Your Silence, Their Blood: Demand Action on Deadly Streets

An SUV turned left on Amsterdam. An e-bike kept straight. They collided head-on. The e-bike rider, a 44-year-old man, hit the pavement. Blood ran from his leg. The light was not obeyed. No helmet. Night air thick with sirens.

A crash took place at Amsterdam Avenue and West 162nd Street in Manhattan. An SUV made a left turn. An e-bike rider, a 44-year-old man, went straight. They collided head-on. The man suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was not obeyed.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the failure to obey traffic signals. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan overturned on Henry Hudson Parkway after a side impact. The driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash happened at 2:05 a.m. The driver was restrained but injured. Following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway was struck on the left side doors by another vehicle passing southbound. The impact caused the sedan to overturn. The driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The second vehicle's details are unspecified, but it impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of close following distances leading to severe vehicle damage and occupant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a U-turn struck a bicyclist turning left on West 175 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The bicyclist bruised his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling south on West 175 Street who was making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver, a 56-year-old man, was also injured. Both drivers were reported to have been inattentive or distracted, which contributed to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle and the left front bumper of the taxi. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist going straight on West 162 Street in Manhattan. The 28-year-old male cyclist suffered a head contusion. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The bicyclist remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda sedan traveling southeast made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling south on West 162 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's center front end struck the center front end of the bike. The driver, licensed in Pennsylvania, was alone in the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment details were provided for the bicyclist. The collision caused visible damage to both vehicles' front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men struck on West 177 Street in Manhattan. Both suffered lower limb injuries and shock. The vehicle was traveling north. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported. Victims experienced pain and nausea after impact.

According to the police report, two male pedestrians, ages 21 and 38, were injured on West 177 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. Both sustained injuries to their lower limbs—elbow, lower arm, hand, knee, lower leg, and foot—and were in shock following the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling north but no specific vehicle type or driver information was provided. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both pedestrians were performing other actions in the roadway at the time. Neither victim was ejected or noted to have safety equipment. The injuries were classified as moderate, with complaints of pain or nausea documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV pulling out of parking struck a northbound sedan on Broadway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. The driver’s distraction caused the crash. The passenger was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, an SUV starting from parking on Broadway collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. A 23-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering head trauma and shock, and complained of pain and nausea. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention while starting from parking led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old woman crossing a marked crosswalk was struck by an SUV backing unsafely at high speed. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver caused the crash by failing to back safely and driving too fast.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on West 163rd Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a 2023 SUV traveling east that was backing up unsafely. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists the contributing factors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Unsafe Speed" by the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but forceful enough to cause serious injury. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No driver license or occupant information was provided. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers in areas with pedestrian traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck the right side of a sedan on West 157 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on West 157 Street collided with a sedan also heading north. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The moped was passing at the time of impact, which struck the right side doors of the sedan, damaging its right rear quarter panel. The moped was demolished on impact. The sedan driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper U-turn on Riverside Drive was struck on its left side by a northbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and was semiconscious. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Airbags deployed.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on Riverside Drive in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side by a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbags deployed. The SUV driver, who was unlicensed, failed to yield while the sedan was turning improperly. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old boy was hit by a taxi at an intersection in Manhattan. The child suffered a head injury and concussion. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The taxi showed no damage. The boy remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound taxi at the intersection near 120 Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. The child was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion but remained conscious. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal on West 169 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver failed to yield and was inattentive. Both the pedestrian and the SUV driver suffered neck injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 169 Street at an intersection with the signal. The crash involved a Ford SUV traveling west and a BMW sedan traveling south. The pedestrian was struck by the SUV, which failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was in shock. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, also sustained neck injuries and shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The SUV's front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel were damaged in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s brakes were defective. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway rear-ended a 2008 sedan also heading south. The sedan’s 43-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists defective brakes on the SUV as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center ends. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused injury to the sedan’s driver but did not result in ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan merged unsafely on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Her vehicle struck a southbound truck. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage. Unsafe lane changing and oversized vehicle contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan driver merged unsafely on the Cross Bronx Expressway and collided with a southbound truck. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the truck's center front end. The 29-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was uninjured and traveling straight ahead. Contributing factors listed include unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver and the presence of an oversized vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured on West 173 Street near Audubon Avenue. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash involved a Nissan vehicle impacting the bike’s front end. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on West 173 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike was making a left turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a Nissan vehicle. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. The e-bike driver wore no safety equipment at the time of the crash. The Nissan’s point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash caused center front end damage to the e-bike. No pedestrian involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman crossing West 157 Street with the signal was struck by a southbound moped. The impact injured her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver disregarded traffic control, leading to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on West 157 Street struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was injured at the intersection. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crash on Riverside Drive injured a 41-year-old female driver. The vehicle's defective accelerator led to the collision. She suffered bruises and arm injuries but was conscious and restrained. Two parked sedans were damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a 41-year-old woman was involved in a crash on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists a defective accelerator as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved damage to two parked sedans, one struck on the left rear quarter panel and the other on the left front bumper. No other driver errors were specified in the report. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up turned left. A motorcycle sped straight. Metal slammed metal. The rider flew, helmetless. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone. The street bore the violence. He was 37.

A pick-up truck turned left on Audubon Avenue. A motorcycle came straight at unsafe speed. The two vehicles collided. According to the police report, 'A pick-up turned left. A motorcycle came fast, straight. They met hard. The rider flew, no helmet. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He was 37. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone on the street.' Unsafe speed was listed as a contributing factor. The 37-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding on the street. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the pick-up driver. The crash left the rider broken and bleeding on the asphalt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man was hit by a Jeep SUV making a left turn on West 158 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck him. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a left turn on West 158 Street struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper, damaging the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing the street when the collision happened.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV backing unsafely on West 178 Street near Audubon Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg injury. The driver caused the crash by unsafe backing.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on West 178 Street near Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of a 2018 Honda SUV was entering a parked position and backed unsafely, striking the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2013 SUV made a left turn on West 178 Street in Manhattan. It collided with a southbound sedan. Two male passengers in the sedan suffered shoulder fractures and dislocations. The crash caused front bumper damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2013 SUV, traveling north, made a left turn and disregarded traffic control. The SUV struck a southbound sedan going straight ahead on West 178 Street in Manhattan. Two male passengers, ages 22 and 29, in the sedan were injured with fractures and dislocations to their shoulders. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the sedan was damaged on its right front bumper. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15