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

Mar 25 - A box truck, driver distracted, crashed into a stopped bus on Broadway. The truck driver suffered neck whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt. Impact crushed metal, left one injured.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Broadway near West 74th Street rear-ended a stopped bus at 5:28 AM in Manhattan. The truck driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck whiplash and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bus was stopped in traffic when the truck struck its center back end. The truck's front end was damaged. The truck driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved or injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 24 - A pick-up truck turning right struck a bicyclist traveling east on West 104th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remained conscious. The bike was demolished; the truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:30 PM on West 104th Street in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling south and making a right turn, collided with a bicyclist going straight east. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike was demolished at the point of impact, while the truck sustained no damage. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver or victim, but the collision during the truck's right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the driver. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the cyclist, but no police report factors cite this as contributing. The focus remains on the driver's maneuver and the resulting severe impact on the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801549 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 18 - A 24-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV traveling south on Columbus Avenue. The SUV hit the bike at its center front end. The bicyclist was semiconscious and suffered serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Columbus Avenue near West 81st Street in Manhattan at 3:20 p.m. The involved vehicles were a 2023 Chrysler SUV traveling south and a bicycle merging east. The SUV struck the bicyclist at the center front end, causing the 24-year-old female bicyclist to be ejected and sustain serious injuries. The bicyclist was semiconscious following the impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's center front end, while the bike had no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 18 - Four vehicles traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. A 73-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact involved center front and back ends of multiple sedans. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, at 12:50 pm on Henry Hudson Parkway, four vehicles—three sedans and one SUV—were traveling north when a collision occurred. The 73-year-old female driver of a 2022 Kia sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report notes the point of impact as center front end and center back end among the involved vehicles. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct attribution to driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle impacts on this busy roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 17 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a stationary SUV struck his right front quarter panel. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding, left shaken and hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Columbus Avenue near West 64th Street at 17:09. A stationary 2021 Mercedes SUV was parked when it struck a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained neck injuries with minor bleeding, experiencing shock after the collision. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a vehicle registered in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 17 - A distracted SUV driver struck a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on W 96 St in Manhattan. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered upper leg injuries and shock, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 96 St in Manhattan at midnight. A 2022 Honda SUV was parked and then struck a southbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and experienced shock. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed, but the bike rider was unlicensed. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 10 - A box truck struck a 37-year-old woman on a bike near Broadway. She suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cite confusion as a factor. The truck showed no damage. The driver’s actions remain unlisted.

According to the police report, a box truck hit a 37-year-old female bicyclist near 1870 Broadway in Manhattan at 16:59. The cyclist was riding north and suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The truck sustained no damage. The report does not detail the truck driver’s actions or license status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 8 - A woman on an e-bike struck in the face by a Jeep at Amsterdam and 108th. Blood on asphalt, city silent. The SUV showed no damage. The cyclist suffered crushing facial injuries in the early morning dark.

A crash at the corner of West 108th Street and Amsterdam Avenue left a 39-year-old woman riding an e-bike with severe facial injuries, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 2:54 a.m. Both the Jeep SUV and the e-bike were traveling north. The report states the cyclist was 'crushed in the face,' her blood spreading on the asphalt, while the Jeep showed 'no damage.' Police cited 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not ejected. The police report does not mention any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance, resulting in devastating injuries to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 7 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries after a collision involving a van and an SUV on Columbus Avenue. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage by the bicyclist, resulting in serious injury and semiconsciousness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Columbus Avenue involving a bicyclist and two parked vehicles—a Dodge Ram van and a Mercedes SUV. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was traveling south and sustained head injuries with an injury severity level of 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's lane use error. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted, reflecting confusion or error on the bicyclist's part. Both vehicles were parked at the time of impact, with damage to their front quarter panels. The bicyclist was not ejected but was semiconscious after the crash. Driver errors from moving vehicles were not reported, focusing attention on the bicyclist's improper lane usage as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

Feb 24 - Upper Manhattan will swap sidewalk garbage bags for curbside bins. Nearly 80% of apartments join the pilot. Parking gives way to cleaner streets. Council Member Abreu backs the move. Advocates say bins clear paths for walkers. The city aims for citywide rollout.

On February 24, 2025, Council Member Shaun Abreu announced support for a pilot in Manhattan’s Community Board 9, replacing sidewalk garbage bags with curbside containers. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will launch the program by June 1, 2025, with nearly 80% of apartments participating. The pilot, which follows earlier bin tests, repurposes parking spots for stationary bins. Abreu, co-sponsoring a bill with Council Member Crystal Hudson, called the shift 'a necessary public good' despite the loss of parking. The bill would require on-street containers for buildings with 10 or more units citywide by 2032. Advocates and DSNY officials highlight the benefit for pedestrians: 'People don’t want garbage on the sidewalk, and it makes perfect sense to put it in the roadway.' The pilot will run for a year, aiming to clear sidewalks and improve safety for those on foot.

• ‘Trash Revolution’: Curbside Containers Coming to Most Apartments in Uptown Pilot, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-02-24

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

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 11 - A 57-year-old woman was struck by a westbound taxi on Riverside Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and shock. Police cited the taxi driver's failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Riverside Boulevard outside an intersection at 7:20 a.m. The taxi, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly identifies the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 8 - Councilmember De La Rosa and others want permits for residential parking. Congestion pricing pushed more drivers uptown. Lawmakers say outsiders take local spots. Critics warn permits may spur more car ownership. No clear plan for safety or curb use.

On February 8, 2025, Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine called for a City Council pilot program to restrict street parking to permit holders. The debate follows congestion pricing, which, as the bill summary states, has made free street parking uptown scarce and pushed more drivers into residential neighborhoods. State Senator Robert Jackson sponsors a parallel bill in Albany. De La Rosa and Jackson argue that local residents lose parking to out-of-state drivers. Councilmember Gale Brewer warns that low permit prices could increase car ownership and worsen parking shortages, citing past failures in other cities. Kate Slevin of the Regional Plan Association questions whether a permit system would be enforced, given the city's history of placard abuse. The bill's impact on vulnerable road users remains unaddressed. No safety improvements or curb space repurposing are included.

• With congestion pricing in effect, push for parking permits in NYC gains momentum, gothamist.com, Published 2025-02-08

Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.

According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue, New York Post, Published 2025-02-06

Feb 4 - A 3-year-old girl was injured when an SUV making a right turn struck her at an intersection on West 96th Street. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 96th Street and Broadway in Manhattan around 3:50 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling east and making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The child sustained abrasions and upper leg injuries but was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 4 - Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.

NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.

• Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-04

Feb 2 - Transit advocates and officials rallied at Grand Central. They demanded Governor Hochul fill a $33 billion gap in the MTA capital plan. Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal called transit vital for the region. Advocates stressed accessibility and equity. The state’s budget leaves riders exposed.

On February 2, 2025, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal joined transit advocates at Grand Central Terminal to push for full funding of the MTA’s 2025-2029 capital plan. The rally targeted Governor Hochul’s $252 billion budget, which omits $33 billion needed for transit upgrades. The event, covered by amny.com, highlighted the matter: 'NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue.' Hoylman-Sigal said, 'This is about the economic engine for the entire region.' Assembly Member Tony Simone and others demanded investment in transportation deserts and accessible stations. Advocates cited the MTA’s ADA settlement, noting only a quarter of stations are wheelchair-accessible, with the fewest in low-income areas. The rally underscored that without full funding, vulnerable riders—especially those with disabilities—face continued barriers and danger.

• NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue, amny.com, Published 2025-02-02