Apr 2 - SUV hit a 66-year-old man crossing at E 23rd and 3rd. Head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Night, empty streets, sharp impact.

A station wagon/SUV traveling west on E 23rd Street struck a 66-year-old man at the intersection with 3rd Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was reported conscious, with a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver, a 63-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The crash occurred at night. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 30 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Manhattan crash. According to the police report, unsafe speed contributed to the incident. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on 1 Avenue near East 18 Street in Manhattan at 1:28 AM. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, alongside an unspecified factor. The bicyclist sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The vehicle involved was a bike with no damage reported, and the driver held a valid license from California. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike. No pedestrian involvement or other vehicles were noted. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 25 - A 29-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions while riding north on E 55th Street in Manhattan. The crash caused no vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured on E 55th Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan at 10:45 AM. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the incident occurred. The report notes no damage to the bike and no ejection of the rider. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The data focuses on the bicyclist's injuries and the absence of vehicle damage, with no indication of driver fault or other systemic factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - A 55-year-old woman was struck by a taxi making a left turn on East 58th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi driver, distracted and failing to yield, hit her, causing bruises and injuries to her entire body.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southeast on East 58th Street made a left turn and struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was reported as none, highlighting the severity of impact to the pedestrian despite minimal vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.

Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.

• E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-23

Mar 19 - SUV struck moped on Lexington. Moped driver ejected, suffered head injury. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

A moped and an SUV collided on Lexington Avenue at East 45th Street in Manhattan. The 31-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The SUV and moped were both traveling south. The moped took the impact at the center front end, while the SUV was hit at the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - A 24-year-old male driver suffered upper arm injuries after his sedan overturned on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive. Alcohol involvement was a key factor. The driver was trapped in the vehicle but conscious, sustaining whiplash and shoulder trauma.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive in Manhattan at 2:40 AM. The vehicle, a 2019 Honda sedan traveling north, overturned during the incident. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including whiplash. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the overturn. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The primary cause identified is the driver’s alcohol involvement, which led to the loss of control and vehicle overturn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - Dozens gathered in Midtown. They demanded e-bike registration and license plates. Priscilla’s Law, named for a pedestrian killed by an e-bike, drove the call. Council Member Holden and Assembly Member Rajkumar led. Advocates want accountability. They say e-bike chaos endangers walkers and cyclists.

On March 12, 2025, Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar and advocates in Midtown to rally for Priscilla’s Law (A339). The bill would require all e-bikes to have license plates and be registered with the DMV or DOT. The rally, held near Governor Hochul’s office, drew support from the NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance. The matter title: 'New Yorkers rally in Midtown to combat “lawless” e-bike riding in NYC.' Holden supports both city and state versions, stating, 'We need the state DMV to issue license plates for e-bikes.' Rajkumar declared, 'We will usher in a new era free of e-bikes blasting through red lights.' The bill is named for Priscilla Loke, killed by an e-bike in 2023. Advocates say e-bike collisions often end in hit-and-runs. They demand rules and consequences to protect pedestrians and cyclists.

• New Yorkers rally in Midtown to combat “lawless” e-bike riding in NYC, amny.com, Published 2025-03-12

Mar 8 - A bicyclist suffered a head injury and partial ejection after an SUV struck him on the left side doors. The SUV was parked at the time, and the cyclist was traveling north. The crash left the cyclist in shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head injury after being struck by a 2018 Honda SUV. The SUV was parked and the point of impact was the left side doors. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, and the collision occurred at the intersection near 169 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured with a severity level 3 injury, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage. The incident highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles striking vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 6 - SUV plowed into a stopped van on East 35th. The SUV driver took a blow to the head and whiplash. Rear-end force crushed metal. Police cite driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck a van stopped in traffic at 350 East 35th Street in Manhattan. The SUV's front end hit the van's rear, injuring the SUV driver with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, noting the van was stopped while the SUV was moving straight ahead. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to stop in time, as seen in the rear-end impact and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 6 - Community Board 1 voted 18-15 to cut speed limits in Greenpoint and Williamsburg to 20 mph. Residents and officials demand action after deadly crashes. DOT has yet to respond. The fight pits safety against drivers. Lives hang in the balance.

On March 6, 2025, Brooklyn Community Board 1 voted 18-15 to request a 20 mph speed limit for Greenpoint and Williamsburg. The measure, supported by 40 groups and nearly all local elected officials, marks the first neighborhood-wide slow zone request since the passage of Sammy's Law. The board's action follows letters from Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, and U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez to DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. They cited CB1's high fatality rate—3.27 deaths per 10,000 residents, above the city average. The board's vote was contentious, with pro-driving members opposing the change. DOT spokesperson Mona Bruno acknowledged the support and promised more information on slow zones for outer boroughs. Council Member Lincoln Restler later joined the call for lower speeds. The measure now awaits DOT action.

• Greenpoint and Williamsburg Beg DOT for 20MPH Slow Zone, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-06

Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."

• Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-06

Mar 3 - A 78-year-old woman was injured at an intersection on East 22nd Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when struck by a southbound bicyclist. The impact caused a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 22nd Street at an intersection in Manhattan at 8:30 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a bicyclist traveling southbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist was going straight ahead and no vehicle damage was reported. The police report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior by the bicyclist are cited. The injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3), and the pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 2 - Two SUVs collided on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive at night. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage caused the crash. A 26-year-old female driver and a 2-year-old passenger suffered contusions. Both were conscious and injured in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:21 on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive involving two SUVs traveling south. One driver, a 26-year-old female, was changing lanes with unsafe speed and improper lane usage, which contributed to the collision. The other SUV was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The female driver sustained contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, while a 2-year-old passenger in the rear left seat suffered a head contusion. Both occupants were conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights driver errors of unsafe speed and improper passing or lane usage as the primary factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 27 - A northbound SUV struck a parked SUV on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The driver suffered incoherence and full-body pain. A passenger endured neck injury and whiplash. Illness and loss of consciousness contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided with a parked 2024 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the right rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and was incoherent after the crash. The passenger, a 70-year-old male seated in the middle rear seat, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating the driver likely experienced a medical emergency leading to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies while driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 27 - A speeding SUV struck a parked SUV on East 26th Street in Manhattan. Three occupants in the moving vehicle suffered injuries including whiplash, facial trauma, and hip pain. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, at 12:35 PM on East 26th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a 2021 BMW SUV traveling east struck the rear end of a parked 2022 Chevrolet SUV. The driver of the BMW was cited for unsafe speed, listed twice as a contributing factor, along with other vehicular factors. The collision injured three occupants inside the moving BMW SUV: the 51-year-old male driver, the 83-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included whiplash, facial trauma with minor bleeding, and hip-upper leg pain. All occupants were conscious or in shock and none were ejected. The report highlights driver error—specifically unsafe speed—as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 27 - A sedan turning left collided with a southbound bicyclist at 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 2nd Avenue was struck by a 2023 Tesla sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or victim behavior was listed as contributing factors. The sedan sustained no damage despite the collision. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795327 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 26 - Two taxis and an SUV slammed together on East 42nd. Both taxi drivers hurt—one with neck wounds, one with arm abrasions. Metal twisted. Shock set in. Police list no driver errors.

According to the police report, two taxis and an SUV collided at 22:22 on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The first taxi, a 2021 Tesla, was struck at its right front bumper. The SUV, a 2024 Land Rover, took impact on its left side doors. The second taxi, a 2016 Nissan, was hit at its center front end and left front bumper. Both taxi drivers were injured: a 33-year-old man suffered neck injuries and shock; a 65-year-old man had abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, also in shock. Both were restrained by lap belt and harness. According to the police report, contributing factors are unspecified. No driver errors are listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 26 - A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 1 Avenue. The cyclist suffered an upper arm injury but remained conscious. Limited visibility contributed to the collision, highlighting risks from obstructed views at intersections.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2024 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn on 1 Avenue and collided with the bicyclist traveling northbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors and the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm injury and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both parties, indicating that limited visibility played a significant role in the crash. The sedan driver's action of making a left turn into the path of the bicyclist was a critical factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795027 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - Senators move to guard bike lanes. Cameras will catch drivers who block or invade. The city’s cyclists and walkers get a shot at safer streets. No more hiding behind the wheel.

Senate bill S 5008, now in sponsorship, aims to launch a bicycle lane safety program in New York City. The bill, introduced February 18, 2025, sits in committee. Its summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal leads, joined by Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, Jessica Ramos, and Julia Salazar. The bill targets drivers who block or misuse bike lanes, using cameras to enforce the rules. The move puts pressure on the city to protect cyclists and pedestrians from daily danger.

• File S 5008, Open States, Published 2025-02-18