No More Names on the Asphalt

May 4 - A distracted SUV driver collided with a bicyclist making a left turn on 4 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front quarter panels, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:00 on 4 Avenue near Wanamaker Place in Manhattan. A 37-year-old male bicyclist was making a left turn traveling west when he was struck on his left front quarter panel by a northbound SUV. The SUV, a 2014 Jeep, was driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey going straight ahead. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in Manhattan's busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 4 - An SUV driver injured her head and suffered whiplash after rear-ending a sedan engaged in a police pursuit on East 2 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved unsafe backing and other vehicular errors, highlighting dangerous driver behavior in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on East 2 Street in Manhattan. A 26-year-old female SUV driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on the part of the SUV operator. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the collision, which impacted the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan was involved in a police pursuit at the time, traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the unsafe backing and other vehicular errors by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722545 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 29 - A sedan entering a parked position collided with a bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and injury to the elbow and lower arm. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash, leaving the cyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 5 Street at 18:20. A sedan driven by a licensed female driver was entering a parked position when it struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver’s error in lane management caused the collision. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. No helmet use or victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was reported as none, underscoring the vulnerability of the bicyclist despite the low-impact collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - A 19-year-old cyclist hurled forward on East 12th Street, blood streaming from his eye, after another bike struck him from behind. He lay conscious, bleeding on the darkened pavement. The crash left the street marked by violence and error.

According to the police report, two cyclists were traveling eastbound on East 12th Street near 2nd Avenue when one bike struck the other from behind. The report states the 19-year-old rider was ejected, landing hard on the asphalt, bleeding severely from his eye but remaining conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the collision. The rear cyclist's failure to maintain a safe distance led directly to the violent impact, sending the victim forward onto the street. The report describes the point of impact as the right rear bumper of the lead bike and the left front quarter panel of the trailing bike. No information is provided about helmet use or other victim behaviors. The crash highlights the persistent danger when riders are not given adequate space, even on city streets dominated by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 20 - A 57-year-old female bicyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries after a BMW sedan struck her on Manhattan’s 2nd Avenue. The driver was parked before impact. Police cited improper lane usage by the bicyclist as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. A 57-year-old female bicyclist traveling south was hit on the left side doors of a parked BMW sedan. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and parked before the collision, which caused damage to the vehicle's left side doors. No ejection occurred, and the bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report explicitly notes the bicyclist's lane usage as a factor, highlighting driver and systemic risks in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - A bike and skateboard collided on 2 Avenue. Both riders, parked before impact, suffered arm and facial injuries. Police cite distraction and confusion. The street left two vulnerable users hurt.

According to the police report, a crash on 2 Avenue involved a bicyclist and a skateboarder, both initially parked. The 39-year-old female bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The male skateboarder sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the skateboard and the right side doors of the bike. No contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The crash underscores the risks faced by non-motorized road users when distraction and confusion enter the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 7 - A distracted SUV driver slammed into another SUV on 2nd Avenue. Both men inside the striking vehicle suffered bruises. The crash left metal twisted and bodies shaken. Distraction behind the wheel caused pain.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 1:15 AM on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of the rear SUV was distracted and struck the SUV ahead, which was slowing or stopping. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the striking SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The 63-year-old driver and his 44-year-old front passenger both suffered contusions and bruises. Both were conscious and restrained. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report underscores the danger of driver distraction in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 5 - E-bike slammed into stopped taxi on Bleecker. Rider thrown, face scraped. Police cite driver inattention. Taxi doors crushed. Manhattan street, broad daylight.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east on Bleecker Street struck the left side doors of a taxi stopped in traffic. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The taxi, a 2022 Toyota SUV, was licensed and carried two occupants. The crash damaged the e-bike’s front end and the taxi’s left doors. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a cause. The e-bike rider’s use of safety equipment is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715024 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - A 77-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a bus struck her while she was getting on or off. The impact occurred on the bus's right side doors. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on East 14 Street in Manhattan struck a 77-year-old female pedestrian who was getting on or off the vehicle outside an intersection. The point of impact was the bus's right side doors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3. She remained conscious after the collision. The bus was slowing or stopping at the time and sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving were explicitly cited. The driver was licensed and operating the bus legally. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when boarding or alighting from buses in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - A northbound sedan struck the rear of another sedan on East 12 Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing a concussion and back injury. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on East 12 Street near 4 Avenue when one sedan struck the center back end of the other. The collision caused injuries to a 35-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the struck vehicle. She sustained a concussion and back injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center back end of the struck sedan and the center front end of the striking sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - Taxi veered in Manhattan. Struck a 22-year-old man crossing with the signal. Victim’s elbow shattered, arm twisted. Driver’s improper lane use caused the crash. The street stayed loud. The man stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on East 7 Street in Manhattan struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi hit him. The victim suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the driver’s error as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The point of impact was the left front bumper. The taxi showed no damage. The pedestrian’s use of the signal is noted, but not cited as a factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Toyota taxi. Improper lane usage by the driver led to this injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712572 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 16 - A 57-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The victim was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of Bowery and East 3 Street in Manhattan. The collision occurred around 4 p.m. when a sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor, cited twice. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota sedan. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions beyond crossing with the signal. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 13 - A 33-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn on 2 Avenue. The impact caused fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage after the collision.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 23:10 on 2 Avenue when a southbound sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to avoid the pedestrian in the crosswalk. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, and no victim fault was cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - A 22-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a collision at East 10 Street. The driver was partially ejected and experienced shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on East 10 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 22-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The e-scooter was traveling north and impacted another vehicle that was making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment use. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and excessive speed in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713312 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - A 65-year-old woman suffered a severe arm fracture after an e-bike struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver’s inattention caused the collision. The victim remained conscious despite the injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 11 Street near 4 Avenue in Manhattan at 12:30 PM. A 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by an e-bike. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The e-bike operator’s failure to maintain attention led directly to the collision, underscoring the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - A bus turned right at Avenue D and East 10th. Its rear wheel crushed a man’s skull. Blood spread across the street. The bus rolled on, undamaged. The man, age forty-five, died where he fell. The city’s machinery did not stop.

A 45-year-old man was killed at Avenue D and East 10th Street in Manhattan when a bus making a right turn struck him with its rear wheel, according to the police report. The report states: 'A bus turned right. The rear wheel struck a man’s head. He was 45. Blood pooled on the pavement. The bus showed no damage. He died where he fell.' The pedestrian was at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway' as described in the report. The vehicle, a 2018 bus, was undamaged and driven by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the narrative centers the lethal consequences of a turning bus and the vulnerability of those on foot. No mention of pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 21 - A sedan backing from parking struck a southbound bicyclist on Avenue C. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 AM on Avenue C in Manhattan. A 2021 Honda sedan was starting from a parking position when it collided with a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious throughout. The report attributes the collision primarily to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' There were no additional contributing factors listed for the bicyclist, and the cyclist was not ejected from the bike. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 9 - Unlicensed motorcycle driver cut lanes on East 9 Street, hit a parked postal van. Rider took a blow to the face, left concussed and in shock. The van stood untouched. Unsafe lane change led to pain.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male riding a motorcycle crashed into a parked postal van on East 9 Street in Manhattan at 2:00 PM. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and changed lanes unsafely before striking the van. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle's center front end was damaged; the postal van was not. The rider wore a helmet, was not ejected, but suffered a concussion and facial injuries, and was left in shock. No errors or actions by the postal van are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 5 - A tow truck swung left on Avenue C. The front end hit a 67-year-old woman standing in the roadway. Her head took the blow. She died beneath the streetlights, another life ended by steel and speed.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling south on Avenue C turned left onto East 10th Street. During this maneuver, the front of the truck struck a 67-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway at the intersection. The report states, 'The front of the truck struck her. Her head took the blow. She died there, beneath the streetlights and steel.' The pedestrian was killed on impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian, providing no further detail about specific errors or circumstances. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Dodge tow truck. The narrative centers on the lethal consequences of a left turn at a city intersection, with the pedestrian's presence in the roadway noted but not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 4 - SUV reversed unsafely on Avenue C. It struck a stopped sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged both vehicles. Driver error in dense Manhattan traffic.

According to the police report, a 2012 Toyota SUV backed into a 2013 Honda sedan stopped in traffic on Avenue C in Manhattan at 19:24. The SUV’s unsafe backing caused a rear-end collision, striking the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s driver, a 65-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the SUV operator. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the sedan driver. The crash highlights the risk of improper maneuvers in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19