Another Child Dead. How Many More Till City Hall Acts?

Nov 7 - A pickup driver turned left at Riverside and collided with an SUV going north. Two women passengers were hurt. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.

A pickup driver making a left from eastbound W 104 St at Riverside Dr collided with an SUV driver traveling north. Two passengers were injured. A 52-year-old woman in the front seat reported neck pain and whiplash. A 77-year-old woman in the right rear had a chest injury. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded as a factor. Both listed drivers are licensed in New York. The crash took place in Manhattan’s 24th Precinct near Riverside Drive and West 104th Street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

• Woman, 27, fatally struck by wrong-way NYC driver ID’d as transplant from Massachusetts planning wedding, New York Post, Published 2025-11-07

Oct 26 - Two e-bike drivers crashed at 1011 Columbus Ave. Both were ejected and bled. An 18-year-old suffered an eye injury. A 45-year-old hurt his arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

Two drivers on e-bikes collided on Columbus Avenue at 1011 in Manhattan around 5:10 p.m. Both were traveling straight, one northbound and one southbound. Both were ejected and reported minor bleeding. An 18-year-old man suffered an eye injury. A 45-year-old man injured his elbow, lower arm, and hand. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. One driver was listed as unlicensed, and the other held a permit. No vehicle damage was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Oct 24 - Near 765 Amsterdam Ave, a taxi driver going north hit a 90-year-old woman as she got on or off a vehicle. She bled and hurt her hip. A 90-year-old passenger was hurt too. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

A taxi driver traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue was involved in a crash that injured a 90-year-old woman pedestrian and a 90-year-old passenger. According to the police report, the collision happened near 765 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan at 3:28 p.m., while the driver was going straight, with impact to the taxi’s right-side doors. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle. Both women suffered hip and upper-leg injuries with minor bleeding; the passenger, seated in the right rear, was partially ejected. The driver’s injury was listed as unspecified. The report lists the vehicle as a Ford taxi registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

• Woman dies after dragged by SUV she tried to enter in East Harlem hit-run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-19

• State lawmakers call for withholding state employees’ federal taxes, City & State NY, Published 2025-10-14

Sep 24 - At West End and W 106th, a motorcycle driver turned right and hit a southbound e-bike rider. She was ejected. Face injuries. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

On West End Ave at W 106 St in Manhattan, the driver of a motorcycle turned right and hit a 21-year-old woman riding an e-bike southbound. She was ejected, listed as incoherent, and suffered a face injury with a reported contusion. Her injury severity was recorded as 3. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was making a right turn and the e-bike rider was going straight. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” and did not cite a specific driver error. The crash involved a 2025 CHUNFENG motorcycle and an e-bike. Police recorded no vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Sep 19 - At 1012 Amsterdam Ave, a crash with a parked sedan injured a northbound cyclist. The rider suffered a head wound and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inexperience by the driver.

According to the police report, the crash involved a northbound bicyclist traveling straight and a parked sedan near 1012 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inexperience by the driver as a contributing factor. Vehicle data show the bike was headed north and the sedan was parked, with damage to the sedan's left-side doors. No other contributing factors were recorded for the bicyclist. The case was logged under collision ID 4843973 in ZIP 10025.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Aug 14 - A sedan changed lanes on the Henry Hudson Parkway and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations and entire-body injuries. Police recorded a view obstruction at the scene.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan changed lanes on the Henry Hudson Parkway and struck a northbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe lacerations and entire-body injuries; officers listed the rider as incoherent at the scene. Police recorded "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor. The sedan's pre-crash action is listed as changing lanes; the motorcycle was going straight. Point of impact is recorded as the sedan's right front quarter panel and the motorcycle's center front. Vehicle types and driver details for both parties are recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.

• Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-08-13

Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.

Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.

• Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge', streetsblog.org, Published 2025-08-08

Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.

NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.

• Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07

Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.

CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.

• Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04

Aug 3 - A taxi and a pickup truck collided at Cathedral Parkway and Amsterdam Ave. Six occupants—drivers and passengers—were injured with head, neck, back and arm wounds. Police logged 'Other Vehicular' for both drivers.

Two drivers collided at Cathedral Parkway and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi traveling north and the driver of a pickup truck traveling east were both going straight when the pickup's center front and the taxi's left front quarter panels collided. Six occupants—drivers and passengers—were injured, with reported head, neck, back and arm injuries and complaints of whiplash and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors for both drivers. Police list pre-crash movement as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles and record damage to the taxi's left front quarter panel and the pickup's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Aug 2 - The driver of a sedan backed into a man on Amsterdam Avenue near W. 109th St. He suffered a contusion to his arm and lower arm. Police recorded backing unsafely by the driver.

One man was struck and injured when a driver backing a sedan hit him on Amsterdam Avenue near West 109th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans and resulted in a male pedestrian suffering a contusion to his arm and an injury to his elbow/lower arm/hand; he was conscious. Police recorded backing unsafely by the driver. One sedan was stopped in traffic; the other was backing at the time of impact. Police noted no injuries to vehicle occupants. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when the driver struck him.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Jul 30 - A driver struck a 65-year-old cyclist on Second Avenue, left him with severe head trauma, then fled. Police caught the driver. The crash left the cyclist unconscious, fighting for life in the street.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old driver hit a senior cyclist on Second Avenue, then fled. Police say the driver, Jasir Vann, was arrested and charged with leaving the scene. The victim, riding an Arrow 9 e-bike, suffered 'severe head trauma' and was found 'unconscious when paramedics arrived.' Witnesses noted the cyclist was outside the bike lane to avoid a pedestrian. The article highlights the persistent threat drivers pose to cyclists, especially on busy Manhattan streets.

• Driver Hits Senior Cyclist, Flees Scene, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-30

Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.

New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.

• City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.

• Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27

Jul 24 - A firefighter died on FDR Drive. The driver fled. At Port Authority, a bus crash left over two dozen hurt. No arrests. The city’s streets remain brutal for those on foot and in transit.

Patch reported on July 24, 2025, that an FDNY firefighter was killed in a hit-and-run on FDR Drive. The driver left the scene. No arrests have been made. The article also notes, 'More Than 2 Dozen Injured In Bus Crash At Port Authority Bus Terminal.' Both incidents highlight ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and point to gaps in enforcement and street safety. Investigations continue, but the city’s traffic violence persists.

• Firefighter Killed, Dozens Hurt In Crashes, Patch, Published 2025-07-24

Jul 24 - After two die at Canal Street, Kevin Duggan and advocates demand the city end car dominance. They call for fewer lanes, slower speeds, and space for people. The city stalls. Danger remains.

""We urge the DOT not to wait for more crashes and deaths on Canal Street to act."" -- Mark Levine

On July 24, 2025, Kevin Duggan issued a policy statement after a double fatal crash at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street entrance. The matter urges, "the city to redesign Canal Street to be less car-centric after decades of studies and delays." Duggan, joined by advocates and politicians, calls for lane reductions, speed cuts, and pedestrian-first changes. The Department of Transportation faces a 30-day deadline to release plans. The safety analyst notes the event text is too vague for a clear safety impact, as no concrete intervention is described. The push is loud, but action is uncertain.

• Fixing Canal Street Means Rethinking the Manhattan Bridge Itself: Experts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-24