Oct 23 - A 69-year-old man lay bleeding on West 55th. A bike, unlicensed and fast, hit him head-on at the corner with 7th Avenue. The street held witness to speed and impact. He stayed conscious, blood pooling beneath him.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old pedestrian was struck by a cyclist at the intersection of 7th Avenue and West 55th Street in Manhattan around 13:20. The report states the bike was 'fast and unlicensed' and identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 27-year-old male driver, was operating without a license and traveling straight ahead when he hit the man head-on at the center front end of the bike. The victim suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious at the scene. The cyclist sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but was wearing a helmet. The report notes the pedestrian stepped into the street against the light, but the primary driver errors cited are the cyclist's unsafe speed and unlicensed operation. The incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed, speeding cyclists in crowded city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766120 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - A Dodge SUV struck a 29-year-old man crossing West 30th Street. The impact crushed his chest. He lay conscious on the pavement. Police cite aggressive driving. The SUV rolled on, undamaged. The street bore the weight of violence.

According to the police report, a Dodge SUV traveling east on West 30th Street near 11th Avenue struck a 29-year-old man who was crossing without a signal. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his chest and remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor, explicitly pointing to the driver’s actions as the cause. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the collision. The police narrative notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but this is listed only after the driver’s aggressive behavior. The focus remains on the SUV driver's cited aggression and the resulting severe injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - A box truck slammed into a woman’s face as she crossed Avenue of the Americas with the signal. Blood spilled onto the street. The driver kept going. She stayed conscious, injured and bleeding, her right-of-way ignored in the city’s rush.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Avenue of the Americas struck a 45-year-old woman at the intersection with West 52nd Street. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' and had the right-of-way when the truck’s front end hit her face, causing severe bleeding. The woman remained conscious despite her injuries. The driver did not stop after the collision. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim’s behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield, which directly led to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 19 - A woman pedaled west on 27th. She smashed into a parked sedan. Her face split on steel. Blood pooled. The car stood silent. She moved, then lay still. Inexperience listed. No helmet, but the street did not forgive.

A 29-year-old woman riding a bike westbound on West 27th Street in Manhattan collided with a parked sedan, according to the police report. The report states she suffered severe facial lacerations after striking the left side doors of the stationary vehicle. The sedan, registered in New Jersey, was parked and did not move before or during the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the collision. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, a detail included in the narrative, but only after the primary driver error. The report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Her face split open on the steel. Blood pooled on the pavement. The car never moved. She did, and then didn’t.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences of inexperience and the unforgiving nature of city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757397 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A man stepped into 7th Avenue. A bike hit him head-on. His skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled on West 56th Street. He died where he fell. The city’s rhythm broke for a moment, then traffic moved on.

A 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 56th Street in Manhattan when a cyclist traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 19:45. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and was not at an intersection. The impact caused the victim’s head to hit the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding and death at the scene. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver behavior. The narrative describes a direct collision and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No crosswalk or traffic signal was present at the location, but the report does not cite any cyclist error or violation. The focus remains on the deadly outcome of a vulnerable road user struck by a moving vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 31 - A taxi rear-ended a KIA SUV on 9th Avenue. Metal crumpled. The 65-year-old SUV driver bled from the head, held in by his belt. Flesh split. Southbound traffic moved on. Only one man left whole.

According to the police report, a taxi crashed into the rear of a KIA SUV at 9th Avenue and West 37th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 p.m. The report states, 'A taxi slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. The 65-year-old driver bled from the head. Lap belt held him in. Flesh split.' The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors in the crash. The taxi struck the center front end into the SUV’s left rear bumper, both vehicles traveling south. The data points to driver error—specifically inattention and aggression—as the cause of the violent impact. No evidence in the report attributes the crash to any action by the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - A taxi turned at West 42nd and Sixth. A motorcycle rider, 24, flew helmetless into the night. His head struck, his heart stopped. The street’s noise faded to silence. Traffic control was disregarded. One life ended in the city’s glare.

According to the police report, a fatal collision occurred at the corner of West 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan at 22:42. A taxi, described as a 2022 Toyota, was making a right turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling straight ahead. The report states 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is listed after the driver errors. The taxi’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle, which was demolished in the crash. The report details a sequence where driver actions—specifically, failure to obey traffic controls and improper turning—led to the deadly impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A bus turned left at West 42nd and 8th. Steel met flesh. A young woman’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the concrete. Neon lights flickered overhead. The bus rolled on, unscathed. She lay in shock, pain radiating through her broken limb.

A young woman, age 20, was struck and severely injured by a bus making a left turn at the intersection of West 42nd Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The report states the bus was traveling east and turning left when it hit the pedestrian, resulting in a severe leg injury and significant bleeding. The victim lay in shock beneath the neon lights, her injury described as 'knee-lower leg foot' trauma. The bus sustained no damage, and the driver, licensed in Virginia, was the sole occupant. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian. The narrative notes the woman was 'crossing against the light,' but no driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' are cited in the report. The focus remains on the impact and the systemic risks at busy intersections where large vehicles and pedestrians converge.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 16 - A 93-year-old woman crossing Central Park West with the light was struck by an e-scooter. Blood pooled by her head. She stayed conscious. The scooter’s front end crumpled. The rider did not yield. Systemic danger, flesh and steel, collide.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling north on Central Park West at West 65th Street struck a 93-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection with the signal. The report states, 'An e-scooter struck a 93-year-old woman crossing with the light. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled near her head. The scooter’s front end crumpled. The rider did not yield.' The primary contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The data makes clear that the e-scooter operator failed to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, resulting in a violent collision. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but only after citing the driver’s failure to yield as the cause. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the systemic risk posed to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - A taxi turned right on West 27th. An e-bike slammed its front. The rider, fifty, hit the pavement, head bleeding, semiconscious. Speed and distraction ruled the intersection. The city’s rhythm broke for blood and sirens.

At the corner of West 27th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, a taxi making a right turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight, according to the police report. The e-bike struck the taxi's front quarter panel, sending the 50-year-old rider to the pavement. The police report states the rider suffered a head injury, was semiconscious, and experienced severe bleeding. Contributing factors listed in the report include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative details, 'Speed and distraction carved silence into the street.' The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver actions—unsafe speed and inattention—that led to a vulnerable road user suffering serious harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748558 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - A Jeep hit a young cyclist at 5th and East 29th. The rider flew, slammed headfirst, blood pooling on hot pavement. The SUV stood untouched. Silence swallowed the scene. The cyclist lay semiconscious, ejected, head bleeding under the Manhattan sun.

A 26-year-old cyclist was struck by a Jeep at the corner of 5th Avenue and East 29th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling south, was ejected from his bike and landed headfirst, suffering severe bleeding and a semiconscious state. The report notes the SUV was undamaged, while the cyclist lay on the pavement. According to the police report, the collision involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but this is listed after the driver-related contributing factors. The narrative describes a violent impact and aftermath, emphasizing the vulnerability of the cyclist and the lack of damage to the Jeep.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742604 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A box truck blocked West 34th. The driver failed to yield. A young cyclist smashed into steel, head torn open, blood darkening the asphalt. The bike twisted. The truck stood silent. The cyclist stayed awake, pain sharp and present.

A 25-year-old cyclist suffered severe head lacerations after colliding with the side of a box truck on West 34th Street. According to the police report, the truck driver failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the cyclist to strike the truck's right side doors. The report states, 'A box truck failed to yield. A 25-year-old cyclist hit its side. Head split open. Blood pooled on blacktop.' The cyclist remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the driver’s error in the report. The crash left the bicycle twisted beneath the truck, underscoring the danger when large vehicles disregard vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A Subaru sedan hit a 7-year-old boy near Times Square. The boy’s leg split open. Police cite driver distraction. The child was crossing without a signal. Blood on the asphalt. The city’s dangers do not pause for youth.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old boy was struck by a Subaru sedan while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. The crash occurred at 19:09. The child suffered severe lacerations to his leg, described as 'split open' in the report. The driver, a woman from Georgia, was operating a 2023 sedan and was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The report notes the boy was crossing without a signal, but the focus remains on the driver’s distraction, which police list as the cause. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by inattentive drivers, especially in crowded Manhattan corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - A Chevy SUV struck a man riding with traffic on West 33rd Street. The driver, distracted by a passenger, crushed the cyclist’s leg. Steel met flesh. The city’s silence echoed. The pain was immediate. The street stayed straight. The wound stayed open.

According to the police report, a man riding with traffic on West 33rd Street was struck by the rear quarter of a Chevy SUV. The collision left the cyclist with a broken leg and crush injuries. The report states the driver was distracted by a passenger at the time of the crash, listing 'Passenger Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV was traveling east and had two occupants. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and was not at an intersection. The police report does not cite any cyclist behavior as contributing to the crash. The impact occurred on a straight stretch of street, with the SUV’s right rear quarter panel making contact. The report does not mention any evasive action or hazardous conditions, focusing solely on the driver’s distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 29 - A Dualtron e-scooter, unlicensed and fast, tore up Avenue of the Americas. Two women fell. One bled from the face. The other’s skull shattered. The street, lit and busy, became a field of wounds and sirens.

According to the police report, an unlicensed man operating a MINIMOTORS Dualtron Thunder e-scooter traveled north on Avenue of the Americas near West 34th Street. The report states the e-scooter struck two women, ages 43 and 51, who were not at an intersection. One woman suffered severe facial lacerations and remained conscious; the other sustained crush injuries to the head and was found unconscious. The narrative describes the scene as the e-scooter 'tore through the night,' leaving both victims injured in its wake. The police report highlights that the driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report. The victims’ actions are listed only as 'other actions in roadway,' with no indication from the report that these contributed to the collision. The focus remains on the unlicensed operation and the resulting harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - Steel struck flesh in the heart of Times Square. A scooter, northbound, collided head-on with a cyclist. Blood pooled on the pavement. The cyclist’s face torn open. Tourists recoiled. The city’s lights flashed, but the street did not yield.

A 24-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in a head-on collision with a northbound scooter at 3 Times Square, according to the police report. The report states the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered severe facial injuries and heavy bleeding after being struck by the scooter. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for the crash, highlighting a failure in lane discipline by at least one vehicle operator. The narrative describes the moment: 'Face split open. Blood on the pavement. Steel met skin.' The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but places primary emphasis on improper lane usage. The collision left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, underscoring the dangers vulnerable road users face amid chaotic Midtown traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.

According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - City leaders cut the ribbon on Plaza33. Once a car-choked block, now a pedestrian haven. Trees, tables, and open space replace exhaust and noise. Years of work. A new chapter for Midtown. People walk, sit, and breathe. Cars banished. Safety reclaimed.

On June 27, 2024, city officials and civic leaders marked the completion of Plaza33, a pedestrian plaza on 33rd Street by Penn Station. The event capped years of transformation, turning a block once 'full of cars and trucks' into a car-free space. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Assembly Member Tony Simone, and Council Member Erik Bottcher attended the ribbon-cutting. Levine recalled, 'I remember the battle over transforming this space and all the people who said that it would clog up traffic all over Midtown if we turned this street over to people and here we are and it's gorgeous.' Vornado Realty Trust funded the $65-million project with the Department of Transportation. The plaza, now permanent, offers 16,000 square feet for pedestrians, with trees, seating, and public programming. The change removes cars from a busy Midtown block, giving vulnerable road users safe, open ground.

• Penn Station Block Completes Years-Long Transformation into ‘Plaza33’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-27

Jun 25 - A car moving east on West 58th Street struck a 29-year-old woman head-on before sunrise. Her body was crushed. She died alone in the street, unnamed, as the city slept. The impact left silence and loss in its wake.

According to the police report, a woman was walking in the roadway near West 58th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan at 3:41 a.m. when an eastbound car struck her head-on. The report states her body was crushed and she died at the scene, 29 years old, alone in the dark. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and the car was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver. The victim's actions are described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The deadly force of the car and the lack of identified driver error in the report highlight the systemic dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets, especially in the early hours.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Albany lawmakers shut down a last-ditch MTA funding plan after Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing. No replacement for the lost $1 billion. Transit riders and street users face uncertainty. Lawmakers call the move reckless. The city waits. Danger lingers.

On June 7, 2024, the New York State legislative session ended without passing a replacement funding plan for the MTA after Governor Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing. The matter, described as 'Albany pumps the brakes on MTA funding plan in rebuke of Hochul’s move to ditch congestion pricing,' left the MTA without the $1 billion annual revenue congestion pricing would have provided. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins announced the session’s close without a deal. Lawmakers including State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, State Sen. John Liu, Assemblyman Harvey Epstein, and Assemblyman Tony Simone criticized the governor’s decision and the proposed IOU bailout. Gounardes said, 'I cannot in good conscience ratify a decision that will eliminate a significant, dedicated revenue source for the MTA’s capital plan.' The pause leaves the city’s transit future—and the safety of those who rely on it—uncertain.

• Albany pumps the brakes on MTA funding plan in rebuke of Hochul’s move to ditch congestion pricing, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-07