No More Names on Asphalt

Feb 28 - A 39-year-old woman suffered a head injury when her sedan crashed changing lanes. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female driver was injured at 10:15 AM on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. She was driving a 2003 Honda sedan eastbound and crashed while changing lanes, damaging the car's center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver, wearing a lap belt and conscious after the crash, suffered a head contusion. No other people were hurt. The police report highlights inattention and inexperience as key factors in this single-car crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 23 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 20 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 20 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.

According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue, New York Post, Published 2025-02-06

Feb 5 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with upper arm trauma after a sedan collided with him on Ridge Street in Manhattan. The driver struck the cyclist’s right side, causing shock and pain but no vehicle damage to the bike.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 17:54 on Ridge Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. The sedan, traveling south, struck the bicyclist, who was traveling east, impacting the cyclist’s center front end with the sedan’s right side doors. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and suffered an upper arm injury and shock. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist, but no contributing factor was assigned to this. The collision highlights the dangers bicyclists face from vehicle side impacts in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 5 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash on Allen Street. The cyclist was semiconscious but not ejected. The incident involved a single bike traveling north, striking the left rear bumper of an unspecified vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Allen Street in Manhattan at 15:15. The injured party was a 31-year-old male bicyclist, who was the sole occupant and driver of his bike traveling north, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of an unspecified vehicle. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious but not ejected from the bike. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The vehicle involved was unspecified, with no driver information or license status provided. The report does not indicate any victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.

According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.

• Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive, New York Post, Published 2025-02-04

Jan 29 - A 76-year-old woman suffered abrasions after a taxi struck her at an intersection on Essex Street. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit, sustaining lower arm injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Essex Street made a left turn and struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The taxi showed no vehicle damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This incident highlights the driver's failure to yield and maintain attention while executing a left turn, directly causing harm to a vulnerable pedestrian following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 28 - A van traveling south on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive struck the rear of a sedan also heading south. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed front and rear damage consistent with a rear-end collision.

According to the police report, at 5:00 PM on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive in Manhattan, a van traveling south collided with the rear of a sedan also moving south. The point of impact was the center front end of the van and the left rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and remaining conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any contributing factors for the van driver. The collision pattern indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the van driver, resulting in the rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 19 - SUV and taxi collided on Delancey. The SUV driver, 26, suffered arm injuries and shock. Police flagged alcohol as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Metal and glass met in the dark.

According to the police report, an SUV and a taxi crashed at 3:14 AM on Delancey Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles traveled southeast before colliding, striking front bumpers. The SUV driver, a 26-year-old man, was injured in the arm and suffered shock. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash highlights the danger when alcohol enters the equation. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report does not mention helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 6 - Two men in sedans collided on Suffolk Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. Both drivers were conscious but suffered chest and neck injuries. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash dynamics.

According to the police report, at 1:00 PM on Suffolk Street in Manhattan, a rear-end collision occurred involving two sedans traveling south. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following sedan struck its center back end. The drivers, both licensed men from New York, were conscious but sustained injuries: the front passenger suffered a chest contusion, and the driver experienced whiplash to the neck. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 3 - A 59-year-old woman crossing Columbia Street with the signal was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. According to police, the e-scooter driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

At 16:55 on Columbia Street in Manhattan, an e-scooter traveling westbound struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal, according to the police report. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which sustained damage in the same area. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-scooter driver as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were noted. The driver was operating the e-scooter straight ahead with two occupants onboard. This crash highlights the dangers posed by failure to yield by micromobility vehicle operators at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783532 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.

Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.

• Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2024-12-26

Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.

NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.

• NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-23

Dec 8 - A sedan making a right turn struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on East Houston Street. The 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East Houston Street at an intersection with the crossing signal. The collision occurred at 19:19 in Manhattan near Allen Street. The driver, operating a 2007 Ford sedan traveling south and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle had one occupant. The crash highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 4 - A motorcycle, driven without a license, hit a pedestrian crossing against the signal on Essex Street. Both suffered injuries and shock. The crash left bruises, bleeding, and exposed the dangers of unlicensed driving.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old unlicensed motorcycle driver traveling southwest on Essex Street struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing against the signal at an intersection. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing injuries to her knee and lower leg with minor bleeding. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. Both were in shock. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver was operating the motorcycle without a valid license, a critical error noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks of unlicensed vehicle operation and confusion at busy Manhattan crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 20 - A taxi and sedan crashed head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Inner Roadway. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:10 on the Williamsburg Bridge Inner Roadway involving a taxi and a sedan traveling eastbound. Both vehicles collided front-center, damaging the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the taxi. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious with abrasions. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to speed and attention on this busy roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - A motorcycle rider was partially ejected and injured in a northbound collision with a sedan on FDR Drive. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred at the motorcycle's front center.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on FDR Drive involving a northbound motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was struck on its right rear bumper. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist fault. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash. Driver errors such as failure to yield or other specific violations were not explicitly cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - Taxi rear-ends merging sedan on Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. Three people hurt. Head and hip injuries. Lap belts on. Shock and pain. Rear-end crash exposes danger in merging zones.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling eastbound on Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway struck the right rear bumper of a sedan that was merging in the same direction. Three people were injured: the 32-year-old female sedan driver, a 32-year-old male sedan passenger, and the 56-year-old male taxi driver. Injuries included head and hip trauma, with all reporting shock and pain. All occupants wore lap belts. The report lists the sedan's pre-crash action as merging and the taxi's as going straight ahead. No specific driver errors were cited. The crash highlights the risks of merging and rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19