Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicyclist on Central Park South. The 37-year-old rider fell and suffered arm trauma and a contusion. Both were eastbound. Emergency responders treated the rider at the scene.

According to the police report ... the driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicycle near 150 Central Park South. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained elbow/lower-arm-hand trauma and a contusion. The report records that both the sedan driver and the bicyclist were traveling east and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The police report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other vehicle occupants were reported injured. Emergency responders treated the bicyclist at the scene. The report does not identify a specific driver error in the contributing factors field.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.

A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.

The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834953 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.

A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.

A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.

A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.

"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers

On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.

• Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08

Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.

A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.

A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836597 - 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.

• Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07

Aug 6 - A sedan driver turned left on West 38th near Seventh and hit a man on a standing scooter. He suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. No vehicle damage reported.

A sedan driver turned left from West 38th Street at Seventh Avenue and hit a standing scooter driver. The rider, a 55-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The data lists the scooter going straight and the sedan turning left. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. The records show one person injured: the scooter driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10018. The driver held a New York license. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833572 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.

• 34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06

Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.

""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers

On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.

• It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06

Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.

Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.

• 42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units, Crain's New York Business, Published 2025-08-06

Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.

A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.

The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.

A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833113 - 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 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.

At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19