Another Cyclist Dead. Still No Safe Streets.

A sedan hit a cyclist at Prince and Lafayette. The driver showed aggression and failed to yield. The cyclist, ejected from his bike, suffered arm injuries. Two witnesses saw the crash. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.

A 21-year-old male cyclist was injured when a sedan struck him at the intersection of Prince Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his arm, including a contusion. Two witnesses, listed as occupants, were present at the scene. The sedan, registered in Florida, was traveling north and struck the cyclist with its right front bumper. The police report highlights aggressive driving and failure to yield as the primary contributing factors. The cyclist's use of safety equipment is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.

amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.

• Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers, amny, Published 2025-05-04

A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.

According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.

• E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-03

A cyclist died on Broome Street. A box truck and SUV stood in the mix. The crash hit hard. The man, 44, was ejected. Head trauma ended his ride. No driver errors listed. The street claimed another life.

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was killed in a crash involving a box truck and a parked SUV on Broome Street at Centre Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The crash involved a box truck traveling west and a parked SUV. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The cyclist's use of safety equipment is listed as 'Unknown,' but this is not cited as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in the death of a vulnerable road user while all vehicle occupants reported only unspecified or no injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.

NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.

• E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-01

A Jeep SUV struck a southbound cyclist at 530 Broadway. The crash left the 25-year-old rider in shock, suffering neck injuries and a minor burn. Afternoon traffic noise mixed with sirens as first responders arrived. The cyclist was ejected onto the pavement.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a left turn collided with a cyclist traveling straight southbound at 530 Broadway in Manhattan. The 25-year-old male cyclist was ejected and sustained neck injuries and a minor burn, and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front quarter panel was damaged in the impact. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night on Varick Street. An SUV making a left turn hits a 47-year-old woman in the intersection. She is conscious, bruised, her knee and lower leg aching. Sirens echo off buildings as the city keeps moving.

A 47-year-old woman was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck her as she crossed Varick Street at Vandam Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi hit a 21-year-old woman crossing West Broadway late at night. She suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The taxi showed no damage, underscoring the pedestrian's vulnerability.

At 10:30 p.m., a taxi traveling south on West Broadway in Manhattan struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a marked intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Glare' as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver visibility. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The taxi sustained no visible damage, highlighting the disproportionate harm to the pedestrian. The police report does not list helmet use, crossing signals, or pedestrian behavior as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers pedestrians face when driver visibility is compromised.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided head-on and side-on at E Houston Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver and two passengers suffered moderate injuries including fractures and abrasions. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on E Houston Street involving a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west and a 2022 Chevrolet sedan traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan with its center front end while the sedan was impacted on its left side doors. The SUV had three occupants: a 28-year-old female driver and two male passengers aged 26 and 31. All three were injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, foot, and facial injuries with severity level 3. Air bags deployed for the driver and front passenger of the SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for all injured occupants. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing factors from the passengers. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-occupant injuries in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old male bicyclist riding north on Broome Street was struck on his left side by a sedan stopped in traffic. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:15 on Broome Street in Manhattan. A 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on an e-bike was hit on the left side doors by a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver failed to maintain awareness, leading to the side impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was minimal, but the impact caused significant injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798819, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 68-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while crossing Broadway without a signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, at 16:19 in Manhattan near 503 Broadway, a BMW SUV traveling south struck a 68-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal. The collision occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported in shock with a minor burn. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle was going straight ahead and sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors such as failure to yield in areas where pedestrians cross outside designated signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old unlicensed moped driver collided head-on with an SUV on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The impact ejected him, causing knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite improper lane usage and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 on Hudson Street in Manhattan involving a 2023 moped and a 2024 SUV. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was unlicensed and was ejected upon impact, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling north and struck the moped at the center front end. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a vehicle driver error contributing to the collision, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The moped driver wore a helmet, but the report does not attribute this as a contributing factor. The collision caused significant vehicle damage to the center front ends of both vehicles. No blame is assigned to the moped driver for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Manhattan bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries after a taxi, parked and distracted by passengers, struck him on the right side. The rider was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. Confusion contributed to the crash, highlighting driver inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 near 475 W Broadway in Manhattan. A taxi, occupied by two passengers and parked, was involved in a collision with a northbound bicyclist. The taxi's right side doors impacted the bicyclist, who was also struck on his right side. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor for the taxi driver, indicating the driver was distracted by passengers. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is listed, suggesting some confusion on the bicyclist's part but no blame is assigned to the victim. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was not ejected but suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries, was in shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The taxi sustained damage to its right side doors. The report highlights driver distraction as a key cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel shrieked at Lafayette and Grand. Two Toyotas collided. A 67-year-old woman crossing the intersection fell, her leg torn open. Blood pooled. Drivers licensed, but distraction ruled. She left with pain and silence, flesh split by careless hands.

A 67-year-old woman was seriously injured at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when two Toyotas, a sedan and an SUV, collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and 'struck' at the corner, resulting in the woman being knocked down with 'severe lacerations' to her lower leg. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and remained at the scene. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The police report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver distraction and inexperience, which led to the violent impact and left the woman with lasting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Grand Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. This driver error led to a collision with a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver and pedestrian. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating impact was likely limited but sufficient to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Toyota sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 48-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a crash on East Houston Street. The cyclist, unlicensed and without safety equipment, was struck while traveling westbound. Police cite unspecified contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Houston Street in Manhattan at 3:30 PM. The injured party was a 48-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound, operating the bike without a license and without any safety equipment. The report identifies the bicyclist as the driver of the vehicle involved, with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as severity level 3. The point of impact was recorded as 'Other,' and the vehicle damage was also noted as 'Other.' The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors or conditions not detailed explicitly. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the bicyclist is a notable driver-related factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Avenue of the Americas. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. The male driver’s distraction caused the crash. Impact hit the rear of one vehicle and the front of the other. Injuries were moderate but no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:23 on Avenue of the Americas involving two SUVs traveling north. The male driver, operating a 2022 Jeep SUV, was slowing or stopping when his vehicle’s center back end was struck by a 2023 Subaru SUV driven by a female driver going straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the male driver. Both drivers were injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the head and elbow-lower-arm-hand areas, with injury severity rated at 3. Both occupants were conscious, wearing lap belts, and were not ejected. The collision’s impact points were the center back end of the Jeep and the center front end of the Subaru, indicating a rear-end collision caused by driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on West Street just after midnight. The rear passenger in the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:06 a.m. on West Street near Canal Street. Two sport utility vehicles traveling southbound collided, with the Nissan SUV striking the rear of the Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the Nissan and the center back end of the Toyota. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. A 28-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the Toyota SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at Broome Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained significant left-side damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at the intersection near 555 Broome Street in Manhattan involving a northbound station wagon/SUV and a westbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. The sedan was impacted on the left front quarter panel and left side doors, while the SUV sustained damage to its center front end and left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error and traffic control violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, highlighting critical driver error in yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on Spring Street near Greenwich Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. There are no contributing factors listed for the pedestrian. This collision underscores the driver's failure to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, resulting in serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14