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

Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned right and hit a 38-year-old motorized scooter driver on W 86th at Riverside. The scooter driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".

A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a motorized scooter driver on West 86th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The scooter rider, a 38-year-old man, was injured and complained of neck pain and was in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were traveling north and the SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. Police recorded no specific driver errors; contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified" in the report and in the person record. The report lists damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the scooter's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.

According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.

• DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown, amny, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 16 - A driver in an SUV turned left and hit an 81-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Broadway and West 82nd Street. She suffered knee, lower-leg and internal injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction.

“According to the police report ...” A driver in an SUV made a left turn at Broadway and West 82nd Street in Manhattan and struck an 81-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and reported internal complaints. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passenger Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end was the point of impact. The driver was a licensed male with a New Jersey license. Police recorded the crash at 9:56 a.m. in zip code 10024.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828304 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 14 - Taxi reversed on Amsterdam. Struck a man crossing with the signal. Shoulder injury. Pain. Shock. Night fell. Street stayed dangerous.

A taxi backed north on Amsterdam Avenue at West 65th Street and struck a 32-year-old man crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a shoulder injury and complained of pain and shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the taxi's right rear bumper. No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when following the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 13 - Council moves to shield delivery workers. Wage floors, tipping rules, and safety gear on the line. Workers face street danger daily. New rules aim to cut risk and boost dignity.

On July 14, 2025, the NYC Council will vote on bills to protect delivery workers. The agenda includes wage floors, tipping requirements, and safety measures. Council Members Shaun Abreu, Jennifer Gutierrez, and Sandy Nurse sponsor key bills. Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the package. The matter summary states: 'Council members will vote on a list of legislative items that would benefit delivery app workers.' These protections can improve worker well-being and bargaining power, reducing pressure to take unsafe risks. The council’s action targets the daily hazards faced by delivery workers on city streets.

• NYC Council expected to vote Monday on wage and workplace protections for delivery workers, AMNY, Published 2025-07-13

Jul 10 - Council ends Instacart loophole. All app delivery workers get minimum wage. Bills target pay, tips, and safety. Workers risk streets for every order. Law brings fairer pay, not safer roads.

On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced Intro 1133 and 1135 to close the Instacart loophole and regulate app-based delivery. The bills, led by Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Sandy Nurse, and Shaun Abreu, require all apps to pay minimum wage and restore upfront tipping. The matter summary: 'regulate the app-based delivery industry.' Sophia Lebowitz supported the action. Advocates say the package strengthens 2023's pay law. A safety analyst notes: mandating minimum wage improves labor conditions but does not directly affect safety, mode shift, or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-10

Jul 8 - Austin Celestin blasts city’s e-bike crackdown. Says car-first streets endanger walkers and riders. Calls for real redesign. Enforcement alone leaves vulnerable users exposed.

On July 8, 2025, Austin Celestin spoke out against harsh e-bike enforcement in New York City. The debate, covered by Streetsblog NYC, highlighted Amsterdam’s balanced approach: licensing e-bikes and expanding bike infrastructure. Celestin called the city’s crackdown 'hypocrisy' without safer streets, quoting, 'enforcement can't fix the problems of car-first design.' He opposes enforcement without redesign and supports infrastructure expansion. The safety analyst warns: 'Harsh enforcement against e-bikes without improving street design places undue burden on vulnerable users, discourages mode shift, and fails to address systemic safety issues, potentially reducing overall safety for pedestrians and cyclists.'

• Amsterdam Leads the Way on E-Bike Regulation — Should New York Follow Suit?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 8 - Austin Celestin blasts city’s e-bike crackdown. Says car-first streets endanger walkers and riders. Calls for real redesign. Enforcement alone leaves vulnerable users exposed.

On July 8, 2025, Austin Celestin spoke out against harsh e-bike enforcement in New York City. The debate, covered by Streetsblog NYC, highlighted Amsterdam’s balanced approach: licensing e-bikes and expanding bike infrastructure. Celestin called the city’s crackdown 'hypocrisy' without safer streets, quoting, 'enforcement can't fix the problems of car-first design.' He opposes enforcement without redesign and supports infrastructure expansion. The safety analyst warns: 'Harsh enforcement against e-bikes without improving street design places undue burden on vulnerable users, discourages mode shift, and fails to address systemic safety issues, potentially reducing overall safety for pedestrians and cyclists.'

• Amsterdam Leads the Way on E-Bike Regulation — Should New York Follow Suit?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 7 - The driver of a pickup truck hit a 16-year-old bicyclist on Broadway at West 63rd Street. The teen was ejected and suffered arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.

According to the police report, the driver of a pickup truck struck a 16-year-old male bicyclist on Broadway near West 63rd Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and recorded injuries to the elbow and lower arm, and reported pain, nausea, and shock. Vehicle records show both the pickup and the bicycle were traveling south and the pickup's point of impact was the left front bumper. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured and ejected; the pickup driver was listed as licensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 7 - Adams’s new delivery unit launches in 2028. Forty-five peace officers, no real power. Critics say it targets riders, not bosses. Streets stay risky. No clear safety gains for walkers or cyclists.

""I am not supportive of criminal penalties."" -- Gale A. Brewer

Bill: Department of Sustainable Delivery, announced July 7, 2025. Status: Launch set for 2028 as a 45-person team within DOT. No standalone department. Council Member Gale Brewer and advocates oppose criminal penalties for delivery workers. Brewer pushes Intro. 20, requiring app companies to provide safety gear and training. Critics say the mayor’s plan punishes riders, not companies. Safety analysts note: 'No direct changes to infrastructure, enforcement, or policy for vulnerable road users; no clear safety impact can be determined.' The council may break up the plan and advance its own bills.

• Eric Adams’s ‘Dept. of Sustainable Delivery’ Isn’t Actually A Department, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-07

Jul 3 - Duffy urges Americans to drive to Central Park. His campaign invites more cars into crowded streets. More traffic means more risk for people walking and biking. NYC’s safety takes a hit.

On July 3, 2025, Yoshi Omi-Jarrett responded to federal Secretary Sean Duffy’s 'Great American Road Trip' campaign. The campaign, covered by Streetsblog NYC, pushes Americans to drive to landmarks like Central Park. Council Member Gale Brewer slammed the idea, saying, 'No! And no cars are allowed in Central Park!' Critics note Duffy’s plan ignores New York’s transit strengths and threatens vulnerable road users. Safety analysts warn: 'Encouraging more driving in transit-rich, congested areas increases vehicle traffic, which raises risks for pedestrians and cyclists and undermines mode shift toward safer, more equitable transportation.'

• Sean Duffy’s ‘Great America Road Trip’ Wants You to Drive to Central Park, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-03

Jul 2 - Garbage truck with bad brakes struck van on Broadway. One driver hurt. Metal twisted. Neck injury. Streets failed to protect. System error, not fate.

A van and a garbage truck collided on Broadway at West 95th Street in Manhattan. One driver, age 65, suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Brakes Defective' on the garbage truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left the van damaged on the right side and the truck at the front. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a truck with faulty brakes onto city streets. No helmet or signal issues were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 29 - A sedan reversed into a woman working in the street. She fell, hurt her hip, and lost consciousness. Police cite unsafe backing. The car showed no damage. The street was Manhattan. The pain was real.

A sedan struck a 39-year-old woman working in the roadway near 808 Columbus Ave in Manhattan. She suffered a hip injury and lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was 'Backing Unsafely.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The sedan showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing, as listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 26 - A sedan hit a scooter on Broadway. The scooter rider suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. No one else was reported hurt.

A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Broadway at West 65th Street in Manhattan. The 34-year-old scooter rider, a woman, was injured in the arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan occupants. The scooter rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by inattention behind the wheel. The impact left the vulnerable rider hurt while the sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 26 - A cyclist crashed on Riverside Drive. He broke his neck. The police report cites confusion as a factor. No other vehicles were involved. The street stayed silent after the impact.

A 44-year-old male cyclist was injured while riding south on Riverside Drive near West 84th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a neck fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles were involved, and no other injuries were reported. The incident underscores the dangers faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823611 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 23 - A limo driver lost consciousness on Amsterdam Avenue. The crash left a 71-year-old man bleeding from the face. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut through the Upper West Side air.

A crash at 200 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan involved a limo and two SUVs. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Lost Consciousness.' A 71-year-old male passenger suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured man was not ejected and wore a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers lose control behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 21 - A taxi and a pickup slammed together on Columbus Ave. One driver, dazed, suffered a head injury. Metal bent. Streets stayed dangerous. No clear cause named by police.

A taxi and a pickup truck crashed on Columbus Ave near West 68th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was described as incoherent. The 81-year-old pickup driver was not reported injured. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 21 - A bus turned left on Amsterdam. The driver failed to yield. A 55-year-old man crossing with the signal was hit. His leg broke. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A bus struck a 55-year-old man crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 94th Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The man suffered a fractured leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported among the bus occupants. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18