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

Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.

The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.

• Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death, The New York Times, Published 2025-04-12

Apr 11 - A man crossing Broadway with the signal was hit. He suffered bruises and shock. The crash left his whole body hurt. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

A 50-year-old man was hit while crossing Broadway at West 77th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal. He suffered bruises to his entire body and was in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The vehicle type was unspecified. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, even when following signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808757 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 11 - A box truck driver followed too close on Amsterdam Ave. The truck struck a cyclist. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating.

A box truck and a cyclist collided on Amsterdam Avenue at West 95th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the primary factors listed were driver errors. No injuries were reported for the truck driver or other occupants. The impact left the cyclist hurt and exposed the risks faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.

• Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash, ABC7, Published 2025-04-11

Apr 10 - Toyota slams Ford’s rear on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal screams. A woman in the front seat clutches her knee, head ringing. She is hurt. Both cars sit battered, the road holds the wreck.

A southbound Toyota struck the rear quarter of a Ford sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. A forty-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger, suffered a knee injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the listed contributing factor. The impact left both vehicles damaged. No injuries were reported for the drivers. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 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 10 - Senate bill S 7336 pushes more speed cameras and targets hidden plates. Sponsors want sharper eyes on reckless drivers. School zones stay under watch. The city’s most vulnerable stay exposed.

Senate bill S 7336, now in sponsorship, aims to expand photo speed violation monitoring in New York City. The bill, titled 'Relates to the use of certain photo speed violation monitoring systems for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction; repealer,' lets cameras catch drivers who hide or alter plates and extends speed camera use in school zones. Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill’s focus: more enforcement, less evasion. No safety analyst note yet, but the intent is clear—more eyes on the street, more pressure on reckless drivers.

• File S 7336, Open States, Published 2025-04-10

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 Jeep SUV hit a 20-year-old woman in the crosswalk on Broadway. She walked with the signal. She suffered a hip injury. The crash left her conscious, bleeding, hurt in the street.

A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Broadway at W 103rd Street struck a 20-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the crash resulted in a hip and upper leg injury for the pedestrian, who was left conscious and bleeding. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV. The data does not specify any driver error beyond the listed contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 5 - A taxi driver lost consciousness on Amsterdam Avenue. The cab struck and injured two people. One suffered a fractured arm. Another had chest pain. The crash left pain and confusion in its wake.

A taxi traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue crashed after the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, 'Lost Consciousness' was the contributing factor. Two people were injured: a 35-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm, and a 55-year-old man, the driver, complained of chest pain. The crash involved a taxi and a parked sedan. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 4 - A box truck hit a man on West 59th. The driver dragged him, then left. A yellow cab struck the wounded man as he lay in the street. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He survived. The truck driver now faces charges.

According to the NY Daily News (April 4, 2025), a 59-year-old truck driver, Luis Cedeno Pluas, struck a pedestrian near Central Park on August 31, 2024. The victim, standing in the right-most lane of W. 59th St., was dragged for several feet by the Isuzu box truck. The driver "kept going" after the impact, leaving the man critically injured in the street. A yellow cab then hit the victim as he lay on the roadway. Police charged Cedeno Pluas with leaving the scene of an accident with serious injuries. The article notes the victim's condition has improved and he is expected to recover. The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-run crashes and the vulnerability of people on foot in busy Manhattan corridors.

• Truck Strikes, Drags Man Near Central Park, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-04

Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased, then left the scene. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their precinct, silent. Surveillance caught their exit. The city investigates. Policy on chases faces scrutiny.

NY Daily News (2025-04-03) reports two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V into Manhattan. The driver crashed at Dyckman St., and the car caught fire. The officers 'fled the scene, leaving him to die in the fiery wreck,' then returned to their Bronx precinct without reporting the crash. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The NYPD suspended both officers and launched an investigation. This comes after new pursuit policies were enacted in February, restricting chases to felony or violent misdemeanor cases. The guidelines aimed to curb 'unnecessary police pursuits that lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' The incident raises questions about adherence to these policies and the risks of police chases in dense urban areas.

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

Apr 2 - A cyclist struck at Columbus Avenue and West 81st. He suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police list no clear cause. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt.

A 34-year-old male cyclist was injured at Columbus Avenue and West 81st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a concussion and injuries to his arm. The crash involved a bike traveling south and another vehicle making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No driver errors are cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 1 - Two sedans collide on Riverside Drive. Metal screams. A 37-year-old man suffers a head wound. Alcohol hangs in the air. The street falls silent. Blood stains the night.

A crash on Riverside Drive at West 82nd Street left a 37-year-old male driver with severe head lacerations. According to the police report, two sedans collided late at night. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. The injured man was conscious but bleeding from the head. A 71-year-old man was also present but his injuries were unspecified. No other contributing factors were noted in the report. The data shows the crash involved licensed drivers and parked vehicles, but the main danger cited was alcohol.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 1 - A 13-year-old cyclist slammed by a sedan on Columbus Ave. He flew from his bike, shoulder battered, pain sharp. Streets stayed loud. The car kept moving. The city did not stop.

A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a sedan at Columbus Avenue and West 78th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a shoulder injury, reporting pain and shock. The crash involved a bike and a sedan, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as the contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact as the left front quarter panel of the bike. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the cyclist, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No further details on the sedan or its driver were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 29 - A sedan traveling south struck a bicyclist also heading south on W 78th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan showed no damage despite impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:18 on W 78th Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. A sedan traveling straight ahead southbound collided with a bicyclist also traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the center back end of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan, carrying two occupants, sustained no damage despite the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The data highlights a collision with no explicit driver fault cited but resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 26 - Albany has no plan. The MTA faces a $35-billion hole. City lawmakers reject a payroll tax hike unless suburbs pay too. Federal officials blast subway decay. Riders wait. The capital plan hangs in limbo. Danger grows with every delay.

On March 26, 2025, state budget talks stalled over the MTA's 2025-29 capital plan. The $35-billion gap remains. The matter, described as a 'lack of a concrete plan from New York State leaders,' sits unresolved. Assembly Member Micah Lasher calls for regional funding, arguing suburbs benefit most. City lawmakers oppose a payroll tax hike limited to New York City. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie offers only vague assurances. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber warns the capital plan is as vital as Medicare. Federal officials, including U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy, criticize subway neglect and demand improvements before aid. Gov. Hochul’s office claims progress and urges fair federal funding. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The system’s decay puts riders at risk. The clock ticks. Lawmakers stall.

• CAPITOL DISPATCH: Albany Has No Plan, the Feds are Fuming and Transit Riders Are Facing a True ‘Shithole’ If MTA Cash Isn’t Raised, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-26

Mar 25 - A southbound bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made a left turn on Columbus Ave. The collision impacted the bike's front and the SUV's left side doors. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, at 13:25 on Columbus Ave near W 77 St in Manhattan, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn struck a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and occupied the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers, placing vulnerable bicyclists at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 25 - Two sedans collided head-on at Broadway and West 60th. Metal tore. A 75-year-old man in the back seat bled from the head, wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were distracted, fueling a violent collision in Manhattan’s streets.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed head-on at Broadway and West 60th Street in Manhattan at 11:00 a.m. Both vehicles sustained severe front-end damage. The 75-year-old male passenger, seated in the right rear and wearing a lap belt, suffered a serious head injury with bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The narrative states: 'A 75-year-old man in the back seat bled from the head. He wore a lap belt. Both drivers were distracted.' No victim behavior contributed to the crash. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18