Jan 29 - A city bus struck a 59-year-old man on an e-bike at Lenox Avenue and West 138th Street. His head was crushed. He died there, unconscious, in the dark, while the city slept. The street claimed another life.

A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a northbound bus struck him at Lenox Avenue and West 138th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The report states, 'A 59-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by a northbound bus. His head was crushed. He died there, unconscious, in the dark, as the city slept around him.' The bus and e-bike were both reported as going straight ahead before the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data, but the fatal impact between the bus and the vulnerable cyclist resulted in a deadly head injury. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the absence of specified driver errors. The crash took place just after midnight, underscoring the ongoing danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - A sedan driver suffered neck injuries after a box truck passed too closely in Manhattan. The crash caused whiplash but no ejection. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 near West 139th Street in Manhattan. A box truck traveling west passed too closely to a parked sedan, causing a collision. The sedan’s female driver, age 32, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the box truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted as "Other" on the sedan, while the truck showed no damage. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 16 - A sedan traveling east on W 135 St struck its front passenger, causing a severe hip and upper leg injury. The passenger was unconscious and restrained by a lap belt. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling eastbound on W 135 St in Manhattan struck its front passenger, a 70-year-old man, causing serious injury to his hip and upper leg. The passenger was unconscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the left side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. No other vehicles involved showed damage or injuries. The passenger was not ejected but suffered an injury severity level of 3, with complaints of pain and nausea. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - A distracted SUV driver struck a northbound bicyclist on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 48-year-old woman suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The SUV was parked before impact, which hit the bike’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:54 on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. A 48-year-old female bicyclist traveling north was injured when a parked 2012 Ford SUV, also facing north, struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The impact occurred at the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior. The SUV showed no damage, and the bicyclist was conscious but injured. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 11 - A distracted driver crashed into a parked sedan near West 129th Street. The impact injured a 29-year-old woman, leaving her with back pain and whiplash. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near West 129th Street in Manhattan at 12:40 a.m. The Jeep sedan, heading west, struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked Honda sedan. The 29-year-old female driver of the Honda suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. The report also noted 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No actions by the injured driver contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the risk posed by distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 10 - A northbound SUV and eastbound sedan crashed at Frederick Douglass Blvd and W 122 St. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cite traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:55 on Frederick Douglass Blvd near W 122 St in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male SUV driver traveling north collided with a sedan traveling east. The SUV sustained center front end damage, and the sedan had right front bumper damage. The SUV driver was injured, suffering a concussion and head injury, and was conscious at the scene. The report attributes the crash to 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The SUV driver used safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 9 - A 59-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV making a right turn on W 134 St. The pedestrian was unconscious with head injuries. Police cite driver inattention as a key factor in the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2015 Honda SUV traveling eastbound on W 134 St near Lenox Ave in Manhattan. The SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper and causing damage to the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection and suffered head injuries resulting in unconsciousness and abrasions. The report explicitly identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 9 - A 75-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by a sedan on West 135th Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision at the intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:40 AM on West 135th Street near St Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the driver did not stop or slow adequately for the pedestrian. No pedestrian behavior was noted as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Toyota sedan. This collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785197 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 7 - A taxi parked on Frederick Douglass Blvd struck a southbound bicyclist on W 131 St. The cyclist was ejected, suffering back injuries and shock. Police cite improper lane usage by the taxi as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked on Frederick Douglass Blvd near W 131 St in Manhattan when it struck a southbound bicyclist traveling on W 131 St. The point of impact was the taxi's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained back injuries and shock. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the taxi driver as the contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed in New York, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage and parked vehicles in the path of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 7 - A taxi and an SUV collided on St Nicholas Ave in Manhattan. The taxi driver, impaired by alcohol, struck the SUV’s left side. The SUV driver was injured and incoherent. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash’s severity and impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:25 AM on St Nicholas Ave near W 126 St in Manhattan. A taxi traveling west struck the left side doors of an SUV traveling north. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old male, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement by the taxi driver as a contributing factor, along with slippery pavement conditions. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. The taxi sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, while the SUV’s center front end was damaged. The collision’s point of impact and contributing factors highlight driver error—specifically alcohol impairment—and hazardous road conditions as key causes. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing St Nicholas Ave at a marked crosswalk. The taxi driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on St Nicholas Ave struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock after the collision. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or behavior was listed as contributing. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even in marked pedestrian zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.

Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.

• Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2024-12-26

Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.

NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.

• NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-23

Dec 22 - A 34-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a right turn and struck him off the roadway. The impact caused contusions and shock. Police cite other vehicular factors as contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near West 112th Street at 3:30 PM. A Station Wagon/SUV traveling northeast was making a right turn when its right front bumper struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was off the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues played a role. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and no pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. No driver license or occupant information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 19 - A 32-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing with the signal at a Manhattan intersection. The driver, making a right turn, showed inattention and inexperience. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 20th Street and Morningside Avenue in Manhattan at 17:20. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a right turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 19 - Council moves to test bold pavement markings at crash sites. Five spots per borough. Focus: places where drivers have killed or maimed. Report to follow. Streets marked for danger.

Int 1154-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced December 19, 2024. The bill orders a pilot for high visibility pavement markings—at least five locations per borough. The city must target streets with high injury or fatality counts from bad driving. The matter title reads: 'establishing a high visibility pavement marking pilot program.' Council Member Yusef Salaam leads, joined by Menin, De La Rosa, Brooks-Powers, Cabán, Brannan, and Hanif. The law demands a report on results and challenges. The aim: mark danger, force drivers to see, and push the city to act where blood has already been spilled.

• File Int 1154-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-19

Dec 18 - A BMW SUV making a U-turn struck a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on W 116 St. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:50 on W 116 St in Manhattan. A BMW SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, was making a U-turn when it collided with a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The cyclist was not ejected and was wearing no specified helmet. The SUV driver’s maneuver and inattention created a hazardous situation leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 13 - Four vehicles collide at midnight on W 134th and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd. Steel twists, glass shatters. Three men, belted in, suffer crushed necks and torn flesh. Sirens wail as blood pools on cold asphalt, the city’s silence shattered by chaos.

According to the police report, a violent multi-vehicle collision occurred at midnight at the intersection of W 134th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. Four vehicles—a Volvo, Toyota, Mini, and NYC EMS truck—were all traveling straight ahead before impact. Three men driving sedans sustained serious crush injuries to the neck and abdomen. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for two of the drivers. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'Three men, belted in, crushed and bleeding. One groans through torn flesh. Alcohol on breath.' No pedestrian involvement or victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. The crash centers on driver errors and systemic danger, with alcohol and distraction fueling the midnight wreck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 7 - A distracted driver struck a parked sedan on East 121st Street in Manhattan. The SUV's right front bumper hit the sedan's left rear. The driver, wearing a lap belt, suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, at 10:15 AM on East 121st Street in Manhattan, a 39-year-old male driver operating a 2021 SUV traveling east collided with a parked 2018 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a contusion to the elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19