Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 9 - SUV reversed on W 52nd. Struck a man crossing with the light. His leg broke. Driver was distracted. Backed unsafely. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed sharp.

A 59-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing W 52nd Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, distracted and backing unsafely, struck him. The man suffered a fractured leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and unsafe backing for people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 9 - Seven lawmakers demand Mayor Adams open the Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path. The project sits finished. Cyclists and walkers still cram into a narrow, crash-prone lane. Delays keep thousands at risk. City Hall stalls. Advocates plan protest. Danger lingers.

On April 9, 2025, seven elected officials—including Council Members Julie Won and Julie Menin—sent a public letter demanding Mayor Adams open the long-promised Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path. The Department of Transportation had planned to open the dedicated walkway on March 16, but the mayor's office intervened, citing the need for a briefing. The lawmakers wrote, 'The reasons given for this delay are not satisfactory, as all communications from the DOT have indicated that the project is complete and ready to open to the public.' They warned, 'Any further delays to this project that is otherwise ready to open will unnecessarily put at risk the thousands of New Yorkers who cycle and walk the current shared path every day.' The project, in the works since at least 2017, remains stalled. Cyclists and pedestrians are forced to share a cramped, hazardous lane. City Hall insists on more review, while advocates plan a protest ribbon-cutting.

• Pols Demand Adams Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-09

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 sedan hit a cyclist on E 20th. The cyclist was ejected and injured. The car’s front bumper took the blow. Night, Manhattan. Metal against flesh. No clear cause named.

A sedan making a left turn on E 20th Street collided with a cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, both vehicles listed 'Unspecified' as contributing factors. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s front end. No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car damaged, but the report does not specify further causes or violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807583 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 2025-09-19

Apr 4 - A taxi stopped on Avenue of the Americas. A passenger suffered a facial abrasion. Police list injury but no cause. The driver and another occupant were not hurt.

A taxi stopped in traffic on Avenue of the Americas at West 43rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered a facial abrasion. The driver, age 73, and another occupant were not injured. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged. No further details are provided in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 4 - E-bike slammed into taxi’s rear on Park Ave South. Two cyclists injured. Police cite unsafe lane changing. Metal, flesh, shock. Manhattan night, danger rides the street.

Two men riding an e-bike crashed into the rear of a stopped taxi on Park Avenue South in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by unsafe lane changing. Both e-bike riders, aged 30 and 26, suffered injuries to the shoulder and abdomen. The taxi driver and a listed occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. No other factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 4 - Pickup slammed into taxi’s rear on E 44th. One driver hurt. Police cite following too closely. Metal crumpled. Night streets, sudden stop, impact. System failed to protect.

A pickup truck struck the rear of a taxi on East 44th Street in Manhattan. One driver suffered neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Following Too Closely.' The taxi was slowing or stopping when the pickup, heading straight, hit its left rear bumper. The report lists no errors by the injured driver. The system allowed a gap to close too fast. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.

According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.

• Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-03

Apr 2 - A sedan making a U-turn hit a cyclist near Central Park South. The rider’s leg was hurt. Police cite improper passing and vehicular error. The street remains hostile to those outside a car.

A sedan collided with an 18-year-old cyclist at 110 Central Park South in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a U-turn when it struck the cyclist. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver errors. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 31 - A 47-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:03 near 810 7th Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the sedan sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision happened during the driver's left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior, and the driver was licensed. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 31 - Council’s new rules slash outdoor dining in poor neighborhoods. Roadway seating banned in winter. Sidewalk cafes crowd pedestrians. Car parking wins. Small businesses struggle with high fees and red tape. City blames Council. Council blames DOT. Pedestrians lose space.

In March 2025, New York City’s Council and Mayor Adams clashed over outdoor dining rules. The 2023 Council bill banned street-side dining from December to March, restoring thousands of spaces to private car storage. The bill’s summary notes, 'outdoor dining is shrinking back to wealthier neighborhoods.' Mayor Adams signed the regulations. Assembly Member Tony Simone called the process 'overburdensome.' Advocates like Sara Lind and Christine Berthet slammed the rules as inequitable and harmful to pedestrians, saying sidewalk cafes now crowd walking space while car parking is prioritized. The Department of Transportation and Council trade blame for the system’s failures. Small businesses face high fees and complex applications, locking out many restaurants. Pedestrian advocates warn the new law pushes more tables into sidewalk space, squeezing walkers and prioritizing cars over people.

• Outdoor Dining Shrinks Back To Wealthier Neighborhoods as Mayor, Council Point Fingers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-31

Mar 30 - A sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue struck a parked SUV’s rear bumper. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of impact.

According to the police report, at 14:51 on 8th Avenue near West 42nd Street in Manhattan, a 22-year-old male driver of a 2014 sedan was traveling north when he collided with the right rear bumper of a parked 2011 SUV. The driver was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The parked SUV was unoccupied, and no other contributing factors were noted. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, indicating the point of impact. The driver was properly licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802420 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a collision with a westbound sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue. The sedan struck the cyclist at the center front end, causing pain and nausea but no ejection.

According to the police report, a 2023 Chevrolet sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling westbound on 8th Avenue and was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end, which sustained damage, while the bicycle showed no damage. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan driver’s action of making a left turn directly preceded the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802545 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 25 - A motor scooter hit a 48-year-old woman crossing with the signal on West 46th Street. She suffered facial abrasions. Police cited the scooter driver for failing to yield and disregarding traffic control.

According to the police report, a motor scooter traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the crash. The police report lists the scooter driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. No other vehicle occupants were involved. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter. The pedestrian was classified with injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - A 64-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact caused pain and shock. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 5th Avenue in Manhattan struck a 64-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with West 37th Street around 2:30 PM. The vehicle was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end of the car. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in pain and shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This crash highlights the driver's failure to yield as the critical cause of harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - A 63-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a taxi struck him on East 50th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The taxi impacted the left side doors, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 50th Street at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. The vehicle involved was a northbound taxi that was parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian on its left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian fault. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2024 vehicle registered in New York. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle movements near intersections, especially involving taxis and vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A taxi struck a sedan from behind on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The right rear passenger of the sedan suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The passenger remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on 5th Avenue near West 39th Street in Manhattan. A 2019 Toyota taxi traveling south went straight ahead and impacted the center back end of a 2025 Hyundai sedan also traveling south. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end striking the sedan's center back end. The right rear passenger of the sedan, a 57-year-old female, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front and rear ends, respectively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A 30-year-old man walking along a Manhattan highway suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV struck him from behind. The driver’s failure to maintain distance and distraction caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling east on a Manhattan highway struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian walking along the roadway near West 32nd Street. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. The collision caused center front end damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious but was injured. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19