Your Silence, Their Blood: Demand Action on Deadly Streets

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver was injured when a moving SUV collided with his parked SUV on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moving vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the parked SUV, causing damage to both vehicles. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound moped on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and abrasions. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The moped’s front center collided with the sedan’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue when it collided with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 41-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan impacted the left side doors, while the moped sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. The moped driver wore a helmet, but the crash was primarily caused by the sedan’s maneuver and unsafe speed. No pedestrian was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old girl was struck at an intersection on Fort Washington Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan made a right turn and hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Fort Washington Avenue at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's movement. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a southbound e-bike on West 175 Street. The 22-year-old e-bike rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Driver distraction played a role. The crash left the cyclist in shock, injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan was making a U-turn on West 175 Street in Manhattan when it collided with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 22-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan struck the e-bike on its left side doors and left front bumper, respectively. The cyclist was not ejected but was left in shock. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making turns in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on West 165 Street in Manhattan. The female driver of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 165 Street in Manhattan involving two southbound SUVs. The driver of the rear-ended vehicle, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The impact was at the center back end of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with an SUV making a left turn on Audubon Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The SUV driver was inattentive and turned improperly. The crash left the rider fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Audubon Avenue struck the left front quarter panel of a Jeep SUV making a left turn northwest at West 179 Street. The motorcyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' by the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured. No information on helmet use was provided. The crash highlights the dangers of inattentive turning maneuvers involving vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man flew from his multi-wheeled machine at West 178th and Wadsworth. No helmet. No belt. Head struck hard. Blood pooled. Driver inexperience and rage fueled the crash. Only the rider was hurt. The street stayed silent.

A 25-year-old man was ejected from a multi-wheeled vehicle while traveling north on West 178th Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider wore no helmet or seat belt, as noted in the report, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged, but the rider was left injured and conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at West 159 Street in Manhattan. Three occupants suffered head and hip injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. All were restrained but shocked, complaining of pain and nausea. Damage hit front and left side of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West 159 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a 2019 Lexus SUV traveling west and a 2006 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. Three occupants were injured: a 21-year-old female front passenger and a 16-year-old female rear passenger both suffered head injuries, and the 22-year-old male driver of the Chevrolet SUV sustained hip and upper leg injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Lexus SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the Chevrolet SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel and left side doors. The injured occupants experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn and a southbound bike. The bicyclist suffered bruises to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a vehicle making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on Fort Washington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of both the vehicle and the bike. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male driver in a 2021 Jeep SUV crashed on Broadway in Manhattan. The vehicle was demolished at the front center. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Jeep SUV with a learner's permit crashed on Broadway in Manhattan. The vehicle sustained severe front-end damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The driver was wearing a harness at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding, intoxicated driver crashed a sedan into a parked SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. Two men inside the sedan suffered neck and head injuries. Both were restrained but shocked. The SUV was damaged at the rear. Alcohol and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway struck a parked SUV from behind. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. Two male occupants in the sedan, aged 23 and 27, were injured. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while the front passenger complained of head pain and nausea. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No information indicates fault beyond the driver's errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected after colliding with a vehicle on Broadway near West 162nd Street. The rider suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash involved unsafe speed and damaged the left side of the bike and front of the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on Broadway collided with a vehicle traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-bike and the center front end of the vehicle. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was occupied by no passengers, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of the e-bike. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the e-bike and the front end of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman driver suffered an elbow abrasion after her sedan was struck by another sedan making a right turn. The crash happened near 2320 Amsterdam Avenue. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was parked when it was struck on the left rear bumper by a second sedan making a right turn. The second vehicle was driven by an unlicensed female driver. The collision injured the female driver of the parked sedan, causing an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred near 2320 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a left turn and struck an e-scooter traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue. The e-scooter driver, partially ejected and bruised, suffered injuries to his entire body. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and alcohol involvement by the scooter driver.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Amsterdam Avenue made a left turn and collided with an e-scooter going straight north. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield during the left turn. Additionally, alcohol involvement was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan's point of impact was its center front end, while the e-scooter was struck on its left side doors. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured and was not using any safety equipment at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Kia sedan crashed into two parked cars near 159th Street. The front end crumpled. The SUV’s rear split open. The driver, a woman, bled from the face. The street fell silent. Metal and blood marked the scene.

A Kia sedan struck two parked vehicles on Harlem River Drive near 159th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the stationary cars, crumpling its front and splitting open the SUV’s rear. The driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. Three other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report does not specify any contributing driver errors or external factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left the street quiet, the wreckage stark against the silence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Both the bike and SUV were making right turns northwest on West 165 Street. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 165 Street involving a bicyclist and a station wagon/SUV, both making right turns northwest. The 32-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. Both vehicles showed no damage. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No further details on fault or cause were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old boy was injured when a bike traveling south on West 158 Street struck him. The child suffered an eye contusion. The bike showed no damage. The driver was inattentive at the moment of impact.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on West 158 Street struck a 4-year-old pedestrian. The child sustained an eye contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bike had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of collision. The pedestrian's location and actions before the crash are unknown. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child. Driver inattention was the sole listed cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Volvo SUV turned right on Broadway. It hit a 74-year-old man. He was thrown. His arm was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was not in a crosswalk. The street stayed silent after.

A Volvo SUV struck a 74-year-old man near 3959 Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV turned right and hit the pedestrian, throwing him and causing severe lacerations to his arm. Blood pooled on the street. The man was not at a crosswalk when the crash happened. The police report states, 'The driver failed to yield.' The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No other driver errors or factors are noted in the report. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries. The impact came from the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a parked SUV on Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. The taxi’s left front bumper hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. The taxi driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Audubon Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper against the SUV’s left rear bumper. The taxi driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was not ejected. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash involved multiple vehicles but only the taxi driver sustained injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan after an SUV struck him on the right side. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver distraction and unsafe speed by the cyclist.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan involving a 2019 SUV and a 19-year-old male bicyclist. The SUV, traveling west, struck the bicyclist, who was heading south, on its right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed by the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact point was the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15