Aug 15 - A taxi turning right met a northbound pickup changing lanes on Canal at Church. Metal hit. A rear-seat passenger in the cab was hurt. Police cite bad lane use and tailgating. The street funnels speed. The system failed the person who paid the fare.

A taxi making a right turn on Canal Street at Church Street struck a northbound pickup that was changing lanes. A 25-year-old rear-seat passenger in the cab was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Following Too Closely.” The data lists driver behaviors including Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly among involved motorists. The pickup showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the taxi had front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but a passenger was hurt in a routine turn-and-merge conflict. The crash underscores driver errors in a tight corridor where traffic stacks and shifts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836598 - 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 driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.

An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

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 5 - A 13-year-old on a moped slammed into an MTA bus at a Staten Island intersection before dawn. He flew from the seat. Head injuries. Blood on the pavement. The bus driver stayed. Police investigate.

amNY reported on August 5, 2025, that a 13-year-old boy was critically injured after his moped collided with an eastbound S53 MTA bus at Castleton and Park Avenues. The article states, "the moped went through a stop sign without stopping and hit the bus." The boy was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. The bus driver and three passengers were unhurt. No arrests were made. The NYPD Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the crash. New York law requires a driver's license to operate a moped, which is classified as a limited-use motorcycle. The report highlights the intersection's risks and the need for clear enforcement of moped regulations.

• Teen Moped Rider Hit By MTA Bus, amny, Published 2025-08-05

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 - The driver of an SUV hit a 49-year-old woman riding a bike at Centre and Chambers. She suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

The driver of a 2022 Ford SUV struck a 49-year-old woman riding a bicycle on Centre Street at Chambers. The bicyclist suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The cyclist complained of pain and nausea. The SUV was traveling west going straight ahead; the bike was traveling south. The SUV's point of impact was center front end; the bicycle's point of impact was left side doors. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Aug 1 - A southbound SUV and westbound sedan met at Canal and Varick. One driver suffered leg injuries and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield. Glass and metal littered the road.

Two drivers met at Canal Street and Varick Street. The driver of a sedan was traveling west. The driver of an SUV was traveling south. One occupant was injured: a 33-year-old male driver with knee‑lower‑leg‑foot injuries and listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The crash damaged the right front areas of both vehicles. The injured driver was recorded as using a lap belt and harness; no pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832418 - 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 taxi's right front struck a sedan's right rear at Reade St and W Broadway. Two passengers — a 36-year-old woman and a 12-year-old girl — were hurt. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'

A taxi and a sedan collided at Reade Street and West Broadway in Manhattan. The taxi's right front bumper struck the sedan's right rear quarter panel while both vehicles were going straight. Two passengers in the sedan were injured: a 36-year-old front passenger with elbow and lower-arm injuries and a 12-year-old right-rear passenger with a head injury. Both complained of whiplash and were conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors and notes damage to the sedan's right rear quarter and the taxi's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

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 22 - A taxi turned on a rainy night. Cooper Stock, nine, held his father’s hand. The car struck him at West End and 97th. He died. His name lives on in the camp that bears it. The street remains dangerous.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-22) recounts the 2014 death of Cooper Stock, age nine, killed by a turning taxi while crossing West End Avenue at 97th Street with his father. The article states, 'a taxi turned and fatally struck him.' The crash spurred his family and friends to create Coops Hoops, a nonprofit sending underserved children to basketball camp. The story highlights the lasting impact of one crash and the systemic risk at intersections where turning vehicles endanger pedestrians. No mention of driver accountability or policy change appears in the article.

• Taxi Turns, Child Killed Crossing Street, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-22

Jul 21 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.

• Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-21

Jul 19 - A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.

ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.

• Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19

Jul 14 - A sedan hit a cyclist on West Street. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite confusion as a factor. The car’s front bumper took the impact. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan and a bicycle collided on West Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 45-year-old man, was injured in the arm and suffered a contusion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' contributed to the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No driver errors were listed in the data. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Jul 14 - SUV turned left. Cyclist rode straight. Impact at Church and Reade. Cyclist hit, leg scraped, stayed conscious. View blocked. Confusion listed. Streets failed to protect.

A collision on Church Street at Reade Street in Manhattan left a 37-year-old male cyclist injured. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the dangers faced by cyclists in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Jul 14 - Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.

• Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-14

Jul 14 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Hubert Street. Two people inside suffered bruises. Police cite following too closely. Impact struck hard, left faces and backs marked.

A sedan traveling north on Hubert Street struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, both the driver and front passenger in the sedan were injured, suffering contusions to the face and back. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact hit the center back end of the lead vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12