Seven Dead in Silence: Manhattan Streets Are Killing Fields

Mar 25 - A sedan traveling north struck a northbound bicyclist at 3 Ave in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, but unprotected by safety gear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:43 AM near 2113 3 Ave in Manhattan. A sedan traveling straight ahead northbound collided with a bicyclist also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's center front end, while the sedan showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A 12-year-old boy riding a bike southbound on E 125 St suffered a neck injury. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors. The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused internal injuries and moderate harm.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound on E 125 St in Manhattan was injured, sustaining a neck injury classified as moderate severity. The report notes the bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike and was not ejected during the crash. No safety equipment was used by the rider. The contributing factors are listed as unspecified, with no direct mention of driver errors or other vehicles involved. The injury is described as internal, and the crash impact point is marked as 'Other.' The absence of clear driver fault or vehicle involvement beyond the bike suggests the crash circumstances remain unclear, but the victim was harmed while riding. The report does not assign blame to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A black Mercedes slammed into a Ford on the Major Deegan. Both cars spun out. The Mercedes driver ran. The Ford driver died at St. Barnabas. Police closed the highway for hours. No arrests. The city’s roads stay deadly.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed after a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his Ford Crown Victoria on the Major Deegan Expressway. The article states, “The hit-and-run driver responsible escaped on foot, police said.” Both vehicles lost control and crashed. Emergency services transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The Mercedes driver fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Police closed the southbound lanes for several hours during the investigation. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of rear-end collisions and the persistent risk posed by hit-and-run drivers on New York City highways.

• Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22

Mar 20 - A taxi rear-ended a sedan on East 116th. A woman in the sedan suffered neck injuries and abrasions. Police blamed driver inattention. The crash left a passenger hurt in Manhattan’s busy streets.

According to the police report, a northbound taxi struck the rear of a sedan on East 116th Street near Madison Avenue at 18:23. The sedan’s only occupant, a 40-year-old woman, suffered neck trauma and abrasions. She was not ejected but experienced shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No other factors were cited. The crash highlights the risk posed by distracted drivers, as a vulnerable passenger was injured in a rear-end collision in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - A taxi struck the rear of a Hyundai SUV traveling north on the Triborough Bridge. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 10:18 AM on the Triborough Bridge, a taxi traveling north rear-ended a Hyundai SUV also moving north. The point of impact was the taxi’s front center striking the SUV’s right rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the SUV. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on busy bridges.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801120 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 19 - SUV hit a 13-year-old girl crossing East 125th. She took the blow to the head. Paramedics found her conscious, hurt, concussed. Steel met flesh. The street stayed loud.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing East 125th Street at Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV, a 2017 Jeep, was traveling east and hit her with its right front bumper. The girl suffered a concussion and head injury but remained conscious. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV operator. A parked MTA bus was nearby but not involved. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A sedan struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian on E 116 Street in Manhattan. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the victim in shock. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:13 on E 116 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling westbound went straight ahead and struck a pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old man, suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end at the point of impact. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 17 - A sedan traveling west struck a parked SUV on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered back contusions. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The parked SUV sustained damage to its rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on 3rd Avenue near East 123rd Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west collided with a stationary SUV parked facing north. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper hitting the right rear quarter panel of the parked SUV. The sedan's driver, a 31-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries classified as contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The parked SUV, a 2017 model, was unoccupied at the time and sustained damage to its right rear bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 11 - A 10-year-old boy crossing East 111th Street in Manhattan was struck by a northbound sedan. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian’s left rear quarter panel with no reported damage.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 111th Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, and the sedan was traveling northbound, going straight ahead. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The sedan, a 2025 Kia, showed no damage from the impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 6 - 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

Mar 5 - A sedan driver without a license rear-ended a taxi on Harlem River Drive. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north. Police cite driver error as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan with an unlicensed driver struck the rear of a taxi on Harlem River Drive at 3:00 AM. The licensed taxi driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both vehicles were heading north when the sedan's left front bumper hit the taxi's left rear bumper, damaging both cars. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The taxi driver was restrained and not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - A 31-year-old woman crossing mid-block on East 115th Street was hit by a westbound sedan’s left front bumper. She suffered contusions and lower leg injuries, left in shock at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage; driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing East 115th Street in Manhattan outside of a crosswalk when she was struck by a westbound 2021 Jeep sedan. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor by the police. This collision underscores the risk posed by vehicle contact even without visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - A bus and SUV collided at East 116th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. The drivers and a passenger suffered head and shoulder injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed by both drivers as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 7:36 AM on East 116th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved a bus traveling east and a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the bus. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV driver, a 68-year-old male, sustained head injuries and minor bleeding while wearing a lap belt and harness. A 45-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. Both occupants were not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. The bus had two occupants, including the driver, who was also cited for disregarding traffic control. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 26 - Two bikes collided on 1st Avenue. One rider hit the pavement, bruised and shaken. Improper lane use caused the crash. No cars. No damage. Just pain and broken rhythm in the night.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling north on 1st Avenue near East 114th Street collided at 2:19 a.m. One 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He stayed conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The crash was caused by improper passing or lane usage, as cited in the report. Both bikes were going straight, with impact at the center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The police highlighted driver error related to lane usage as the cause. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 26 - A city bus turned onto Brook Avenue. The driver struck a cyclist. The man died at the scene. Police stayed. No charges filed. Another crash in Queens left one dead, one charged. The city’s streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

Gothamist reported on February 26, 2025, that an MTA bus driver fatally struck a 57-year-old cyclist while turning from East 149th Street onto Brook Avenue in the Bronx. The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. The bus, running as a subway replacement shuttle, was empty. The driver stayed at the scene and was not charged. NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article also details a separate fatal crash in Queens involving a suspected drunk driver. As Gothamist notes, 'Police are investigating two fatal crashes in the Bronx and Queens.' The Bronx crash highlights the persistent risks at intersections where turning vehicles endanger cyclists. No policy changes were announced.

• MTA Bus Turns, Cyclist Killed Bronx, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-26

Feb 25 - A moped slammed into a minivan in Soundview. Two teens thrown. One died. The other survived. The driver stayed. Police probe who had the right of way. Another young life lost on Bronx streets.

Gothamist (2025-02-25) reports a fatal crash at Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. A 17-year-old, Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo, drove a moped with a 14-year-old passenger when they collided with a Honda Odyssey. Both were thrown from the moped. Quizhpi Naranjo died at Jacobi Hospital; the girl survived. The minivan driver, 42, remained at the scene and faced no charges. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is still determining 'who had the right of way and whether a traffic violation played a role.' This marks the second traffic death this year in the 43rd Precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers for young road users.

• Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-25

Feb 24 - Four SUVs collided on FDR Drive. Drivers followed too close. Rear passenger, 46, suffered neck whiplash. Impact crushed front and back ends. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, four Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles crashed in a chain-reaction on FDR Drive. The main cause was 'Following Too Closely,' listed three times as a driver error. The sequence triggered rear-end impacts, damaging center front and back ends of the vehicles. A 46-year-old woman, seated as a right rear passenger, was injured with neck whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Her injury was moderate, level 3. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. This crash exposes the danger of drivers tailgating and the systemic risk on crowded city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 24 - A Jeep SUV struck a sedan from behind on FDR Drive at 7:30 p.m. The sedan’s female driver, 57, suffered back injuries and bruising. Both vehicles were traveling northbound. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:30 p.m. on FDR Drive, a 2014 Jeep SUV traveling northbound rear-ended a 2018 Infiniti sedan also moving north. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan’s 57-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision, attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 19 - Two sedans collided on E 116 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were driven by licensed men. The crash injured two male passengers, who suffered whiplash and back and neck injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 116 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan at 17:50. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other making a left turn northwest, collided. The Honda sedan struck the Nissan sedan on its left rear quarter panel, causing damage to the left side doors and right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. Two male passengers, ages 32 and 34, were injured in the crash. Both were conscious, not ejected, and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included whiplash and back and neck pain, classified as injury severity 3. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - Three men hurt when two SUVs and a sedan crashed southbound on Harlem River Drive. Police blame tailgating. Victims suffered neck, leg, and full-body injuries. All stayed conscious. Metal twisted. System failed.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck Harlem River Drive at 13:50. Two SUVs and a sedan, all heading south, collided. Police cite "Following Too Closely" as the sole contributing factor. The sedan took a hit to its center back end; both SUVs suffered front-end damage. Three men, ages 25, 27, and 37, were injured. Their wounds ranged from neck to lower leg to full-body trauma. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists no victim errors, focusing only on driver tailgating. This crash exposes the lethal risk of close following on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19