Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan struck a pedestrian on Bowery at Canal. The pedestrian suffered lower leg and foot injuries. The driver and two passengers were also hurt. Police listed unsafe speed and alcohol as contributing factors.

A driver in a sedan traveling west on Bowery at Canal struck a 20-year-old pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the lower leg and foot. The driver and two passengers, ages 25 and 21, were injured; the driver complained of neck pain and was trapped in the vehicle. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded damage and point of impact on the sedan's left side doors. The vehicle is a 2017 Infiniti registered in New Jersey. The report noted the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.

NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-20

Jul 19 - A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.

Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.

• Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-19

Jul 18 - A pickup truck struck a cyclist on Avenue D. The rider, twenty, ejected and bruised, left in shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on Manhattan asphalt.

A pickup truck collided with a twenty-year-old cyclist on Avenue D in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered facial bruises and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the report centers driver distraction as the cause. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829505 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A taxi driver turned right at 1st Ave and E 14th and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist. She suffered a head contusion and was injured. Police recorded no driver errors; the bike sustained front-end damage and the taxi showed no damage.

A taxi driver and a 21-year-old female bicyclist collided at 1st Avenue and East 14th Street. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion and was listed injured. "According to the police report, both vehicles were making right turns." Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the data. Vehicle records list the bike’s point of impact and damage at the center front end and show no damage to the taxi. The report lists the bicyclist as conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signal is cited as a contributing factor in the record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A van crashed in Midtown. Inside: dozens of propane tanks. The street held its breath. Danger rode in silence, hidden until metal met metal.

CBS New York reported on July 17, 2025, that 'dozens of propane tanks were found in a van in Midtown Manhattan after a car crash Tuesday night.' The article does not detail injuries or the cause of the crash. The presence of hazardous cargo in a crash raises questions about vehicle safety checks and enforcement. Storing large amounts of propane in a van on city streets exposes bystanders and road users to hidden risks. The incident highlights the need for stricter oversight of hazardous material transport in dense urban areas.

• Propane Tanks Discovered After Midtown Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 16 - A DOT worker fixing a sign was slashed by a delivery cyclist after a near miss in lower Manhattan. The cyclist fled. The worker bled on the street. Police are searching. No arrests. Another morning, another wound.

NY Daily News (2025-07-16) reports a city DOT worker was slashed by a delivery cyclist after a near collision at Broadway and Cedar St. The worker was fixing a street sign when the cyclist nearly hit his truck. Witnesses said, 'They weren't even in the bike lane, they were parked on the corner.' After the argument, the cyclist cut the worker's arm with a box cutter and fled. The DOT worker was treated and released. Police are searching for the cyclist. The incident highlights the dangers of street work and the tense interactions between vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• DOT Worker Slashed After Near Collision, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-16

Jul 15 - The taxi driver made a U-turn on Bowery and hit a 24-year-old cyclist at East 4th Street. The rider suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.

A taxi driver made a U-turn on Bowery at East 4th Street in Manhattan and struck a 24-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered fractures and a dislocation to the knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' by the driver. The taxi's left side doors struck the cyclist; the bike's center front end shows impact. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and was not ejected. The report lists the vehicle types as Taxi and Bike and records the injury as a fractured leg and dislocation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.

• File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14

Jul 13 - A sedan turned left on Delancey and hit a cyclist. The rider took a blow to the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. Passengers in the car were shaken. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A sedan making a left turn on Delancey Street collided with a cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Four car occupants, all in their early twenties, were listed as uninjured or with unspecified injuries. The crash involved a Honda sedan and a bicycle. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The impact highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit the rear of a stopped box truck at 125 Canal Street. A 41-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a bruised elbow and arm. Police cited defective brakes and driver inexperience.

At 2:55 p.m. at 125 Canal Street in Manhattan, the driver of a Tesla SUV struck the center back end of a stopped box truck while traveling northwest. A 41-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured, recorded as a contusion (bruise) to the elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Brakes Defective" and "Driver Inexperience." The report records the SUV's point of impact as center front end and the truck's as center back end; the truck was stopped in traffic and the SUV was going straight ahead. The report also notes the SUV's air bag deployed and a lap belt was used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827024 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A high-speed electric unicycle struck a cyclist on Central Park’s crowded West Drive. The unicycle rider landed in critical condition. Congestion and speed collided. Chaos followed. Bystanders watched. Sirens wailed.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-06) reports a crash on Central Park’s West Drive, where an illegal electric unicycle hit a cyclist. The unicycle, capable of speeds over 40 mph, struck Carolyn Backus, who was riding a standard bike. The unicycle operator was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. NYPD initially charged Backus with leaving the scene, but the charge was dropped. A spokesperson clarified, 'She also remained on scene for about 45 minutes after the crash and waited for paramedics.' The incident highlights risks from high-speed, illegal vehicles in crowded park spaces.

• Electric Unicycle Slams Cyclist In Park, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-06

Jul 4 - SUV cut across Chrystie. Bike rider thrown. Arm gashed. Police cite improper passing and unsafe lane change. Metal against flesh. System failed to protect.

A 23-year-old cyclist was injured when an SUV collided with his bike at 229 Chrystie Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn while the cyclist was turning left. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an arm injury. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any cyclist error. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - SUV and sedan collided on Chrystie near Canal. Two occupants hurt. Police cite improper turning. Metal struck metal. Passengers bore the force.

Two vehicles, an SUV and a sedan, crashed on Chrystie Street at Canal Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Two people were injured: a 38-year-old front passenger suffered hip and leg injuries, and a 55-year-old driver sustained back injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or actions by the injured are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - Two SUVs slammed together on FDR Drive. A young woman and a man suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. No clear cause named. The city’s danger showed itself again.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 19-year-old female rear passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury, and a 36-year-old male front passenger sustained a neck injury and shock. Both vehicles were traveling south and struck at the center front and back ends. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - Two drivers and two passengers hurt when van and sedan collide on St Marks Place. Police cite driver inattention. Impact leaves injuries and bruises. System failed to protect those inside.

Two vehicles, a van and a sedan, collided on St Marks Place in Manhattan. Two drivers and two passengers were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left one driver with a back contusion and others with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed distraction and unlicensed driving to endanger all inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 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 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 26 - A sedan struck a skater at 400 Grand Street. The skater took a hit to the chest. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The crash left one injured and two shaken.

A sedan traveling east collided with a 45-year-old in-line skater at 400 Grand Street in Manhattan. The skater, wearing a helmet, suffered a chest injury and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention. The skater’s helmet is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19