Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.

A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Apr 15 - SUV struck a parked car on FDR Drive. A man bled from the head. A baby was hurt. Two others shaken. Dawn broke over blood and glass. Driver distracted. Road was straight. He did not see.

An SUV crashed into a parked car on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a pedestrian suffered head injuries and crush wounds. A baby and two adults inside the vehicles were also hurt. The report states: “FDR Drive, near dawn—an SUV slammed into a parked car. A man lay bleeding from the head. A baby was hurt. Two others shaken. The driver, 21, wore his belt. He was conscious. The road was straight. He didn’t see.” Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Apr 13 - E-bike shot north on 1st Avenue. Two young riders thrown hard. Blood pooled. One unconscious, head split. The other awake, arm broken. No helmets. No license. Night swallowed the scene.

An e-bike sped north near East 103rd Street and 1st Avenue. It crashed. Two riders, a 21-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, were ejected. The man lay unconscious with severe head wounds. The woman clutched her injured arm, awake but in pain. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The e-bike operator was unlicensed. No helmets were worn. The night ended with blood on the street and two lives changed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Apr 12 - SUV struck a young woman on an e-bike. She lay bleeding from the head, incoherent, helmetless. The SUV’s front left crumpled. Two inside, unhurt. Broadway turned brutal. She did not get up.

A 20-year-old woman riding an e-bike was struck by an SUV on Broadway near West 181st. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, lying incoherent and helmetless. The SUV’s front left was damaged. The 63-year-old driver and a 79-year-old passenger were unhurt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The helmet is mentioned only as absent, after driver errors. The crash left the e-bike overturned and the rider gravely hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.

The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.

• Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death, The New York Times, Published 2025-04-12

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

Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.

Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.

• Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen, Patch, Published 2025-04-07

Apr 6 - A bus struck a Ford SUV at 3rd Avenue and East 111th. Metal tore. The bus driver was crushed. Passengers clutched injured arms and necks. Unsafe speed fueled pain and fear in the morning air.

A bus hit the front of a Ford SUV at 3rd Avenue and East 111th Street. According to the police report, the bus driver suffered crush injuries and shock. Several passengers in both vehicles reported pain to their necks and arms. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians were involved. A parked USPS truck was struck but no one inside. The crash left bodies hurt and the street shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Apr 5 - A distracted taxi driver struck an 87-year-old woman on West 57th. Metal tore her leg. Blood on the street. She stayed conscious. The city moved on.

An 87-year-old woman was injured on West 57th Street near Sixth Avenue when a distracted taxi driver struck her as she exited a vehicle. According to the police report, 'A taxi, parked, driver distracted. An 87-year-old woman steps from a vehicle. Metal meets flesh. Blood on the pavement. Her leg torn open. She remains conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Apr 4 - A sedan door snaps open on West 56th. A woman on a bike slams metal, hurled to the street. Blood pours from her head. She lies conscious. The driver stands untouched. Manhattan traffic surges on.

A woman riding a bike suffered severe head lacerations after striking a suddenly opened sedan door on West 56th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan’s door swings open. A woman on a bike strikes metal, is thrown. Her head bleeds. She lies conscious on the pavement. The driver stands unharmed.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and injured, but remained conscious. The sedan driver was not hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Apr 4 - A box truck hit a man head-on near West 40th. Steel crushed his skull. He died in the street before dawn. The truck kept moving. No driver errors listed. The city stayed dark.

A 39-year-old man was killed when a box truck struck him head-on on 9th Avenue near West 40th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the roadway, not at an intersection, when the truck hit him. He suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The driver, a 75-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Apr 4 - A police chase tore through Upper Manhattan. The Honda crashed, flames swallowed it. The driver died inside. Officers were suspended. The street fell silent. Charred metal marked the spot. The city’s pursuit rules failed to stop the wreck.

The New York Times (2025-04-04) reports two NYPD officers were suspended after chasing a stolen Honda CRV that crashed and burned on Dyckman Street, killing its driver. The article notes the police are investigating if officers left the scene without reporting the crash. The incident came three months after NYPD restricted car chases for low-level offenses. Commissioner Tisch said, “Our officers deserve clear guidance and smart protocols when determining whether to engage in a vehicle pursuit on our streets.” The pursuit was reportedly justified under new policy, which still allows chases for serious crimes. The fatal fire highlights the ongoing risks of police pursuits and questions the effectiveness of recent reforms.

• Police Chase Ends In Fatal Fire, The New York Times, Published 2025-04-04

Apr 1 - Two sedans collide on Riverside Drive. Metal screams. A 37-year-old man suffers a head wound. Alcohol hangs in the air. The street falls silent. Blood stains the night.

A crash on Riverside Drive at West 82nd Street left a 37-year-old male driver with severe head lacerations. According to the police report, two sedans collided late at night. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. The injured man was conscious but bleeding from the head. A 71-year-old man was also present but his injuries were unspecified. No other contributing factors were noted in the report. The data shows the crash involved licensed drivers and parked vehicles, but the main danger cited was alcohol.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Mar 28 - A cyclist rode north through Heckscher Fields and struck a 57-year-old woman standing in his path. The bike hit her head, causing bleeding. She stayed down, conscious but still. The cyclist did not stop. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old man riding a bike northbound in Central Park's Heckscher Fields collided with a 57-year-old woman who was standing in his path. The report states, 'The bike struck her head. Blood ran. She stayed down, conscious but still.' The cyclist did not stop after the crash, and the bike showed no visible damage. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver-specific errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and suffered a minor abrasion to his lower leg. The incident highlights confusion and error as systemic dangers in shared park spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Mar 25 - Two sedans collided head-on at Broadway and West 60th. Metal tore. A 75-year-old man in the back seat bled from the head, wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were distracted, fueling a violent collision in Manhattan’s streets.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed head-on at Broadway and West 60th Street in Manhattan at 11:00 a.m. Both vehicles sustained severe front-end damage. The 75-year-old male passenger, seated in the right rear and wearing a lap belt, suffered a serious head injury with bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The narrative states: 'A 75-year-old man in the back seat bled from the head. He wore a lap belt. Both drivers were distracted.' No victim behavior contributed to the crash. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Mar 15 - A BMW SUV struck a 64-year-old man crossing Broadway. The left bumper ripped his face open. He lay bleeding on the pavement, conscious, far from any crosswalk. The streetlights blinked. The city moved on. The wound marked the night.

A 64-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a BMW SUV near 5203 Broadway in the Bronx, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 21:58, with the SUV’s left front bumper tearing into the pedestrian’s face. The report states the man was crossing against the signal and was not at an intersection when the collision happened. The narrative describes him lying conscious and bleeding on the pavement, far from any crosswalk, as the streetlights blinked overhead. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian are listed as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the devastating impact and the systemic danger present on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Mar 14 - A man emerged from behind a parked SUV on 7th Avenue. A sedan, moving too fast, struck him. His pelvis broke. He stayed conscious on the asphalt as traffic and city life pressed on. The street did not pause.

A 26-year-old man was seriously injured on 7th Avenue near West 13th Street in Manhattan when a sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him as he stepped from behind a parked SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered 'crush injuries' to his pelvis and remained conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the collision. The sedan’s impact was severe, shattering the man’s pelvis and leaving him on the roadway as other vehicles continued past. The police narrative states: 'A man stepped from behind a parked SUV. A speeding sedan struck him hard. His pelvis shattered.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. The report does not cite any contributing actions by the victim beyond his location and movement. The focus remains on the driver’s excessive speed, which directly led to the violent outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798757 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Mar 8 - A woman on an e-bike struck in the face by a Jeep at Amsterdam and 108th. Blood on asphalt, city silent. The SUV showed no damage. The cyclist suffered crushing facial injuries in the early morning dark.

A crash at the corner of West 108th Street and Amsterdam Avenue left a 39-year-old woman riding an e-bike with severe facial injuries, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 2:54 a.m. Both the Jeep SUV and the e-bike were traveling north. The report states the cyclist was 'crushed in the face,' her blood spreading on the asphalt, while the Jeep showed 'no damage.' Police cited 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not ejected. The police report does not mention any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance, resulting in devastating injuries to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17