Recent severe crashes

1. Scooter rider breaks arm on W 31st 2026-04-29T21:30:00+00:00
   W 31 ST
   A scooter rider got hurt on W 31st Street at Avenue of the Americas after a driver and rider collided at night. The rider, 49, suffered a fracture/dislocation in his arm and hand area.
   According to the police report, a 49-year-old man riding a scooter was injured in a collision with a sedan on W 31st Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan around 9:30 p.m. Police recorded “Other Vehicular” as the contributing factor. The scooter rider reported a fracture and dislocation affecting the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Distracted driver slams taxi on E 26th 2026-04-13T17:08:00+00:00
   11 E 26 ST
   A driver’s distraction turned 11 E 26th Street into a wreck. The taxi driver, 38, was injured with a back injury.
   According to the police report, two drivers going straight ahead collided near 11 E 26th Street in Manhattan on April 13, 2026, around 5:08 p.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. A 38-year-old woman driving the taxi was injured and reported an internal complaint involving her back. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Bike rider hits pedestrian on 5th 2026-04-07T06:50:00+00:00
   358 5 AVE
   A bike rider hit a 48-year-old woman near 358 5th Avenue, leaving her with a leg injury including fracture and dislocation. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
   According to the police report, a 25-year-old bicyclist was going straight near 358 5th Avenue in Manhattan at 6:50 a.m. on April 7, 2026, when a pedestrian—a 48-year-old woman—was injured, with a knee/lower leg/foot injury including fracture, distortion, and dislocation. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
4. Distracted driver slams sedan on W 19th 2026-04-01T11:50:00+00:00
   W 19 ST
   Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely after a driver hit another sedan near W 19th Street and Avenue of the Americas. A 73-year-old passenger and one driver suffered concussions; a 1-year-old was injured.
   According to the police report, at 11:50 a.m. on April 1, 2026, on W 19th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan, a driver going straight hit a sedan that was stopped in traffic. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and following too closely. A 73-year-old front passenger and one driver were reported with concussions; a 1-year-old passenger was also injured.
5. Rider on Broadway hit, breaks arm 2026-03-19T09:15:00+00:00
   BROADWAY
   A bike rider got hit on Broadway at W 25th Street and ended up with a fractured, dislocated arm. Morning commute, real consequences.
   According to the police report, a 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured around 9:15 a.m. on March 19, 2026, on Broadway at W 25th Street in Manhattan. The report lists an injury to his elbow/lower arm/hand, with a “Fracture - Distorted - Dislocation” complaint. The cyclist was conscious.