Your Silence, Their Blood: Demand Action on Deadly Streets

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision on West 162 Street. The crash involved driver inattention, striking the cyclist’s back end and causing significant trauma and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:18 AM on West 162 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was traveling north when he was struck from behind by a vehicle also moving north. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in a complaint of pain or nausea and emotional shock. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The data highlights the critical role of driver distraction in this serious injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck a parked vehicle on West 172 Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 70-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. The impact damaged the right front quarter panel of the moving car and left side doors of the parked vehicle.

According to the police report, at 20:50 on West 172 Street near Amsterdam Avenue, a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling north collided with a parked 2008 Toyota sedan. The moving vehicle impacted the parked car's left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver of the moving sedan, a 70-year-old man, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights risks from driver control errors or inattention when passing parked vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man pushing a car was struck in Manhattan when an SUV made an improper U-turn. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and left the pedestrian seriously injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:15 near 2296 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. A 2023 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making an improper U-turn when it struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was pushing a car outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his knee and lower leg, classified as a severe injury. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as the primary contributing factor, highlighting driver error. The collision also involved two parked sedans, both damaged on their front and rear ends. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy riding north on Edgecombe Avenue was struck on his left side by a northbound SUV that was parked but involved in a collision. The SUV driver, 57, suffered shock and minor injuries. The bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male SUV driver was involved in a collision with a 14-year-old male bicyclist on Edgecombe Avenue near West 162 Street in Manhattan at 9:30 p.m. The SUV was initially parked but struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but experienced shock. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist’s arm split open against the side of a stopped taxi at Fort Washington and 161st. Blood marked the pavement. The helmeted rider stayed awake. The taxi sat untouched. The street fell silent, holding the aftermath in its grip.

A cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after striking the side of a stopped taxi at Fort Washington Avenue and 161st Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 10:12 a.m. The report states, 'A cyclist struck the side of a stopped taxi. His arm split open. Blood on pavement. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. The taxi sat untouched.' The taxi was stopped in traffic and sustained no damage, while the cyclist’s bike impacted the right side doors of the vehicle. The police report lists no specific contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. The only victim behavior noted is helmet use, which is mentioned after the description of the crash. The focus remains on the physical impact and aftermath, with the police narrative emphasizing the silence and gravity that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact fractured and dislocated her abdomen and pelvis. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the severe injuries.

According to the police report, at 10:10 AM on West 173 Street in Manhattan, an SUV driven by a female driver making a left turn struck an 89-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact, indicating the vehicle struck the pedestrian directly during the turn. The pedestrian was conscious but severely injured. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on West 162 Street at 5:15 p.m. A left-turning SUV struck the right side of a southbound SUV. A 46-year-old female rear passenger suffered a contusion and elbow injury. Both drivers were licensed men traveling opposite directions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on West 162 Street involving two SUVs. One driver, a licensed male traveling north, was making a left turn when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the right side doors of the other SUV traveling south. The second vehicle was driven straight ahead by another licensed male. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the turning SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the other. A 46-year-old female rear passenger in the southbound SUV was injured, sustaining a contusion and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault or blame to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on West 174 Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a slowing pick-up truck. The front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting systemic risks of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan was parked on West 174 Street in Manhattan around 10:30 p.m. when it was rear-ended by a 2001 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling north. The pick-up truck driver was slowing or stopping but failed to maintain attention, causing the collision. The impact occurred at the right side doors of the sedan, damaging that area. The front passenger, a 28-year-old female, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report explicitly lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving, even at low speeds and near stopped vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van making an improper right turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 158 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The van showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:09 on West 158 Street in Manhattan. A van was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight west. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the van driver. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. The van, a 2005 Chevrolet truck/bus, showed no damage despite the collision. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type), but no contributing factors related to the victim were cited. The driver’s failure to execute a proper turn directly caused the impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 158 Street and Broadway in Manhattan around 4:25 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The collision highlights driver distraction and failure to yield as critical causes, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered a neck contusion and shock after colliding with a northbound moped on Amsterdam Avenue. Both vehicles showed no damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old male bicyclist, traveling southbound, collided with a northbound moped carrying two occupants. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. Both vehicles showed no damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or violations such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were cited. The moped was going straight ahead with no damage reported. The crash highlights a collision between vulnerable road users without clear driver fault identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck from behind by a pick-up truck backing unsafely in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and shock. The driver was unlicensed and caused the crash by unsafe backing.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck driven by an unlicensed male driver was backing southwest near 3920 Broadway in Manhattan at 11:10. The vehicle's pre-crash action was backing, and the point of impact was the center back end of the truck. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. An 82-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal but not at an intersection, was struck from behind. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was in shock. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver as the cause, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained no damage, underscoring the severity of the pedestrian’s injury despite the low-impact collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries while crossing Audubon Avenue with the signal. A northbound sedan made a right turn on red, striking her at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage; the pedestrian was bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan around 17:17. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, operated by a licensed female driver, made a right turn on red. The vehicle did not sustain any damage, and the point of impact showed no visible damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the driver’s action of making a right turn on red directly preceded the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after turning improperly on Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing impact to the vehicle’s undercarriage and resulting in shock and pain complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:49 AM on Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. The 32-year-old male driver was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factors. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle’s undercarriage was the point of impact, indicating a significant collision during the improper turn. No other parties were reported injured. The data highlights driver error as the cause, with no victim fault or pedestrian involvement noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck passing too closely struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on West 179 Street. The cyclist suffered an upper arm contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The truck was parked, and no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 179 Street involving a box truck and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The box truck was parked before the crash and had no reported damage. The primary driver error cited was "Passing Too Closely," indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance from the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The truck driver held a valid New York license, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. This crash underscores the dangers posed by vehicles passing vulnerable road users too closely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 SUV struck him on West 166 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver was inattentive, causing a collision that injured the cyclist’s elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:00 PM on West 166 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 2022 Volvo SUV, traveling westbound, struck a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. The bicyclist’s helmet use was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck two parked SUVs on West 160 Street in Manhattan. The driver lost consciousness during the crash and was injured. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUVs’ right panels.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2019 Honda sedan was traveling east on West 160 Street when he collided with two parked SUVs. The report identifies the driver’s loss of consciousness as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan impacted the left front bumper, damaging both the sedan and the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the right rear bumper of the other. The driver was injured and unconscious at the scene, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). Both SUVs were parked at the time of impact. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the loss of consciousness, nor does it cite any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound sedan going straight. Three occupants suffered injuries including abrasions and full-body pain. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the crash on Amsterdam Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue around 12:57 a.m. The SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way to the southbound sedan moving straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with the SUV sustaining damage to its left front bumper. The SUV driver was cited for failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction. Three occupants were injured: the SUV driver, a 52-year-old male with back abrasions; a 40-year-old female front passenger with full-body injuries and complaints of pain or nausea; and a 46-year-old female rear passenger with facial injuries and similar complaints. None were ejected. The injuries and shock reported highlight the severity of the collision caused by the SUV driver's errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703754, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided near Audubon Avenue in Manhattan late at night. The male driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right sides. The crash involved no ejections and left one occupant injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:49 PM on West 171 Street near Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans, a 2011 BMW traveling south and a 2016 Ford traveling west, collided with impact on the BMW's center front end and the Ford's right rear quarter panel. The male driver of the BMW, aged 25, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in damage primarily to the right front bumper of the BMW and the right rear quarter panel of the Ford.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a vehicle disregarded traffic control and struck his bike’s left side doors. The collision occurred during a left turn, causing significant injury and damage to the bike.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 10:19 on Broadway near West 177 Street. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was making a left turn when it impacted the left side doors of the bike. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. The damage to the bike was concentrated on the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, leading to serious injuries for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15