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the impact and injuries confirm a serious incident involving a vulnerable road user at a busy intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided late at night on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The crash involved lane changing and straight travel, with impact concentrated on front and rear bumpers. Injuries were serious but no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 PM on Henry Hudson Parkway involving three sedans traveling south. One sedan was changing lanes when it was struck on the left rear bumper by another sedan going straight ahead, which in turn was impacted on its center front end by a third sedan also traveling straight. The driver of the sedan changing lanes, a 37-year-old male, sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified but notes the pre-crash action of changing lanes as a critical element. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred. The collision highlights the dangers of lane changes on busy parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was injured after a sedan struck him from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The crash involved a failure to maintain safe distance by the sedan driver, causing serious harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:04 on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. A 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike, sustaining abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver, who was passing the cyclist traveling southbound. Both vehicles showed no damage, but the impact caused the bicyclist to be ejected. The sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist, directly leading to the collision. There are no listed contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as tailgating in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The impact struck the right side of one vehicle and the left side of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered a neck injury and shock. Driver errors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:33 on Amsterdam Avenue near West 177th Street in Manhattan. Two SUVs, both traveling northbound, collided when one vehicle was merging and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the Ford SUV and the left side doors of the Honda SUV. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. A 49-year-old female front passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a neck injury and shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the side doors of both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain-reaction collision involving multiple SUVs and sedans on Henry Hudson Parkway left three male drivers injured. All suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. Police identified defective brakes as a key factor, highlighting mechanical failure amid heavy traffic flow.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway around 6:00 AM involving several vehicles traveling southbound. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a critical role. Three male drivers, ages 35, 39, and 40, were injured with whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Each was conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The vehicles involved included SUVs and sedans, all sustaining damage primarily to front and rear center points of impact. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight or slowing before impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on vehicle defects and the resulting chain collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper turn struck a moped traveling straight on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 66-year-old man, suffered severe leg injuries. The crash highlights dangerous turning maneuvers and their toll on vulnerable riders.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:31 on Riverside Drive near West 163rd Street in Manhattan. A 2018 Kia sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 66-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound before the turn. The moped driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15