Apr 2 - Two sedans collided on York Avenue. A woman crossing the street was struck down. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Head trauma ended her life beneath the streetlight. Engines ticked. Sirens wailed too late. The city claimed another pedestrian.

A deadly crash unfolded on York Avenue near East 87th Street in Manhattan, where, according to the police report, two sedans collided and a 30-year-old woman crossing the street was struck. The report states she suffered head trauma and severe bleeding, dying at the scene. The narrative describes, 'Blood pooled on the asphalt. She died beneath the streetlight. The cars sat still. Engines ticking. Sirens too late.' Police data lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for one of the sedan drivers. The woman was at the intersection when struck. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The tragedy centers on driver actions and the lethal consequences of speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A 25-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk with the light. An e-scooter rider, inattentive and inexperienced, struck her head-on. Blood pooled on East 78th Street. The rider fled. The woman’s leg split open, pain pulsing through the city’s grid.

A 25-year-old woman was seriously injured on East 78th Street when an e-scooter rider struck her head-on as she crossed with the signal, according to the police report. The impact left her with severe lacerations to her lower leg, and blood pooled at the scene. The report states the e-scooter’s front end was damaged and the rider did not stop. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the light in the marked crosswalk—are noted in the report, but only after the driver’s failures. The collision underscores the consequences of inattentive and unskilled operation of motorized vehicles in city crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713969 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV hit a 77-year-old woman at dawn on York Avenue. The front end struck her full. She bled from the head, conscious on the street. The driver’s view was blocked. Steel met flesh in the cold morning light.

According to the police report, a 2022 Chevy SUV traveling north on York Avenue near 92nd Street struck a 77-year-old woman who was crossing alone at dawn. The report states, 'The front end hit her full. She lay bleeding from the head. The driver’s view was blocked. She was conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The official contributing factor listed is 'View Obstructed/Limited,' indicating the driver’s line of sight was compromised. The data does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers proceed with limited visibility, especially in areas where vulnerable road users cross.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.

A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A car hit a 62-year-old woman at East 81st and East End. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The driver, distracted, kept north. The street was silent. Blood marked the crossing. The city watched and waited.

A 62-year-old woman walking at the corner of East 81st Street and East End Avenue was struck by a car. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The driver did not swerve and continued northbound after the impact. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as contributing factors. The scene was marked by silence and blood on the street. No vehicle type or further driver details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 1 - A tire burst. The Honda veered. Steel screamed. The front crashed. Doors crumpled. The driver bled from the face, trapped but awake. Two rode in the car. The road was empty. Metal and blood marked the night.

A sedan traveling northbound on FDR Drive suffered a tire failure. According to the police report, 'A tire blew. The Honda veered. Steel shrieked. The front slammed, doors folded.' The crash left the 30-year-old driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious and strapped in. The car carried two occupants. The police report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the left side doors. The crash unfolded in seconds, leaving injury and wreckage behind.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 24 - A GMC SUV turns left on 2nd Avenue. Its bumper hits a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She falls. Blood pools on the asphalt. She stays conscious. The driver, distracted, does not see her. The SUV shows no damage.

A 62-year-old woman was struck by a southbound GMC SUV while crossing 2nd Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the SUV made a left turn and its front bumper hit her head, causing severe lacerations. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to notice people in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 21 - A 71-year-old woman crossed York Avenue with the light. An SUV turned right, its front struck her head. She fell. She never woke. The street claimed another life. Driver inattention marked the moment.

A 71-year-old woman was killed at the corner of York Avenue and East 68th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a northbound SUV made a right turn and struck her with its right front quarter panel. The impact caused fatal head injuries, leaving her unconscious on the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not at fault; she crossed legally. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 19 - A pickup truck turned left at 1st Avenue and East 68th. The bumper hit a woman crossing with the light. Her body broke. She stayed conscious but could not move. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed busy. She did not.

A pickup truck struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 1st Avenue at East 68th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck was making a left turn when its left front bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered injuries to her entire body and paralysis but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The truck showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling north. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A Harley slammed head-on on FDR Drive. A 56-year-old woman riding pillion took the blow. She wore a helmet. Her body was crushed, but she stayed awake. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The road showed no mercy.

A violent crash on FDR Drive left a 56-year-old woman, riding as a motorcycle passenger, with severe crush injuries across her entire body. According to the police report, 'Rage rode the road that night. The bike split open. The highway did not forgive.' The collision involved a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and another vehicle. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman, helmeted and conscious, was not ejected but suffered major trauma. Driver aggression and reckless behavior are cited as causes. The report notes the passenger’s helmet only after listing driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.

Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.

• File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18

Apr 29 - A box truck hit a man at dawn on 2nd Avenue. The truck struck head-on. The man fell. Blood on the street. Head wounds. Broken bones. He never woke. The city’s day started with loss.

A 47-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 82nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a box truck traveling south struck the pedestrian head-on as he crossed the intersection. The report states, “A man crossed against the light at dawn. A box truck struck him head-on. He lay broken and bleeding on the asphalt. Head wounds. Fractured bones. He never woke up.” Police list 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a Hino box truck. No injuries were reported for the truck’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a city intersection marked by violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.

A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 8 - An SUV hit a woman on a bike at East 67th and 2nd. She flew, landed headfirst. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious, breathing, cut deep. The driver was distracted. The street offered no protection. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.

A woman riding a bike was struck by an SUV at East 67th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV's front hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe head lacerations. She was conscious and breathing at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the driver error. The crash left blood on the pavement and deep cuts. The SUV sustained damage to the right front bumper. The impact highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611256 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 19 - An e-bike hit a 49-year-old man mid-block on East 74th. The front end slammed him. Blood poured from his face. He stayed awake. The rider was new. The street fell silent after.

A 49-year-old pedestrian was struck by an e-bike traveling south, mid-block on East 74th Street. According to the police report, 'Mid-block on East 74th Street, a 49-year-old man was struck by an e-bike heading south. The front end hit him square. Blood spilled from his face. He stayed conscious. The rider was new.' The man suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No other actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash. The collision shows the danger when inexperienced riders operate e-bikes on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 19 - A Toyota hit a northbound e-bike on 1st Avenue. The rider, 24, flew from the saddle and landed headfirst. He lay still, blood pooling on the pavement. The car’s front end crumpled. No helmet. Silence followed the crash.

A Toyota sedan struck a 24-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Toyota struck a northbound e-bike. The rider, 24, flew from the saddle, hit headfirst, and lay still. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. The car’s front end folded in silence.' The crash left the cyclist unconscious with severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the driver’s failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 8 - A Ford, moving too fast, crashed into stopped cars on 2nd Avenue. Metal screamed. A 47-year-old man, trapped and broken, stayed conscious in the wreck. Another driver and a passenger suffered pain. The street fell silent after the violence.

A Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, crashed into stopped and parked vehicles on 2nd Avenue near East 97th Street. According to the police report, 'A speeding Ford crushed into stopped cars. Metal shrieked. A 47-year-old man, pinned in the driver’s seat, lay conscious. His body shattered.' The crash left the 47-year-old driver with crush injuries to his entire body. A 33-year-old driver suffered neck pain. A 70-year-old front passenger was also involved. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Multiple vehicles, including a taxi and several sedans, were struck. No evidence in the report blames the victims or lists helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - An e-scooter rider, struck from behind by an e-bike, hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled on 2nd Avenue. His face torn, he lay conscious and bleeding. The street roared around him. Driver inattention left him alone in pain.

A 51-year-old man riding an e-scooter on 2nd Avenue near East 73rd Street was struck from behind by an e-bike. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man on an e-scooter struck from behind by an e-bike. No helmet. Thrown to the pavement. His face torn. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone in the noise.' The crash left the e-scooter rider ejected and severely bleeding from the face. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - A 41-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on FDR Drive. He lost focus. The bike slammed forward. He flew off. His helmet stayed on, but the road took his foot. He lay incoherent, leg torn, life changed in seconds.

A 41-year-old unlicensed man riding a 2011 Kawasaki motorcycle crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, he lost focus and struck hard, resulting in ejection from the bike. The report states he was incoherent at the scene, suffering a traumatic leg injury and amputation of his foot. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The man was wearing a helmet, but the impact still caused severe injury. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when driver errors occur.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A Toyota turned left on East 85th. A moped kept straight. No metal bent, but the rider’s face split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The city slept. The silence held.

A crash on East 85th Street involved a Toyota SUV making a left turn and a moped traveling straight. The moped rider, a 46-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A Toyota turned left. A moped kept straight. No metal bent, but the rider’s face split open.' No vehicle damage was reported. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The moped rider’s helmet use is not specified. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old man, was not injured. The crash left blood on the pavement and a silent street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19