Aug 14 - At 560 Lenox Ave, an SUV stopped. A bike came near. Distraction inside the SUV led to impact. The cyclist went down. Hurt arm. Bruised. Manhattan night. Sirens and streetlight glare.

A bike and an SUV collided at 560 Lenox Ave in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old man, was injured with a shoulder and upper-arm contusion. An SUV passenger also had an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular” and “Passenger Distraction.” The data lists the SUV as stopped in traffic while the bike was making a right turn. Driver-side errors are flagged as “Other Vehicular,” and passenger distraction is cited, underscoring inside-the-car hazards that spill into the street. The report notes no damage to the SUV and ejection of the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 13 - A Kia’s right front clips a woman crossing with the signal on St. Nicholas and 125th. She goes down with leg wounds. The driver was inexperienced and failed to yield. The street takes the hit. The system shrugs.

A 2013 Kia sedan struck a 61-year-old woman in the crosswalk at St. Nicholas Ave and W 125 St. She was crossing with the signal and suffered lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The driver, a 23-year-old male, was listed as inexperienced and failed to yield. The vehicle’s right front bumper made contact. The crash happened in Manhattan’s 28th Precinct area. No other injuries were reported. The report lists the driver’s license as valid. The pedestrian’s actions complied with the signal. Driver errors led to the strike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - Southbound sedan cut across on Frederick Douglass and struck a 19-year-old cyclist. The bike rider went down, hurt his back, and was ejected. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Distraction and vehicle actions drove the crash.

A southbound Honda sedan changing lanes on Frederick Douglass Boulevard struck a southbound bicyclist near West 120th Street. The 19-year-old cyclist was injured and ejected, with back trauma noted. Two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular” and “Outside Car Distraction.” The sedan was changing lanes when impact occurred, with damage at the left front quarter panel, indicating driver movement into the rider’s path. These listed driver errors show a preventable strike. Only after those factors, the report notes the bicyclist’s helmet use; it is not cited as a cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - The driver of an SUV turned right on Frederick Douglass near West 132nd and hit a man on a motorized scooter. He bled from the face, semiconscious, partly ejected. Police recorded causes as unspecified.

A driver in an SUV turned right on Frederick Douglass Boulevard near West 132nd Street in Manhattan and hit a 32-year-old man on a motorized scooter who was traveling straight. He was partially ejected, bled from the face, and was semiconscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a right turn and the scooter was going straight. According to the police report, both drivers were licensed. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are detailed in the report. The 60-year-old female SUV driver and a 60-year-old female occupant were unhurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - Westbound on West 116th. A driver going straight rear-ended a stopped SUV at Lenox. The stopped driver, 42, suffered back pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.

Two drivers headed west on West 116th Street at Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 5:00 a.m. One driver went straight and hit the left rear of a driver stopped in traffic. "According to the police report, the 42-year-old driver of the stopped SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash." Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The impact was right front to left rear. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved. One driver was hurt. The crash is logged under collision ID 4833829.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - Two eastbound taxis collided on West 112th Street. One driver rear-ended a stopped taxi. Three rear-seat passengers—ages 6, 40 and 63—suffered head and neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

Two taxis collided on West 112th Street in Manhattan and three rear-seat passengers were hurt. The driver of an eastbound taxi was stopped in traffic. The driver of a second eastbound taxi struck the stopped vehicle with his left front bumper into the center rear. Injured were a 6-year-old (head injury) and two adults, 40 and 63, with neck injuries; all complained of whiplash and were conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were recorded as contributing factors. Police noted one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other was going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.

NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.

• Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07

Aug 4 - An SUV driver hit a cyclist stopped in traffic on W 125 St at Lenox. The 39-year-old woman suffered a back injury and a bruise. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular'.

A driver in an SUV rear-ended a cyclist stopped in traffic on W 125 St at Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The 39-year-old woman suffered a back injury and a bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s left front bumper hit the center back end of the bike. Both traveled eastbound; the driver went straight; the rider was stopped. Police recorded driver inattention. No other contributing factors were listed for the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A sedan and a motorcycle collided at 307 West 125th. The 39-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience for both drivers and inattention for the motorcycle driver.

A sedan and a motorcycle collided at 307 West 125th in Manhattan. A 39-year-old man driving the motorcycle was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash; he was conscious after the crash. According to the police report, "both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred." Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured motorcycle driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

• Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-03

Aug 2 - A driver merged at West 132nd and Lenox and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider suffered a bruised knee and lower leg. Police recorded improper lane use.

At West 132nd Street and Lenox Avenue in Manhattan, the driver of a sedan merged and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight westbound. The crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. Impact came from the sedan’s right front bumper. The 34-year-old man on the bike suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Records show both were moving west before impact. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - Two eastbound drivers collided on W 145 at Bradhurst. One driver suffered neck pain. Three occupants listed with unspecified injuries. One was parked at impact. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

Drivers of two eastbound sedans crashed on W 145 St at Bradhurst Ave in Manhattan. A third sedan was listed as parked at the time of impact. One 27-year-old driver was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Three occupants, ages 51, 51, and 64, were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. "According to the police report, contributing factors are 'Unspecified,' and police recorded no driver errors." The reports list points of impact as right front and right rear bumpers on the moving vehicles and left rear bumper on the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - Southbound on Harlem River Drive, a driver in a sedan took a right-rear hit. The 32-year-old man suffered a back bruise. A passenger was unhurt. Cause listed as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

A driver in a 2018 Alfa sedan was going straight south on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. Impact landed at the right rear quarter panel. The 32-year-old male driver was injured with a back contusion. A 32-year-old female passenger was not reported injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no specific driver errors beyond 'Unspecified.' The driver held a valid New Jersey license. The crash occurred at 13:38. The file lists the point of impact and damage as the same area, the right rear. The report does not identify other vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - Two vehicles collided on Madison Avenue. One slammed into scaffolding. Eight people hurt. Steel and glass scattered. Early morning chaos. No word yet on why.

ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that a car and SUV crashed on Madison Avenue between 84th and 85th streets, sending one vehicle into scaffolding. Eight people were injured, but none critically. The article states, 'There is no word on the cause of the crash. So far, no charges have been filed.' Video from Citizen App showed the aftermath. The crash highlights the risks of vehicle collisions near pedestrian infrastructure. No details on driver actions or city response were given.

• Eight Injured As Cars Hit Scaffolding, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31

Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.

• Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30

Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.

Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.

• Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-29

Jul 27 - A driver in a BMW crashed on the Harlem River Drive ramp after 10 p.m. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The driver was hurt. A child passenger was hurt. Metal crumpled on the right front.

A 32-year-old woman driving a 2022 BMW sedan crashed on the Harlem River Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. She suffered head and internal injuries. A child passenger was also injured. Impact was to the center front with damage to the right front quarter. An air bag deployed for the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Two people were hurt on a city ramp.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.

• Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27

Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.

• Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-25

Jul 24 - SUV pulled from parking. E-bike rider struck. Arm torn. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on St. Nicholas Avenue. System failed the cyclist.

An SUV driver started from parking on St. Nicholas Avenue and struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider. The cyclist suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike rider wore a helmet. The report lists no vehicle damage. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed the danger of driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19