Jul 14 - A sedan hit a cyclist on West Street. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite confusion as a factor. The car’s front bumper took the impact. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan and a bicycle collided on West Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 45-year-old man, was injured in the arm and suffered a contusion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' contributed to the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No driver errors were listed in the data. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jul 14 - SUV turned left. Cyclist rode straight. Impact at Church and Reade. Cyclist hit, leg scraped, stayed conscious. View blocked. Confusion listed. Streets failed to protect.

A collision on Church Street at Reade Street in Manhattan left a 37-year-old male cyclist injured. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the dangers faced by cyclists in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jul 14 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Hubert Street. Two people inside suffered bruises. Police cite following too closely. Impact struck hard, left faces and backs marked.

A sedan traveling north on Hubert Street struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, both the driver and front passenger in the sedan were injured, suffering contusions to the face and back. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact hit the center back end of the lead vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jul 11 - Two sedans collided at 224 Canal Street in Manhattan. A 37-year-old right rear passenger suffered back pain and whiplash. Police recorded obstructed views for both drivers.

Two sedans collided at 224 Canal Street in Manhattan. A 37-year-old man, the right rear passenger, was injured with back pain and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers had "View Obstructed/Limited." The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as the contributing factor for each driver. The vehicles were a 2018 Acura sedan and a 2023 Tesla sedan. Points of impact were the Acura’s right front bumper and the Tesla’s left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.

On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.

• Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-11

Jul 10 - A sedan and bike collided on Park Place. The cyclist, 25, suffered leg abrasions. Unsafe speed and improper lane use listed. The car’s left side struck. The bike hit head-on. No damage to vehicles. System failed the vulnerable.

A collision between a sedan and a bicycle on Park Place in Manhattan left a 25-year-old cyclist injured, with abrasions to the lower leg. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan was entering a parked position when the crash occurred, striking the cyclist at the left side doors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors were primary. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the danger faced by cyclists amid improper lane use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan turned left from Centre Street onto Leonard Street and hit a northbound cyclist. The 24-year-old woman suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited an obstructed view and improper lane usage.

The driver of a sedan made a left turn from Centre Street onto Leonard Street and collided with a northbound bicyclist at 18:23 in Manhattan. The 24-year-old bicyclist was injured, with abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor. The sedan’s pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and the bicyclist was 'Going Straight Ahead.' Police records also list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for the bicyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jul 4 - A tractor truck turned right on West St, striking a taxi. The taxi driver suffered back injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors listed in the police report.

A crash unfolded at West St and Canal St in Manhattan. A tractor truck making a right turn struck a taxi going straight. According to the police report, the taxi driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with back pain. The truck driver and other listed occupants were not reported injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors for this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jul 3 - Mayor Adams halts 34th Street busway. Streets stay clogged. Pedestrians and bus riders lose. Car dominance remains. Safety and equity stalled.

On July 3, 2025, the Adams administration paused the 34th Street busway project, as reported by Streetsblog NYC. The matter, described as a 'highly-anticipated 34th Street busway,' had support from Council Members Erik Bottcher, Keith Powers, and others. Bottcher called it 'transformative,' promising fewer crashes and faster buses. Powers slammed the last-minute reversal. Safety analysts warn: canceling the busway preserves car dominance, discourages transit, and keeps streets unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists. The project’s future is uncertain. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

• Anti-Miracle On 34th Street: Adams Administration Pauses Work On 34th Street Busway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-03

Jul 2 - Taxi hit a man crossing Battery Place. The impact tore his arm. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk marked, the danger clear.

A taxi struck a 63-year-old man as he crossed Battery Place in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an arm injury and abrasion. The driver, a 68-year-old man, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with no signal, but the crosswalk was marked. No other factors are cited. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face even in marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jun 30 - Governor Hochul signed S.8344/A.8787, extending NYC’s school zone speed camera program to 2030. Cameras stay. Streets watch. Danger lingers for kids crossing. Fewer drivers speed. Fewer crashes. Lives spared.

On June 30, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed S.8344/A.8787, renewing New York City’s school zone speed camera program through July 1, 2030. The bill, described as 'an extra boost' for automated enforcement, updates home-rule provisions first enacted in 2013. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Deborah Glick sponsored the measure. Both praised the program’s record in cutting speeds and saving lives. Council member Barbara Russo-Lennon supported the renewal. A safety analyst notes the extension is likely to reduce speeds and crashes, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, especially children, without burdening vulnerable road users.

• Staying on: New Yorkers react to Hochul’s renewed speed camera program in NYC, AMNY, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 27 - A 73-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Broadway was hit. She suffered a head injury. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

A 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of 299 Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when she was struck, sustaining a head contusion. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The vehicle type involved was unspecified. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jun 25 - Albany stalled. Lawmakers dragged their feet. No new laws for safer streets. Pedestrians and cyclists left exposed. The car stays king. The status quo kills. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

The 2025 Albany legislative session ended June 25, with lawmakers failing to pass key street safety bills. The Streetsblog NYC report reads: "Our elected officials in Albany have failed the livable streets movement again." Despite support for measures like speed camera reauthorization, most bills to protect pedestrians and cyclists died in committee or never reached the floor. Assembly Member Amy Sohn and others criticized the lack of action. The only major win was extending the city’s speed camera program. A safety analyst notes: 'Failure to advance livable streets policies likely maintains the status quo, which typically prioritizes car-centric infrastructure and neglects the safety and needs of pedestrians and cyclists.' The session’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users at risk. No progress. No protection.

• D-Minus! The Albany Report Card for 2025, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-25

Jun 23 - A black SUV hit Willow Hall at dawn on Harlem River Drive. Hall died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed, stayed at the scene. Six months passed before police made an arrest. The street remains unchanged. The danger remains.

NY Daily News reported on June 23, 2025, that Donald Pinnock, 74, was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation after fatally striking Willow Hall, 53, in East Harlem. The crash occurred at 5:50 a.m. on January 26, when Pinnock drove a black Nissan Rogue Sport downtown and hit Hall as he crossed Harlem River Drive near E. 123rd St. According to police, Pinnock remained at the scene but was not charged until the investigation concluded six months later. The article notes, 'Donald Pinnock was charged Sunday with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.' The case highlights the risk posed by unlicensed drivers and the slow pace of post-crash accountability.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Harlem Pedestrian, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 20 - A parked Ford and a bronze Toyota touched in Manhattan. An investigator cuffed the young driver on the spot. The arrest was later voided. The Attorney General’s office is investigating. No injuries reported. Tension hung in the air.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-20), a minor collision occurred in Manhattan when a civilian's Toyota touched a parked Ford Expedition belonging to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ security detail. The investigator, Nelson Yu, a retired NYPD detective, immediately confronted and handcuffed the young woman driver, demanding identification. A witness described, 'He jumped out and cuffed her on the spot. No questions, no warning.' The woman was reportedly driving without a license. The arrest was later voided. The Attorney General’s office stated, 'OAG is investigating this matter internally and will not have further comment at this time.' The incident highlights the use of force and protocol in minor traffic incidents involving law enforcement personnel.

• Security Detail Cuffs Woman After Fender-Bender, New York Post, Published 2025-06-20

Jun 19 - E-bike and pedestrian met in the crosswalk. Metal struck flesh. The rider flew, skull to curb. Medics came fast. Salvador Nico Garcia died. The pedestrian bled from the hand. Another e-bike fatality in a city that counts them.

NY Daily News reported on June 19, 2025, that Salvador Nico Garcia, 47, died after crashing his e-bike into a pedestrian in a Central Park crosswalk near East 97th Street. The article states, "Nico Garcia was thrown from his electric bike by the impact and slammed his head on the curb." The pedestrian, 41, suffered a minor hand injury. The crash occurred at 5:45 p.m., a busy time in the park. The report notes this is the sixth e-bike rider killed in New York City this year, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users and raising questions about crosswalk safety and e-bike regulation.

• E-Bike Rider Dies After Central Park Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-19

Jun 17 - A driver failed to yield. A woman crossing with the signal was hit at Lafayette and Leonard. She suffered a bruised arm. The car’s left front bumper struck her. System failed to protect her.

A 25-year-old woman was injured while crossing Lafayette Street at Leonard Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her arm. The vehicle’s left front bumper made contact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was noted. The system allowed danger at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823292 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17