2025 fatal crashes
In 2025, as of December 29, 2025, there have been 216 fatal crashes in New York City that killed 229 people, including 119 pedestrians, 23 cyclists, 81 motorists and 6 other people.
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Unlicensed Moped Driver Killed In Jamaica Ave Smash
A 40-year-old unlicensed moped driver went straight through and hit an SUV turning left at Jamaica Ave and 204th St.
Garbage truck driver kills 75-year-old on 1st Ave 3
A garbage truck driver speeding and changing lanes on 1st Ave hit and crushed a 75-year-old woman near E 101st St. Three people in cars were hurt while the oversized truck tore through parked vehicles.
SUV driver hits woman on Grand Central
A 33-year-old SUV driver hit a woman walking against traffic along Grand Central Parkway.
Teen SUV driver kills woman in 8th Ave crosswalk 2
A 19-year-old SUV driver turned right off 8th Avenue and hit a 66-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at West 25th Street. Police recorded failure to yield; she died of internal injuries.
BMW driver hit, killed 64-year-old 2
A BMW driver hit a 64-year-old man on 5th Avenue at 44th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian died.
Scooter rider killed in Marine Park minivan collision 2
Ilya Perloff died after a collision involving his electric stand-up scooter and a 70-year-old woman driving a Toyota Sienna in Marine Park.
Speeding BMW Driver Kills Young Man
A BMW driver changing lanes at unsafe speed on the Staten Island Expressway slammed into traffic, killing a 24-year-old man and leaving several occupants on a Sunday night
Pickup driver hits cyclist on Beach 67th
A pickup driver going straight on Beach 67th hit a 54-year-old man on a bike and left him with a head fracture. Police recorded driver inattention on a rainy Rockaway morning.
Driver indicted after woman killed in Lower East Side crosswalk 7
Prosecutors said Julio Cachago hit 76-year-old Yong Li in a Stanton Street crosswalk, drove away, and was indicted after her death.
Pickup driver kills woman on Castleton 1
A pickup driver going straight on Castleton Ave hit three women crossing near Barker Street. A 66-year-old woman died; two others suffered abdominal and facial injuries.
Driver hits 86-year-old woman in Queens crosswalk
An afternoon driver hit an 86-year-old woman at 114th Street and 89th Avenue, leaving her unconscious with a head injury. Another weekend shattered on a neighborhood corner.
Dump truck driver hits woman crossing
A dump truck driver starting on Williamsburg St W hit a 53-year-old woman in the intersection at Wythe. Morning rush, crushing injuries, another pedestrian smashed by a massive truck in Brooklyn.
Driver charged after actor killed crossing Broadway in Midtown 9
Police said MD Abdul Shomuz hit Wendy Davis while turning left at West 53rd Street and Broadway; Davis was killed and Shomuz was later charged.
Distracted driver kills 78-year-old cyclist 4
A northbound driver in a sedan hit a 78-year-old man riding a bike on Riverside Drive Sunday morning. Police recorded driver inattention, and the crash killed the rider with hip and upper leg injuries.
Hit-and-run driver killed Shariq Bryant in Williamsbridge 4
Police said a BMW driver fatally hit 27-year-old Shariq Bryant as he crossed East 222nd Street in Williamsbridge, then ran from the scene.
Distracted motorcycle rider kills Queens man 1
A motorcycle rider blew through 93rd Avenue and hit a 68-year-old man crossing at 168th Street. The rider went on, the older man never got back up.
Speeding driver slams box truck on Bruckner 1
Before dawn on Bruckner Boulevard, a northbound driver in a sedan hit the rear of a box truck at unsafe speed. The 29-year-old woman at the wheel died; three passengers were hurt in the frozen Bronx dark.
Distracted SUV driver kills 88-year-old in crosswalk
A 52-year-old SUV driver turned left on 1st Avenue and hit an 88-year-old man crossing with the signal on East 80th Street. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
Left-turning SUV driver kills elder 3
A Mercedes SUV driver turned left off Park and hit an 85-year-old man walking with the signal in the crosswalk. Daylight, clear weather, one corner, one death.
Driver Charged in Fatal Bronx Hit-and-Run Near Ellis Avenue 1
Police charged Enisman Jalloh, 22, after he allegedly drove away from a Bronx collision that fatally injured Brandon Jose De La Cruz, 20.
Two northbound drivers kill 22-year-old
Two northbound drivers on FDR Drive hit a 22-year-old man in the roadway just before midnight and killed him. Their SUV and sedan showed front-end and undercarriage damage. Every official cause line stayed blank.
SUV driver hits, kills man on Bruckner
A northbound SUV driver went straight on the Bruckner and hit a 43-year-old man crossing on foot at night. The impact shattered his whole body. He died there on the highway, another pedestrian wiped out in the dark.
Driver going straight kills Bronx pedestrian 1
A southbound driver on Grand Concourse hit a 25-year-old man in the roadway near East 181st Street late Sunday night. The crash crushed his body. He died there in the dark while the driver just kept going.
Distracted pickup driver kills young cyclist
A Kia pickup driver pulled from a parked spot on Liberty Ave and hit a 24-year-old man on a bike. The crash threw him to the pavement with a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Bronx driver fails to yield, kills 80-year-old
At Holland and Allerton, a male driver turned left and ignored the crossing woman. Police say he failed to yield. He hit her in the head as she walked with the signal. She died in the intersection at midday.
Wrong-Way Driver Charged in West Village Crosswalk Death 4
Police say Gary Levinson drove the wrong way on Morton Street and hit Valerie Schoeck in a West Village crosswalk; he was later charged with criminally negligent homicide and reckless driving.
SUV driver hits, kills man on Grand Central
A 40-year-old SUV driver hit a 46-year-old man in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway in Queens on a Friday night. He died there; she reported head pain.
Unlicensed SUV driver kills 84-year-old on 18 Ave
An unlicensed SUV driver going south on 18 Ave hit an 84-year-old man crossing near 49 St. The man died from head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Truck driver kills 68-year-old crossing 149th
A box truck driver going west on East 149th hit a 68-year-old man crossing near Third Avenue. The crash shattered his hip and leg and he died there in the afternoon street traffic. Police recorded the driver’s view as obstructed.
Citi e‑bike rider killed at parked BMW
A 26‑year‑old Citi e‑bike rider hit a parked BMW on 108 St at 38 Ave and died from crush injuries to his head. The BMW’s licensed driver reported a minor injury while sitting in the car.
Distracted driver turns, kills Staten Island man
An 80-year-old driver making a left on Arthur Kill Road hit a 60-year-old man walking outside the intersection. Police logged distraction and failure to yield as the man died with hip and leg injuries.
Bus driver fails to yield, kills 83-year-old
A westbound bus driver blew through 86th and Columbus and hit an 83-year-old man in the crosswalk after midnight. Police recorded the driver’s failure to yield. The man had internal injuries and died.
Driver going straight kills Queens pedestrian
A northbound sedan driver hit a 55-year-old man in the roadway on 130 St at 90 Ave late at night. The man suffered crush injuries and died there; the driver and her passenger were listed with unclear injury status.
Belt Parkway speeding duel kills two young men
Late-night lane changes on the Belt Parkway ended in demolition. A speeding sedan driver and a motorcyclist hit parked cars; the 28-year-old driver and his 22-year-old front passenger were killed. Police recorded Unsafe Speed for both drivers.
Distracted driver kills woman on E. 118th
At 2:16 a.m., a driver going east on East 118th Street hit a 37-year-old woman near Second Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention. She died in the street.
Speeding BMW driver dies on Jerome
Before dawn on Jerome Ave at Cameron Pl, a 46-year-old BMW driver going north hit something and died. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
Taxi driver hits unlicensed rider, kills him
A taxi driver going west on W 139th hit a northbound motorcyclist at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd overnight. The 56-year-old rider was ejected and killed while heading straight through the Harlem intersection.
Truck driver pulls out, kills Queens pedestrian
A truck driver started from parking on Borden Avenue at Maurice Avenue and hit a 48-year-old man in the roadway. The man suffered crush injuries and died on a weekday morning freight route.
SUV driver backing on Neptune kills 89-year-old
A man backing an SUV on Neptune Ave hit an 89-year-old woman and killed her in the early afternoon. According to police, she was not in the roadway. A parked sedan driver was also listed in the crash.
Bus and sedan slam together, crush man
A bus driver and a sedan driver collided on Mosholu Parkway, and a 43-year-old man on foot took the worst of it. He suffered crush injuries and lost consciousness as police cited improper lane use and unsafe speed.
Driver loses consciousness, dies on Henry Hudson
A 38-year-old SUV driver heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway lost consciousness midday and crashed. He died at the scene. No other people outside the vehicle were reported hurt.
Taxi driver dies after Midtown crash
A 70-year-old taxi driver suffered a fatal head injury on W 42nd Street at 12th Avenue. Afternoon run, arterial street, one man didn’t make it home.
E-bike rider kills woman on Flushing
A 60-year-old woman getting off a vehicle on Flushing Avenue was hit and killed by an e-bike rider. The Monday morning crash also injured the 41-year-old rider and his passenger.
Unlicensed e-bike rider dies on Southern Blvd
A 50-year-old man on an e-bike went down on Southern Boulevard in the evening and never got back up. He was ejected, suffering head and crush injuries. No other road user appears in the police file.
Speeding Staten Island driver flips car, kills three
A 27-year-old driver pushed a Chevy sedan on the Staten Island Expressway overnight and flipped it at Dr. MLK Jr Expressway. He died. His two passengers died with him. Police recorded unsafe speed and distraction by the driver.
Driver hits man on Hillside, leaves him maimed
A driver going east on Hillside Ave hit a man in the dark early hours. Police recorded an upper‑arm injury and an amputation. One overnight crash, a life permanently cut down in Queens.
Driver Blows Light, Kills 75-Year-Old on 7 Ave 1
A northbound driver on 7 Ave ran the signal at 41 St and hit a 75-year-old woman crossing with the light. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver distraction. She suffered crush injuries and died.
SUV driver hits 66-year-old woman dead
A Mazda SUV driver going straight on Veterans Rd E hit a 66-year-old woman in the Bloomingdale Rd intersection. Morning light, one driver, one pedestrian. She died of crush injuries in the crosswalk space and never made it across.
SUV driver blows signal, crushes teen rider
A Ford SUV driver ran a traffic control and hit an e-bike at Rosedale Ave and Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The 18-year-old rider was ejected, left unconscious with head and crush injuries.
Sedan driver plows into cyclist at Meserole
A westbound sedan driver hit a 32-year-old woman riding south on Leonard in the dead of night. She died in the street while two parked SUVs sat damaged beside her route.
Overnight Harlem River Drive Crash Kills SUV Driver
A 55-year-old SUV driver crashed on Harlem River Drive around 3 a.m. in Manhattan. He took the full front-end impact, suffered a head injury, and died at the scene.
Left-turning SUV driver kills motorcyclist
A 50-year-old SUV driver turned left at Francis Lewis and Linden and hit a northbound motorcycle. The 34-year-old rider died; his 24-year-old passenger was ejected with crushing abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded failure to yield.
Overnight Queens crash kills 30‑year‑old rider
On the Long Island Expressway, SUV drivers and a 30-year-old motorcyclist collided overnight in Queens. The rider was ejected and killed in the multi-vehicle crash, which also involved a parked sedan.
Unlicensed SUV driver backs over Midtown pedestrians, kills woman
An unlicensed SUV driver backing on E 40th at Fifth hit two people crossing with the signal. A woman died from head wounds. A 55-year-old man suffered a head fracture. Police recorded backing unsafely and failure to yield.
Driver hits e-bike rider, kills him at 115 Ave
A car driver went straight on 227 St and hit a 36-year-old man riding an e-bike west on 115 Ave. He was ejected, suffered head and crush injuries, and died. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded in the report.
Distracted Driver in Parked Car Knocks Out Cyclist
On 117th Street at 103rd Avenue, a driver sitting in a parked sedan failed to pay attention and hit a 36-year-old man on a bike. The cyclist was left unconscious with a head injury and a reported concussion.
Turning drivers crush woman on Liberty
Two left-turning drivers on Liberty Avenue near I-678 hit a 51-year-old woman in the intersection and killed her with crush injuries. Police recorded driver inattention in the afternoon Queens crash.
Unlicensed speeder kills woman working in roadway
A 25-year-old unlicensed driver sped west on Nassau Expressway and changed lanes. He hit a 44-year-old woman working in the roadway. She died there while doing her job. Police recorded unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded.
Truck Driver Fatally Hits Pedestrian on Eastern Parkway 1
A truck driver heading east on Eastern Parkway hit and killed a 69-year-old woman near Schenectady Avenue, then left the scene, police told Brooklyn Paper.
Driver Charged After Fatal Gowanus Three-Vehicle Crash 1
Police said Alexey Ivanov ran a red light in Gowanus before a collision that left Mercedes driver Arturo Alberto Baez Cordero dead.
Aggressive SUV driver kills teen off Roosevelt
A 38-year-old SUV driver on Roosevelt Ave in Queens drove straight and hit four pedestrians off the roadway. A 16-year-old girl was killed and three others were hurt as police recorded road-rage driving and alcohol.
Three westbound drivers kill man on Belt
Three westbound drivers on the Belt Parkway hit a 43-year-old man in the roadway before sunrise. He died there while they kept going straight.
Moped rider killed in 3rd Ave truck crash
A 39-year-old moped rider hit a flatbed truck on 3rd Ave at St. Marks Place and died. Police recorded improper passing or lane use in the afternoon crash involving a parked SUV.
Driver failed to yield, killed 76-year-old
A driver hit and killed a 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Ocean Avenue and Avenue U. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
Unlicensed speeder dies on Flatbush Avenue
A 25-year-old unlicensed driver pushed a Honda too hard on Flatbush at East 35th and paid with his life. Police recorded unsafe speed and distraction before the sedan was demolished and he was thrown out.
Motorcyclist Dies in Solo Van Wyck Crash
A 40-year-old rider on a BMW motorcycle went down on the southbound Van Wyck Expressway Monday afternoon and died from crush injuries. No other vehicles were listed in the police report.
Distracted driver kills man on Mosholu
A 23-year-old driver went straight on Mosholu Parkway overnight and hit a 30-year-old man in the roadway. The man died from crush injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Police flag unsafe speed in parkway death
A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on Cross Island Parkway and died after being thrown from his bike. A northbound sedan driver and two parked cars were caught in the chaos as police cited unsafe speed.
SUV driver fails to yield, kills moped rider on City Island Bridge
On City Island Bridge, an SUV driver going west hit a 59-year-old moped rider who was turning right. The rider was ejected, suffered crush injuries to his head, and died. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed on Myrtle
A 25-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit two northbound sedans at Myrtle and Bedford before dawn. He was ejected and died in the street while the drivers carried on alive.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Two Riders
A left-turning SUV driver hit a westbound motorcycle on Atlantic Ave at Elton St in East New York, killing the 42-year-old rider and his 42-year-old passenger. Both were ejected and died of head injuries.
Driver fails to yield, kills woman in LIC
A driver in a Ford SUV turned right from 30th St onto 39th Ave and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She died there in the Sunday afternoon sun. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
Taxi driver fails to yield, kills man
A southbound taxi driver hit a man in the roadway on York Avenue at East 72nd before dawn. Police recorded failure to yield, and the pedestrian died of crush injuries to his entire body.
Motorcyclist slams into parked dump truck 3
A 30-year-old rider going north on Classon hit the rear of a parked dump truck near Atlantic in the night quiet. He wore a helmet. He suffered fatal head and internal injuries.
Box truck driver kills motorcyclist on BQE ramp
A box truck driver and a 30-year-old motorcyclist met on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. Only the rider left in a body bag, crushed and ejected while the truck crew walked away.
Right-turn driver kills woman walking, rider 1
Overnight on Bruckner and Leggett, a turning driver failed to yield and hit a 32‑year‑old woman on foot and a 32‑year‑old woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died there in the dark.
Speeding BMW driver kills 24‑year‑old passenger
Overnight on the Cross Island Parkway, a BMW driver pushed it too fast and crashed. A 24-year-old passenger suffered crush injuries and died while the driver lived to tell police about “unsafe speed.”
Parked SUV driver hits southbound cyclist
A driver pulled a parked SUV into Lefferts Boulevard and hit a 32-year-old man riding an e-bike south. The rider took the impact head-on and died of his head injuries. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
Young motorcyclist dies in Verrazzano speed crash
A 21-year-old rider hit the Verrazzano span at unsafe speed and was thrown from his motorcycle late Monday night. He died there, alone on the bridge, with no other vehicles listed.
Distracted driver kills man in Queens 1
A distracted driver in a Ford sedan hit a 38-year-old man in the roadway on United Nations Ave S. The impact killed him.
Hit-and-run driver kills man near JFK Airport 4
A hit-and-run driver killed a 52-year-old man crossing near 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue in Springfield Gardens, police said.
Driver Hit Men at Astoria Food Truck; Three Killed 9
An 84-year-old driver hit two men near an Astoria food truck; Joaquin Venancio and Santiago Baires died, along with the driver.
Driver Going Straight Kills Man on Union Tpke
A driver heading east on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man crossing near 189th Street on a clear August night, then crashed into a parked Lexus. The man died after head trauma and crush injuries.
Sedan Drivers Kill Two Young Bronx Moped Riders 7
Two young moped riders were hit and killed overnight on the Bronx River Parkway by southbound sedan drivers. Both riders were ejected and died at the scene; a 21‑year‑old sedan driver was also injured.
SUV driver merging on Ocean Parkway kills woman
A southbound SUV driver merging on Ocean Parkway hit a 45-year-old woman crossing near Avenue C overnight in Brooklyn. She died from head and crush injuries in the street.
Truck Driver Hits, Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue 2
A 56-year-old truck driver hit a pedestrian on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn, where the city record says one pedestrian died.
Driver Blew Traffic Control, Killed 76-Year-Old
A driver ignored traffic control on 18th Avenue and hit a 76-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 86th Street. She took the impact to her head and died there overnight in Brooklyn.
Driver Leaves After Fatal Morris Heights Driveway Crash 4
A driver turning into a Morris Heights driveway hit a 44-year-old woman near West 174th Street and Macombs Road and left; she died at St. Barnabas Hospital.
Left‑Turn Driver Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin
A sedan driver turning left from Pitkin onto Strauss hit a 29‑year‑old motorcyclist riding straight. The rider was ejected and died in the street. Police recorded unsafe speed and bad lane use by both drivers.
22-Year-Old Driver Flips Car on Belt Parkway
A 22-year-old driver sped west on the Belt Parkway, lost control, and overturned the car. He was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured in the late-night wreck, after police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
Driver Sought After Pedestrian Killed on Broadway in Brooklyn 2
Police said a driver hit and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian at Broadway and Suydam Street in Brooklyn, then left the scene.
E-bike rider dies after Queens collision with Nissan Rogue driver 2
A 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver and e-bike rider Zhao Feng Zhen collided in Queens; police said Zhen died at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.
Speeding Driver Kills 23-Year-Old in Queens 2
A driver barreling down 101st Street hit a 23-year-old man in the roadway and killed him late at night in the rain. Police recorded unsafe speed and slippery pavement in yet another preventable Queens death.
SUV Driver Blows Signal, Kills 65-Year-Old Cyclist
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV heading south on 2nd Avenue disregarded traffic control and hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15th Street. The rider was ejected, left unconscious with head and crush injuries, and died.
Unlicensed driver dies on Grand Ave
An unlicensed driver crashed on Grand Avenue near 79th Street in Queens. Police recorded the 33-year-old man as killed and ejected.
Driver left after firefighter fell on FDR Drive 5
A driver left after off-duty FDNY firefighter Matthew Goicochea fell from his motorcycle on the FDR Drive and was fatally struck.
Truck Driver’s Lane Trap Kills Young Rider 1
A 24-year-old motorcyclist changing lanes on the Long Island Expressway hit a tractor-trailer and died. An SUV driver was also caught in the chain of impact. Another young body gone to truck traffic on Queens asphalt.
Driver Charged With Murder After Two Killed at Bowery and Canal 30
Prosecutors say Autumn Romero sped off the Manhattan Bridge before Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok were killed at Bowery and Canal.
Driver Hits Man Crossing Church Avenue 1
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 36-year-old man crossing Church Avenue at East 55th Street. The man died from head injuries on the afternoon pavement in Brooklyn.
Distracted driver kills woman off Gateway 3
A male driver looking elsewhere drove his Genesis sedan off Gateway Drive and hit a 21-year-old woman who was not even in the roadway. Police say his distraction and unsafe speed crushed her body and ended her life overnight in Brooklyn.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Dies on E 83rd
A 55-year-old driver lost consciousness on E 83rd Street at York and crashed his sedan. He died there, alone in the car, on a Sunday evening.
Scooter rider killed in solo Union Ave crash
A 60-year-old standing-scooter rider hit hard on Union Ave at Grand St and died from a head injury. Early-morning Brooklyn, clear weather, one man gone in seconds.
Driver Charged After Two Pedestrians Killed in Sunset Park 15
Police charged Juventino Anastacio Florentino after Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin were killed at Third Avenue and 52nd Street.
Improper pass on Bartow Ave kills 71-year-old
A driver tried to pass on Bartow Avenue and set off a chain crash. Two sedans hit, and a 71-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat died as five other people were injured.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Dies on Ft. George Hill
A 37-year-old unlicensed moped driver went straight on Ft. George Hill and crashed. He was ejected and killed with severe head and internal injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience.
Driver Turns Left, Crushes Bronx Pedestrian
A 53-year-old SUV driver turned left on E 232 St and hit a 67-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Her head was crushed. She went down in the crosswalk and never woke up at the scene.
Moped rider fled after 90-year-old was fatally injured in Brooklyn 4
Police said a moped rider hit a 90-year-old pedestrian at East 14th Street and Avenue U, left the scene, and the man died at a hospital.
Smart Car Driver Kills 70-Year-Old Pedestrian in Midwood 1
A Smart Car driver hit Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I at E. Fifth Street in Brooklyn; he died at Maimonides Medical Center.
Moped driver killed in early-morning Astoria crash 1
Moped driver Antonio Hernandez-Bazan died after a crash with a 22-year-old Subaru driver at 37th Street and 23rd Avenue in Astoria.
Speeding driver on Belt Parkway ejects, kills two 3
A driver speeding on the Belt Parkway hit two other cars and blew passengers out onto the road. Two young passengers were ejected and killed. Two more people were badly hurt, one with internal injuries, one with a fractured arm.
Driver Charged After East Flatbush Crash Kills Moped Rider 1
Police said Tony Wallace drove east on Clarendon Road and hit Mamadou Oury Diallo, who died after the East Flatbush crash.
Motorcyclist Dies After Driver Makes K-Turn on Bay Street 1
Police said a 40-year-old Toyota driver was making a K-turn on Bay Street when Jeremy Claudio, 34, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, was fatally injured.
Unsafe lane change kills 76-year-old passenger 1
A driver changing lanes on Cross Island Parkway set off a sedan crash that killed a 76-year-old woman riding in the rear seat. Three other people were hurt in the afternoon pile of metal and bodies.
Driver Hits Man Crossing East New York Ave 3
A driver hit a 36-year-old man crossing East New York Ave at Broadway on a July night in Brooklyn. The crash killed him, with head trauma and crush injuries recorded.
Unlicensed BQE Rider Dies After Late‑Night Crash 1
A 55-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider went down on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway overnight and was ejected. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. He died of head injuries on the road, alone.
51-Year-Old Driver Dies After Sudden Illness
A 51-year-old SUV driver on Cross Island Parkway suffered a medical episode and crashed near Bell Blvd. He died at the scene. According to police, no one else was hurt.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Senior on Avenue C
A driver in an SUV turned left on Avenue C and hit a 77-year-old man who was crossing East 14th with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
SUV Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Teen Rider 1
A Hyundai SUV driver hit a 16‑year‑old on a standing scooter on College Ave. The boy was ejected, left unconscious with severe head bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
SUV driver hits, kills 8-year-old on Albany Ave 4
A 69-year-old driver in a Honda Pilot hit an 8-year-old boy at Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue; police said he stayed and was not arrested.
Motorcyclist Dies After Botched Pass on Pelham 1
A 31-year-old rider tried to pass on Pelham Parkway and hit an SUV turning left by the Bruckner. He died after being ejected. The SUV driver and two 12-year-old girls were hurt in the afternoon crash.
Motorcycle Rider Ejected and Killed on Jackie Robinson
A 39-year-old man riding east on Jackie Robinson Parkway was ejected from his motorcycle and died from a head injury overnight. No other people were hurt.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Queens Scooter Rider 1
An unlicensed SUV driver turned off 116 Ave at Nashville Blvd and hit a 39-year-old man on a standing scooter. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider was ejected and died from crush injuries to his head.
Teen moped driver dies in Midwood crash near Avenue N 2
Jhoan Puga, 17, died and his passenger was critically injured after he rode a moped into a crash near East 8th Street and Avenue N in Midwood.
Driver Fails To Yield, Knocks Man Unconscious on 72nd
A driver going straight on 72nd Street hit a 42-year-old man crossing near New Utrecht Avenue overnight. Police say the driver failed to yield; the man went down with a head injury and lost consciousness in the street.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Dies in 3rd Ave Crash 2
A 22-year-old unlicensed moped driver hit a westbound sedan on 3rd Avenue overnight and died after being thrown. His 21-year-old passenger was also ejected and fractured his arm in the street.
Motorcyclist blows lane on Cross Bronx, knocked out
A 42-year-old rider pushed a bad lane move on the Cross Bronx late Saturday and hit hard. He was thrown from his bike, hit his head, and lost consciousness in the night rain.
E-bike rider dies after Central Park crosswalk collision 5
Salvador Nico-Garcia, 43, died after he collided with a pedestrian in a Central Park crosswalk while riding an e-bike, police told reporters.
Driver going straight kills man on 101 Ave
A driver heading east on 101 Avenue hit a 66-year-old man in the intersection at 116 Street late at night. The pedestrian took the impact to his head and died there, another man erased in the dark by a passing car.
MTA Bus Driver Fatally Injures Pedestrian in Gramercy 1
A 41-year-old MTA bus driver hit a 49-year-old man crossing East 28th Street at Third Avenue; medics took him to Bellevue, where he died.
Bus driver hits 70-year-old man on Hoffman
A bus driver going straight on Hoffman Drive hit a 70-year-old man in the roadway. The man died from head and crush injuries while the 2020 bus showed no damage at all.
Passenger killed in Bronx crash involving tanker driver 2
A 24-year-old operating a Razor electric bike lost control, police said, and passenger Jaydin Arroyo, 22, died after a crash involving a 31-year-old driver in a tanker.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Tears Through Moped Rider on Flushing
A garbage truck driver turned right off Flushing Avenue and hit a moped rider going straight. The rider, ejected and left unconscious with severe lacerations, took the full force of the oversized truck’s bad turn.
BMW driver slams turning motorcyclist on Avenue P
A BMW driver hit a left-turning motorcyclist on Avenue P at East 2nd. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The 42-year-old rider was ejected and killed while the teen driver walked away.
Driver Ignores Signal, Motorcyclist Dead on Avenue P
A driver blew past traffic control on Avenue P and hit a 42-year-old motorcyclist turning left. The rider was ejected and killed beside a parked pickup and sedan. One act of disregard, and a man is gone.
Driver Changing Lanes Kills Man on Belt
A westbound SUV driver changed lanes on the Belt Parkway and hit a 54-year-old man walking along the highway. The impact crushed the man’s head. He died there in the dark, on the shoulder of a road built only for cars.
Driver indicted after fatal Northern Boulevard pedestrian crash 3
Prosecutors said Salvatore Sassone was impaired and speeding when he hit and killed 74-year-old Eric Wexler on Northern Boulevard.
Hit-and-run driver kills moped rider on 149th Ave in Queens 1
A wrong-way hit-and-run driver fatally hit 25-year-old moped rider Antonio Smith-Ortiz on 149th Avenue in South Ozone Park, police said.
71-Year-Old Rider Collapses, Dies on Center Drive
A 71-year-old man riding his bike on Center Drive lost consciousness and went down. No driver hit him. He died there, alone on a quiet park road.
Driver Hits Man on RFK Exit Ramp, Kills Him 1
A driver going straight on the RFK Bridge exit to 125th and 2nd hit a man in the roadway and killed him in daylight. Another pedestrian dies on a highway-style ramp built to move cars, not protect people.
Bus Driver Fails To Yield, Knocks Down 87-Year-Old
A bus driver turned left off Avenue Z and hit an 87-year-old man crossing with the signal at East 12th Street. The crash left him unconscious and hurt across his body while the oversized bus rolled on.
Unlicensed Rider Dies After Hitting FDNY Truck 2
A 30-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit a southbound FDNY truck on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U late Sunday night. Police recorded unsafe speed. The rider was ejected and killed; five people in the fire truck were not seriously hurt.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills 76-Year-Old on White Plains Rd 2
A 56-year-old SUV driver looked away on White Plains Road and hit a 76-year-old woman crossing outside the intersection. Police call it driver inattention. She died there at night. The driver kept her license and her life.
Driver accused of murder in fatal Bed-Stuy fender-bender flight 7
Prosecutors said Chaquasia Pigford drove into Tiffany Cifuni after a Brooklyn fender-bender; the city record lists Cifuni, 32, as a pedestrian killed.
E‑scooter rider speeding kills man on Targee 2
A 25-year-old e-scooter rider sped up Targee Street and hit a 58-year-old man crossing midblock. The man died from chest crush injuries. The rider was ejected and hurt his back after slamming into parked cars.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injures pedestrian on Fulton Street 2
A hit-and-run driver in a Ford Explorer fatally injured a 55-year-old pedestrian at Fulton Street and Washington Avenue, police told news outlets.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Dies Hitting Parked Truck
A 22-year-old unlicensed driver sped up Douglaston Parkway overnight and hit a parked garbage truck. He died from full-body trauma. Police cite unsafe speed in a crash that left a parked worker’s rig as the last thing he ever saw.
Mercedes driver fatally hit woman crossing in East Flatbush 3
A 64-year-old Mercedes driver fatally hit 68-year-old Maurette Lafleur as she crossed Rutland Road with the signal in East Flatbush, police said.
Overnight e‑scooter crash leaves rider unconscious
A 59-year-old Segway rider went straight on E 53rd Street overnight and hit something head-on. He was thrown off, knocked unconscious, and suffered internal and head injuries as police recorded pedestrian or cyclist confusion in the crash.
Hit-and-run driver killed Kelvin Mitchell on Webster Avenue 5
A driver racing down Webster Avenue hit a 43-year-old man in the crosswalk at East 168th just after midnight. Police flagged unsafe speed. The crash crushed his body and ended his life on the street.
Driver Hits 72-Year-Old Crossing With Signal 2
A driver in a Chevy sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man who was crossing Sutter Ave with the signal at Osborn St. Evening, clear skies, and a marked crossing still weren’t enough to protect him.
Driver in SUV Hits 73-Year-Old Crossing 135th
A driver in an SUV hit a 73-year-old man crossing West 135th Street late Saturday night. The man suffered a fatal head injury and died after the crash.
Unlicensed Driver, Dead Rider in BQE Smash 1
On the BQE at night, a driver slowed and a 27-year-old motorcyclist hit her sedan from behind. The rider died with chest injuries. The unlicensed driver and her passenger survived, while police recorded driver inattention.
Van driver opens door before e-bike rider dies in Soho crash 5
A van driver opened a door into Georgios Smaragdis’s path on Broome Street, sending the e-bike rider into a box truck driver’s path; he died at Bellevue.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Pickup, Dies on Pennsylvania Ave 1
A 28-year-old unlicensed SUV driver going north on Pennsylvania Avenue hit a pickup Tuesday night at Seaview. He died from severe bleeding while three people in the pickup were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
Motorcyclist Blows Light, Kills 23‑Year‑Old 2
A motorcyclist ran a light on Woodhaven Boulevard overnight and hit a 23-year-old woman in the intersection. She died there in the dark while the driver kept going straight through her path.
SUV Driver Dies in Solo Head-On Crash
A 42-year-old SUV driver hit head-on on Charles J Crimi Road by Pelham Parkway Friday night and died at the scene. He was the only person in the vehicle.
74-Year-Old Cyclist Dies After Hitting Parked Bus
A 74-year-old man rode his bike east on West 70th Street and hit a parked bus at West End Avenue. He suffered a fatal chest injury and died in the afternoon street light.
Driver Fleeing Linden Boulevard Crash Leaves Pedestrian Dead 2
Police said a driver hit Christopher Gayton on Linden Boulevard and fled before a 49-year-old Ford Edge driver ran over him; Gayton died at Jamaica Hospital.
SUV driver hits man on W 86th, kills him
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 57-year-old man crossing West 86th at Broadway before dawn. His body went under the wheels. He died there in the quiet street.
Speeding SUV driver kills himself on Belt 1
A 57-year-old SUV driver tore west on Belt Parkway at unsafe speed and blew a lane change. He hit hard and died of whole-body injuries. According to police, his own speeding and lane change killed him.
FDNY Truck Driver Kills Bicyclist Outside Juniper Valley Park 6
A truck driver turned right off Juniper Blvd North and hit a 54-year-old cyclist on 80th Street. Police say the driver ignored traffic control; the rider was ejected and died from crush injuries as six truck passengers walked away.
Truck driver pulls out, kills man on Coster 1
A box‑truck driver pulled from a parked spot on Coster Street and hit a 61-year-old man standing in the roadway. His body crushed. He died in the Bronx morning as the city woke.
89-Year-Old Driver Slams Parked SUV, Dies
An 89-year-old driver drove straight down Arkansas Drive and hit a parked SUV. He died after the midday crash in Brooklyn. A baby, toddler, and other occupants sat in the SUV as metal folded around them.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills 19-Year-Old Rider
On 188th Street at 90th Avenue, a 60-year-old Audi driver failed to pay attention and hit a 19-year-old on a motorbike head-on. The teen was ejected and killed overnight in Queens. The driver survived with pain.
Truck Driver Backs Over Man on Gulf Ave 2
A box‑truck driver reversed on Gulf Avenue at night and hit a 34‑year‑old man in the roadway. The man was crushed and killed under the truck. The driver’s vehicle showed no damage.
Unlicensed Driver Fatally Injures 101-Year-Old in Crown Heights 3
Police said Menachem Shagalow, an unlicensed driver, hit 101-year-old Taibel Brod as she crossed with the signal in Crown Heights; she died 12 days later.
SUV Driver Hits, Kills Man on Bay Parkway
A 61-year-old man crossing Bay Parkway at 60th Street went down in the crosswalk Sunday night. A southbound SUV driver hit him and he died in the road while the driver stayed at the scene.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Queens Rider 1
On Woodhaven at 60th Drive, a driver failed to yield and three southbound vehicles collided. A 55-year-old man riding a motorcycle was ejected and killed. Other drivers and passengers were hurt in the morning crash.
Truck driver hits man, leaves him dead on 9th Ave 1
A box-truck driver hit a 39-year-old man on 9th Avenue near West 40th just after 3 a.m. The impact crushed his head and killed him in the street. According to the police report, the driver kept going.
Driver Fatally Hit Hospital Worker Inza Fofana in the Bronx 2
A 48-year-old driver hit Inza Fofana, 52, near E. 149th St. and Morris Ave.; police said the driver stayed and faced no immediate charges.
Driver Dies After NYPD Pursuit Ends in Fiery Inwood Crash 13
Two NYPD officers pursued Francisco Andres Guzman Parra before he crashed on Dyckman Street in Inwood; city records cite unsafe speed.
Driver Charged After Mother, Two Children Killed on Ocean Parkway 58
Police said Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license, hit a for-hire car and then a family crossing Ocean Parkway, killing a mother and two daughters.
Driver Turns Right, Kills Man in Crosswalk
A van driver making a right on University Ave hit a 65-year-old man who was crossing W Kingsbridge with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. The man died there in the intersection.
Queens SUV driver blacks out, kills two men 3
A 35-year-old SUV driver lost consciousness on 87th Street near Atlantic and veered into two men walking mid-block, killing them. Parked cars were smashed as the morning turned into a crime scene of silence.
Driver Hits Man Crossing New Lots Ave
A driver heading west on New Lots Ave hit a 31-year-old man crossing against the signal near Van Sinderen. Night rain, empty street, and one pedestrian left dead on the asphalt.
Left‑turning driver kills 72‑year‑old at Union Ave
A driver turning left from Union Ave hit a 72-year-old man in the intersection at Scholes St on a Monday night. The crash crushed his chest. He died there in the road.
Mercedes-Benz driver rear-ends disabled Ford on Major Deegan, killing a 11
A Mercedes-Benz driver rear-ended Darryl Mathis Jr.'s disabled Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway, killing the 39-year-old, police said.
E-bike rider killed pedestrian Luis Cruz in Greenpoint 3
An e-bike rider hit 49-year-old Luis Cruz on Franklin Street in Greenpoint; Cruz died, and police reported no arrests as the inquiry continued.
Two Drivers Blow Light, Kill Queens Cyclist 2
A 23-year-old cyclist on Queens Boulevard was hit by a Ford SUV and a Mercedes sedan near 63rd Drive. Police say traffic control was disregarded and attention lost. His head took the hit. He died in the street while eastbound traffic kept moving.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injures 78-year-old on Northern Boulevard 2
Police said a hit-and-run driver fatally injured 78-year-old Jung Sook Ung as she crossed Northern Boulevard near Parsons Boulevard.
Truck Driver Crushes Woman, Leaves Her Dead in Bronx Crosswalk
A concrete truck driver rolled north on Park Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman at E 168th Street. Police say she suffered crush injuries to her whole body and died there while the driver kept going.
Driver Fatally Hits 80-Year-Old Pedestrian on Hylan Boulevard 2
A 65-year-old woman driving a Ford Edge hit Chaosheng Wu as he crossed Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, and he died at a hospital.
Dump truck driver left after fatal Brooklyn pedestrian crash 4
A 49-year-old dump truck driver hit a pedestrian near Woodpoint Road and Withers Street and left the scene, police told reporters.
Driver Hits and Kills Woman Exiting Taxi on Flatbush Avenue 2
A driver in a sedan hit a stopped SUV on Flatbush Avenue near State Street. A 45-year-old woman riding unbelted in the rear seat died from crush injuries to her chest. Night traffic, one car waiting, one driver plowing ahead.
Unlicensed driver charged after passenger dies in Brooklyn crash 3
Prosecutors say Tyree Epps sped through a stop sign in Brooklyn, leaving passenger Imani Vance dead and a school bus driver injured.
Ex-FDNY firefighter charged in fatal Queens crash 21
Prosecutors say ex-FDNY firefighter Michael Pena ran a red light at 83 mph on Northern Boulevard, hit Justin Diaz’s BMW and killed the 23-year-old.
MTA bus driver fatally hits e-bike rider in Mott Haven 4
An MTA bus driver turning left at East 149th Street and Brook Avenue fatally hit a 57-year-old e-bike rider, according to police and crash records.
Teen moped rider dies after Bronx intersection impact 6
A 42-year-old Honda driver remained at the scene after a Soundview crash that killed 17-year-old moped rider Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo and injured a 14-year-old girl.
Parked SUV Door, Dead Cyclist on 51st
A 67-year-old man rode west on W 51st. Someone opened an SUV door into his path. He hit, flew, and went down hard. He died there, on a Midtown corner built for cars, not for him.
Speeding BMW driver killed on Belt Parkway 1
A 41-year-old BMW SUV driver pushed it too fast on Belt Parkway overnight and lost it. Police say unsafe speed on slick pavement ended with him ejected and killed, alone in the dark.
Driver Crashes Minivan Head-On, Kills 78-Year-Old 1
A 74-year-old driver crashed his 2022 minivan head-on on Brookville Blvd near S Conduit Ave. A 78-year-old woman riding in the left rear seat died from full-body trauma. Another woman suffered fractures; the driver lived with internal injuries.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Woman in Midtown Crosswalk
An SUV driver turned left off Sixth Avenue and hit an 83-year-old woman crossing W 58th with the signal. The impact crushed her head. She died in the crosswalk under the winter night lights.
Speeding driver flips Belt Parkway into death trap 2
A 27-year-old woman sped east on Belt Parkway and lost control. She and her front-seat passenger were thrown from the Toyota; she died from head injuries, he was left unconscious and badly hurt.
Taxi and SUV Drivers Kill Man on FDR
Two southbound drivers turned FDR Drive into a killing lane before dawn. Their taxi and SUV hit a 61-year-old man in the roadway. He died there in the dark, another body fed to a highway through Manhattan.
Drivers Fatally Hit 90-Year-Old Woman on York Avenue 1
A cab driver hit 90-year-old Frances Rickard as she crossed York Avenue, police said; another driver also hit her, and she died at Weill Cornell.
Driver Speeding on FDR Kills Baby 2
A Tesla driver tore up FDR Drive overnight at unsafe speed and crashed. An infant girl inside the car was ejected and killed, her whole body listed as injured in the report.
Rafael Delgado charged after fatal Bronx left-turn crash 1
Police said Rafael Delgado failed to yield while turning left in a BMW SUV in Parkchester, fatally injuring 75-year-old pedestrian Wahid Miah.
Truck Driver Fatally Hits 65-Year-Old Woman in Morrisania 1
A 43-year-old truck driver hit a 65-year-old woman crossing Franklin Avenue in Morrisania; she died at Lincoln Hospital, and police made no arrests.
Truck Driver Dies Alone on Lorimer
A 51-year-old box truck driver lost consciousness rolling down Lorimer Street before dawn. The truck kept straight. He died alone in the cab while the rest of the block stayed dark and quiet.
Unlicensed Rider Killed Passing Taxi on Parkway
An unlicensed 38-year-old rider tried to pass a westbound taxi on Grand Central Parkway and hit its front corner. He flew off the motorcycle onto the roadway and died there. Police recorded driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
Box truck driver fatally hit pedestrian at Queens Village corner 1
Police said a 51-year-old box truck driver making a left turn hit and killed 29-year-old Kevin Thoral as he crossed Hillside Avenue in Queens Village.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Killed by Bus
A bus driver heading north on Lenox hit a 59-year-old man riding an e-bike through West 138th. The crash crushed his head and killed him in the street, another cyclist gone before dawn.
Unlicensed SUV driver kills man on Harlem River Drive 1
Before dawn on Harlem River Drive, a 53-year-old man tried to cross without a crosswalk. An unlicensed SUV driver hit him and caused fatal crush injuries. He died on the roadway, another pedestrian gone in the dark.
MTA Bus Driver Hits Boom Lift; Worker Dies in Midtown 1
An MTA bus driver hit the base of a boom lift on Fifth Avenue, and worker Vladamir Cruz fell and died, police told Gothamist.
Speeding driver kills man in Kings Hwy crosswalk
A southbound Honda driver hit a 30-year-old man in the Kings Highway crosswalk near Church Avenue on a freezing Saturday night. Police recorded unsafe speed. The man died from devastating head injuries in the street.
Driver Kills Mayya Gil on Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst 4
A man making a left turn at Cropsey Avenue and 24th Avenue hit Mayya Gil and her aide; Gil, 95, died and the aide was hospitalized.
Driver Charged After Fatal East New York Turn 2
Police said Megan Martin hit Janet Henriquez while turning at Blake and Pennsylvania avenues; Henriquez died later that day.
Driver Hits 23-Year-Old Crossing North Conduit
A driver in a BMW hit a 23-year-old man crossing North Conduit near Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed the car’s front and killed the pedestrian in the intersection evening rush forgot.
Speeding SUV Driver Kills Himself on 90th Ave 1
Before dawn on 90th Avenue, a 63-year-old SUV driver tore into a parked sedan. Police recorded unsafe speed. He died alone in the crushed SUV on a quiet Queens block.
73-Year-Old Driver Dies After Illness on W 64th
A 73-year-old driver slumped behind the wheel on West 64th at Amsterdam. The SUV kept rolling. Police say illness took him in the driver’s seat as two rode inside, the ride ending in a fatal, uncontrolled crash.
Late-Night Driver Slams Parked Jeep, Dies
A 23-year-old driver in a 2010 Honda slammed into a parked Jeep on the Belt Parkway ramp just before 1 a.m. He took the full hit and died there in the dark, alone on the frozen ramp.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A driver turned left off 7th Avenue and hit a 70-year-old woman crossing with the light at 44th Street. Police say the driver failed to yield. She went down in the intersection and never got back up.
73-Year-Old Driver Blacks Out, Slams Lexus
On the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, a 73-year-old driver lost consciousness and veered left, hitting a Lexus. He died in his seat with fatal chest injuries. Morning traffic turned deadly in a moment of illness.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Baby in Crosswalk
A man driving an SUV turned left onto Avenue L and hit a baby girl in a marked crosswalk by E 88th St. Police recorded failure to yield. Her chest injuries were fatal. The parked sedan in the report did not hit her.
SUV driver blows left, kills man in crosswalk
A 68-year-old man walked in the marked crosswalk on Forest Avenue. A Mazda SUV driver turned left, failed to yield, hit his head, and left him dying on the cold Staten Island street before sunrise.
MTA Bus Driver Fatally Hits Woman in Queens Crosswalk 1
A 48-year-old MTA bus driver hit a woman in a Queens crosswalk; police said she lacked a walk signal and later died at Elmhurst Hospital.