Manhattanville Bleeds While City Sleeps—Who Will Stop the Killing?

A bus merging northbound struck a minivan traveling straight on Henry Hudson Parkway. The impact hit the bus’s left front quarter panel and the minivan’s right front quarter panel. A passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:38 on Henry Hudson Parkway. A northbound bus was merging when it collided with a northbound minivan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the bus’s left front quarter panel and the minivan’s right front quarter panel. The report cites driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, and Unsafe Lane Changing. A 27-year-old male passenger in the minivan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bus had four occupants, and the minivan had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights dangerous merging and aggressive driving behaviors leading to serious passenger injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799993 - 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 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 20-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV driver distracted by inattention collided with him on Riverside Drive. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting the dangers of driver distraction in Manhattan traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Riverside Drive in Manhattan at 16:16. A 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a northbound 2017 Ford SUV. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV's right front quarter panel collided with the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, pointing to the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, but these were not cited as contributing factors by the police. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Upper Manhattan will swap sidewalk garbage bags for curbside bins. Nearly 80% of apartments join the pilot. Parking gives way to cleaner streets. Council Member Abreu backs the move. Advocates say bins clear paths for walkers. The city aims for citywide rollout.

On February 24, 2025, Council Member Shaun Abreu announced support for a pilot in Manhattan’s Community Board 9, replacing sidewalk garbage bags with curbside containers. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will launch the program by June 1, 2025, with nearly 80% of apartments participating. The pilot, which follows earlier bin tests, repurposes parking spots for stationary bins. Abreu, co-sponsoring a bill with Council Member Crystal Hudson, called the shift 'a necessary public good' despite the loss of parking. The bill would require on-street containers for buildings with 10 or more units citywide by 2032. Advocates and DSNY officials highlight the benefit for pedestrians: 'People don’t want garbage on the sidewalk, and it makes perfect sense to put it in the roadway.' The pilot will run for a year, aiming to clear sidewalks and improve safety for those on foot.

• ‘Trash Revolution’: Curbside Containers Coming to Most Apartments in Uptown Pilot, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-02-24

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

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

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

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 westbound SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on W 130 St in Manhattan. The collision caused neck injuries to a front-seat passenger. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, highlighting hazardous road conditions and driver control failures.

According to the police report, a 2005 Dodge SUV traveling west on W 130 St collided with the center back end of a parked bus. Both vehicles were stationary before impact. The bus was also parked, with damage to its center front end. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 48-year-old female front passenger who sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor, indicating loss of vehicle control. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly listed, but the collision with a parked vehicle suggests a failure to maintain control under adverse conditions. The passenger’s injury and the vehicle damage confirm the force of impact. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

A taxi traveling south struck a sedan making a U-turn on W 133 St in Manhattan. The impact injured a 27-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Driver distraction by electronic device contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 133 St near Convent Ave in Manhattan at 2:55 PM. A taxi traveling southbound collided with a sedan making a U-turn eastbound. The taxi's left front bumper and the sedan's right side doors sustained damage. The report cites 'Other Electronic Device' as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction. A 27-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan was occupied by two people, with the injured passenger positioned in the middle rear seat or lying across a seat. The taxi had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The sedan driver was a licensed female. The collision highlights driver error related to distraction and risky maneuvers such as U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.

Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.

• Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2024-12-26

A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.

NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.

• NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-23

A sedan traveling east struck the rear of a Jeep also moving east on W 133 St near Amsterdam Ave. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. The collision caused center back and front end damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. on W 133 St in Manhattan. A 26-year-old male driver of a 2011 Honda sedan was injured with bodily harm to his entire body and experienced shock. The sedan was traveling east and impacted the center back end of a Jeep also traveling east. The Jeep had no occupants at the time. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends respectively. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, indicating driver error but does not specify details such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on West 127th Street in Manhattan during a police pursuit. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and bruising. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:35 on West 127th Street in Manhattan involving two sedans. One driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. One vehicle was involved in a police pursuit traveling south, colliding with another sedan. The impact was centered on the back end of one vehicle and the front end of the other. The driver of the pursuing vehicle was unlicensed, further compounding the risk. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive driving and police pursuits in dense urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council moves to test bold pavement markings at crash sites. Five spots per borough. Focus: places where drivers have killed or maimed. Report to follow. Streets marked for danger.

Int 1154-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced December 19, 2024. The bill orders a pilot for high visibility pavement markings—at least five locations per borough. The city must target streets with high injury or fatality counts from bad driving. The matter title reads: 'establishing a high visibility pavement marking pilot program.' Council Member Yusef Salaam leads, joined by Menin, De La Rosa, Brooks-Powers, Cabán, Brannan, and Hanif. The law demands a report on results and challenges. The aim: mark danger, force drivers to see, and push the city to act where blood has already been spilled.

• File Int 1154-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-19

Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

A southbound bus struck its own driver and a passenger on W 132 St in Manhattan. Both suffered abrasions and head or face injuries. The driver was not ejected; the passenger was partially ejected. Police cite unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2014 Vanh bus traveling south on W 132 St in Manhattan struck its own occupants at 10:45 AM. The bus driver, a 63-year-old man, sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected, secured by a lap belt and harness. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered facial abrasions and was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper, with damage to the same area. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without identifying driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both occupants were injured and in shock or unknown emotional status. The data focuses on the vehicle occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13