Apr 24 - A 74-year-old man rides east on West 70th. Illness seizes him. His bike hits a parked bus. He suffers chest trauma. He dies in the street. The helmet could not save him.

A 74-year-old cyclist traveling east on West 70th Street struck a parked bus and died from chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Illness takes him. The bus is parked. The bike strikes metal. Chest injury. The man dies there, in the afternoon light.' The only listed contributing factor is illness. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors or moving vehicles are cited. The bus was stationary at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 22 - Three new microhubs now stand on Upper West Side streets. Trucks unload cargo. E-cargo bikes and hand carts finish the job. Fewer trucks double-park. Streets clear. Council Member Gale Brewer backs the move. The city tests safer, cleaner delivery.

On April 22, 2025, the NYC Department of Transportation launched a microhub pilot on the Upper West Side. The program opened three delivery hubs at Amsterdam Avenue at 85th Street, Amsterdam at 73rd Street, and Broadway at 77th Street. According to the DOT, these hubs are part of a three-year pilot under the Curb Management Action Plan. The official matter summary states: 'The DOT unveiled three new microhubs to promote cleaner, greener, last-mile deliveries.' Council Member Gale A. Brewer, representing District 6, applauded the initiative, saying, 'It is incredibly important to have these hubs where we can pull the trucks off the streets and get the delivery via bicycle.' The pilot aims to cut truck congestion, reduce double parking, and shift deliveries to low-emission modes. Delivery giants like Amazon and UPS will use the hubs. The city hopes to make streets safer for everyone.

• Three new microhubs now allocated for delivery drop off on Upper West Side streets, amny.com, Published 2025-04-22

Apr 16 - Assembly bill A 7997 lets speed cameras catch drivers hiding or altering plates. It extends camera use in school zones. Lawmakers push to close loopholes that shield reckless drivers from accountability.

Assembly bill A 7997, now in sponsorship, aims to expand photo speed violation monitoring in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Deborah Glick with co-sponsors Jo Anne Simon, John Zaccaro Jr., Linda Rosenthal, and Tony Simone, was introduced on April 16, 2025. It 'permits the use of photo speed violation monitoring systems in New York City for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction, concealment, and/or distortion; extends provisions permitting the use of speed cameras in certain school zones.' By targeting plate obstruction, the bill seeks to stop drivers from dodging speed camera enforcement, a move that could help protect pedestrians and cyclists from repeat offenders.

• File A 7997, Open States, Published 2025-04-16

Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.

The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.

• Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death, The New York Times, Published 2025-04-12

Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.

• Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash, ABC7, Published 2025-04-11

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 10 - Senate bill S 7336 pushes more speed cameras and targets hidden plates. Sponsors want sharper eyes on reckless drivers. School zones stay under watch. The city’s most vulnerable stay exposed.

Senate bill S 7336, now in sponsorship, aims to expand photo speed violation monitoring in New York City. The bill, titled 'Relates to the use of certain photo speed violation monitoring systems for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction; repealer,' lets cameras catch drivers who hide or alter plates and extends speed camera use in school zones. Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill’s focus: more enforcement, less evasion. No safety analyst note yet, but the intent is clear—more eyes on the street, more pressure on reckless drivers.

• File S 7336, Open States, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.

Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.

• Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen, Patch, Published 2025-04-07

Apr 5 - A taxi driver lost consciousness on Amsterdam Avenue. The cab struck and injured two people. One suffered a fractured arm. Another had chest pain. The crash left pain and confusion in its wake.

A taxi traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue crashed after the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, 'Lost Consciousness' was the contributing factor. Two people were injured: a 35-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm, and a 55-year-old man, the driver, complained of chest pain. The crash involved a taxi and a parked sedan. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.

According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.

• Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-03

Mar 25 - Two sedans collided head-on at Broadway and West 60th. Metal tore. A 75-year-old man in the back seat bled from the head, wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were distracted, fueling a violent collision in Manhattan’s streets.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed head-on at Broadway and West 60th Street in Manhattan at 11:00 a.m. Both vehicles sustained severe front-end damage. The 75-year-old male passenger, seated in the right rear and wearing a lap belt, suffered a serious head injury with bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The narrative states: 'A 75-year-old man in the back seat bled from the head. He wore a lap belt. Both drivers were distracted.' No victim behavior contributed to the crash. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 25 - A box truck, driver distracted, crashed into a stopped bus on Broadway. The truck driver suffered neck whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt. Impact crushed metal, left one injured.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Broadway near West 74th Street rear-ended a stopped bus at 5:28 AM in Manhattan. The truck driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck whiplash and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bus was stopped in traffic when the truck struck its center back end. The truck's front end was damaged. The truck driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved or injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 17 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a stationary SUV struck his right front quarter panel. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding, left shaken and hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Columbus Avenue near West 64th Street at 17:09. A stationary 2021 Mercedes SUV was parked when it struck a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained neck injuries with minor bleeding, experiencing shock after the collision. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a vehicle registered in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 10 - A box truck struck a 37-year-old woman on a bike near Broadway. She suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cite confusion as a factor. The truck showed no damage. The driver’s actions remain unlisted.

According to the police report, a box truck hit a 37-year-old female bicyclist near 1870 Broadway in Manhattan at 16:59. The cyclist was riding north and suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The truck sustained no damage. The report does not detail the truck driver’s actions or license status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 7 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries after a collision involving a van and an SUV on Columbus Avenue. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage by the bicyclist, resulting in serious injury and semiconsciousness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Columbus Avenue involving a bicyclist and two parked vehicles—a Dodge Ram van and a Mercedes SUV. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was traveling south and sustained head injuries with an injury severity level of 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's lane use error. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted, reflecting confusion or error on the bicyclist's part. Both vehicles were parked at the time of impact, with damage to their front quarter panels. The bicyclist was not ejected but was semiconscious after the crash. Driver errors from moving vehicles were not reported, focusing attention on the bicyclist's improper lane usage as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."

• Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-06

Feb 18 - Senators move to guard bike lanes. Cameras will catch drivers who block or invade. The city’s cyclists and walkers get a shot at safer streets. No more hiding behind the wheel.

Senate bill S 5008, now in sponsorship, aims to launch a bicycle lane safety program in New York City. The bill, introduced February 18, 2025, sits in committee. Its summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal leads, joined by Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, Jessica Ramos, and Julia Salazar. The bill targets drivers who block or misuse bike lanes, using cameras to enforce the rules. The move puts pressure on the city to protect cyclists and pedestrians from daily danger.

• File S 5008, Open States, Published 2025-02-18

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800320 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 11 - A 57-year-old woman was struck by a westbound taxi on Riverside Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and shock. Police cited the taxi driver's failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Riverside Boulevard outside an intersection at 7:20 a.m. The taxi, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly identifies the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09