Your Silence, Their Blood: Demand Action on Deadly Streets

A 37-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Manhattan. The sedan was parked when the crash occurred. The bicyclist suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan in Manhattan near West 160 Street. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The sedan, a 2016 Jeep, showed no damage and was stationary before the crash. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the left side doors of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and the vehicle was registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on West 165 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling north. The rear SUV struck the front SUV’s back end. The male driver of the front SUV suffered chest injuries and was conscious. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West 165 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling north when the rear SUV impacted the center back end of the front SUV. The front SUV’s male driver, age 59, sustained chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions but does not specify failure to yield or other errors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. There were no ejections or pedestrian involvement noted. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the rear SUV and the center back end of the front SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped traveling south on West 168 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 28-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The sedan driver showed signs of inattention. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 168 Street collided with a moped going south near Audubon Avenue. The moped driver, a 28-year-old male, was partially ejected and injured in the hip and upper leg, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but was cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the moped's left side doors. No other contributing factors were listed. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan made a right turn and passed too closely. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided near West 158 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" twice as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain safe distance while making a right turn. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end were the points of impact. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped hit an SUV’s side at West 160th and Saint Nicholas. The rider, 25, was ejected. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He lay incoherent, pain thick in his voice. The moped was crushed. Sirens cut the morning.

A violent crash unfolded at the corner of West 160th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A moped slammed into the side of an SUV. According to the police report, the moped rider, age 25, was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped was demolished. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are driver errors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Broadway in Manhattan. The female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way. Impact hit left rear quarter panel of one car and right front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. The female driver of the 2008 Mazda, aged 57, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left rear quarter panel of the Ford and the right front bumper of the Mazda. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant in her vehicle. The crash highlights errors in yielding and driver control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle stopped in traffic on West 179 Street. Three occupants suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The taxi driver was inattentive. All injured remained conscious and were not ejected from their seats.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 179 Street rear-ended a vehicle stopped in traffic. The impact occurred at the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the other vehicle. Three occupants in the taxi were injured, all suffering neck injuries described as whiplash. The injured included the driver and two passengers, all conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver’s contributing factor was listed as Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north hit a westbound sedan’s left rear quarter on West 157 Street. The moped driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north collided with the left rear quarter panel of a westbound sedan on West 157 Street. The moped driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was operated by a licensed male driver from Pennsylvania. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the front center of the moped and the left rear quarter of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on West 166 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The moped driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver was distracted. The impact damaged the left side of the sedan and the moped’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on West 166 Street when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 40-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the moped’s left front bumper, damaging both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The impact struck the sedan’s left rear bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Cross Bronx Expressway was struck from behind by a chassis cab also traveling west. The sedan's left rear bumper and center back end sustained damage from the chassis cab's right front bumper. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused injury to the sedan driver, who was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was partially ejected and injured at West 162 Street and Broadway. The taxi struck the bike’s left front bumper as the cyclist made an improper left turn. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Broadway collided with a 15-year-old bicyclist making an improper left turn at West 162 Street. The bike was hit on its left front bumper by the taxi’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use were noted. The cyclist was conscious and injured but not fatally harmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man riding a moped was struck by an SUV making an improper U-turn on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue made an improper U-turn and collided with a moped also traveling south. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a left turn on Broadway in Manhattan. It struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight south. The cyclist suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Broadway near West 162 Street in Manhattan when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The 26-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and suffered a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on West 159 Street. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle disregarded traffic control and failed to yield. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on West 159 Street made a left turn and struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists the driver's errors as disregarding traffic control and failure to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649997, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 32-year-old woman crossing Fort Washington Avenue with the signal. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash left her injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Fort Washington Avenue at an intersection with the signal when a 2021 Volkswagen sedan traveling north struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the impact. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian or safety equipment. The crash occurred in Manhattan's 10033 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was struck while traveling north on West 179 Street. A Jeep made a right turn, failing to yield right-of-way. The rider was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The Jeep showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after a collision with a Jeep on West 179 Street. The Jeep was making a right turn while the e-bike was going straight ahead. The report lists the driver error as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The Jeep sustained no damage and had no occupants at the time. The incident highlights a failure by the Jeep driver to yield, resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a rear-end collision with an SUV on West 160 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver followed too closely, striking the cyclist from behind. The rider suffered a neck fracture and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured after being struck from behind by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling south on West 160 Street, Manhattan. The collision caused a neck fracture and dislocation, leaving the rider in shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the e-bike was damaged at the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old boy playing in the street was hit by an e-bike traveling south on West 158 Street. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention and distraction at the time of impact.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on West 158 Street struck an 8-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway at an intersection. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises reported. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage. The boy was conscious and not ejected from the roadway. No other safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where children may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man on a moped was injured on Amsterdam Avenue. The moped struck the front center of a vehicle making a left turn. The driver suffered bruises and leg injuries. No helmet was worn. The crash caused front-end damage to the moped.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision on Amsterdam Avenue. The moped was traveling north, going straight ahead, when it struck the center front end of a vehicle making a left turn. The driver was not ejected but sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a Honda SUV. Damage was limited to the moped's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. Both drivers were going straight. One driver, 60, suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. Both drivers were traveling straight in opposite directions when the crash occurred. The 60-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15