Apr 16 - A taxi and SUV slammed head-on at York and East 72nd. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite lost consciousness as a factor. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

A taxi and an SUV crashed head-on at York Avenue and East 72nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 15 - SUV struck a parked car on FDR Drive. A man bled from the head. A baby was hurt. Two others shaken. Dawn broke over blood and glass. Driver distracted. Road was straight. He did not see.

An SUV crashed into a parked car on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a pedestrian suffered head injuries and crush wounds. A baby and two adults inside the vehicles were also hurt. The report states: “FDR Drive, near dawn—an SUV slammed into a parked car. A man lay bleeding from the head. A baby was hurt. Two others shaken. The driver, 21, wore his belt. He was conscious. The road was straight. He didn’t see.” Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

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

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

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

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

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 9 - Seven lawmakers demand Mayor Adams open the Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path. The project sits finished. Cyclists and walkers still cram into a narrow, crash-prone lane. Delays keep thousands at risk. City Hall stalls. Advocates plan protest. Danger lingers.

On April 9, 2025, seven elected officials—including Council Members Julie Won and Julie Menin—sent a public letter demanding Mayor Adams open the long-promised Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path. The Department of Transportation had planned to open the dedicated walkway on March 16, but the mayor's office intervened, citing the need for a briefing. The lawmakers wrote, 'The reasons given for this delay are not satisfactory, as all communications from the DOT have indicated that the project is complete and ready to open to the public.' They warned, '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.' The project, in the works since at least 2017, remains stalled. Cyclists and pedestrians are forced to share a cramped, hazardous lane. City Hall insists on more review, while advocates plan a protest ribbon-cutting.

• Pols Demand Adams Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 9 - Seven lawmakers demand Mayor Adams open the Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path. The project sits finished. Cyclists and walkers still cram into a narrow, crash-prone lane. Delays keep thousands at risk. City Hall stalls. Advocates plan protest. Danger lingers.

On April 9, 2025, seven elected officials—including Council Members Julie Won and Julie Menin—sent a public letter demanding Mayor Adams open the long-promised Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path. The Department of Transportation had planned to open the dedicated walkway on March 16, but the mayor's office intervened, citing the need for a briefing. The lawmakers wrote, 'The reasons given for this delay are not satisfactory, as all communications from the DOT have indicated that the project is complete and ready to open to the public.' They warned, '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.' The project, in the works since at least 2017, remains stalled. Cyclists and pedestrians are forced to share a cramped, hazardous lane. City Hall insists on more review, while advocates plan a protest ribbon-cutting.

• Pols Demand Adams Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.

Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.

• Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen, Patch, Published 2025-04-07

Apr 5 - SUV hit a 61-year-old man crossing with the signal. Shoulder bruised. Driver failed to yield. Night on 2nd Avenue. Impact was sudden, sharp, avoidable.

A 61-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a southbound SUV making a left turn at 2nd Avenue and East 83rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The man suffered a shoulder contusion and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger when drivers do not yield to people in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist turning left on Park Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan and a bike collided at Park Avenue and East 61st Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The cyclist was the only person injured. Systemic danger remains for those outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 5 - Two SUVs slammed together on Lexington. A 61-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Police say drivers ignored traffic controls and lacked experience. Metal crumpled. Pain followed.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Lexington Avenue and East 90th Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old female passenger suffered a back injury and shock. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic controls and showed inexperience. The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. No further details on the extent of injuries were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804029 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mar 31 - A distracted SUV driver struck a stopped sedan on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered back injuries and bruising. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention and unsafe speed in dense city traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 5th Avenue near East 62nd Street in Manhattan at midnight. A BMW SUV traveling southbound, driven by a 39-year-old male, rear-ended a stopped Nissan sedan. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed,' contributing directly to the collision. The sedan driver, also male and licensed in New York, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV striking the center back end of the sedan. Vehicle damage was consistent with a rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report emphasizes driver errors—distraction and excessive speed—as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 30 - A 59-year-old man was injured when an SUV making a right turn hit him at an intersection on East 72nd Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing head contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 72nd Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan around 9 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 SUV, traveling west and making a right turn, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries described as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in injury. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 29 - A 41-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained a bruised elbow and lower arm injury on East 65th Street. According to the police report, confusion or error by the bicyclist contributed to the crash. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female bicyclist riding southbound on East 65th Street in Manhattan was ejected from her bike and suffered a contusion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3). The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's own confusion or error led to the crash. The vehicle involved was a bike with no damage recorded, and the bicyclist was conscious after the incident. No other vehicles or drivers were involved, and no driver errors were noted in the report. The focus remains on the bicyclist's error as the cause of the injury and ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 28 - A 27-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi struck her at an intersection on 2nd Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, impacting the pedestrian as she crossed without a signal. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 2nd Avenue struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near East 84th Street. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a signal when the taxi’s left front quarter panel hit her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The victim was conscious at the scene. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 26 - A taxi driver lost focus turning right on East 96th. The cab’s front end struck hard. A woman in the back seat took the blow. She suffered a head bruise. She stayed conscious. She wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota taxi was traveling east on East 96th Street in Manhattan at 7:38 p.m. The driver, a licensed man, was making a right turn when the vehicle’s center front end struck an object or surface. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" twice as the contributing factor, showing clear driver error. A 42-year-old female passenger in the rear seat was injured. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report does not cite any passenger actions as contributing factors. The crash and injury resulted from the driver’s distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 25 - A 75-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and whiplash in a Manhattan collision. The crash involved a sedan, trailer, and parked pickup truck. The driver lost consciousness, and airbags deployed. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 68th Street at 14:44. The 75-year-old male driver of a 2025 sedan was injured with full-body trauma and whiplash. The report states the driver experienced loss of consciousness and that the vehicle's airbags deployed. The collision involved the sedan striking the center back end of a trailer traveling east and impacting a parked pickup truck on its left rear quarter panel. The police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead when the crash occurred. This incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18