Morningside Heights: Drivers Keep Hitting. Officials Keep Waiting.

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

Nov 5 - On Broadway at W 125 St, a driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and hurt. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver.

A driver in an SUV attempted a U-turn on Broadway at W 125 St and hit a motorcyclist traveling westbound. The rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury with fracture and dislocation, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver. The motorcycle showed center-front damage; the SUV had damage along the left side. The crash happened in Manhattan at 9:50 a.m. The data list no contributing factors for the motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855091 - 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

Oct 16 - Two drivers collided at La Salle and Broadway. A southbound van driver hit the right side of a westbound SUV. One driver, 41, was hurt. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers.

Two drivers crashed at La Salle Street and Broadway in Manhattan at 6:30 a.m. A southbound van driver, going straight, hit the right side of a westbound SUV that was also going straight. One driver, age 41, was injured, with a shoulder and upper arm injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" for both drivers. Damage matched the impact: the van’s center front and the SUV’s right-side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in this crash. The record lists both vehicles as operated by licensed drivers. The report does not note any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

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

Oct 11 - Taxi driver and cyclist collided on Amsterdam Ave at W 120th. The rider went down. His face bled. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention by the taxi driver.

According to the police report, a taxi driver and a bicyclist traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue at West 120 Street collided while going straight. The crash left a 26-year-old male cyclist injured. He was ejected, conscious, and bleeding from the face. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the taxi driver. A 19-year-old female taxi passenger was also listed in the report with an unspecified injury status. The taxi had rear-end damage. The bicycle had front-end damage. No other details were provided by investigators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848940 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Sep 26 - Northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. A driver in a 2023 Tesla SUV went straight. Police recorded center back end damage. The 27-year-old driver suffered whiplash and stayed conscious. Two vehicles listed. No pedestrians or cyclists in the report.

Police logged a two-vehicle crash on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan at about 2:30 a.m. A driver in a northbound 2023 Tesla SUV was going straight. Police recorded center back end impact and damage to that SUV. The 27-year-old male driver was injured with neck whiplash and listed as conscious. According to the police report, the Tesla carried one occupant and traveled north. The report lists two vehicles but gives no details on the second. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Sep 20 - A Honda sedan driver backed into a 50-year-old woman at the intersection near 383 W 125 St in Manhattan. She suffered a back injury and abrasions. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.

On September 20, 2025, at 11:07 a.m. in Manhattan, the driver of a 2011 Honda sedan was backing and hit a 50-year-old woman at an intersection near 383 W 125 St. She was listed as injured, with back injury and abrasions; the report noted shock. According to the police report, the driver was backing and the point of impact was the center rear of the car. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash location falls within the 26th Precinct. Police recorded no specific driver error; contributing factors were "Unspecified".

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Sep 17 - On W 125 St, the driver of an SUV hit a stopped van from behind. The van’s 28-year-old driver reported back pain. The SUV’s 34-year-old driver had a bruised arm. Police recorded driver inattention.

Two eastbound vehicles collided near 360 W 125 St in Manhattan. The driver of a 2015 GMC SUV was going straight and hit the rear of a 2023 Ford van that was stopped in traffic. The 28-year-old male van driver reported back pain. The 34-year-old female SUV driver had a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention. Impact notes list center front damage to the SUV and center back damage to the van. Both drivers held valid licenses. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Sep 1 - The driver of a Dodge sedan made a U-turn at W 125 St and struck an eastbound Jeep. The impact shoved damage into a parked SUV. Two male drivers suffered abrasions to knee and lower leg; both were conscious.

The driver of a Dodge sedan attempted a U-turn at 388 W 125 St and was struck in the right rear quarter by the driver of an eastbound Jeep. The impact pushed damage into a parked Toyota SUV. Two male drivers — a 24-year-old and a 19-year-old — were injured. Both complained of abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot and were conscious. Air bags deployed and lap belts were recorded as used. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Other Vehicular" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded Turning Improperly as a driver error; the report lists the Dodge as Making U Turn, the Jeep as Going Straight Ahead, and the Toyota as Parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Aug 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Broadway into a northbound sedan. Two rear-seat passengers, women 23 and 24, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Traffic Control Disregarded.

The driver of an SUV turned left from eastbound Broadway into the path of a northbound sedan at West 122nd Street. The SUV struck the sedan's left side; the SUV shows center-front damage and the sedan has crushed left-side doors. Two rear-seat passengers, women ages 23 and 24, suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Passenger safety-equipment status is listed as unknown in the crash record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Aug 27 - A northbound sedan and an SUV collided on Broadway at Tiemann Place. Side impacts crumpled the sedan's left doors and the SUV's right doors. The sedan's driver and two passengers suffered whiplash and neck and back pain.

Two northbound vehicles collided on Broadway at Tiemann Place. A sedan and an SUV struck each other in side impacts that damaged the sedan's left doors and the SUV's right doors. Three people in the sedan were injured: the 37-year-old driver and two male passengers, ages 35 and 25. Injuries reported include whiplash and neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors are recorded as "Unspecified." The report notes both drivers were going straight ahead and lists no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed in the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV hit a 61-year-old bicyclist on Riverside Drive at W 122nd. The rider fell and suffered a lower-leg injury and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

A driver in an SUV struck a northbound bicyclist on Riverside Drive at West 122nd Street. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, suffered injury to his knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV’s right front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist; both vehicles were recorded as traveling north and going straight. Police listed the bicyclist as injured with a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot and recorded damage to the SUV’s right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837244 - 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 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 1 - Two sedans met in a merge on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver went straight south. The other merged. Police recorded Passing Too Closely. A 68-year-old driver, a 22-year-old driver, and a 22-year-old passenger were hurt.

Two southbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver went straight. The other merged. According to the police report, 'Passing Too Closely' was a contributing factor. The straight-ahead driver’s left front bumper contacted the merging driver’s right rear quarter. Three people were hurt: a 68-year-old male driver with arm injuries, a 22-year-old male driver with shoulder injuries, and a 22-year-old female passenger with leg injuries. Police recorded driver error—Passing Too Closely. The report lists shock for two victims and notes crush injuries. No contributing factors were assigned to those injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832215 - 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