Jul 4 - A sedan hit an e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention and other vehicular factors. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan and an e-bike collided on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 28-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering a head wound and losing consciousness. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the report lists driver errors first. No injuries were specified for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.

A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826176 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.

A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 28 - SUV hit a woman crossing with the signal on Lenox Ave. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Passenger in SUV also hurt. Impact came from the front. No driver errors listed.

A station wagon SUV struck a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Lenox Ave at W 138 St in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 67-year-old female passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - SUV cut left on 125th. Scooter slammed. Young rider hurt, bleeding. Police cite driver distraction and other vehicular factors. Manhattan street, late night, danger in the dark.

A 23-year-old woman riding an electric scooter was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck her on West 125th Street at St. Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. The SUV's front end hit the scooter's side. The scooter rider suffered injuries to her entire body and minor bleeding. The report lists no helmet or signal issues for the scooter. The collision highlights the risk when drivers fail to pay attention and turn across vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - SUV turned left. Pedestrian hit. Hip and leg injured. Driver failed to yield. Harlem River Drive, night. System failed to protect the walker.

A 39-year-old man walking at the intersection of Harlem River Drive and West 155 Street was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other causes or equipment issues were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - A 14-year-old girl on an e-bike struck by a taxi at Frederick Douglass and 145th. She suffered injuries. Police cite confusion. The street stayed busy. Metal met flesh. The city moved on.

A 14-year-old female bicyclist was injured when her e-bike and a taxi collided at Frederick Douglass Blvd and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The taxi’s right front bumper was damaged. No other injuries were specified. Both vehicles were making right turns before the crash. The report lists confusion as a factor but does not detail further driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - SUV driver blew past traffic control. Cyclist thrown, arm gashed. Passenger shaken. Metal against flesh. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A Ford SUV struck a cyclist on Morningside Ave at W 123rd St. The cyclist, a 26-year-old man, was ejected and injured his arm. According to the police report, both the SUV driver and others involved disregarded traffic control. The cyclist wore a helmet. The SUV's right front bumper hit the bike's rear. The crash left the cyclist hurt and a passenger shaken. Traffic control was ignored. The system left the cyclist exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - A bus struck a bike on Lenox Ave. Two teenage cyclists were ejected and hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.

A bus traveling south on Lenox Avenue collided with a bike making a left turn. Two teenage bicyclists, both female, were ejected and suffered hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for the crash. The bus driver and occupants were not reported injured. No other contributing factors were listed. The police report notes that one cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - SUV struck a man in the intersection. Driver distracted, lane usage improper. Pedestrian suffered leg injury. Streets failed to protect. Impact left scars.

A Ford SUV hit a 50-year-old man at the intersection of W 128 St and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The pedestrian, listed as 'Other,' suffered a knee and lower leg injury with abrasions. The driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The report highlights driver distraction and improper lane use as key factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - A sedan hit a 14-year-old crossing with the signal on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The teen suffered leg injuries. The car’s left front bumper struck. Police cite pedestrian confusion.

A 14-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan making a left turn struck him at the intersection of W 129 St and Frederick Douglass Blvd. According to the police report, the teen was crossing with the signal and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s left front bumper made contact. Police list 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the report. The driver was licensed and uninjured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A sedan and a bike collided at Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd and West 139th Street. The crash left a 20-year-old cyclist hurt, his hip and leg scraped. Both vehicles turned left. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.

A crash on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd at West 139th Street involved a sedan and a bicycle, both making left turns. According to the police report, the collision injured a 20-year-old male cyclist, who suffered abrasions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are specified in the data. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was damaged, while the bike showed no visible damage. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists sharing city streets with cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A cyclist swerved to avoid a pedestrian in Central Park. He fell. His head struck the curb. He died at the hospital. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries. The crash happened at a crosswalk near 96th Street. The case is under investigation.

ABC7 reported on June 19, 2025, that Salvador Nico-Garcia, 43, died after colliding with a pedestrian while riding an e-bike in Central Park. According to police, Nico-Garcia swerved to avoid a 41-year-old pedestrian crossing at the crosswalk near 96th Street and East Drive. He fell, struck his head on the curb, and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital. The pedestrian sustained minor abrasions. ABC7 notes, 'Officials say Nico-Garcia was on an e-bike and was not wearing a helmet at the time he was thrown.' New York City does not require cyclists over 14 to wear helmets. In Central Park, pedestrians have the right of way at all times. The incident remains under investigation, highlighting ongoing risks at crosswalks and the lack of helmet mandates for adult cyclists.

• Cyclist Killed Dodging Pedestrian In Park, ABC7, Published 2025-06-19

Jun 18 - Waymo will test robotaxis on New York streets. Human drivers will control the cars. State law blocks full autonomy. Officials stress safety. Waymo pushes for legal change. The city weighs risk. Streets wait for the next move.

NY Daily News reported on June 18, 2025, that Waymo will soon test its driverless taxi technology in New York City. The vehicles will not operate autonomously; human drivers will remain behind the wheel, as state law forbids fully driverless cars. Waymo is lobbying for a law change to allow autonomous operation, but the effort has stalled in the State Assembly. Mayoral spokeswoman Sophia Askari said, "Public safety is our first priority, which is why we have strong guardrails and requirements in place on any sort of autonomous vehicles." The city’s Department of Transportation is reviewing Waymo’s permit application, the first under the new Autonomous Vehicle Demonstration or Testing Permit Program. The article highlights the tension between technological ambition and regulatory caution, with policy decisions pending and no driverless operation allowed yet.

• Waymo Robotaxis Begin NYC Street Tests, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-18

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard.

A crash on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd at W 126 St involved a sedan and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. According to the police report, driver inattention, distraction, and disregard for traffic control were contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed man, was stopped in traffic before the impact. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the report lists driver inattention and traffic control disregard as primary errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-13