Seven Dead, No Justice: Streets Still Killing in Precinct 7

A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.

Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on FDR Drive. Both moved north. One changed lanes unsafely. Metal struck metal. A driver and a passenger were hurt. The crash left bruises and pain. The cause: unsafe lane changing. The road stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling north on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The sedan struck the SUV’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. One driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered an arm abrasion. A 50-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger, reported pain and nausea with an upper arm injury. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole contributing factor. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used, but these are noted only after the driver’s error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when drivers make dangerous moves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A GMC SUV hit a man crossing Clinton Street at Delancey. The crash left him bruised in the chest. He stayed conscious. The front of the SUV took the impact. The driver’s actions remain unspecified. The street bore the mark of danger.

A 46-year-old man walking at the intersection of Clinton Street and Delancey Street in Manhattan was struck by a GMC SUV traveling west. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a chest contusion but remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle’s center front end hit the pedestrian. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The police report does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The incident highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at Canal and Allen. Metal struck metal. One driver took the blow to his shoulder and arm. Whiplash followed. Six others inside the vehicles escaped serious harm. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Canal Street and Allen Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and reported whiplash. Six other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed with unspecified or no injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was making a right turn, the other was parked. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield were documented in the report. Lap belts were noted for some occupants, but no helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left one vehicle with damage to the right front bumper and the other with damage to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and an e-scooter collided at Columbia and Stanton. The e-scooter driver suffered abdominal injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Three sedan occupants were involved. The crash left one vulnerable road user hurt in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

A sedan and an e-scooter crashed at the intersection of Columbia Street and Stanton Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the e-scooter was heading straight. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured in the abdomen and pelvis. Three people in the sedan, including the driver and two passengers, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data does not indicate any helmet or signaling issues. The collision highlights the risks faced by e-scooter riders when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan barreled through a traffic control on East Houston and Avenue D. The crash left two rear passengers hurt, both struck in the head. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. The driver disregarded the rules. The city paid the price.

A crash on East Houston Street at Avenue D in Manhattan involved a sedan traveling east and another vehicle making a left turn. According to the police report, the sedan disregarded traffic control. Two rear passengers, a 43-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, suffered head injuries. The woman reported whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact struck the right front bumper of the sedan and the right side doors of the other vehicle. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck reversed on Madison Street. Its rear struck a man crossing outside the crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered an arm abrasion. He stayed conscious. The truck showed no damage. The street saw blood, not broken glass.

A box truck, backing southwest on Madison Street, struck a 34-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand, suffering an abrasion but remaining conscious. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck sustained no damage. No driver errors were cited in the data. The incident did not occur at an intersection or with a signal. The crash left one person hurt and highlights the risks faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on FDR Drive. A taxi passenger suffered neck and internal injuries. Another driver was hurt. Police cite improper lane use by both vehicles. Metal, glass, pain. The road did not forgive mistakes.

A crash on FDR Drive involved a taxi and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when they collided. The report states, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor for both drivers. A 30-year-old woman riding as a right rear passenger in the taxi sustained neck and internal injuries. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old man, also suffered back and internal injuries. Another occupant reported unspecified harm. The police report does not mention any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The data highlights improper lane usage by both drivers as the cause. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old man lay on Delancey Street, clutching his lower leg after a sedan hit him at the Clinton Street intersection. Sirens echoed in the early morning darkness. Blood pooled near his foot. He spoke in fragments, confusion clouding his face.

According to the police report, a sedan struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection of Delancey Street and Clinton Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was described as incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver-related error or maneuver not otherwise specified. No mention was made of helmet use or signaling as contributing factors. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive near East Houston. A 71-year-old woman suffered a head injury. A 22-year-old driver reported neck pain. Police cite following too closely. Metal and glass. Pain and confusion. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.

Two sedans crashed on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive at East Houston Street. According to the police report, the collision involved a rear-end impact. A 71-year-old female passenger sustained a head injury and a 22-year-old male driver suffered neck pain. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The force struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows driver error—following too closely—directly contributed to the injuries. The toll fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the brunt of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass scattered on the Williamsburg Bridge bike and pedestrian path. A BMW sedan struck with force, leaving the driver and front passenger conscious but bleeding from head abrasions. Sirens echoed as responders arrived to treat the injured.

A BMW sedan traveling east on the Williamsburg Bridge bike and pedestrian path collided with enough force to injure both the driver, a 32-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 31-year-old woman. According to the police report, both sustained head abrasions and were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor in the crash. No additional contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, are mentioned. The incident highlights the consequences of driver error in a location meant for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive near East Houston Street. Metal scraped and glass rattled. One driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. Emergency crews arrived as traffic slowed, sirens echoing off the concrete. The injured driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs crashed on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive at East Houston Street. The collision left one driver, a 35-year-old man, with neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling south, with one changing lanes and the other proceeding straight. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeches on FDR Drive. An 81-year-old woman clutches the wheel, pain shooting through her shoulder and leg. Blood stains the armrest. Sirens echo. Doors swing open. A child sits silent in the back. The crash leaves wounds and fear behind.

On FDR Drive, a multi-vehicle collision left an 81-year-old woman injured, with abrasions to her shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the crash involved several sedans and SUVs traveling southbound. The report states, “Unsafe lane change,” as the primary contributing factor. One of the involved drivers was unlicensed. The narrative details the moment: 'Metal grinds against metal. An 81-year-old woman grips the wheel. A child strapped in back. Pain in the shoulder, pain in the leg. Doors open. Sirens wail. Unsafe lane change. Blood on the armrest.' The data lists no helmet or signal violations. The crash underscores the consequences of driver error and unlicensed operation on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 73-year-old woman crossing Delancey Street at Norfolk was hit by an eastbound taxi. Sirens echoed as she clutched her leg in pain, shock on her face. The intersection filled with tense voices and the smell of exhaust.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Delancey Street struck a 73-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed at the intersection with Norfolk Street. The pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal, suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and reported pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, identifying a clear driver error. The pedestrian was in the crosswalk at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter traveling east struck a 44-year-old woman crossing with the signal on East Broadway. The pedestrian suffered upper arm contusions. The crash resulted from the driver’s failure to yield and inattention, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, at 8:25 AM on East Broadway near Jefferson Street in Manhattan, an e-scooter driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, leading to a collision with a 44-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the e-scooter struck her at the center front end. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely low-speed but still caused significant injury. The incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted e-scooter operators failing to respect pedestrian right-of-way at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two taxis collided on FDR Drive at night. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Impact damaged the right front and left rear bumpers. Airbags deployed for the injured driver.

According to the police report, two taxis traveling south on FDR Drive collided at 20:11. One taxi was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the first taxi and the left rear bumper of the second. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The injured party was a 35-year-old male driver of one taxi who suffered a neck injury described as whiplash and was in shock. His airbag deployed during the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the vehicles' bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan parked on East Broadway struck a bicyclist traveling east, ejecting him and causing severe lower leg injuries. The cyclist suffered abrasions and remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers from vehicle movements near cyclists in busy Manhattan streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on East Broadway in Manhattan. A sedan, registered in New Jersey and parked before the crash, collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, with damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. He remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the sedan's position as parked and the impact on its left side suggest a failure in vehicle movement or awareness. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights the risks posed by vehicle maneuvers near vulnerable cyclists in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 67-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck her at an intersection on Madison Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, left in shock, and sustained moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn on Madison Street in Manhattan, struck her at the intersection. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, and no visible complaints were noted at the scene, though she was in shock and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot with a severity level of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The focus remains on the collision caused by the vehicle's movement during the right turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 33-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan struck him on Madison Street in Manhattan. The driver’s improper turn caused the collision. The pedestrian remained conscious with bruises but no severe trauma.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Madison Street struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Turning Improperly," which directly contributed to the collision. The pedestrian’s location and actions were recorded as "Unknown" and "Does Not Apply," indicating no contributing factors from the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in turning maneuvers in Manhattan’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793933, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man on a bike, unlicensed, sped through the night at Delancey and Norfolk. His head struck hard, blood pooling on the asphalt. The city watched, silent. He survived, conscious, but the street bore the mark.

A 47-year-old man riding a bike was severely injured at the corner of Delancey Street and Norfolk Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 1:35 a.m. The report states the cyclist was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' is listed as a contributing factor. The man was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The narrative notes, 'Head split, blood on asphalt. Conscious. Unlicensed. The front end crumpled.' The impact caused severe bleeding from the head, but the cyclist remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. No mention is made of any other vehicles or external hazards. The focus remains on the cyclist’s actions and the systemic dangers present at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14