Recent severe crashes

1. Driver hits man crossing with signal on Essex 2026-01-01T06:56:00+00:00
   123 ESSEX ST
   A driver hit a 28-year-old man crossing with the light on Essex Street and left him with crush injuries to his lower leg. Another person was listed in the report as an occupant and witness.
   According to the police report, a driver hit a 28-year-old man who was crossing at an intersection on Essex Street with the pedestrian signal. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg and was recorded as conscious at the scene. Another person was listed as an occupant and witness; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. BMW driver hit 64-year-old man 2026-01-24T19:07:00+00:00
   189 MADISON ST
   A 61-year-old driver hit a 64-year-old pedestrian on Madison St. The man’s knee and lower leg were injured.
   According to the police report, a 61-year-old man driving a 2014 BMW sedan was going straight ahead near 189 Madison St in Manhattan on Saturday evening when he hit a 64-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with injury noted to the knee/lower leg/foot and an emotional status of shock. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Cyclist Hits Woman Crossing East Broadway 2026-01-15T17:15:00+00:00
   E BROADWAY
   A man riding a bike on East Broadway hit a 48-year-old woman crossing near Jefferson Street, leaving her with a head injury and bleeding. A cold afternoon, another pedestrian on the pavement paying the price.
   According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a bike west on East Broadway hit a 48-year-old woman who was crossing near Jefferson Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was recorded as injured. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Distracted bus driver slams teen cyclist 2026-01-12T08:50:00+00:00
   283 E HOUSTON ST
   A 70-year-old bus driver, distracted on East Houston, hit a 17-year-old bicyclist and sent him down hard. Morning commute, giant bus, one kid’s leg torn up.
   According to the police report, a 70-year-old bus driver traveling east on East Houston Street hit a 17-year-old bicyclist who was also moving east. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction for both the bus driver and the bicyclist. The teen sustained an abrasion to his lower leg. The crash involved a full-size bus, an oversized vehicle for this corridor.
5. Distracted Driver Slams Rider On Houston 2026-01-11T13:10:00+00:00
   E HOUSTON ST
   A 30-year-old rider on Avenue D took a hit to the hip when a distracted driver went straight on East Houston. Weekend afternoon, broad daylight, and police still logged driver inattention.
   According to the police report, a 30-year-old male rider traveling near East Houston Street and Avenue D was hit in the hip and upper leg by a driver going straight, leading to minor bleeding and recorded shock. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.