Seven dead. Hundreds hurt. Same streets, same story on the Upper West Side.

Aug 10 - Taxi driver leaving a parking spot hit a northbound cyclist at 140 Riverside Boulevard. The rider took a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed causes as unspecified.

A taxi driver starting from parking moved north and hit a cyclist riding north at 140 Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a bruised arm and was conscious. The 46-year-old taxi driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both were traveling north when the crash occurred, the taxi was 'Starting from Parking,' the taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no driver errors in the data. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist beyond 'Unspecified.' The absence of identified causes leaves the rider's injury without clear accountability.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.

A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.

NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.

• Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-06

Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.

CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.

• Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04

Aug 3 - A taxi driver collided with a 37-year-old male cyclist on West 92nd Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded improper lane use as the contributing factor.

A taxi driver and a bicyclist crashed at West 92nd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, was injured with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and reported minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was recorded as the contributing factor for both drivers. The cyclist was traveling south; the taxi was traveling east. The bike showed center front-end damage. The taxi was recorded with no damage and no passengers were listed as injured. The report documents lane-use errors by drivers and does not list other causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833004 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 3 - A taxi and a pickup truck collided at Cathedral Parkway and Amsterdam Ave. Six occupants—drivers and passengers—were injured with head, neck, back and arm wounds. Police logged 'Other Vehicular' for both drivers.

Two drivers collided at Cathedral Parkway and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi traveling north and the driver of a pickup truck traveling east were both going straight when the pickup's center front and the taxi's left front quarter panels collided. Six occupants—drivers and passengers—were injured, with reported head, neck, back and arm injuries and complaints of whiplash and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors for both drivers. Police list pre-crash movement as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles and record damage to the taxi's left front quarter panel and the pickup's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 2 - The driver of a sedan backed into a man on Amsterdam Avenue near W. 109th St. He suffered a contusion to his arm and lower arm. Police recorded backing unsafely by the driver.

One man was struck and injured when a driver backing a sedan hit him on Amsterdam Avenue near West 109th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans and resulted in a male pedestrian suffering a contusion to his arm and an injury to his elbow/lower arm/hand; he was conscious. Police recorded backing unsafely by the driver. One sedan was stopped in traffic; the other was backing at the time of impact. Police noted no injuries to vehicle occupants. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when the driver struck him.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.

• Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30

Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.

New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.

• City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.

• Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27

Jul 26 - A driver hit a standing vehicle on Amsterdam at West 90th. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The 38-year-old driver went down, unconscious, bleeding from the head. Police recorded improper lane use. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt.

According to the police report, the driver of a sedan traveling east hit a standing vehicle on Amsterdam Avenue at West 90th Street at about 1:06 a.m. The crash left a 38-year-old man, the driver, unconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan had damage to the center front end. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.

• Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-25

Jul 24 - After two die at Canal Street, Kevin Duggan and advocates demand the city end car dominance. They call for fewer lanes, slower speeds, and space for people. The city stalls. Danger remains.

""We urge the DOT not to wait for more crashes and deaths on Canal Street to act."" -- Mark Levine

On July 24, 2025, Kevin Duggan issued a policy statement after a double fatal crash at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street entrance. The matter urges, "the city to redesign Canal Street to be less car-centric after decades of studies and delays." Duggan, joined by advocates and politicians, calls for lane reductions, speed cuts, and pedestrian-first changes. The Department of Transportation faces a 30-day deadline to release plans. The safety analyst notes the event text is too vague for a clear safety impact, as no concrete intervention is described. The push is loud, but action is uncertain.

• Fixing Canal Street Means Rethinking the Manhattan Bridge Itself: Experts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-24

Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.

ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.

• Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port, ABC7, Published 2025-07-24

Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old cyclist on Riverside Drive. The cyclist bled and suffered neck pain. Shock followed. Two car occupants were left with unspecified injuries. The sedan’s side was damaged.

A sedan and a bicycle collided at 370 Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The crash injured a 75-year-old male cyclist, who suffered neck pain, minor bleeding, and shock. Two sedan occupants, a 72-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, all contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' The sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.

Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.

• Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-22

Jul 21 - A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. It struck Kevin Cruickshank, a cyclist, and May Kwok, seated on a bench. Both died. The driver fled. Canal Street remains a deadly corridor for walkers and riders.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevy Malibu sped through a median at Bowery and Canal, killing cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok, who sat on a bench. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article quotes Families for Safe Streets: 'Canal Street is one of the most dangerous streets in all of Manhattan—notorious for pedestrian and cyclist fatalities—and a comprehensive redesign is needed to prioritize safety.' The crash highlights ongoing risks from reckless driving and the urgent need for safer street design.

• Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter, New York Post, Published 2025-07-21

Jul 20 - A speeding SUV hit a 13-year-old cyclist on West End Avenue. The boy suffered a bruised leg. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The street saw blood and pain. The system failed to protect the young.

A 13-year-old boy riding his bike was struck by a station wagon/SUV on West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling at unsafe speed when it collided with the cyclist, causing a contusion and injury to the boy's lower leg. The driver, an 81-year-old man, was also listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 20 - A cyclist pedaled through Bowery and Canal. A speeding car lost control. Metal struck flesh. The rider died. Streets stayed loud. Danger lingered.

CBS New York (2025-07-20) reports that Kevin Cruickshank, 55, was killed while cycling at Bowery and Canal. Police said a 'speeding car lost control and struck him.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists at busy intersections. The article notes the victim's identity and the circumstances but does not detail any charges. The incident underscores the threat posed by speeding vehicles and the need for stronger street safety measures.

• Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-20

Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.

• Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-19