Aug 6 - A 24-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the northbound Major Deegan in the Bronx. The driver was ejected. His lower leg fractured. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified. No other people were involved.

A 24-year-old man driving a Yamaha motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx crashed and was ejected, suffering a fractured lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. According to the police report, police recorded the contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Damage was concentrated at the motorcycle’s center front end. The crash occurred within the 40th Precinct’s area. The rider was the only occupant. Police did not provide further details on cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Aug 6 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two lives ended in seconds. A cyclist thrown, a woman ripped from her bench. Metal twisted. Bodies broken. The driver sped, then fled. The street holds the scars.

According to NY Daily News (2025-08-06), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu driven at 100 mph struck and killed May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank in Chinatown. Kwok sat on a bench; Cruickshank rode his bike. The article reports, "The driver hit Cruickshank first, throwing him off his bicycle and across the intersection. Kwok was then thrown from the bench." Prosecutors allege the driver and passenger tried to flee after the crash. Authorities found alcohol and firearms in the car. The case highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and the vulnerability of people outside vehicles.

• Speeding Driver Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-06

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 - An SUV driver hit a sedan’s rear on the Bruckner in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered a bruised hip and shock. Police recorded following too closely and other vehicular factors.

A driver in an SUV hit the back of a southbound sedan on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. Both drivers were going straight. Police recorded contact at the SUV’s center front and the sedan’s center rear. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper-leg bruise and was in shock. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt. According to the police report, the crash involved "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" factors. Records also list a third southbound sedan with left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.

A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.

• Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-07-31

Jul 30 - Seventeen years. Two deaths. Hundreds hurt. The city finally moves to rebuild a Bronx intersection where danger stalks every crossing. Concrete, signals, and sidewalks will change the ground, not the memory.

Patch reported on July 30, 2025, that New York City approved $45 million to reconstruct the hazardous intersection at East 177th Street, Devoe Avenue, and East Tremont Avenue. The area saw at least 246 crashes, 358 injuries, and two deaths since 2011. The plan, stalled for 17 years, will shorten crossings, add sidewalks, and upgrade signals. The corridor serves schools, bus stops, and parks. DDC spokesperson Ian Michaels called it an 'incredibly complex project.' Delays left vulnerable road users exposed. The redesign aims to reduce conflict and injury at a site long marked by systemic danger.

• City Funds Overdue Bronx Intersection Fix, Patch, 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 26 - On E 139th Street in the Bronx, a 17-year-old driver hit a parked SUV. The impact flipped the sedan. A 15-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver bled. Police recorded driver inexperience and distraction.

A 17-year-old driver with a permit was heading west on E 139th Street near 380 in the Bronx at 10:07 p.m. He hit a parked SUV. The impact flipped the sedan. Four young male passengers, ages 15 to 20, were inside. The 15-year-old suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver had minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police recorded those errors by the driver. No one was ejected. The parked SUV had no occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 22 - A sedan hit a 13-year-old girl playing in the street. She suffered a bruised leg. Two car occupants were listed as injured. Police listed no driver errors.

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a sedan while playing in the roadway near 520 E 142 St in the Bronx. She sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg. Two vehicle occupants were also listed as injured. According to the police report, both vehicles involved were sedans. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were recorded in the report. The report notes the girl was not at an intersection when struck. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.

• Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-22

Jul 21 - The driver of a sedan changing lanes collided with an SUV on Bruckner Blvd. Three vehicle occupants suffered whiplash and a bruised arm. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience.' A flatbed was stopped in traffic.

According to the police report, the driver of a sedan was changing lanes and collided with the driver of an SUV on Bruckner Blvd at E 149 St while a flatbed truck was stopped in traffic. Three vehicle occupants were injured: a 24-year-old front passenger complained of whiplash to the back; a 26-year-old driver suffered an elbow contusion; a 45-year-old driver complained of neck whiplash. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inexperience. Vehicle damage included the SUV's left rear quarter and center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 21 - Two vehicles crashed on Bruckner Boulevard. One man suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver distraction. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous. The city paid the price.

A motorcycle and an SUV crashed on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. One 65-year-old man, driving the motorcycle, suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash left one man hurt and exposed the risk of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.

• Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-21

Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.

NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-20

Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.

• Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 11 - The driver of a dump truck hit an SUV as it changed lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 72-year-old SUV driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Unsafe Lane Changing.'

A dump-truck driver and an SUV driver collided on the Major Deegan Expressway while both were traveling south. The SUV was changing lanes and took right-rear impact; the dump truck struck with its left front bumper. One occupant — the 72-year-old driver of the SUV — was injured, with a head injury and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 8 - The driver of a pick-up truck turned left and struck a 56-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on E 135 St at 3 Ave. She suffered an abrasion to her elbow/lower arm/hand. According to police, pedestrian confusion was recorded.

The driver of a pick-up truck turned left and struck a 56-year-old woman who was crossing E 135 St at 3 Ave in a marked crosswalk. She suffered an abrasion to her elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The report lists no driver errors. The vehicle’s point of impact was center front and the vehicle showed no damage. No other drivers or occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03