No More Blood on Canal Street: Demand Safer Roads Now

Sep 8 - At Grand and Allen in Manhattan, a driver making a U-turn in an Infiniti sedan hit a westbound cyclist. The man went down. Arm scraped. Conscious. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.

A driver in a 2008 Infiniti sedan made a U-turn at Grand Street and Allen Street in Manhattan. He hit a 28-year-old man riding a bike west on Grand. The crash knocked the cyclist off the bike. He suffered an abrasion to his arm and hand and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. No injuries were reported for the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A sedan driver swung a U-turn near 11 Allen St and hit a southbound taxi. The taxi driver, 21, was hurt. Police recorded driver inexperience.

A sedan driver attempted a U-turn and collided with a southbound taxi near 11 Allen St in Manhattan. The impact injured the taxi driver, a 21-year-old man. A passenger was listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “the sedan was making a U-turn and the taxi was going straight south,” and police recorded “Driver Inexperience” by both drivers. Damage was documented to the sedan’s right front bumper and the taxi’s left front bumper. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 3 - At midnight on Bayard Street, a northbound driver in a Mercedes sedan went straight and hit a parked Toyota. A 67-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

Police data show a two-sedan crash near 45 Bayard St in Manhattan. A northbound driver in a 2019 Mercedes went straight and hit a parked 2017 Toyota. One driver, 67, was injured with a chest contusion. He was conscious and not ejected. The other driver, 68, was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The parked car had damage to the left front bumper. The moving car showed damage to the right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. Both drivers were licensed. Each vehicle was listed with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - Driver turned left and hit a westbound cyclist at 33 Oliver St in Manhattan. The 36-year-old man suffered a head injury and was ejected. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

A driver in a 2024 Honda sedan turned left at 33 Oliver St in Manhattan and hit a 36-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact was to the car’s left front. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the driver was traveling east and making a left turn, and the bicyclist was going straight west at 2:50 p.m. The report recorded no specific driver errors; contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The driver’s injury status is recorded as "Unspecified." The crash involved a sedan and a bike. No further details were provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.

According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - Three vehicles making left turns collided at Worth Street and Oliver. Occupants were injured. A 31-year-old driver went semiconscious at the wheel. Police listed 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor.

A box truck and two SUVs collided while making left turns at Worth Street and Oliver in Manhattan. Occupants were injured, including a 31-year-old male driver who was semiconscious after the crash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Lost Consciousness.' Police recorded that all involved vehicles were making left turns and list Lost Consciousness as the factor leading to the impacts. Points of impact include the truck's left front bumper and center back ends on the SUVs. The report notes multiple occupants injured; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.

Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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.

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Aug 6 - A cyclist and a scooter rider crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. Both were ejected. The woman suffered a fracture and dislocation. The man bled from the face. Police cited rider error and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

A 62-year-old woman riding a bike and a 22-year-old man on a standing scooter collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge while moving in opposite directions. Both were ejected. The woman suffered a fracture and dislocation. The man had minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' contributed to the crash. Police recorded straight-line travel before impact and front-end damage on both. No motor vehicles were involved. The crash occurred at 4:14 p.m. on August 6.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

• Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-03

Jul 31 - Two vehicles collided on Madison Avenue. One slammed into scaffolding. Eight people hurt. Steel and glass scattered. Early morning chaos. No word yet on why.

ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that a car and SUV crashed on Madison Avenue between 84th and 85th streets, sending one vehicle into scaffolding. Eight people were injured, but none critically. The article states, 'There is no word on the cause of the crash. So far, no charges have been filed.' Video from Citizen App showed the aftermath. The crash highlights the risks of vehicle collisions near pedestrian infrastructure. No details on driver actions or city response were given.

• Eight Injured As Cars Hit Scaffolding, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31

Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.

• Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30

Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.

Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.

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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.

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Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.

• Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-25

Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a ramp. Thirty people hurt. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens wailed. Another crash this month. The ramp remains a danger.

Gothamist (2025-07-24) reports about 30 people were injured when two buses collided on the Port Authority Bus Terminal ramp near West 41st Street and Dyer Avenue. The FDNY said, 'only minor injuries' were reported. This marks the second bus crash at the terminal approach this month, highlighting ongoing risks for passengers. NJ Transit delays followed. The article notes, 'A collision involving multiple buses July 2 shut down all NJ Transit service.' The repeated crashes raise questions about ramp safety and traffic management.

• Thirty Hurt In Port Authority Bus Crash, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-24

Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.

• Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-22

Jul 21 - A speeding rental car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The car was overdue. Guns were found in the trunk. Charges followed. Debris scattered the street.

Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery. A blue Chevrolet Malibu, rented but never returned, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died instantly. Prosecutors say the car was moving at a 'high rate of speed.' Police found two 9mm pistols and ammunition in the trunk. The driver faces murder and manslaughter charges. The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.

• Overdue Rental Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-21

Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan struck a pedestrian on Bowery at Canal. The pedestrian suffered lower leg and foot injuries. The driver and two passengers were also hurt. Police listed unsafe speed and alcohol as contributing factors.

A driver in a sedan traveling west on Bowery at Canal struck a 20-year-old pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the lower leg and foot. The driver and two passengers, ages 25 and 21, were injured; the driver complained of neck pain and was trapped in the vehicle. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded damage and point of impact on the sedan's left side doors. The vehicle is a 2017 Infiniti registered in New Jersey. The report noted the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19