No More Names on the Asphalt

A BMW sedan struck a 37-year-old male bicyclist on Avenue B in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Avenue B collided with a bicyclist heading south. The 37-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the cyclist, causing damage to the vehicle's left side doors and the bike's front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a bicyclist on 1 Avenue in Manhattan late at night. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including whiplash. The taxi was parked and hit the bike’s front center. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi parked on 1 Avenue in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and the bicyclist was not ejected but was injured while riding without safety equipment. The crash occurred at 11:43 p.m. The bicyclist was conscious and the taxi had two occupants. No other driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider collided with an SUV making a left turn on East 12 Street in Manhattan. The 38-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was going straight.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west collided with a northbound SUV making a left turn on East 12 Street near Avenue C in Manhattan. The e-bike struck the left side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be partially ejected. The cyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify failure to yield or other driver errors. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. The crash resulted in moderate injury severity for the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584818, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 7 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The collision caused no vehicle damage. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 7 Street near 2 Avenue involving a bicyclist traveling northeast. The 36-year-old male bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the left side doors of an unspecified vehicle. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and an e-bike crashed on Cooper Square in Manhattan. Both vehicles traveled south and struck each other front-side. The e-bike rider, a 44-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi sustained right front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-bike collided on Cooper Square, Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling south and impacted at their front bumpers. The e-bike rider, a 44-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi had damage to its right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment status was confirmed for the bicyclist. The crash caused bodily injury to the e-bike rider but no further details on the taxi driver or passengers were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male in-line skater was injured at an intersection on East 7 Street. The SUV hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling north. No driver errors specified.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling north on East 7 Street struck an 18-year-old male in-line skater at an intersection. The skater was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The skater was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was noted. The crash caused visible damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a Jeep SUV backed unsafely into her on East 4 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The SUV had four occupants and was traveling east.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female bicyclist was injured after an SUV backed unsafely into her on East 4 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was traveling east going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The SUV, a 2022 Jeep with four occupants, was backing east and struck the cyclist at its center back end. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed late at night on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The male driver, 40, suffered abrasions but remained conscious. Alcohol and aggressive driving fueled the collision. Both vehicles struck each other’s sides and fronts, causing significant damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan at 10:25 p.m. The 40-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. One sedan’s right front bumper hit the other’s left side doors. The driver’s airbag deployed, and he was not ejected. The second sedan had two occupants but no reported injuries. A parked SUV also sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired and aggressive driving in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis collided on 2 Avenue. The rear taxi hit the front taxi’s center back end. A right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. Both vehicles traveled south at impact.

According to the police report, two taxis traveling south on 2 Avenue collided when the rear taxi struck the center back end of the front taxi. The crash injured a 48-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat of the front taxi. He sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating taxis. The front taxi was slowing or stopping, while the rear taxi was going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the front taxi and the center front end of the rear taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554863, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman crossing East 14 Street against the signal was struck by an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west. Both suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The scooter showed no damage. Both remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west on East 14 Street collided with a 22-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg, while the driver suffered abrasions to the same area. The e-scooter showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. Both individuals were conscious and injured but not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was noted for the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a man walking along Avenue D. He bled from the head under a streetlamp. The car’s front end crumpled. The night was still. The man stayed conscious. The street bore witness to the impact.

A southbound sedan struck a 31-year-old man walking with traffic near Avenue D and 113th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was left conscious but bleeding from the head beneath a streetlamp. The sedan’s front end was crushed in the collision. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The crash left the pedestrian with severe head bleeding, highlighting the danger faced by those on foot in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on East 14th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was unlicensed and inattentive.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on East 14th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The bicyclist was the only occupant of his bike, which was traveling east. The other vehicle involved was also traveling east and had damage to its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list it as a contributing factor. The driver of the bike was unlicensed. The crash highlights failures in lane usage and driver attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was struck by a southbound sedan while crossing Avenue D with the signal. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was going straight. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue D in Manhattan with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a southbound Kia sedan traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or helmet was noted. The driver’s license status and actions beyond traveling straight were not detailed. The crash caused moderate injury to the pedestrian, who was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises after a crash on 2 Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male operating an e-bike on 2 Avenue was injured in a crash. The rider sustained contusions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and traveling straight southbound. No damage to the vehicle was recorded. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The rider wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights risks tied to driver distraction and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding south on Avenue A was struck on the left rear quarter by an SUV also traveling south. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2017 SUV collided with his bike on Avenue A in Manhattan. The impact occurred at the left rear quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash happened while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on East 3 Street in Manhattan. The front passenger of one vehicle suffered a head contusion and shock. The crash involved driver distraction and resulted in center back-end damage to both vehicles. The injured occupant wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling westbound on East 3 Street collided with one vehicle striking the center back end of the other. The front passenger in one SUV, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a head contusion and was in shock. She was not ejected and was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles had damage to their center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep sedan struck a 13-year-old girl crossing Avenue D with the signal. The car did not stop. Aggressive driving and speed crushed her body. She stayed conscious. The street became a field of pain. Metal and flesh collided under city lights.

A 13-year-old girl was hit by a Jeep sedan while crossing Avenue D with the signal. According to the police report, the driver continued straight and did not stop. The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver’s actions—aggression and speed—left the pedestrian broken on the asphalt. The police report makes clear the girl was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signal violations by the victim appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man on a bike was injured on 1 Avenue near East 12 Street. The SUV was parked but had defective brakes. The bike struck the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on 1 Avenue collided with a parked 2022 BMW SUV. The SUV had defective brakes and other vehicular contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bike. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' and 'Other Vehicular' as driver errors. The bicyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist held a permit. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15