Aug 29 - A teenage boy riding east on West 125th struck broken pavement and was hurled headfirst onto concrete. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Sirens wailed. The city’s fractured streets claimed another young rider.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy riding a bike eastbound on West 125th Street in Harlem struck defective pavement. The report states the cyclist was ejected and landed headfirst, suffering severe bleeding and a head injury. He was found semiconscious, blood pooling on the concrete. The only listed contributing factors are 'Pavement Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' underscoring the role of hazardous street conditions and lack of focus. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by neglected infrastructure and the systemic risks faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 29 - A taxi struck a cyclist on his left side at West 133rd and Lenox Avenue. The rider crashed hard, blood pooling at his waist. Four passengers watched silently. The bike lay twisted. The cyclist suffered severe abdominal injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a cyclist on the left side at West 133rd Street. The impact caused the cyclist to hit the pavement forcefully, resulting in severe lacerations to his abdomen and pelvis. The report notes blood pooling at the cyclist's waist and a twisted bike, while four passengers inside the taxi witnessed the aftermath. The police identified 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' were cited. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the collision impact and the serious injuries sustained by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 14 - A man on a bike, helmeted, thrown to the asphalt on East 118th. The car passed too close. Blood pooled on the silent street. He lay conscious, head wounded, night unmoved. The city’s danger pressed down, steel against flesh.

A 45-year-old man riding a bike eastbound near 65 East 118th Street in Manhattan was struck from behind and injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered severe bleeding from the head after being ejected onto the street. The police report states the driver’s actions included 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The narrative describes the car overtaking the cyclist with insufficient clearance, leading to a direct impact with the center front end of the vehicle striking the right rear of the bike. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the cyclist’s behavior, aside from noting helmet use. The collision left the street silent, the victim conscious but bleeding, underscoring the persistent risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers disregard basic rules of space and right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747752 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - An SUV turning left on 8th Avenue struck a northbound cyclist. The man flew, hit pavement, head split, blood pooled. Shock froze his eyes. The SUV’s bumper bent where his body broke. Night swallowed the scene in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south on 8th Avenue near 262nd Street made a left turn and struck a man riding a bike northbound, who was proceeding straight ahead. The report details that the cyclist was ejected, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding, with shock evident in his expression. The narrative states, 'He flew, hit pavement. Head split. Blood pooled. Eyes wide with shock. The bumper bent where his body broke.' The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, but the SUV driver’s action—making a left turn into the path of a cyclist going straight—remains central to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s maneuver. The crash occurred late at night in Manhattan, underscoring the persistent danger for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - A three-year-old girl crossing with the signal on Lenox Avenue was struck in the head by a turning SUV. She died at the scene. The SUV’s front end bore the impact, marking the fatal collision.

At Lenox Avenue and West 135th Street in Manhattan, a three-year-old girl was fatally struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the child was 'crossing with the signal' when the 2020 Nissan SUV hit her in the head at the 'center front end' of the vehicle, which sustained damage there. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' but highlights the driver’s action of making a left turn into a crosswalk occupied by a pedestrian. The narrative states, 'She died there on the street. The front end bore the mark of her final moment.' No victim error is cited, focusing attention on the lethal consequences of the driver’s maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.

A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A southbound SUV struck a 31-year-old man crossing East 124th Street with the signal. The impact crushed his leg. He remained conscious. The driver, distracted and inattentive, did not yield. The intersection became a site of pain and metal.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old pedestrian entered the crosswalk at the corner of East 124th Street and Park Avenue at 10:54 a.m., crossing with the signal. A southbound SUV hit him head-on, crushing his leg. The report states the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing with the signal is explicitly noted. The report makes clear the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver’s inattention led to the collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - A taxi struck a 67-year-old cyclist at West 111th and 8th Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, head split, blood pooling on the street. Evening fell as he lay incoherent, victim of driver distraction and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 111th Street collided with a 67-year-old man riding a bicycle northbound at the corner of 8th Avenue. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The report states the cab’s left front bumper was damaged in the crash. The cyclist was found incoherent at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the collision. The narrative describes blood on the street and the rider’s head split open. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is noted only after the driver’s errors, as listed in the police report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in Manhattan’s dense streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732710 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - A southbound Acura hit a 57-year-old woman at Lexington and East 121st. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The sedan’s rear dented. The driver remained. Harlem bore silent witness. Steel and flesh collided in the crosswalk’s shadow.

A 57-year-old woman was struck by a southbound Acura sedan at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 121st Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The collision occurred in the intersection, leaving the woman bleeding from her entire body but conscious. The report notes, 'She bled from her whole body. Conscious.' The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was dented in the crash. The driver stayed at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and no mention is made of pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The report describes a silent Harlem watching the aftermath. The focus remains on the impact between the vehicle and the vulnerable pedestrian in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.

Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0875-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-16

May 14 - A sedan swung wide on West 155th. An e-scooter rider, straight ahead, collided and flew. Blood pooled on the blacktop. The man, gasping, lay conscious, his skull split. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change carved the night.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on West 155th Street collided with a man riding an e-scooter who was traveling straight. The report states the sedan driver engaged in 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact ejected the 39-year-old e-scooter rider, sending him headfirst onto the pavement. The narrative describes him as lying conscious, gasping, with severe head lacerations and a split skull. The police report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving and improper lane changes, which left a vulnerable road user grievously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - A sedan veered at West 141st and St. Nicholas, striking a 22-year-old cyclist. The driver, distracted and failing to hold the lane, sent the rider flying. Blood pooled. The cyclist lay conscious, head bleeding, the bike twisted in the street.

A crash unfolded at the corner of West 141st Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, where a sedan struck a 22-year-old cyclist, according to the police report. The report states the sedan driver was 'distracted' and failed to maintain lane position, citing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, landing head-first and suffering severe bleeding, with injuries focused on the head. The police report describes the aftermath: 'He flew, landed head-first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay conscious, bleeding.' The bike was left twisted on the street. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to pay attention and maintain proper lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 4 - A westbound car hit a 60-year-old man head-on on East 119th Street. His head split open. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The crash left him bleeding, the city indifferent, the danger unyielding.

A 60-year-old man walking with traffic on East 119th Street in Harlem was struck head-on by a westbound car, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was not at a crosswalk and was walking along the street when the vehicle, traveling straight ahead, hit him with the center front end. The impact caused a severe head injury and heavy bleeding; the man remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'His head split open. Blood ran. He stayed awake. The street kept moving.' The report does not mention any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - A motorcycle skids on slick Harlem River Drive pavement, slamming head-on into an SUV. The rider, helmeted, is thrown hard, suffering fatal head trauma. Blood stains the asphalt. The bike lies shattered. Morning breaks over a silent road.

A 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a violent crash on Harlem River Drive, according to the police report. The incident occurred early in the morning when the motorcycle, traveling south, lost control on slippery pavement and collided head-on with a southbound SUV. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The rider, who was helmeted, was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe head trauma, resulting in apparent death at the scene. The motorcycle was described as 'demolished,' and blood was visible on the road. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited in the report, but the hazardous road surface is explicitly noted. The victim's helmet use is mentioned in the police report after the primary contributing factor of the slick pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A sedan struck a southbound cyclist at Lenox and West 120th. The twenty-two-year-old flew, landed headfirst, skull crushed. Shock set in. The car kept going. The street stopped him. Blood on the asphalt. Another life broken by inattention.

A sedan collided with a southbound cyclist at the corner of Lenox Avenue and West 120th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The cyclist, a 22-year-old man, was ejected from his bike, landing headfirst and suffering severe crush injuries to his skull. The report states, 'He flew, landed headfirst. Skull crushed. Shock set in.' The driver of the sedan continued without stopping. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The cyclist was left in shock, with life-altering injuries. The data does not list any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The violence of the impact and the driver's failure to remain at the scene underscore the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A box truck barreled through traffic control on Manhattan Avenue. It struck a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike head-on. His helmet could not save him. He was thrown, skull crushed. He died alone in the street, before dawn.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Manhattan Avenue disregarded traffic control and struck a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike head-on. The crash occurred in the early morning, at 6:03 a.m. The report states the box truck 'ran the control,' directly leading to the fatal collision. The cyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered catastrophic head injuries and was ejected from his bike. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting the truck driver's failure to obey signals. The victim's helmet use is noted in the report, but only after the driver's error is cited. No evidence suggests any action by the cyclist contributed to the crash. The deadly impact underscores the danger posed when large vehicles ignore basic traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A Toyota swung wide in a U-turn. Its bumper caught a cyclist’s leg. Flesh tore, blood pooled. The man stayed conscious as the SUV kept moving. The street bore witness to driver error and the cost paid in flesh.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV attempted a wide U-turn near 2360 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV’s left front bumper struck a 36-year-old man riding a bike straight ahead. The impact caused severe lacerations to the cyclist’s knee and lower leg, leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The cyclist’s behavior is only mentioned as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' in the data, but the primary focus remains on the SUV driver’s actions. The SUV continued moving after the collision, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers misjudge turns and fail to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.

Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0647-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Feb 28 - Council bill pushes DOT to let schools, centers, and institutions use streets outside their doors. More people, less traffic. Streets shift from cars to community. Still in committee.

Int 0450-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 28, 2024. The bill orders DOT to create a program letting community centers, schools, arts, and religious institutions use adjacent outdoor spaces. The matter title reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to establish a program to allow community centers, schools, arts and cultural institutions and religious institutions to use adjacent outdoor spaces.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Stevens, Restler, Won, and others. The bill has not yet passed. If enacted, it could reclaim space from cars, giving it to people. No formal safety analysis yet, but the measure could mean safer, more vibrant streets for all.

• File Int 0450-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28