Three Dead, 114 Hurt—Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

A 32-year-old male driver lost consciousness while driving southbound on FDR Drive. His SUV collided with an object using the right front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and concussion, remaining incoherent after the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver operating a 2024 Mercedes SUV on FDR Drive lost consciousness while driving straight ahead. The vehicle impacted an object with its right front bumper, causing damage to that area. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was found incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a critical driver medical event led to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed when drivers experience sudden incapacitation behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Dodge Charger struck a street sweeper, spun out, and pinned an NYPD officer against his patrol car in the West Village. Both the officer and the driver landed in the hospital. The street saw chaos, metal, and speed.

NY Daily News (March 14, 2025) reports a crash at W. 13th St and Seventh Ave. A Dodge Charger, heading south, changed lanes and hit a street sweeper. The car spun several times and pinned a uniformed officer between vehicles. Surveillance footage showed the Charger 'appeared to be speeding,' according to a witness. The officer tried to escape but was struck. Both the officer and driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No charges have been filed. The incident highlights the dangers of lane changes and speed on city streets, raising questions about enforcement and street design.

• Officer Pinned By Spinning Dodge Charger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-14

A 50-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when a van making a left turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim was not ejected and suffered minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a van traveling north on 1 Avenue was making a left turn onto East 94th Street when it struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The van's point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not ejected from the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Ford van. This crash highlights critical driver failures in yielding to lawful pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A 44-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection in Manhattan. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on East 87th Street in Manhattan struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, which the report cites as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

Assembly bill A 5440 targets reckless drivers. It makes car owners pay when their vehicles run red lights. Cameras catch the lawbreakers. The aim: fewer crashes, safer streets for all.

Assembly bill A 5440 was introduced on February 14, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled "Imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York," seeks to hold vehicle owners accountable when their cars violate traffic signals, using camera enforcement. Assembly Member Steven Raga sponsors the bill, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Tony Simone, Yudelka Tapia, Karines Reyes, and Marcela Mitaynes as co-sponsors. No safety analyst note is available. The bill aims to curb dangerous driving and protect vulnerable road users by making owners answer for violations caught on camera.

• File A 5440, Open States, Published 2025-02-14

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

Dump truck struck sedan on East 82nd. Sedan driver suffered neck bruises. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Steel and flesh collided in Manhattan night.

According to the police report, a dump truck and a sedan collided at 21:57 on East 82nd Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan was hit on the left side doors and damaged in the left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was injured with neck contusions and bruises. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No victim actions were cited. The crash shows the danger of distracted driving and risky lane changes on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792029 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.

According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue, New York Post, Published 2025-02-06

An SUV traveling east collided with an e-scooter moving northeast at East 84th Street. The e-scooter driver suffered contusions and was injured but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 near East 84th Street in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured with contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight east and struck the e-scooter on its left front bumper. The e-scooter was impacted at its center front end, sustaining damage. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was not ejected and the vehicle showed no damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users such as e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.

NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.

• Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-04

A sedan struck the left rear bumper of another sedan on East 93rd Street in Manhattan. The collision injured a 23-year-old female passenger, causing whiplash and neck pain. Driver distraction was cited as the contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:31 a.m. on East 93rd Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling westbound were involved. The first vehicle, a 2016 Toyota sedan, was struck on its left rear bumper by a 2023 Tesla sedan. The Tesla driver was going straight ahead, while the Toyota driver was engaged in an unspecified pre-crash maneuver. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. A 23-year-old female occupant in the Toyota suffered neck injuries, specifically whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on East 81st Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The collision damaged both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, at 8:00 AM on East 81st Street in Manhattan, a sedan traveling south collided with a parked station wagon/SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report explicitly states 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was stationary at the time, indicating the driver error was solely with the sedan operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ bumpers, underscoring the dangers of driver distraction in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 62-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck at an intersection on East 85th Street. The driver, making a left turn, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:22 AM on East 85th Street near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. A pedestrian, a 62-year-old man crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious with abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. There is no indication that the pedestrian's actions contributed to the crash. The driver’s failure to maintain proper attention and lack of experience led directly to the collision and the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate bill S 3387 demands complete street design in all DOT projects with state or federal funds. Streets must serve walkers, cyclists, and riders. No more car-first roads. Sponsors push for safer, fairer streets.

Senate bill S 3387, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Senate. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects subject to oversight by the department of transportation,' would force all DOT projects using state or federal funds to include complete street design. Senator Andrew Gounardes leads as primary sponsor, joined by Patricia Fahy, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Liz Krueger. Their action aims to end car dominance and put vulnerable road users first. The bill was introduced January 27, 2025. No safety analyst note is available.

• File S 3387, Open States, Published 2025-01-27

A 28-year-old unlicensed sedan driver rear-ended a northbound SUV on FDR Drive. The impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver suffered back contusions, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:55 on FDR Drive when a 28-year-old male sedan driver, unlicensed in New York, collided with the rear of a northbound SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to maintain safe following distance on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 33-year-old male driver suffered full-body contusions and shock after his SUV overturned on East 95th Street in Manhattan. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Multiple parked SUVs were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:33 on East 95th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 33-year-old male, was operating a 2024 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound when his vehicle overturned, sustaining roof damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt but suffered contusions over his entire body and was in shock. Additional damage involved multiple parked SUVs, including a 2024 Mazda SUV and a 2013 Honda SUV, both with damage to their right side panels. The police report does not indicate any contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing solely on driver inattention as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A southbound SUV changed lanes unsafely on East 96th Street, striking an object or vehicle with its left front bumper. Both driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries, including whiplash and chest contusions, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2016 ACUR SUV traveling south on East 96th Street was involved in a crash at 23:48. The driver was executing a lane change when the collision occurred, with the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The driver, a 46-year-old male, sustained whiplash and back injuries, while the front passenger, a 53-year-old female, suffered chest contusions. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe lane changes, resulting in moderate injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16