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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

SUV and sedan collided on Bradhurst Avenue. Two people hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Head and chest injuries. Night fell hard in Manhattan.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Bradhurst Avenue and West 142nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, driver inattention or distraction contributed to the crash. A 46-year-old woman driving the SUV and a 41-year-old man riding as a front passenger were both injured, suffering head and chest injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage. The sedan was making a right turn; the SUV was going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A distracted driver slammed into parked SUVs on Central Park North. His vehicle flipped. He suffered a head injury. The crash left three parked cars damaged. Driver inattention and bad lane use fueled the wreck.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old man driving a 2024 GMC SUV eastbound on Central Park North struck several parked SUVs at 6:50 AM. The impact overturned his vehicle and injured him with a head abrasion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Three parked SUVs—a 2023 Chevrolet, a 2018 Volkswagen, and a 2010 Hyundai—were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver distraction and improper lane use as primary causes. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801341 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bicyclist suffered a severe facial fracture after an SUV, stopped in traffic, struck him on the right side. The crash left the rider injured but conscious, highlighting the dangers of passenger distraction in urban traffic.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on West 135th Street near Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Manhattan at 5:45 p.m. A 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was struck on the right side doors of a stopped 2024 Kia SUV. The report identifies 'Passenger Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe conditions. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a severe facial injury including fracture and dislocation but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV was stopped in traffic prior to impact, and the point of impact was the vehicle's right side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This incident underscores the risks posed by distracted vehicle occupants in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A distracted taxi driver merging on W 149 St struck a southbound SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The taxi’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The taxi driver suffered chest injuries and shock, with no ejection reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:21 on W 149 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. A taxi driver, traveling south and merging, collided with a southbound SUV that was passing. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front quarter panel and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The taxi driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with chest trauma and reported pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was not ejected and was in shock after the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights driver distraction as a critical factor in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 24-year-old woman was injured crossing West 145th Street outside a crosswalk. A taxi making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, causing upper leg injuries to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 145th Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 12 minutes past midnight. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when a taxi, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role in the crash. The pedestrian suffered internal complaints and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota taxi. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions beyond the crossing location. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views during turning maneuvers in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Manhattan crash on W 125 St injured a 28-year-old sedan driver. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited outside car distraction and a defective accelerator as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 125 St in Manhattan at 12:50. The injured party was a 28-year-old male sedan driver who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Outside Car Distraction' and a 'Defective Accelerator' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was initially parked and suffered damage to its center back end. The collision involved a power shovel vehicle traveling west and a postal truck parked eastbound. The report highlights driver errors related to distraction and vehicle malfunction, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 28-year-old man playing in the roadway on Harlem River Drive was struck by an SUV traveling south. The impact to the vehicle’s left front bumper caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the pedestrian in shock with internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2024 Lincoln SUV traveling southbound on Harlem River Drive at 9:15 PM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was playing in the roadway at the time, described as a contributing factor under "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with internal complaints. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report highlights pedestrian error or confusion as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The incident underscores the dangers of pedestrians in non-designated areas on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Dodge Charger struck a street sweeper, spun out, and pinned an NYPD officer against his patrol car in the West Village. Both the officer and the driver landed in the hospital. The street saw chaos, metal, and speed.

NY Daily News (March 14, 2025) reports a crash at W. 13th St and Seventh Ave. A Dodge Charger, heading south, changed lanes and hit a street sweeper. The car spun several times and pinned a uniformed officer between vehicles. Surveillance footage showed the Charger 'appeared to be speeding,' according to a witness. The officer tried to escape but was struck. Both the officer and driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No charges have been filed. The incident highlights the dangers of lane changes and speed on city streets, raising questions about enforcement and street design.

• Officer Pinned By Spinning Dodge Charger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-14

A bicyclist struck the back of a parked ambulance in Manhattan’s 10037 zip code. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:28 in Manhattan near 2186 5 Ave. A 46-year-old male bicyclist collided with the center back end of a parked ambulance. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining head contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. The ambulance was stationary at the time, and the bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed around stationary emergency vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."

• Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-06

SUV and sedan slammed together on W 135 St. Both drivers and a passenger took head blows and whiplash. Metal twisted. No one thrown. All stayed conscious. Streets turned harsh in daylight.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford SUV heading east and a 2012 Mercedes sedan heading north collided at 16:15 on W 135 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The sedan struck the SUV’s right side doors with its front end. Both male drivers and a front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Injury severity was listed as level 3. No one was ejected. All remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The crash shows a failure to avoid collision while both vehicles moved straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim behavior was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 22-year-old man crashed a sedan on Cathedral Parkway. He suffered head wounds and confusion. Police cited alcohol involvement. The car’s front end was smashed. No others were hurt.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver with a permit license crashed a 2019 sedan traveling north on Cathedral Parkway in Manhattan at 1:30 a.m. The sedan’s center front end was damaged and the airbag deployed. The driver suffered head injuries, minor bleeding, and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The crash underscores the danger of impaired driving, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound SUV struck a 20-year-old woman outside an intersection on St Nicholas Ave. She suffered back abrasions. Police cite driver distraction. The pedestrian was conscious. The SUV was undamaged.

According to the police report, a 2013 Hyundai SUV traveling north on St Nicholas Ave hit a 20-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection near W 115 St. The woman suffered back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The SUV was going straight and struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian's injury was classified as moderate. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary cause remains the driver's distraction. The SUV sustained no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 40-year-old male bicyclist suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after a vehicle passed too closely on W 128 St in Manhattan. The impact caused whiplash and left front bumper damage to the vehicle. The cyclist was not ejected and was riding northbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on W 128 St near Lenox Ave in Manhattan at 3:30 PM involving a bicyclist and a vehicle. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma and complained of whiplash. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the vehicle driver failed to maintain safe clearance when overtaking the cyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was traveling northbound, going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The incident highlights driver error in close passing as the primary cause of the cyclist's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 68-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck her at an intersection on West 125th Street. The driver was making a left turn and distracted, hitting the pedestrian crossing with the signal. Abrasions marked the impact.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 125th Street and St Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from Delaware, was making a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 25-year-old moped rider was ejected and injured on W 140 St in Manhattan. The crash left him with bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No other people were hurt. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured on W 140 St near Edgecombe Ave in Manhattan at 2:50 PM. He suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped, a 2023 Jiaju, was traveling south when the center front end was struck. The driver held a permit license. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or other vehicles were reported injured. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

E-bike hit a 39-year-old man crossing Lenox Avenue with the signal. The rider failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered bruises to his knee, leg, and foot. He remained conscious at the scene.

A northbound e-bike struck a 39-year-old pedestrian crossing Lenox Avenue at West 137th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-bike driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal, suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor. No other causes or equipment issues were noted. The collision underscores the danger when drivers ignore right-of-way at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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