About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 20
▸ Crush Injuries 8
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 22
▸ Severe Lacerations 14
▸ Concussion 18
▸ Whiplash 97
▸ Contusion/Bruise 172
▸ Abrasion 120
▸ Pain/Nausea 66
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 112
- Vehicle (LVF2705) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Ford Van (XKVP79) – 28 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Jeep Station Wagon (MCK3386) – 17 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White Me/Be Sedan (LTY2773) – 9 times • 1 in last 90d here
- Vehicle (D93NAN) – 5 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Uptown’s Toll: Death on Broadway, Blood on the Parkway
Manhattan CB12: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
Manhattan CB12 is small on a map. The pain fills it.
Twelve people have died here since 2022. Hundreds more were hurt. The city logged 4,360 crashes in this board’s bounds. Pedestrians took 456 injuries. Cyclists took 258. The numbers come from the city’s own database and our rollups.
Broadway and the Parkway keep taking
BROADWAY leads the injury list with 277 people hurt and one death. HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY shows 222 injuries and three deaths. Those are the top hot spots in CB12’s data. See the city’s crash feed for the cases.
A crash on the Henry Hudson at 2:25 a.m. killed two people and hurt another, according to the city’s record of CrashID 4750210. Four vehicles. Two dead at the scene. The file lists a pickup “demolished.”
On FORT GEORGE AVE and AUDUBON, a 25‑year‑old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed at 9:44 p.m., per CrashID 4743277.
On WEST 181 STREET, a 37‑year‑old bicyclist died at 3:57 a.m. after striking a parked tractor trailer, the city’s log says in CrashID 4729767.
Nights are loud with sirens
Injuries pile up after dark. Between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m., the hours with the most recorded deaths were 2 a.m. (three), 3 a.m. (one), 4 a.m. (two), 9 p.m. (one), 10 p.m. (one), and 5 p.m.–6 p.m.–7 p.m.–8 p.m.–9 p.m. all show heavy injury counts. At 6 p.m., injuries spike to 136 with ten serious. That is the peak for severe harm in this dataset.
Speed, inattention, and a red light run
“Unsafe speed” shows up in the fatal moped crash on SAINT NICHOLAS AVE and WEST 185 STREET. A 15‑year‑old was killed. The city’s file cites speed and a traffic control disregard in CrashID 4678005.
Across CB12’s rollup, “failure to yield,” “unsafe speed,” “inattention,” and “disregarded traffic control” appear as contributing factors. Five deaths sit under “other/unspecified” in the city’s summaries. We don’t get answers there. Only bodies.
Trucks, SUVs, and the human cost
SUVs and cars account for most pedestrian harm here, with 396 recorded pedestrian injury cases tied to them in the rollup. Trucks and buses appear less often, but when they do, the damage is heavy. One parked tractor trailer is the last thing a rider saw on West 181st.
Fix the blocks we know are deadly
Start where the data points. Harden turns and add daylighting on BROADWAY’s worst stretches. Add protected space and signal priority for walkers and riders at the ramps feeding HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY. Put truck loading where it does not force a human into a live lane on WEST 181 STREET. These are standard tools the city already uses.
Citywide tools are on the table
Albany renewed the 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030, according to AMNY. That program is now law through 2030, the report says. The Senate and Assembly votes from local lawmakers are on the record in our timeline.
The state is also moving a bill to force speed‑limiters on repeat violators. In the Senate, S 4045 advanced with yes votes from local Senator Robert Jackson in June 2025. In the Assembly, A 2299 has co‑sponsors from uptown. The bill would require intelligent speed assistance after repeated violations.
NYC now has the power to lower speeds. Sammy’s Law gave the city authority, and the Council and DOT have begun to use it in places. Our own action page explains how to press for a 20 mph default and the speed‑limiter bills. Slower cars mean fewer funerals.
No comfort in the ledger
CB12 shows zero recorded deaths year‑to‑date, but the bodies since 2022 are still on our streets. Two at 2:25 a.m. on the Parkway. A teen on St. Nicholas. A rider on 181st. One death on Sherman. The ledger keeps their times. The corners stay the same.
Take one step: tell City Hall and Albany to slow the traffic and end the repeat speeding. Start here: Take Action.
Quotes on record:
- “As we mourn the loss of the victims of this horrific crash, we are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection…” — DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez on Canal Street upgrades (Gothamist).
- “A Chinatown intersection where two people were killed last month… will be getting upgrades to improve safety.” — NY1.
- “Traffic deaths reached the lowest level in recorded history during the first six months of this year.” — DOT Commissioner Rodriguez, via BKReader.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- Staying on: New Yorkers react to Hochul’s renewed speed camera program in NYC, AMNY, Published 2025-06-30
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 2299, Open States / NY Assembly, Published 2025-01-16
- City Acts After Canal Street Deaths, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07
- Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07
- NYC Traffic Deaths Reach Record Low, BKReader, Published 2025-07-03
Other Representatives
District 72
210 Sherman Ave. Suite A&C, New York, NY 10034
Room 454, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 10
618 W. 177th Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10033
917-521-2616
250 Broadway, Suite 1880, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7053
District 31
5030 Broadway Suite 701, New York, NY 10034
Room 306, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB12 Manhattan Community Board 12 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 34, District 10, AD 72, SD 31.
It contains Washington Heights (South), Washington Heights (North), Inwood, Highbridge Park, Inwood Hill Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 12
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SUV drivers collide at W 215, 10 Ave▸Sep 12 - Two SUV drivers collided at W 215 St and 10 Ave. A 6-year-old boy and a 38-year-old passenger were hurt. A 42-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and distraction.
Two SUV drivers collided in the intersection at W 215 St and 10 Ave in Manhattan. Three people were hurt: a 6-year-old boy in the rear seat, a 38-year-old rear passenger, and a 42-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was listed as a contributing factor, and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was recorded for both drivers. The driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV was traveling west and going straight. The driver of a 2016 Jeep SUV was traveling south and going straight. Police documented left-front impacts to both SUVs.
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Unlicensed driver U-turns into bicyclist, St Nicholas Ave▸Sep 7 - On St Nicholas Ave at W 193 St, a driver in a Chevy sedan made a U-turn and hit a 24-year-old bicyclist. The rider went down unconscious with internal injuries. Police list the car driver unlicensed.
On St Nicholas Ave at W 193 St in Manhattan, a driver in a 2015 Chevy sedan made a U-turn and hit a man on a bike. The 24-year-old bicyclist suffered internal injuries and was listed unconscious. According to the police report, the sedan driver was "Unlicensed" and was "Making U Turn" when the collision occurred. The impact on the car was the "Left Front Bumper." No specific contributing factors beyond "Unspecified" were recorded. The bicyclist was the only person reported injured; the driver and two other occupants were listed without injuries. This was a crash between a sedan and a bike at St Nicholas Ave and W 193 St.
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Taxi driver hits teen at Broadway crosswalk▸Sep 4 - A taxi driver going west on W 157th hit a 16-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Broadway. He stayed conscious with a head bruise. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
At W 157th Street and Broadway in Manhattan, a taxi driver going straight west hit a 16-year-old boy who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The driver struck him with the taxi’s center front end. The teen suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The taxi was listed as a Toyota car/SUV, traveling west. The data places the crash at the intersection crosswalk and lists the pedestrian as injured. No other narrative details were provided in the report.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Collides With Motorcyclist▸Sep 3 - On Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street, an SUV driver turned left. The driver collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old rider was ejected and hurt. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An SUV driver making a left turn on Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old male rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and nausea. The SUV driver, 52, was not listed as injured. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a left turn and the motorcycle was going straight southbound." Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for both drivers. Impact points show damage to the motorcycle’s center front and the SUV’s right-side doors.
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Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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E-bike rider and 76-year-old collide on Amsterdam Avenue▸Sep 1 - An e-bike rider and a 76-year-old collided at the Amsterdam Avenue intersection. Both were injured. The bike’s front end took the hit. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An e-bike rider traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue and a 76-year-old pedestrian collided at the intersection near 2150 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions; the pedestrian had bleeding to the arm and hand. Both were listed as injured. According to the police report, the e-bike was "Going Straight Ahead" southbound, and the point of impact was the "Center Front End." The pedestrian location was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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E-scooter Rider Injured in Broadway Taxi Crash▸Sep 1 - An e-scooter rider was hurt in a crash with a taxi on Broadway at Fairview. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted unsafe speed and also listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
An e-scooter rider was injured in a collision with a taxi at Broadway and Fairview Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 30-year-old man, sustained an arm contusion and was listed as injured. The taxi is a 2021 Tesla operating as a cab. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Unsafe Speed” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Police recorded unsafe speed by the taxi driver. They also noted that second factor. Crash data show the taxi listed as parked and the scooter traveling straight south before impact, with the scooter’s front and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel noted as points of impact.
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SUV Rear-Ends Pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 31 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered whiplash. Two rear passengers were listed uninjured. Police cited Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a northbound pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV sustained center front-end damage with right-front impact to the pickup's center rear. The SUV driver, age 28, complained of neck pain and was listed with whiplash. The front passenger, age 30, complained of back pain and was listed with whiplash. Two rear occupants were listed without injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded tailgating and driver inattention as the driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
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Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Cyclist hits woman on Sherman Avenue▸Aug 27 - A cyclist going straight on Sherman hit a 50-year-old woman near Thayer. She reported back pain and shock. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion.
On Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street in Manhattan, a northwest-traveling cyclist going straight ahead hit a 50-year-old woman on foot. The impact was to the bicycle’s front. The woman reported back pain and shock; police listed her as injured. The cyclist’s injury status was unspecified. According to the police report, Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion was recorded as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. Police coded the pedestrian as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The crash was logged under collision ID 4839564 in zip code 10040.
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SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
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Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson▸Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
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Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
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Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
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City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
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City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
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‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
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Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
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E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
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SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
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Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Sep 12 - Two SUV drivers collided at W 215 St and 10 Ave. A 6-year-old boy and a 38-year-old passenger were hurt. A 42-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and distraction.
Two SUV drivers collided in the intersection at W 215 St and 10 Ave in Manhattan. Three people were hurt: a 6-year-old boy in the rear seat, a 38-year-old rear passenger, and a 42-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was listed as a contributing factor, and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was recorded for both drivers. The driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV was traveling west and going straight. The driver of a 2016 Jeep SUV was traveling south and going straight. Police documented left-front impacts to both SUVs.
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Unlicensed driver U-turns into bicyclist, St Nicholas Ave▸Sep 7 - On St Nicholas Ave at W 193 St, a driver in a Chevy sedan made a U-turn and hit a 24-year-old bicyclist. The rider went down unconscious with internal injuries. Police list the car driver unlicensed.
On St Nicholas Ave at W 193 St in Manhattan, a driver in a 2015 Chevy sedan made a U-turn and hit a man on a bike. The 24-year-old bicyclist suffered internal injuries and was listed unconscious. According to the police report, the sedan driver was "Unlicensed" and was "Making U Turn" when the collision occurred. The impact on the car was the "Left Front Bumper." No specific contributing factors beyond "Unspecified" were recorded. The bicyclist was the only person reported injured; the driver and two other occupants were listed without injuries. This was a crash between a sedan and a bike at St Nicholas Ave and W 193 St.
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Taxi driver hits teen at Broadway crosswalk▸Sep 4 - A taxi driver going west on W 157th hit a 16-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Broadway. He stayed conscious with a head bruise. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
At W 157th Street and Broadway in Manhattan, a taxi driver going straight west hit a 16-year-old boy who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The driver struck him with the taxi’s center front end. The teen suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The taxi was listed as a Toyota car/SUV, traveling west. The data places the crash at the intersection crosswalk and lists the pedestrian as injured. No other narrative details were provided in the report.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Collides With Motorcyclist▸Sep 3 - On Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street, an SUV driver turned left. The driver collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old rider was ejected and hurt. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An SUV driver making a left turn on Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old male rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and nausea. The SUV driver, 52, was not listed as injured. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a left turn and the motorcycle was going straight southbound." Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for both drivers. Impact points show damage to the motorcycle’s center front and the SUV’s right-side doors.
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Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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E-bike rider and 76-year-old collide on Amsterdam Avenue▸Sep 1 - An e-bike rider and a 76-year-old collided at the Amsterdam Avenue intersection. Both were injured. The bike’s front end took the hit. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An e-bike rider traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue and a 76-year-old pedestrian collided at the intersection near 2150 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions; the pedestrian had bleeding to the arm and hand. Both were listed as injured. According to the police report, the e-bike was "Going Straight Ahead" southbound, and the point of impact was the "Center Front End." The pedestrian location was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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E-scooter Rider Injured in Broadway Taxi Crash▸Sep 1 - An e-scooter rider was hurt in a crash with a taxi on Broadway at Fairview. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted unsafe speed and also listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
An e-scooter rider was injured in a collision with a taxi at Broadway and Fairview Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 30-year-old man, sustained an arm contusion and was listed as injured. The taxi is a 2021 Tesla operating as a cab. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Unsafe Speed” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Police recorded unsafe speed by the taxi driver. They also noted that second factor. Crash data show the taxi listed as parked and the scooter traveling straight south before impact, with the scooter’s front and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel noted as points of impact.
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SUV Rear-Ends Pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 31 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered whiplash. Two rear passengers were listed uninjured. Police cited Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a northbound pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV sustained center front-end damage with right-front impact to the pickup's center rear. The SUV driver, age 28, complained of neck pain and was listed with whiplash. The front passenger, age 30, complained of back pain and was listed with whiplash. Two rear occupants were listed without injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded tailgating and driver inattention as the driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
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Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Cyclist hits woman on Sherman Avenue▸Aug 27 - A cyclist going straight on Sherman hit a 50-year-old woman near Thayer. She reported back pain and shock. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion.
On Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street in Manhattan, a northwest-traveling cyclist going straight ahead hit a 50-year-old woman on foot. The impact was to the bicycle’s front. The woman reported back pain and shock; police listed her as injured. The cyclist’s injury status was unspecified. According to the police report, Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion was recorded as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. Police coded the pedestrian as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The crash was logged under collision ID 4839564 in zip code 10040.
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SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
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Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson▸Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
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Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
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Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
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‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
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Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
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E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
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SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
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Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Sep 7 - On St Nicholas Ave at W 193 St, a driver in a Chevy sedan made a U-turn and hit a 24-year-old bicyclist. The rider went down unconscious with internal injuries. Police list the car driver unlicensed.
On St Nicholas Ave at W 193 St in Manhattan, a driver in a 2015 Chevy sedan made a U-turn and hit a man on a bike. The 24-year-old bicyclist suffered internal injuries and was listed unconscious. According to the police report, the sedan driver was "Unlicensed" and was "Making U Turn" when the collision occurred. The impact on the car was the "Left Front Bumper." No specific contributing factors beyond "Unspecified" were recorded. The bicyclist was the only person reported injured; the driver and two other occupants were listed without injuries. This was a crash between a sedan and a bike at St Nicholas Ave and W 193 St.
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Taxi driver hits teen at Broadway crosswalk▸Sep 4 - A taxi driver going west on W 157th hit a 16-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Broadway. He stayed conscious with a head bruise. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
At W 157th Street and Broadway in Manhattan, a taxi driver going straight west hit a 16-year-old boy who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The driver struck him with the taxi’s center front end. The teen suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The taxi was listed as a Toyota car/SUV, traveling west. The data places the crash at the intersection crosswalk and lists the pedestrian as injured. No other narrative details were provided in the report.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Collides With Motorcyclist▸Sep 3 - On Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street, an SUV driver turned left. The driver collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old rider was ejected and hurt. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An SUV driver making a left turn on Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old male rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and nausea. The SUV driver, 52, was not listed as injured. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a left turn and the motorcycle was going straight southbound." Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for both drivers. Impact points show damage to the motorcycle’s center front and the SUV’s right-side doors.
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Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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E-bike rider and 76-year-old collide on Amsterdam Avenue▸Sep 1 - An e-bike rider and a 76-year-old collided at the Amsterdam Avenue intersection. Both were injured. The bike’s front end took the hit. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An e-bike rider traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue and a 76-year-old pedestrian collided at the intersection near 2150 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions; the pedestrian had bleeding to the arm and hand. Both were listed as injured. According to the police report, the e-bike was "Going Straight Ahead" southbound, and the point of impact was the "Center Front End." The pedestrian location was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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E-scooter Rider Injured in Broadway Taxi Crash▸Sep 1 - An e-scooter rider was hurt in a crash with a taxi on Broadway at Fairview. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted unsafe speed and also listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
An e-scooter rider was injured in a collision with a taxi at Broadway and Fairview Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 30-year-old man, sustained an arm contusion and was listed as injured. The taxi is a 2021 Tesla operating as a cab. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Unsafe Speed” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Police recorded unsafe speed by the taxi driver. They also noted that second factor. Crash data show the taxi listed as parked and the scooter traveling straight south before impact, with the scooter’s front and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel noted as points of impact.
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SUV Rear-Ends Pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 31 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered whiplash. Two rear passengers were listed uninjured. Police cited Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a northbound pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV sustained center front-end damage with right-front impact to the pickup's center rear. The SUV driver, age 28, complained of neck pain and was listed with whiplash. The front passenger, age 30, complained of back pain and was listed with whiplash. Two rear occupants were listed without injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded tailgating and driver inattention as the driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Cyclist hits woman on Sherman Avenue▸Aug 27 - A cyclist going straight on Sherman hit a 50-year-old woman near Thayer. She reported back pain and shock. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion.
On Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street in Manhattan, a northwest-traveling cyclist going straight ahead hit a 50-year-old woman on foot. The impact was to the bicycle’s front. The woman reported back pain and shock; police listed her as injured. The cyclist’s injury status was unspecified. According to the police report, Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion was recorded as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. Police coded the pedestrian as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The crash was logged under collision ID 4839564 in zip code 10040.
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SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
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Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson▸Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
14
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
-
Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Sep 4 - A taxi driver going west on W 157th hit a 16-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Broadway. He stayed conscious with a head bruise. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
At W 157th Street and Broadway in Manhattan, a taxi driver going straight west hit a 16-year-old boy who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The driver struck him with the taxi’s center front end. The teen suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The taxi was listed as a Toyota car/SUV, traveling west. The data places the crash at the intersection crosswalk and lists the pedestrian as injured. No other narrative details were provided in the report.
3
Left-Turning SUV Driver Collides With Motorcyclist▸Sep 3 - On Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street, an SUV driver turned left. The driver collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old rider was ejected and hurt. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An SUV driver making a left turn on Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old male rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and nausea. The SUV driver, 52, was not listed as injured. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a left turn and the motorcycle was going straight southbound." Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for both drivers. Impact points show damage to the motorcycle’s center front and the SUV’s right-side doors.
2
Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
1
E-bike rider and 76-year-old collide on Amsterdam Avenue▸Sep 1 - An e-bike rider and a 76-year-old collided at the Amsterdam Avenue intersection. Both were injured. The bike’s front end took the hit. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An e-bike rider traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue and a 76-year-old pedestrian collided at the intersection near 2150 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions; the pedestrian had bleeding to the arm and hand. Both were listed as injured. According to the police report, the e-bike was "Going Straight Ahead" southbound, and the point of impact was the "Center Front End." The pedestrian location was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
1
E-scooter Rider Injured in Broadway Taxi Crash▸Sep 1 - An e-scooter rider was hurt in a crash with a taxi on Broadway at Fairview. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted unsafe speed and also listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
An e-scooter rider was injured in a collision with a taxi at Broadway and Fairview Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 30-year-old man, sustained an arm contusion and was listed as injured. The taxi is a 2021 Tesla operating as a cab. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Unsafe Speed” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Police recorded unsafe speed by the taxi driver. They also noted that second factor. Crash data show the taxi listed as parked and the scooter traveling straight south before impact, with the scooter’s front and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel noted as points of impact.
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SUV Rear-Ends Pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 31 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered whiplash. Two rear passengers were listed uninjured. Police cited Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a northbound pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV sustained center front-end damage with right-front impact to the pickup's center rear. The SUV driver, age 28, complained of neck pain and was listed with whiplash. The front passenger, age 30, complained of back pain and was listed with whiplash. Two rear occupants were listed without injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded tailgating and driver inattention as the driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Cyclist hits woman on Sherman Avenue▸Aug 27 - A cyclist going straight on Sherman hit a 50-year-old woman near Thayer. She reported back pain and shock. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion.
On Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street in Manhattan, a northwest-traveling cyclist going straight ahead hit a 50-year-old woman on foot. The impact was to the bicycle’s front. The woman reported back pain and shock; police listed her as injured. The cyclist’s injury status was unspecified. According to the police report, Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion was recorded as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. Police coded the pedestrian as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The crash was logged under collision ID 4839564 in zip code 10040.
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SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
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Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson▸Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
14
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
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Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
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‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Sep 3 - On Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street, an SUV driver turned left. The driver collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old rider was ejected and hurt. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An SUV driver making a left turn on Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old male rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and nausea. The SUV driver, 52, was not listed as injured. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a left turn and the motorcycle was going straight southbound." Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for both drivers. Impact points show damage to the motorcycle’s center front and the SUV’s right-side doors.
2
Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
1
E-bike rider and 76-year-old collide on Amsterdam Avenue▸Sep 1 - An e-bike rider and a 76-year-old collided at the Amsterdam Avenue intersection. Both were injured. The bike’s front end took the hit. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An e-bike rider traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue and a 76-year-old pedestrian collided at the intersection near 2150 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions; the pedestrian had bleeding to the arm and hand. Both were listed as injured. According to the police report, the e-bike was "Going Straight Ahead" southbound, and the point of impact was the "Center Front End." The pedestrian location was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
1
E-scooter Rider Injured in Broadway Taxi Crash▸Sep 1 - An e-scooter rider was hurt in a crash with a taxi on Broadway at Fairview. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted unsafe speed and also listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
An e-scooter rider was injured in a collision with a taxi at Broadway and Fairview Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 30-year-old man, sustained an arm contusion and was listed as injured. The taxi is a 2021 Tesla operating as a cab. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Unsafe Speed” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Police recorded unsafe speed by the taxi driver. They also noted that second factor. Crash data show the taxi listed as parked and the scooter traveling straight south before impact, with the scooter’s front and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel noted as points of impact.
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SUV Rear-Ends Pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 31 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered whiplash. Two rear passengers were listed uninjured. Police cited Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a northbound pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV sustained center front-end damage with right-front impact to the pickup's center rear. The SUV driver, age 28, complained of neck pain and was listed with whiplash. The front passenger, age 30, complained of back pain and was listed with whiplash. Two rear occupants were listed without injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded tailgating and driver inattention as the driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
27
Cyclist hits woman on Sherman Avenue▸Aug 27 - A cyclist going straight on Sherman hit a 50-year-old woman near Thayer. She reported back pain and shock. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion.
On Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street in Manhattan, a northwest-traveling cyclist going straight ahead hit a 50-year-old woman on foot. The impact was to the bicycle’s front. The woman reported back pain and shock; police listed her as injured. The cyclist’s injury status was unspecified. According to the police report, Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion was recorded as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. Police coded the pedestrian as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The crash was logged under collision ID 4839564 in zip code 10040.
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SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
25
Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson▸Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
14
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
-
Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
1
E-bike rider and 76-year-old collide on Amsterdam Avenue▸Sep 1 - An e-bike rider and a 76-year-old collided at the Amsterdam Avenue intersection. Both were injured. The bike’s front end took the hit. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An e-bike rider traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue and a 76-year-old pedestrian collided at the intersection near 2150 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions; the pedestrian had bleeding to the arm and hand. Both were listed as injured. According to the police report, the e-bike was "Going Straight Ahead" southbound, and the point of impact was the "Center Front End." The pedestrian location was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
1
E-scooter Rider Injured in Broadway Taxi Crash▸Sep 1 - An e-scooter rider was hurt in a crash with a taxi on Broadway at Fairview. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted unsafe speed and also listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
An e-scooter rider was injured in a collision with a taxi at Broadway and Fairview Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 30-year-old man, sustained an arm contusion and was listed as injured. The taxi is a 2021 Tesla operating as a cab. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Unsafe Speed” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Police recorded unsafe speed by the taxi driver. They also noted that second factor. Crash data show the taxi listed as parked and the scooter traveling straight south before impact, with the scooter’s front and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel noted as points of impact.
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SUV Rear-Ends Pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 31 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered whiplash. Two rear passengers were listed uninjured. Police cited Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a northbound pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV sustained center front-end damage with right-front impact to the pickup's center rear. The SUV driver, age 28, complained of neck pain and was listed with whiplash. The front passenger, age 30, complained of back pain and was listed with whiplash. Two rear occupants were listed without injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded tailgating and driver inattention as the driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
27
Cyclist hits woman on Sherman Avenue▸Aug 27 - A cyclist going straight on Sherman hit a 50-year-old woman near Thayer. She reported back pain and shock. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion.
On Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street in Manhattan, a northwest-traveling cyclist going straight ahead hit a 50-year-old woman on foot. The impact was to the bicycle’s front. The woman reported back pain and shock; police listed her as injured. The cyclist’s injury status was unspecified. According to the police report, Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion was recorded as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. Police coded the pedestrian as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The crash was logged under collision ID 4839564 in zip code 10040.
27
SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
25
Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson▸Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
14
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
-
Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Sep 1 - An e-bike rider and a 76-year-old collided at the Amsterdam Avenue intersection. Both were injured. The bike’s front end took the hit. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An e-bike rider traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue and a 76-year-old pedestrian collided at the intersection near 2150 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions; the pedestrian had bleeding to the arm and hand. Both were listed as injured. According to the police report, the e-bike was "Going Straight Ahead" southbound, and the point of impact was the "Center Front End." The pedestrian location was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
1
E-scooter Rider Injured in Broadway Taxi Crash▸Sep 1 - An e-scooter rider was hurt in a crash with a taxi on Broadway at Fairview. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted unsafe speed and also listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
An e-scooter rider was injured in a collision with a taxi at Broadway and Fairview Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 30-year-old man, sustained an arm contusion and was listed as injured. The taxi is a 2021 Tesla operating as a cab. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Unsafe Speed” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Police recorded unsafe speed by the taxi driver. They also noted that second factor. Crash data show the taxi listed as parked and the scooter traveling straight south before impact, with the scooter’s front and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel noted as points of impact.
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SUV Rear-Ends Pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 31 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered whiplash. Two rear passengers were listed uninjured. Police cited Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a northbound pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV sustained center front-end damage with right-front impact to the pickup's center rear. The SUV driver, age 28, complained of neck pain and was listed with whiplash. The front passenger, age 30, complained of back pain and was listed with whiplash. Two rear occupants were listed without injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded tailgating and driver inattention as the driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
27
Cyclist hits woman on Sherman Avenue▸Aug 27 - A cyclist going straight on Sherman hit a 50-year-old woman near Thayer. She reported back pain and shock. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion.
On Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street in Manhattan, a northwest-traveling cyclist going straight ahead hit a 50-year-old woman on foot. The impact was to the bicycle’s front. The woman reported back pain and shock; police listed her as injured. The cyclist’s injury status was unspecified. According to the police report, Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion was recorded as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. Police coded the pedestrian as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The crash was logged under collision ID 4839564 in zip code 10040.
27
SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
25
Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson▸Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
14
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
-
Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Sep 1 - An e-scooter rider was hurt in a crash with a taxi on Broadway at Fairview. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted unsafe speed and also listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
An e-scooter rider was injured in a collision with a taxi at Broadway and Fairview Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 30-year-old man, sustained an arm contusion and was listed as injured. The taxi is a 2021 Tesla operating as a cab. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Unsafe Speed” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Police recorded unsafe speed by the taxi driver. They also noted that second factor. Crash data show the taxi listed as parked and the scooter traveling straight south before impact, with the scooter’s front and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel noted as points of impact.
31
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 31 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered whiplash. Two rear passengers were listed uninjured. Police cited Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a northbound pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV sustained center front-end damage with right-front impact to the pickup's center rear. The SUV driver, age 28, complained of neck pain and was listed with whiplash. The front passenger, age 30, complained of back pain and was listed with whiplash. Two rear occupants were listed without injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded tailgating and driver inattention as the driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
27
Cyclist hits woman on Sherman Avenue▸Aug 27 - A cyclist going straight on Sherman hit a 50-year-old woman near Thayer. She reported back pain and shock. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion.
On Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street in Manhattan, a northwest-traveling cyclist going straight ahead hit a 50-year-old woman on foot. The impact was to the bicycle’s front. The woman reported back pain and shock; police listed her as injured. The cyclist’s injury status was unspecified. According to the police report, Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion was recorded as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. Police coded the pedestrian as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The crash was logged under collision ID 4839564 in zip code 10040.
27
SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
25
Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson▸Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
14
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
-
Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Aug 31 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered whiplash. Two rear passengers were listed uninjured. Police cited Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a northbound pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV sustained center front-end damage with right-front impact to the pickup's center rear. The SUV driver, age 28, complained of neck pain and was listed with whiplash. The front passenger, age 30, complained of back pain and was listed with whiplash. Two rear occupants were listed without injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded tailgating and driver inattention as the driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
27
Cyclist hits woman on Sherman Avenue▸Aug 27 - A cyclist going straight on Sherman hit a 50-year-old woman near Thayer. She reported back pain and shock. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion.
On Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street in Manhattan, a northwest-traveling cyclist going straight ahead hit a 50-year-old woman on foot. The impact was to the bicycle’s front. The woman reported back pain and shock; police listed her as injured. The cyclist’s injury status was unspecified. According to the police report, Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion was recorded as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. Police coded the pedestrian as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The crash was logged under collision ID 4839564 in zip code 10040.
27
SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
25
Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson▸Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
14
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
-
Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
- It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-31
29
Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
27
Cyclist hits woman on Sherman Avenue▸Aug 27 - A cyclist going straight on Sherman hit a 50-year-old woman near Thayer. She reported back pain and shock. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion.
On Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street in Manhattan, a northwest-traveling cyclist going straight ahead hit a 50-year-old woman on foot. The impact was to the bicycle’s front. The woman reported back pain and shock; police listed her as injured. The cyclist’s injury status was unspecified. According to the police report, Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion was recorded as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. Police coded the pedestrian as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The crash was logged under collision ID 4839564 in zip code 10040.
27
SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
25
Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson▸Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
14
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
-
Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
27
Cyclist hits woman on Sherman Avenue▸Aug 27 - A cyclist going straight on Sherman hit a 50-year-old woman near Thayer. She reported back pain and shock. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion.
On Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street in Manhattan, a northwest-traveling cyclist going straight ahead hit a 50-year-old woman on foot. The impact was to the bicycle’s front. The woman reported back pain and shock; police listed her as injured. The cyclist’s injury status was unspecified. According to the police report, Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion was recorded as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. Police coded the pedestrian as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The crash was logged under collision ID 4839564 in zip code 10040.
27
SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
25
Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson▸Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
14
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
-
Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Aug 27 - A cyclist going straight on Sherman hit a 50-year-old woman near Thayer. She reported back pain and shock. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion.
On Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street in Manhattan, a northwest-traveling cyclist going straight ahead hit a 50-year-old woman on foot. The impact was to the bicycle’s front. The woman reported back pain and shock; police listed her as injured. The cyclist’s injury status was unspecified. According to the police report, Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion was recorded as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. Police coded the pedestrian as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The crash was logged under collision ID 4839564 in zip code 10040.
27
SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
25
Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson▸Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
14
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
-
Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
25
Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson▸Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
14
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
-
Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.
14
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Plan▸Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
-
Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.
"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.
- Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?, BKReader, Published 2025-08-14
13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan▸Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
-
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.
- City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety-Boosting Greenways As Human Right▸Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.
"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.
- ‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
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Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
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E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman▸Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
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SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
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Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.
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SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
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Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
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Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.