About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 31
▸ Crush Injuries 15
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 35
▸ Severe Lacerations 28
▸ Concussion 53
▸ Whiplash 170
▸ Contusion/Bruise 469
▸ Abrasion 343
▸ Pain/Nausea 101
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in SD 27
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 253 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2022 Whbk Me/Be Suburban (LTJ3931) – 169 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LHW5596) – 146 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Black BMW 4S (TDC5535) – 135 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Lower Manhattan Bleeds, Albany Stalls
SD 27: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 22, 2025
Just after Oct 20, 2025, a car hit a building in Lower Manhattan. Nine people were injured, police said (CBS New York).
They are part of a larger toll. Since 2022, this district has recorded 11,323 crashes, 5,166 injuries, and 32 deaths (NYC Open Data). The violence does not let up.
The corners have names
On Jul 4, 2024, the driver of a Ford pickup went straight through the fence at Corlears Hook. Four people were killed (NYC Open Data). In court this month, a mother’s voice carried: “I’m watching my daughter die” (NY Daily News).
On Oct 28, 2024, at Spring and Crosby, police recorded a driver making a left turn who hit a 54‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal. She died (NYC Open Data).
On May 16, 2024, on Cornelia Street, police recorded a truck driver backing unsafely. A 35‑year‑old man was killed (NYC Open Data).
On Feb 5, 2024, at Avenue C and East 10th Street, a tow‑truck driver turned left and killed a 67‑year‑old woman at the intersection (NYC Open Data).
The pattern holds
In the past month, the grief reached a courtroom. The trial from the July 4 park crash opened, with reporters relaying blunt testimony from families and first responders (CBS New York; NY Daily News). The same week, nine more people were hurt downtown when a driver put a car into a building (CBS New York).
Across this period, the district’s ledger stands at 32 dead and 5,166 injured in 11,323 crashes. These are not outliers. They are the baseline (NYC Open Data).
The tools sit on the table
Albany moved one lever this year. State Senator Brian Kavanagh voted yes in committee on S 4045, the bill to force habitual violators to install speed‑limiting tech (Open States).
City Hall holds another. New York already has the power to lower speeds under Sammy’s Law and is rolling out 20 MPH zones. The ask now is plain: set safer default speeds and rein in repeat speeders citywide (Take Action).
Grace Lee represents this area in the Assembly. Christopher Marte represents it in the Council. The record shows one vote in the Senate. The rest is open.
One step you can take
Tell the city to use the tools it has, and tell Albany to pass the rest. Start here: /take_action/.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened in the past month?
▸ How many crashes and victims are we talking about in this district since 2022?
▸ Which deadly crashes are documented here?
▸ What policy changes are on the table right now?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- 9 injured after car hits building in Lower Manhattan, NYPD says, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-20
- Trial of man accused in deadly July 4, 2024 LES park truck crash begins, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-21
- Heart-rending testimony marks trial in July 4 drunk driving carnage: ‘I’m watching my daughter die’, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-20
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crash dataset - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-22
Fix the Problem
State Senator Brian Kavanagh
District 27
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Grace Lee
District 65
Council Member Christopher Marte
District 1
▸ Other Geographies
SD 27 Senate District 27 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 5, District 1, AD 65.
It contains Financial District-Battery Park City, Tribeca-Civic Center, SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Greenwich Village, West Village, Chinatown-Two Bridges, Lower East Side, East Village, Manhattan CB2, Manhattan CB3, Manhattan CB1.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 27
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸May 1 - A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
20
Pickup Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Avenue C▸Apr 20 - Pickup turned left at Avenue C. Bumper hit 87-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Blood pooled on the street. Head injury. No driver belt. City street, hard impact.
An 87-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck turning left at the corner of East 6th Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck's bumper hit the woman as she crossed the intersection. She suffered a head injury, with blood pooling on the pavement. The driver, a 65-year-old man, wore no seat belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash left the woman with severe lacerations to her head.
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
20
Cyclist Fails to Yield, Strikes Pedestrian Head▸Mar 20 - A man lay bleeding in the crosswalk at Lafayette and Bleecker after a southbound cyclist hit him in the head and rode on. The street stayed quiet. The impact left the pedestrian semiconscious, blood pooling on the pavement.
A 54-year-old man was struck in the head by a southbound cyclist at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The pedestrian was left semiconscious and bleeding severely in the crosswalk. The report states the cyclist did not stop after the collision. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist's bike showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with a serious head injury. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the ongoing danger to people on foot when drivers—regardless of vehicle type—fail to yield and pay attention.
19
Distracted SUV Driver Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Leg▸Mar 19 - A Ford SUV swung right on Waverly Place. The driver, distracted, plowed into a 55-year-old man crossing with the light. Bone met bumper. The man stayed conscious. His knee and foot shattered. The SUV rolled on, undamaged.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned right on Waverly Place near Broadway and struck a 55-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian was hit in the leg by the bumper, resulting in crush injuries to his knee and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the light, as documented in the report, and was located at the intersection. The SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor, keeping the focus on the driver's failure to pay attention during the turn.
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Taxi Hits Baby Boy on East 11th Street▸Mar 7 - A taxi struck a baby boy crossing East 11th Street. The front end crumpled. Blood pooled from his head. He lay semiconscious on the pavement as dusk fell and the city watched, silent and still.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 11th Street near Third Avenue struck a baby boy who was crossing outside the crosswalk. The report describes the vehicle's center front end as the point of impact, with damage matching the collision. The child suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The narrative notes, 'His head bled. He lay on the pavement, semiconscious, as the light dimmed and the street watched in silence.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report, but the collision occurred as the taxi proceeded straight ahead and the pedestrian was not at an intersection. The focus remains on the impact and the systemic danger faced by vulnerable pedestrians in city streets.
21
Distracted Drivers Strike Elderly Woman at Lafayette and Grand▸Feb 21 - Steel shrieked at Lafayette and Grand. Two Toyotas collided. A 67-year-old woman crossing the intersection fell, her leg torn open. Blood pooled. Drivers licensed, but distraction ruled. She left with pain and silence, flesh split by careless hands.
A 67-year-old woman was seriously injured at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when two Toyotas, a sedan and an SUV, collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and 'struck' at the corner, resulting in the woman being knocked down with 'severe lacerations' to her lower leg. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and remained at the scene. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The police report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver distraction and inexperience, which led to the violent impact and left the woman with lasting injuries.
20
Cyclist Slams Head at Delancey and Norfolk▸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.
27
Sedan Strikes Elderly Man on Canal Street▸Jan 27 - A Toyota sedan hit an 88-year-old man crossing Canal Street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept straight. The man lay silent, head wounded, as traffic pulsed around him in the cold Manhattan dusk.
According to the police report, an 88-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing Canal Street near Centre Street in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 5:35 p.m. The narrative states, 'An 88-year-old man stepped into the street, no signal, no crosswalk. A Toyota sedan struck him head-on. He fell, bleeding from the head, silent on the cold asphalt. The driver kept going straight.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the driver was traveling straight ahead. The victim suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The police report does not cite any driver errors or violations, but emphasizes the pedestrian's location and action at the time of the crash.
25
Distracted Driver Crushes Passenger’s Leg in Parked Sedan▸Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.
According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.
May 1 - A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
- E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-01
20
Pickup Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Avenue C▸Apr 20 - Pickup turned left at Avenue C. Bumper hit 87-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Blood pooled on the street. Head injury. No driver belt. City street, hard impact.
An 87-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck turning left at the corner of East 6th Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck's bumper hit the woman as she crossed the intersection. She suffered a head injury, with blood pooling on the pavement. The driver, a 65-year-old man, wore no seat belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash left the woman with severe lacerations to her head.
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
20
Cyclist Fails to Yield, Strikes Pedestrian Head▸Mar 20 - A man lay bleeding in the crosswalk at Lafayette and Bleecker after a southbound cyclist hit him in the head and rode on. The street stayed quiet. The impact left the pedestrian semiconscious, blood pooling on the pavement.
A 54-year-old man was struck in the head by a southbound cyclist at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The pedestrian was left semiconscious and bleeding severely in the crosswalk. The report states the cyclist did not stop after the collision. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist's bike showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with a serious head injury. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the ongoing danger to people on foot when drivers—regardless of vehicle type—fail to yield and pay attention.
19
Distracted SUV Driver Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Leg▸Mar 19 - A Ford SUV swung right on Waverly Place. The driver, distracted, plowed into a 55-year-old man crossing with the light. Bone met bumper. The man stayed conscious. His knee and foot shattered. The SUV rolled on, undamaged.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned right on Waverly Place near Broadway and struck a 55-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian was hit in the leg by the bumper, resulting in crush injuries to his knee and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the light, as documented in the report, and was located at the intersection. The SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor, keeping the focus on the driver's failure to pay attention during the turn.
7
Taxi Hits Baby Boy on East 11th Street▸Mar 7 - A taxi struck a baby boy crossing East 11th Street. The front end crumpled. Blood pooled from his head. He lay semiconscious on the pavement as dusk fell and the city watched, silent and still.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 11th Street near Third Avenue struck a baby boy who was crossing outside the crosswalk. The report describes the vehicle's center front end as the point of impact, with damage matching the collision. The child suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The narrative notes, 'His head bled. He lay on the pavement, semiconscious, as the light dimmed and the street watched in silence.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report, but the collision occurred as the taxi proceeded straight ahead and the pedestrian was not at an intersection. The focus remains on the impact and the systemic danger faced by vulnerable pedestrians in city streets.
21
Distracted Drivers Strike Elderly Woman at Lafayette and Grand▸Feb 21 - Steel shrieked at Lafayette and Grand. Two Toyotas collided. A 67-year-old woman crossing the intersection fell, her leg torn open. Blood pooled. Drivers licensed, but distraction ruled. She left with pain and silence, flesh split by careless hands.
A 67-year-old woman was seriously injured at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when two Toyotas, a sedan and an SUV, collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and 'struck' at the corner, resulting in the woman being knocked down with 'severe lacerations' to her lower leg. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and remained at the scene. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The police report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver distraction and inexperience, which led to the violent impact and left the woman with lasting injuries.
20
Cyclist Slams Head at Delancey and Norfolk▸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.
27
Sedan Strikes Elderly Man on Canal Street▸Jan 27 - A Toyota sedan hit an 88-year-old man crossing Canal Street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept straight. The man lay silent, head wounded, as traffic pulsed around him in the cold Manhattan dusk.
According to the police report, an 88-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing Canal Street near Centre Street in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 5:35 p.m. The narrative states, 'An 88-year-old man stepped into the street, no signal, no crosswalk. A Toyota sedan struck him head-on. He fell, bleeding from the head, silent on the cold asphalt. The driver kept going straight.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the driver was traveling straight ahead. The victim suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The police report does not cite any driver errors or violations, but emphasizes the pedestrian's location and action at the time of the crash.
25
Distracted Driver Crushes Passenger’s Leg in Parked Sedan▸Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.
According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.
Apr 20 - Pickup turned left at Avenue C. Bumper hit 87-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Blood pooled on the street. Head injury. No driver belt. City street, hard impact.
An 87-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck turning left at the corner of East 6th Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck's bumper hit the woman as she crossed the intersection. She suffered a head injury, with blood pooling on the pavement. The driver, a 65-year-old man, wore no seat belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash left the woman with severe lacerations to her head.
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
20
Cyclist Fails to Yield, Strikes Pedestrian Head▸Mar 20 - A man lay bleeding in the crosswalk at Lafayette and Bleecker after a southbound cyclist hit him in the head and rode on. The street stayed quiet. The impact left the pedestrian semiconscious, blood pooling on the pavement.
A 54-year-old man was struck in the head by a southbound cyclist at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The pedestrian was left semiconscious and bleeding severely in the crosswalk. The report states the cyclist did not stop after the collision. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist's bike showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with a serious head injury. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the ongoing danger to people on foot when drivers—regardless of vehicle type—fail to yield and pay attention.
19
Distracted SUV Driver Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Leg▸Mar 19 - A Ford SUV swung right on Waverly Place. The driver, distracted, plowed into a 55-year-old man crossing with the light. Bone met bumper. The man stayed conscious. His knee and foot shattered. The SUV rolled on, undamaged.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned right on Waverly Place near Broadway and struck a 55-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian was hit in the leg by the bumper, resulting in crush injuries to his knee and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the light, as documented in the report, and was located at the intersection. The SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor, keeping the focus on the driver's failure to pay attention during the turn.
7
Taxi Hits Baby Boy on East 11th Street▸Mar 7 - A taxi struck a baby boy crossing East 11th Street. The front end crumpled. Blood pooled from his head. He lay semiconscious on the pavement as dusk fell and the city watched, silent and still.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 11th Street near Third Avenue struck a baby boy who was crossing outside the crosswalk. The report describes the vehicle's center front end as the point of impact, with damage matching the collision. The child suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The narrative notes, 'His head bled. He lay on the pavement, semiconscious, as the light dimmed and the street watched in silence.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report, but the collision occurred as the taxi proceeded straight ahead and the pedestrian was not at an intersection. The focus remains on the impact and the systemic danger faced by vulnerable pedestrians in city streets.
21
Distracted Drivers Strike Elderly Woman at Lafayette and Grand▸Feb 21 - Steel shrieked at Lafayette and Grand. Two Toyotas collided. A 67-year-old woman crossing the intersection fell, her leg torn open. Blood pooled. Drivers licensed, but distraction ruled. She left with pain and silence, flesh split by careless hands.
A 67-year-old woman was seriously injured at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when two Toyotas, a sedan and an SUV, collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and 'struck' at the corner, resulting in the woman being knocked down with 'severe lacerations' to her lower leg. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and remained at the scene. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The police report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver distraction and inexperience, which led to the violent impact and left the woman with lasting injuries.
20
Cyclist Slams Head at Delancey and Norfolk▸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.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Man on Canal Street▸Jan 27 - A Toyota sedan hit an 88-year-old man crossing Canal Street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept straight. The man lay silent, head wounded, as traffic pulsed around him in the cold Manhattan dusk.
According to the police report, an 88-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing Canal Street near Centre Street in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 5:35 p.m. The narrative states, 'An 88-year-old man stepped into the street, no signal, no crosswalk. A Toyota sedan struck him head-on. He fell, bleeding from the head, silent on the cold asphalt. The driver kept going straight.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the driver was traveling straight ahead. The victim suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The police report does not cite any driver errors or violations, but emphasizes the pedestrian's location and action at the time of the crash.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Passenger’s Leg in Parked Sedan▸Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.
According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.
Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
- Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash, ABC7, Published 2025-04-11
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Cyclist Fails to Yield, Strikes Pedestrian Head▸Mar 20 - A man lay bleeding in the crosswalk at Lafayette and Bleecker after a southbound cyclist hit him in the head and rode on. The street stayed quiet. The impact left the pedestrian semiconscious, blood pooling on the pavement.
A 54-year-old man was struck in the head by a southbound cyclist at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The pedestrian was left semiconscious and bleeding severely in the crosswalk. The report states the cyclist did not stop after the collision. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist's bike showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with a serious head injury. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the ongoing danger to people on foot when drivers—regardless of vehicle type—fail to yield and pay attention.
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Distracted SUV Driver Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Leg▸Mar 19 - A Ford SUV swung right on Waverly Place. The driver, distracted, plowed into a 55-year-old man crossing with the light. Bone met bumper. The man stayed conscious. His knee and foot shattered. The SUV rolled on, undamaged.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned right on Waverly Place near Broadway and struck a 55-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian was hit in the leg by the bumper, resulting in crush injuries to his knee and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the light, as documented in the report, and was located at the intersection. The SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor, keeping the focus on the driver's failure to pay attention during the turn.
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Taxi Hits Baby Boy on East 11th Street▸Mar 7 - A taxi struck a baby boy crossing East 11th Street. The front end crumpled. Blood pooled from his head. He lay semiconscious on the pavement as dusk fell and the city watched, silent and still.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 11th Street near Third Avenue struck a baby boy who was crossing outside the crosswalk. The report describes the vehicle's center front end as the point of impact, with damage matching the collision. The child suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The narrative notes, 'His head bled. He lay on the pavement, semiconscious, as the light dimmed and the street watched in silence.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report, but the collision occurred as the taxi proceeded straight ahead and the pedestrian was not at an intersection. The focus remains on the impact and the systemic danger faced by vulnerable pedestrians in city streets.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Elderly Woman at Lafayette and Grand▸Feb 21 - Steel shrieked at Lafayette and Grand. Two Toyotas collided. A 67-year-old woman crossing the intersection fell, her leg torn open. Blood pooled. Drivers licensed, but distraction ruled. She left with pain and silence, flesh split by careless hands.
A 67-year-old woman was seriously injured at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when two Toyotas, a sedan and an SUV, collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and 'struck' at the corner, resulting in the woman being knocked down with 'severe lacerations' to her lower leg. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and remained at the scene. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The police report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver distraction and inexperience, which led to the violent impact and left the woman with lasting injuries.
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Cyclist Slams Head at Delancey and Norfolk▸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.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Man on Canal Street▸Jan 27 - A Toyota sedan hit an 88-year-old man crossing Canal Street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept straight. The man lay silent, head wounded, as traffic pulsed around him in the cold Manhattan dusk.
According to the police report, an 88-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing Canal Street near Centre Street in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 5:35 p.m. The narrative states, 'An 88-year-old man stepped into the street, no signal, no crosswalk. A Toyota sedan struck him head-on. He fell, bleeding from the head, silent on the cold asphalt. The driver kept going straight.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the driver was traveling straight ahead. The victim suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The police report does not cite any driver errors or violations, but emphasizes the pedestrian's location and action at the time of the crash.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Passenger’s Leg in Parked Sedan▸Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.
According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.
Mar 20 - A man lay bleeding in the crosswalk at Lafayette and Bleecker after a southbound cyclist hit him in the head and rode on. The street stayed quiet. The impact left the pedestrian semiconscious, blood pooling on the pavement.
A 54-year-old man was struck in the head by a southbound cyclist at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The pedestrian was left semiconscious and bleeding severely in the crosswalk. The report states the cyclist did not stop after the collision. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist's bike showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with a serious head injury. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the ongoing danger to people on foot when drivers—regardless of vehicle type—fail to yield and pay attention.
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Distracted SUV Driver Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Leg▸Mar 19 - A Ford SUV swung right on Waverly Place. The driver, distracted, plowed into a 55-year-old man crossing with the light. Bone met bumper. The man stayed conscious. His knee and foot shattered. The SUV rolled on, undamaged.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned right on Waverly Place near Broadway and struck a 55-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian was hit in the leg by the bumper, resulting in crush injuries to his knee and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the light, as documented in the report, and was located at the intersection. The SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor, keeping the focus on the driver's failure to pay attention during the turn.
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Taxi Hits Baby Boy on East 11th Street▸Mar 7 - A taxi struck a baby boy crossing East 11th Street. The front end crumpled. Blood pooled from his head. He lay semiconscious on the pavement as dusk fell and the city watched, silent and still.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 11th Street near Third Avenue struck a baby boy who was crossing outside the crosswalk. The report describes the vehicle's center front end as the point of impact, with damage matching the collision. The child suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The narrative notes, 'His head bled. He lay on the pavement, semiconscious, as the light dimmed and the street watched in silence.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report, but the collision occurred as the taxi proceeded straight ahead and the pedestrian was not at an intersection. The focus remains on the impact and the systemic danger faced by vulnerable pedestrians in city streets.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Elderly Woman at Lafayette and Grand▸Feb 21 - Steel shrieked at Lafayette and Grand. Two Toyotas collided. A 67-year-old woman crossing the intersection fell, her leg torn open. Blood pooled. Drivers licensed, but distraction ruled. She left with pain and silence, flesh split by careless hands.
A 67-year-old woman was seriously injured at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when two Toyotas, a sedan and an SUV, collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and 'struck' at the corner, resulting in the woman being knocked down with 'severe lacerations' to her lower leg. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and remained at the scene. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The police report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver distraction and inexperience, which led to the violent impact and left the woman with lasting injuries.
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Cyclist Slams Head at Delancey and Norfolk▸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.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Man on Canal Street▸Jan 27 - A Toyota sedan hit an 88-year-old man crossing Canal Street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept straight. The man lay silent, head wounded, as traffic pulsed around him in the cold Manhattan dusk.
According to the police report, an 88-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing Canal Street near Centre Street in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 5:35 p.m. The narrative states, 'An 88-year-old man stepped into the street, no signal, no crosswalk. A Toyota sedan struck him head-on. He fell, bleeding from the head, silent on the cold asphalt. The driver kept going straight.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the driver was traveling straight ahead. The victim suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The police report does not cite any driver errors or violations, but emphasizes the pedestrian's location and action at the time of the crash.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Passenger’s Leg in Parked Sedan▸Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.
According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.
Mar 19 - A Ford SUV swung right on Waverly Place. The driver, distracted, plowed into a 55-year-old man crossing with the light. Bone met bumper. The man stayed conscious. His knee and foot shattered. The SUV rolled on, undamaged.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned right on Waverly Place near Broadway and struck a 55-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian was hit in the leg by the bumper, resulting in crush injuries to his knee and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the light, as documented in the report, and was located at the intersection. The SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor, keeping the focus on the driver's failure to pay attention during the turn.
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Taxi Hits Baby Boy on East 11th Street▸Mar 7 - A taxi struck a baby boy crossing East 11th Street. The front end crumpled. Blood pooled from his head. He lay semiconscious on the pavement as dusk fell and the city watched, silent and still.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 11th Street near Third Avenue struck a baby boy who was crossing outside the crosswalk. The report describes the vehicle's center front end as the point of impact, with damage matching the collision. The child suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The narrative notes, 'His head bled. He lay on the pavement, semiconscious, as the light dimmed and the street watched in silence.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report, but the collision occurred as the taxi proceeded straight ahead and the pedestrian was not at an intersection. The focus remains on the impact and the systemic danger faced by vulnerable pedestrians in city streets.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Elderly Woman at Lafayette and Grand▸Feb 21 - Steel shrieked at Lafayette and Grand. Two Toyotas collided. A 67-year-old woman crossing the intersection fell, her leg torn open. Blood pooled. Drivers licensed, but distraction ruled. She left with pain and silence, flesh split by careless hands.
A 67-year-old woman was seriously injured at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when two Toyotas, a sedan and an SUV, collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and 'struck' at the corner, resulting in the woman being knocked down with 'severe lacerations' to her lower leg. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and remained at the scene. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The police report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver distraction and inexperience, which led to the violent impact and left the woman with lasting injuries.
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Cyclist Slams Head at Delancey and Norfolk▸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.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Man on Canal Street▸Jan 27 - A Toyota sedan hit an 88-year-old man crossing Canal Street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept straight. The man lay silent, head wounded, as traffic pulsed around him in the cold Manhattan dusk.
According to the police report, an 88-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing Canal Street near Centre Street in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 5:35 p.m. The narrative states, 'An 88-year-old man stepped into the street, no signal, no crosswalk. A Toyota sedan struck him head-on. He fell, bleeding from the head, silent on the cold asphalt. The driver kept going straight.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the driver was traveling straight ahead. The victim suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The police report does not cite any driver errors or violations, but emphasizes the pedestrian's location and action at the time of the crash.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Passenger’s Leg in Parked Sedan▸Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.
According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.
Mar 7 - A taxi struck a baby boy crossing East 11th Street. The front end crumpled. Blood pooled from his head. He lay semiconscious on the pavement as dusk fell and the city watched, silent and still.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 11th Street near Third Avenue struck a baby boy who was crossing outside the crosswalk. The report describes the vehicle's center front end as the point of impact, with damage matching the collision. The child suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The narrative notes, 'His head bled. He lay on the pavement, semiconscious, as the light dimmed and the street watched in silence.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report, but the collision occurred as the taxi proceeded straight ahead and the pedestrian was not at an intersection. The focus remains on the impact and the systemic danger faced by vulnerable pedestrians in city streets.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Elderly Woman at Lafayette and Grand▸Feb 21 - Steel shrieked at Lafayette and Grand. Two Toyotas collided. A 67-year-old woman crossing the intersection fell, her leg torn open. Blood pooled. Drivers licensed, but distraction ruled. She left with pain and silence, flesh split by careless hands.
A 67-year-old woman was seriously injured at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when two Toyotas, a sedan and an SUV, collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and 'struck' at the corner, resulting in the woman being knocked down with 'severe lacerations' to her lower leg. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and remained at the scene. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The police report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver distraction and inexperience, which led to the violent impact and left the woman with lasting injuries.
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Cyclist Slams Head at Delancey and Norfolk▸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.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Man on Canal Street▸Jan 27 - A Toyota sedan hit an 88-year-old man crossing Canal Street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept straight. The man lay silent, head wounded, as traffic pulsed around him in the cold Manhattan dusk.
According to the police report, an 88-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing Canal Street near Centre Street in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 5:35 p.m. The narrative states, 'An 88-year-old man stepped into the street, no signal, no crosswalk. A Toyota sedan struck him head-on. He fell, bleeding from the head, silent on the cold asphalt. The driver kept going straight.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the driver was traveling straight ahead. The victim suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The police report does not cite any driver errors or violations, but emphasizes the pedestrian's location and action at the time of the crash.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Passenger’s Leg in Parked Sedan▸Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.
According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.
Feb 21 - Steel shrieked at Lafayette and Grand. Two Toyotas collided. A 67-year-old woman crossing the intersection fell, her leg torn open. Blood pooled. Drivers licensed, but distraction ruled. She left with pain and silence, flesh split by careless hands.
A 67-year-old woman was seriously injured at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when two Toyotas, a sedan and an SUV, collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and 'struck' at the corner, resulting in the woman being knocked down with 'severe lacerations' to her lower leg. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and remained at the scene. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The police report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver distraction and inexperience, which led to the violent impact and left the woman with lasting injuries.
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Cyclist Slams Head at Delancey and Norfolk▸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.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Man on Canal Street▸Jan 27 - A Toyota sedan hit an 88-year-old man crossing Canal Street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept straight. The man lay silent, head wounded, as traffic pulsed around him in the cold Manhattan dusk.
According to the police report, an 88-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing Canal Street near Centre Street in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 5:35 p.m. The narrative states, 'An 88-year-old man stepped into the street, no signal, no crosswalk. A Toyota sedan struck him head-on. He fell, bleeding from the head, silent on the cold asphalt. The driver kept going straight.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the driver was traveling straight ahead. The victim suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The police report does not cite any driver errors or violations, but emphasizes the pedestrian's location and action at the time of the crash.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Passenger’s Leg in Parked Sedan▸Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.
According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.
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.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Man on Canal Street▸Jan 27 - A Toyota sedan hit an 88-year-old man crossing Canal Street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept straight. The man lay silent, head wounded, as traffic pulsed around him in the cold Manhattan dusk.
According to the police report, an 88-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing Canal Street near Centre Street in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 5:35 p.m. The narrative states, 'An 88-year-old man stepped into the street, no signal, no crosswalk. A Toyota sedan struck him head-on. He fell, bleeding from the head, silent on the cold asphalt. The driver kept going straight.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the driver was traveling straight ahead. The victim suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The police report does not cite any driver errors or violations, but emphasizes the pedestrian's location and action at the time of the crash.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Passenger’s Leg in Parked Sedan▸Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.
According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.
Jan 27 - A Toyota sedan hit an 88-year-old man crossing Canal Street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept straight. The man lay silent, head wounded, as traffic pulsed around him in the cold Manhattan dusk.
According to the police report, an 88-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing Canal Street near Centre Street in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 5:35 p.m. The narrative states, 'An 88-year-old man stepped into the street, no signal, no crosswalk. A Toyota sedan struck him head-on. He fell, bleeding from the head, silent on the cold asphalt. The driver kept going straight.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the driver was traveling straight ahead. The victim suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The police report does not cite any driver errors or violations, but emphasizes the pedestrian's location and action at the time of the crash.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Passenger’s Leg in Parked Sedan▸Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.
According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.
Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.
According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.