About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 13
▸ Crush Injuries 16
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 17
▸ Severe Lacerations 12
▸ Concussion 16
▸ Whiplash 55
▸ Contusion/Bruise 132
▸ Abrasion 52
▸ Pain/Nausea 30
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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York and 72nd, 5 AM
Manhattan CB8: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 4, 2025
Just after 5 AM on Aug 30, 2025, at York Avenue and E 72nd Street, a taxi hit a person on foot. He died (NYC Open Data).
He was one of 13 people killed on Manhattan CB8 streets since Jan 1, 2022 (NYC Open Data). This year, crashes in the district are up 33.6% from last year to date, with deaths rising from 1 to 5 and serious injuries from 5 to 8 (NYC Open Data).
This is the pattern. Dawn hours are deadly here. From 4 to 6 AM, five people were killed across these years (NYC Open Data).
This week on our streets
- Aug 30: A pedestrian was killed at York and 72nd. The vehicle recorded was a taxi (NYC Open Data).
Where the blood pools
FDR Drive leads the toll here: 3 deaths and 337 injuries. Two Avenue is next: 2 deaths and 67 injuries. East 85th Street claims another life on the board (NYC Open Data).
Failures repeat. Drivers running lights and failing to yield show up again and again in the case files (NYC Open Data). Cars and SUVs do most of the harm; trucks and buses kill too (NYC Open Data).
Leaders knew the risk
The Queensboro Bridge path has been delayed and argued over. Lawmakers warned the mayor in April: “Any further delays to this project that is otherwise ready to open will unnecessarily put at risk the thousands of New Yorkers who cycle and walk the current shared path every day” (Streetsblog NYC). The bridge sits on CB8’s edge. The bodies are not abstract.
Your state senator, Liz Krueger, voted yes in committee on the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) to force repeat violators to install speed limiters (Open States). Your assembly member, Rebecca Seawright, co‑sponsors the matching speed‑limiter bills (A 2299 and A 7979) (Open States; Open States). Your council member, Julie Menin, backs daylighting and curb extensions that clear sightlines and slow turns (Int 1138‑2024; Int 0285‑2024) (Streetsblog NYC).
Make the next turn a safe one
- Daylight every corner near the hotspots. Add hardened turns and Leading Pedestrian Intervals on York, Second, and around FDR Drive. Target failure‑to‑yield and red‑light runs during the dawn hours that keep killing people (NYC Open Data).
- Open safe, dedicated space where crowds are forced to mix — including the Queensboro approach — and keep it open (Streetsblog NYC).
- Citywide, lower speeds and stop the worst repeat offenders. Albany’s tools are on the table: pass and enforce the speed‑limiter bill; use the city’s authority to drop limits on local streets. The record shows who dies when we wait (Open States; NYC Open Data).
One man died in the dark at York and 72nd. Don’t let the next one be a line in a spreadsheet. Act here.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened at York Avenue and E 72nd Street?
▸ How many people have been killed on Manhattan CB8 streets since 2022?
▸ Are things getting worse this year?
▸ Which streets are the worst hotspots in this area?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ Who represents this area on these issues?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions — NYC Open Data - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-04
- Pols Demand Adams Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-09
- S4045 — Intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- A7979 — Intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators, Open States / NY Assembly, Published 2023-08-18
- StreetsPAC Ranks Lander #1 for Mayor, Offers Other Picks for Comptroller, Beeps and Council, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-11
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright
District 76
Council Member Julie Menin
District 5
State Senator Liz Krueger
District 28
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB8 Manhattan Community Board 8 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 19, District 5, AD 76, SD 28.
It contains Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side-Yorkville.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 8
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Two taxis collide at E 66th and 2nd▸Sep 10 - Two taxi drivers going south on Second met at East 66th. Metal tore. A 68-year-old driver was semiconscious with internal injuries. Three others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded Other Vehicular and Physical Disability as factors.
Two taxi drivers crashed at East 66th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were going straight south. Impact showed on the left front bumper of one taxi and the right rear bumper of the other. A 68-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with internal trauma. He was not ejected. Three others reported unspecified injuries. “According to the police report, officers recorded contributing factors as Other Vehicular and Physical Disability.” No failure-to-yield or signal codes were listed. The crash damaged both taxis’ bumpers. Location: ZIP 10065. The record lists both vehicles as licensed New York taxis driven by men headed south.
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Police Cite Distraction in FDR Back-End Crash▸Sep 9 - Three vehicles collided on FDR Drive. Two drivers slowed. One kept going. A right-rear passenger, 37, suffered whiplash. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Police recorded driver inattention. Two back ends crumpled. One front end crushed.
A 37-year-old right-rear passenger suffered whiplash on FDR Drive. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Three vehicles were involved, all traveling north: two sedans and an SUV. Two drivers were slowing or stopping; another was going straight. Police documented back-end damage to two vehicles and front-end damage to one sedan. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction". The involved drivers were men ages 34, 50, and 74. Records list multiple occupants, including a rear-seat child, with no pedestrians or cyclists noted. The report does not specify borough or cross street.
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Sedan driver hit cyclist at 96th/Madison, Manhattan▸Sep 8 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue. The rider was semiconscious with a neck injury. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A driver in a 2007 Toyota sedan, traveling north, hit a cyclist traveling south at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:26 p.m. The rider, 26, was semiconscious with a neck injury and complained of whiplash. The driver and another occupant were listed with no injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors recorded were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The sedan had left‑front bumper damage. The bike had front‑end damage.
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SUV Driver Hits Taxi at Lexington and 66th▸Sep 6 - At Lexington and East 66th, a southbound SUV driver hit a westbound taxi in the right side. Three passengers were hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded view obstructed/limited.
At East 66th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a southbound SUV driver hit the right side of a westbound taxi. The SUV had front-end damage. The taxi’s right-side doors were damaged. Three passengers were hurt: a 28-year-old in the SUV’s front seat, and two taxi riders, both 29. Both drivers, men 47 and 34, were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The report lists five people injured in all. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed.
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Bus driver turns right, injures woman at 66th▸Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.
According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
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Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
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Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
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SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
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Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
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Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
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Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
Sep 10 - Two taxi drivers going south on Second met at East 66th. Metal tore. A 68-year-old driver was semiconscious with internal injuries. Three others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded Other Vehicular and Physical Disability as factors.
Two taxi drivers crashed at East 66th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were going straight south. Impact showed on the left front bumper of one taxi and the right rear bumper of the other. A 68-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with internal trauma. He was not ejected. Three others reported unspecified injuries. “According to the police report, officers recorded contributing factors as Other Vehicular and Physical Disability.” No failure-to-yield or signal codes were listed. The crash damaged both taxis’ bumpers. Location: ZIP 10065. The record lists both vehicles as licensed New York taxis driven by men headed south.
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Police Cite Distraction in FDR Back-End Crash▸Sep 9 - Three vehicles collided on FDR Drive. Two drivers slowed. One kept going. A right-rear passenger, 37, suffered whiplash. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Police recorded driver inattention. Two back ends crumpled. One front end crushed.
A 37-year-old right-rear passenger suffered whiplash on FDR Drive. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Three vehicles were involved, all traveling north: two sedans and an SUV. Two drivers were slowing or stopping; another was going straight. Police documented back-end damage to two vehicles and front-end damage to one sedan. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction". The involved drivers were men ages 34, 50, and 74. Records list multiple occupants, including a rear-seat child, with no pedestrians or cyclists noted. The report does not specify borough or cross street.
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Sedan driver hit cyclist at 96th/Madison, Manhattan▸Sep 8 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue. The rider was semiconscious with a neck injury. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A driver in a 2007 Toyota sedan, traveling north, hit a cyclist traveling south at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:26 p.m. The rider, 26, was semiconscious with a neck injury and complained of whiplash. The driver and another occupant were listed with no injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors recorded were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The sedan had left‑front bumper damage. The bike had front‑end damage.
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SUV Driver Hits Taxi at Lexington and 66th▸Sep 6 - At Lexington and East 66th, a southbound SUV driver hit a westbound taxi in the right side. Three passengers were hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded view obstructed/limited.
At East 66th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a southbound SUV driver hit the right side of a westbound taxi. The SUV had front-end damage. The taxi’s right-side doors were damaged. Three passengers were hurt: a 28-year-old in the SUV’s front seat, and two taxi riders, both 29. Both drivers, men 47 and 34, were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The report lists five people injured in all. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed.
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Bus driver turns right, injures woman at 66th▸Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.
According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
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Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
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Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
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SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
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Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
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Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
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Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
Sep 9 - Three vehicles collided on FDR Drive. Two drivers slowed. One kept going. A right-rear passenger, 37, suffered whiplash. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Police recorded driver inattention. Two back ends crumpled. One front end crushed.
A 37-year-old right-rear passenger suffered whiplash on FDR Drive. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Three vehicles were involved, all traveling north: two sedans and an SUV. Two drivers were slowing or stopping; another was going straight. Police documented back-end damage to two vehicles and front-end damage to one sedan. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction". The involved drivers were men ages 34, 50, and 74. Records list multiple occupants, including a rear-seat child, with no pedestrians or cyclists noted. The report does not specify borough or cross street.
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Sedan driver hit cyclist at 96th/Madison, Manhattan▸Sep 8 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue. The rider was semiconscious with a neck injury. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A driver in a 2007 Toyota sedan, traveling north, hit a cyclist traveling south at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:26 p.m. The rider, 26, was semiconscious with a neck injury and complained of whiplash. The driver and another occupant were listed with no injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors recorded were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The sedan had left‑front bumper damage. The bike had front‑end damage.
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SUV Driver Hits Taxi at Lexington and 66th▸Sep 6 - At Lexington and East 66th, a southbound SUV driver hit a westbound taxi in the right side. Three passengers were hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded view obstructed/limited.
At East 66th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a southbound SUV driver hit the right side of a westbound taxi. The SUV had front-end damage. The taxi’s right-side doors were damaged. Three passengers were hurt: a 28-year-old in the SUV’s front seat, and two taxi riders, both 29. Both drivers, men 47 and 34, were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The report lists five people injured in all. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed.
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Bus driver turns right, injures woman at 66th▸Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.
According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
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Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
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SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
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Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
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Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
Sep 8 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue. The rider was semiconscious with a neck injury. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A driver in a 2007 Toyota sedan, traveling north, hit a cyclist traveling south at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:26 p.m. The rider, 26, was semiconscious with a neck injury and complained of whiplash. The driver and another occupant were listed with no injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors recorded were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The sedan had left‑front bumper damage. The bike had front‑end damage.
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SUV Driver Hits Taxi at Lexington and 66th▸Sep 6 - At Lexington and East 66th, a southbound SUV driver hit a westbound taxi in the right side. Three passengers were hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded view obstructed/limited.
At East 66th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a southbound SUV driver hit the right side of a westbound taxi. The SUV had front-end damage. The taxi’s right-side doors were damaged. Three passengers were hurt: a 28-year-old in the SUV’s front seat, and two taxi riders, both 29. Both drivers, men 47 and 34, were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The report lists five people injured in all. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed.
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Bus driver turns right, injures woman at 66th▸Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.
According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
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Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
19
Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
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Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
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Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
Sep 6 - At Lexington and East 66th, a southbound SUV driver hit a westbound taxi in the right side. Three passengers were hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded view obstructed/limited.
At East 66th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a southbound SUV driver hit the right side of a westbound taxi. The SUV had front-end damage. The taxi’s right-side doors were damaged. Three passengers were hurt: a 28-year-old in the SUV’s front seat, and two taxi riders, both 29. Both drivers, men 47 and 34, were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The report lists five people injured in all. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed.
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Bus driver turns right, injures woman at 66th▸Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.
According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
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Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
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SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
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Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
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Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.
According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
19
Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
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Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
- Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-31
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Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
19
Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
19
Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
16
Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
29
SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
19
Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
19
Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
16
Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
19
Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
19
Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
16
Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
19
Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
16
Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
16
Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
- It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
- 42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units, Crain's New York Business, Published 2025-08-06
4
Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan▸Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.
Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸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 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