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Sep 5 - At E 28 St and Park Ave S, a taxi driver making a left hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal. The bumper caught his hip and leg. He stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

At E 28 St and Park Ave S in Manhattan, a taxi driver making a left turn hit a 26-year-old man at the intersection. It happened at 12:23 a.m. The left front bumper struck his hip and upper leg. He was injured and conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The victim was crossing with the signal. The driver was traveling north before the turn in a 2022 Toyota taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840529 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - The driver of a parked sedan pulled into the roadway and hit a 12-year-old boy on an e-bike on East 19th Street. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was reported injured and in shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, previously parked, pulled into the roadway and struck a 12-year-old boy riding an e-bike on East 19th Street near 222 E 19 St. The boy suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was listed as injured and in shock. According to the police report, a "Sedan" and an "E-Bike" were involved near 222 E 19 St in Manhattan at 05:07. The sedan's point of impact was its right front bumper and its pre-crash status is recorded as Parked. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and provided no official driver-error codes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

• It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-31

Aug 21 - A parked sedan’s door swung into the lane on East 20th. A cyclist hit it. He went down hard. His arm was scraped and bleeding. Distraction was the cause. Manhattan street. Bike versus Tesla. The system failed the rider.

A bike and a parked sedan collided at 220 E 20 St in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured with an elbow and lower arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data lists driver inattention for the involved parties and shows the car was parked with right-side door impact, indicating a dooring. The sedan’s occupants were uninjured. The bicyclist’s record shows “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and unlicensed status, but the crash stems from the car side’s distraction and door opening into the cyclist’s path. No other contributing factors are listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - The driver of a Toyota made a left on 3rd Avenue. The driver of a Cadillac, going straight, hit the Toyota’s center rear. Two drivers were injured. One complained of neck pain and whiplash. Police list contributing factors as Unspecified.

The driver of a Toyota made a left turn at 3rd Avenue and East 17th. The driver of a Cadillac was going straight northbound and struck the Toyota’s center rear. Two male drivers were injured. One driver reported neck pain and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, "both vehicles were licensed and traveling as noted, with impacts to the Cadillac’s center front and the Toyota’s center rear." The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified. The police report does not assign a specific cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - City unveils Greater Greenways map. The gaps remain. No timelines. No money. Riders and walkers wait while paint is sold as 'greenways.' The release is eight months late. Midtown's showpiece still misses the East Side.

Plan: Greater Greenways master plan (no bill number). Status: released Aug. 14, 2025; agencies: DOT and Parks; committee: none. A 2022 law by Council Member Carlina Rivera requires publication and annual updates; this release arrived over eight months late. The plan is "intended to connect gaps across NYC's bike and pedestrian paths." It names early action corridors and uses $7.25 million in federal funds to write corridor plans by 2028. Construction timelines are missing. Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa says it maps "strengths and weaknesses." The Midtown Greenway showcase still leaves the East Side gap. Safety impact: none yet. Without implementation details, funding, or accountability, conditions do not change. No system-wide gains for riders and walkers until real build-out.

• Greenway Master Plan Shows the Way … For The Next Mayor, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.

A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - DOT stands firm on Astoria’s protected bike lanes. Businesses sue. Misinformation clouds facts. Cyclists and pedestrians face delay. Safety waits while lawsuits drag on.

On August 8, 2025, the Department of Transportation reaffirmed its commitment to protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria, despite a lawsuit from local businesses. The project, not tied to a council bill or committee, aims to cut injuries on a deadly corridor. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas backed the redesign in June. The safety analyst warns: opposition and misinformation from businesses can stall proven safety measures, putting vulnerable road users at risk.

• DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08

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 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

Aug 1 - A woman on a bike hit a parked taxi at E 20th and 2nd Ave. She was thrown. She hit her head. Whiplash followed. The taxi’s front end took damage. She was hurt on a quiet corner.

A 34-year-old woman on a bike collided with a parked taxi at E 20th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. She was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a head injury with whiplash. According to the police report, both the bicycle and the taxi were listed as parked before impact. The report lists “Unspecified” as the contributing factor, with no driver error recorded. Damage was noted to the front of the taxi and the front of the bike. No other details on driver behavior or signaling appear in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - Two cyclists crashed on 2 Ave at E 23 St. A 67-year-old woman was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield.

Two cyclists collided on 2 Avenue at East 23 Street in Manhattan at 1:06 p.m. The crash involved two bikes going straight ahead. One cyclist, a 67-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained a head contusion. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Both bikes showed center-front damage. No other injuries were reported. The person-level contributing factors for the injured cyclist were listed as unspecified. The report places the crash in the 13th Precinct area and records a single injured person.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.

A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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.

• Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, 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 25 - A taxi driver disregarded traffic control and struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Ave and E 17th St. The rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and shock. Police cited Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield.

The driver of a taxi disregarded a traffic control and hit an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Avenue and East 17th Street. The rider was ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot, with complaint of pain or nausea and reported shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The collision involved center-front impacts between the taxi and the bicycle. The report lists those two contributing factors; no other contributing factors are recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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