Feb 23 - A 67-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck her at an intersection on Madison Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, left in shock, and sustained moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn on Madison Street in Manhattan, struck her at the intersection. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, and no visible complaints were noted at the scene, though she was in shock and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot with a severity level of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The focus remains on the collision caused by the vehicle's movement during the right turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 23 - A taxi driver, distracted at the wheel, rear-ended a stopped SUV on East Houston Street. The driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both vehicles took heavy bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt.

According to the police report, a taxi rear-ended a stopped SUV at 240 East Houston Street in Manhattan at 11:50 AM. The 62-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic when struck. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 20 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm after colliding with a southbound SUV making a left turn on 2nd Avenue. The bicyclist was unlicensed and riding straight ahead when struck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was traveling southbound going straight ahead when he collided with a southbound 2019 Hyundai SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the bicyclist's center front end and the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained a contusion bruise to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Notably, the bicyclist was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no contributing factors for the SUV driver but notes unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was recorded only on the bicycle, with no damage to the SUV. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 20 - A 33-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan struck him on Madison Street in Manhattan. The driver’s improper turn caused the collision. The pedestrian remained conscious with bruises but no severe trauma.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Madison Street struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Turning Improperly," which directly contributed to the collision. The pedestrian’s location and actions were recorded as "Unknown" and "Does Not Apply," indicating no contributing factors from the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in turning maneuvers in Manhattan’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793933 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 20 - A man on a bike, unlicensed, sped through the night at Delancey and Norfolk. His head struck hard, blood pooling on the asphalt. The city watched, silent. He survived, conscious, but the street bore the mark.

A 47-year-old man riding a bike was severely injured at the corner of Delancey Street and Norfolk Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 1:35 a.m. The report states the cyclist was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' is listed as a contributing factor. The man was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The narrative notes, 'Head split, blood on asphalt. Conscious. Unlicensed. The front end crumpled.' The impact caused severe bleeding from the head, but the cyclist remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. No mention is made of any other vehicles or external hazards. The focus remains on the cyclist’s actions and the systemic dangers present at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 15 - Two SUVs collided on FDR Drive at 5 a.m. A 24-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. The front SUV was stopped in traffic when the rear SUV struck it head-on. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive around 5 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling south were involved. The rear vehicle, a 2019 Jeep SUV driven by a licensed female from Delaware, was going straight ahead when it struck the center back end of a 2023 Mitsubishi SUV stopped in traffic. The front vehicle was occupied by a 24-year-old female driver who sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision dynamics indicate a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the rear driver, causing a rear-end collision with a stopped vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.

According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue, New York Post, Published 2025-02-06

Feb 5 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with upper arm trauma after a sedan collided with him on Ridge Street in Manhattan. The driver struck the cyclist’s right side, causing shock and pain but no vehicle damage to the bike.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 17:54 on Ridge Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. The sedan, traveling south, struck the bicyclist, who was traveling east, impacting the cyclist’s center front end with the sedan’s right side doors. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and suffered an upper arm injury and shock. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist, but no contributing factor was assigned to this. The collision highlights the dangers bicyclists face from vehicle side impacts in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 5 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash on Allen Street. The cyclist was semiconscious but not ejected. The incident involved a single bike traveling north, striking the left rear bumper of an unspecified vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Allen Street in Manhattan at 15:15. The injured party was a 31-year-old male bicyclist, who was the sole occupant and driver of his bike traveling north, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of an unspecified vehicle. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious but not ejected from the bike. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The vehicle involved was unspecified, with no driver information or license status provided. The report does not indicate any victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.

According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.

• Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive, New York Post, Published 2025-02-04

Feb 2 - Transit advocates and officials rallied at Grand Central. They demanded Governor Hochul fill a $33 billion gap in the MTA capital plan. Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal called transit vital for the region. Advocates stressed accessibility and equity. The state’s budget leaves riders exposed.

On February 2, 2025, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal joined transit advocates at Grand Central Terminal to push for full funding of the MTA’s 2025-2029 capital plan. The rally targeted Governor Hochul’s $252 billion budget, which omits $33 billion needed for transit upgrades. The event, covered by amny.com, highlighted the matter: 'NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue.' Hoylman-Sigal said, 'This is about the economic engine for the entire region.' Assembly Member Tony Simone and others demanded investment in transportation deserts and accessible stations. Advocates cited the MTA’s ADA settlement, noting only a quarter of stations are wheelchair-accessible, with the fewest in low-income areas. The rally underscored that without full funding, vulnerable riders—especially those with disabilities—face continued barriers and danger.

• NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue, amny.com, Published 2025-02-02

Jan 29 - A 76-year-old woman suffered abrasions after a taxi struck her at an intersection on Essex Street. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit, sustaining lower arm injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Essex Street made a left turn and struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The taxi showed no vehicle damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This incident highlights the driver's failure to yield and maintain attention while executing a left turn, directly causing harm to a vulnerable pedestrian following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jan 28 - A van traveling south on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive struck the rear of a sedan also heading south. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed front and rear damage consistent with a rear-end collision.

According to the police report, at 5:00 PM on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive in Manhattan, a van traveling south collided with the rear of a sedan also moving south. The point of impact was the center front end of the van and the left rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and remaining conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any contributing factors for the van driver. The collision pattern indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the van driver, resulting in the rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.

According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jan 19 - A 22-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a sedan struck her at an intersection on East Houston Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with the pedestrian crossing legally with the signal late at night.

According to the police report, at 11:30 PM on East Houston Street in Manhattan, a sedan struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary cause. The sedan impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, indicating a direct collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jan 19 - SUV and taxi collided on Delancey. The SUV driver, 26, suffered arm injuries and shock. Police flagged alcohol as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Metal and glass met in the dark.

According to the police report, an SUV and a taxi crashed at 3:14 AM on Delancey Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles traveled southeast before colliding, striking front bumpers. The SUV driver, a 26-year-old man, was injured in the arm and suffered shock. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash highlights the danger when alcohol enters the equation. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report does not mention helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jan 18 - A 22-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after a taxi struck her while she crossed outside an intersection on Avenue A. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious harm without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Avenue A struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing behavior is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and distraction, in harming vulnerable road users outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09