Jun 25 - Sedan struck a pick-up truck’s rear on Canal. Three people hurt. Neck, head, back injuries. Metal and glass. Manhattan evening. No clear cause. Police list factors as unspecified.

A sedan crashed into the back of a pick-up truck on Canal Street in Manhattan. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old woman with neck injuries, a 47-year-old man with head trauma, and a 33-year-old man with back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the sedan hit the truck’s center rear. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. Safety equipment use is noted for some occupants but not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - Voters chose candidates who back bike lanes, open streets, and transit. Opponents lost. The message is clear: New Yorkers want safer roads. No new laws yet, but the council’s direction is set. Vulnerable road users watch and wait.

On June 25, 2025, New York City held local elections with major implications for street safety. The event, covered by Streetsblog NYC, saw candidates who championed 'the importance of bike lanes, public transit, and open streets' win across the city. Council members Lincoln Restler, Shahana Hanif, Shekar Krishnan, Chi Oss, Crystal Hudson, and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams all prevailed on platforms supporting safer streets. Mark Levine, who called for bold highway changes, won the Comptroller race. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text is a vague statement of support for livable streets but does not describe a specific policy action or legislative change, so its direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists cannot be determined.' The victories signal a mandate for people-first streets, but concrete safety gains depend on future action.

• Down-Ballot Recap: A Great Night for the Livable Streets Movement, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-25

Jun 23 - A sedan hit a nine-year-old on a standing scooter at Cherry Street and Market Slip. The child suffered chest injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. The street stayed busy. The system failed the vulnerable.

A sedan traveling north on Cherry Street struck a nine-year-old boy riding a standing scooter at Market Slip in Manhattan. The child, listed as 'Other Motorized' and 'Driver,' suffered chest injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The collision highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users when driver errors occur.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - Two SUVs crashed on East Houston. Aggressive driving fueled the impact. Three people injured. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. The street bore the scars.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at 484 East Houston Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, aggressive driving and road rage contributed to the crash. Three occupants were injured: a 35-year-old male driver, a 39-year-old male driver, and a 34-year-old female passenger. Injuries included back and arm trauma, pain, and shock. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of impact left both vehicles damaged and several people hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - A sedan hit another car on South Street. A seven-year-old boy suffered a face injury. Police cite reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Three other occupants were also involved.

A sedan traveling south on South Street collided with another vehicle. According to the police report, a seven-year-old boy riding as a rear passenger was injured, suffering a facial contusion. Three other occupants, including a baby, a 33-year-old woman, and two 43-year-old men, were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - A sedan door swung open. A cyclist struck it. The crash gashed his arm. Three car occupants unhurt. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met on E 13th.

A cyclist riding west on E 13th Street in Manhattan collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash injured the 35-year-old cyclist, who suffered abrasions to his arm. Three people in the sedan were not hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The sedan was parked at the time, and the cyclist was heading straight. No driver errors are specified in the data. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car's left doors damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822905 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - SUV slammed into truck’s rear on FDR Drive. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite following too closely. Impact left scars on metal and flesh.

A pick-up truck carrying five people slowed on FDR Drive. An SUV struck its rear. According to the police report, one passenger, a 61-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling north. The SUV’s front hit the truck’s back. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger of tailgating, as noted by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - SUV turned left on E 13th. Cyclist hit. Leg injured. Police list no cause. Streets stay hard. Riders bleed.

A station wagon SUV making a left turn on E 13th Street collided with a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 39-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved the SUV's left front quarter panel and the cyclist's bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this was not cited as a cause. The impact left the cyclist hurt and the SUV damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. One young driver suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changes. Metal, glass, pain. The city keeps moving.

Two sedans collided on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive near East Houston Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one 22-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Five other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver error behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - SUV hit sedan from behind on FDR Drive. Three hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and tailgating. Head injury, shock, whiplash. Metal twisted. Night air thick with sirens.

An SUV struck a sedan from behind on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Three occupants were injured, including a 29-year-old driver who suffered a head injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The SUV's left front bumper hit the sedan's left rear bumper. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal bent and people hurt, all due to driver errors listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A motorcycle slammed into a car’s side on E Houston and Essex. The rider, thirty-one, bled badly from his leg. The crash left him conscious but hurt. No driver errors listed. The street stayed busy. Metal and blood marked the scene.

A motorcycle and a car collided at E Houston Street and Essex Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle struck the left side doors of the car. According to the police report, the thirty-one-year-old motorcycle driver suffered severe bleeding to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The car, a Porsche, was traveling south while the motorcycle moved east. The police report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the intersection marked by injury and damage, underscoring the risks faced by those outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A cyclist swerved to avoid a pedestrian in Central Park. He fell. His head struck the curb. He died at the hospital. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries. The crash happened at a crosswalk near 96th Street. The case is under investigation.

ABC7 reported on June 19, 2025, that Salvador Nico-Garcia, 43, died after colliding with a pedestrian while riding an e-bike in Central Park. According to police, Nico-Garcia swerved to avoid a 41-year-old pedestrian crossing at the crosswalk near 96th Street and East Drive. He fell, struck his head on the curb, and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital. The pedestrian sustained minor abrasions. ABC7 notes, 'Officials say Nico-Garcia was on an e-bike and was not wearing a helmet at the time he was thrown.' New York City does not require cyclists over 14 to wear helmets. In Central Park, pedestrians have the right of way at all times. The incident remains under investigation, highlighting ongoing risks at crosswalks and the lack of helmet mandates for adult cyclists.

• Cyclist Killed Dodging Pedestrian In Park, ABC7, Published 2025-06-19

Jun 18 - A sedan hit a 77-year-old woman crossing with the signal at E Broadway. She suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

A 77-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing E Broadway in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the driver was making a U-turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also cited as contributing factors. The report lists no injuries for the driver or passenger. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver error at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - Waymo will test robotaxis on New York streets. Human drivers will control the cars. State law blocks full autonomy. Officials stress safety. Waymo pushes for legal change. The city weighs risk. Streets wait for the next move.

NY Daily News reported on June 18, 2025, that Waymo will soon test its driverless taxi technology in New York City. The vehicles will not operate autonomously; human drivers will remain behind the wheel, as state law forbids fully driverless cars. Waymo is lobbying for a law change to allow autonomous operation, but the effort has stalled in the State Assembly. Mayoral spokeswoman Sophia Askari said, "Public safety is our first priority, which is why we have strong guardrails and requirements in place on any sort of autonomous vehicles." The city’s Department of Transportation is reviewing Waymo’s permit application, the first under the new Autonomous Vehicle Demonstration or Testing Permit Program. The article highlights the tension between technological ambition and regulatory caution, with policy decisions pending and no driverless operation allowed yet.

• Waymo Robotaxis Begin NYC Street Tests, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-18

Jun 17 - A cyclist struck a child crossing with the signal on Delancey. The child suffered a back injury. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes danger at Manhattan intersections.

A cyclist traveling north on Delancey Street struck a young pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at Allen Street. The child suffered a back injury, described as a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist was unlicensed. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following the rules at Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - SUV tore down FDR Drive. Speed too high. Driver lost control. One man hurt, back bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed, distraction. Metal twisted. Shock lingered.

A station wagon SUV crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and minor bleeding. He was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV's left front bumper struck, damaging the right front quarter panel. Other occupants had unspecified injuries. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the danger of speed and distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

Jun 16 - A cyclist struck a 67-year-old man on Hester Street. The man suffered a fractured back. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The street stayed busy. The pain stayed sharp.

A cyclist traveling west on Hester Street struck a 67-year-old pedestrian, causing a fractured back and dislocation. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The report lists no damage to the bike. The man remained conscious after the crash. The data highlights driver inattention and failure to obey traffic controls as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16