Jan 1 - A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692604 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 29 - An 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck at an intersection on West 141 Street in Manhattan. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was in shock. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling east on West 141 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, along with pedestrian confusion or error. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction combined with pedestrian confusion at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 15 - A bicyclist and an SUV collided on West 147 Street in Manhattan. Both men suffered injuries and shock. The SUV was parked before impact. Driver inattention contributed to the crash. The bicyclist sustained a hip and upper leg injury.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver of a 2018 Mercedes SUV was parked on West 147 Street when the collision occurred. A 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling south struck the left side doors of the SUV. Both the SUV driver and bicyclist were injured and experienced shock. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both parties. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of the bike and left side doors of the SUV. No damage was reported to the SUV. The bicyclist had no visible complaints at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers suffered injuries. One driver hit the other’s rear bumper while stopped in traffic. Both drivers wore lap belts. Driver distraction caused the crash. Injuries included head trauma and leg pain.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. One driver was stopped in traffic when the other vehicle struck the rear bumper. Both drivers were injured: a 30-year-old man suffered head injuries and a 46-year-old woman sustained knee and lower leg injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The impact point was the center back end of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A 43-year-old male motorcyclist overturned on Broadway in Manhattan. He was trapped and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved unsafe speed on slippery pavement. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on Broadway in Manhattan lost control and overturned. The rider was trapped in the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The motorcycle was going straight ahead before the overturn, and the driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused other damage to the vehicle but no other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671230 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 11 - Mayor Adams backs taking 150,000 parking spots for garbage containers. He calls it a small price for cleaner streets. The plan shifts trash from sidewalks to bins, clearing paths for pedestrians. Council member Abreu supports the West Harlem pilot. Resistance remains.

"What’s happening in West Harlem – it’s working." -- Shaun Abreu

On October 11, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams announced support for the Sanitation Department's plan to repurpose 150,000 parking spaces for containerized garbage collection. The policy, unveiled by DSNY, aims to move trash from sidewalks into closed bins, targeting cleaner streets and less sidewalk clutter. The mayor said, 'Everyday New Yorkers are tired of the rodents, they’re tired of the trash, and this is a small price to pay on ensuring that you can have cleaner streets.' Council member Shaun Abreu, representing West Harlem, voiced strong support, citing visible improvements from the local pilot. The plan requires smaller buildings to use wheeled bins on sidewalks, while larger buildings would get shared curbside containers. The city faces pushback from some residents, but Adams insists street cleanliness is a top concern. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the move could clear sidewalks for pedestrians and reduce hazards from trash piles.

• Adams: Eliminating ‘Parking’ for Trash is ‘Small Price to Pay’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-11

Sep 29 - A 36-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a sedan traveling east on West 140th Street in Manhattan. The driver hit the worker with the left front bumper. The worker suffered bruises and arm injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 140th Street struck a man working in the roadway near a parked garbage truck. The 36-year-old occupant, who was the driver of the sedan, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The garbage truck was parked and undamaged. The injured man was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers workers face when operating near moving vehicles in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - Sanitation trucks now lift curbside bins in West Harlem. No more sidewalk trash bags. Ten blocks and fourteen schools lose parking, gain cleaner streets. Rats lose ground. Council Member Abreu and DSNY back the change. Some residents cheer. Others worry about access.

On September 15, 2023, New York City launched a containerized garbage collection pilot in West Harlem. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) rolled out mechanical lifts on trucks to empty curbside containers, covering ten residential blocks and fourteen schools. The pilot aims to 'eliminate sidewalk trash bags, combat rats, and reclaim public roadway space from private car storage.' Council Member Shaun Abreu and DSNY officials publicly supported the program, with Abreu stating, 'Rats are a huge problem uptown, and we’ll never get the problem under control as long as we’re just throwing bags on the sidewalk.' Jonathan Viguers, DSNY assistant commissioner, acknowledged the removal of parking spaces as necessary. The initiative is part of Mayor Adams's anti-rat campaign. While some residents praise cleaner sidewalks, others raise concerns about accessibility and overflow. The city may expand the program, but faces cost and political hurdles.

• First Trash of History: City Starts Containerized Garbage Collection In West Harlem, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-15

Aug 23 - A 75-year-old man driving a pick-up truck crashed into two parked sedans on Broadway in Manhattan. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Police cited illness and fatigue as contributing factors. The parked cars sustained rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male driver operating a 2016 pick-up truck on Broadway in Manhattan collided with two parked sedans. The driver was injured and incoherent, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists illness and fatigue as the contributing factors to the crash. The pick-up truck struck the right front bumper of the vehicle, damaging the front of the truck and the rear bumpers of the two sedans. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver medical conditions and fatigue behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - A 13-year-old girl on a bike was struck by an SUV on West 149 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was distracted and slowed before impact.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female bicyclist was injured after being hit by a 2022 Jeep SUV on West 149 Street, Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience on the bicyclist's part. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping at the time of the crash. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - A sedan traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway crashed while making a right turn. The 22-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver in a 2015 Toyota sedan was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway at 5:10 a.m. The driver was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver suffered a neck injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654748 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 13 - A moped and sedan collided on West 142 Street at Hamilton Place. The moped driver suffered a head injury. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on West 142 Street collided with a sedan heading east on Hamilton Place during a police pursuit. The 28-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a head contusion but remained conscious. Police list driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed male, carried three occupants and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The moped was damaged at the center front end. The crash underscores driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a northbound e-bike on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The 34-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. The e-bike was demolished.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue made a U-turn and collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the sedan's maneuver—making a U-turn—was a critical element in the collision. The e-bike was demolished on impact. The driver of the sedan was unlicensed, which may have contributed to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - A 27-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a southbound Jeep sedan on West 145 Street. The e-bike was demolished. The rider was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a northbound e-bike collided head-on with a southbound 2014 Jeep sedan on West 145 Street. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. He was in shock at the scene. The sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The crash demolished the e-bike and heavily damaged the sedan's front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.

A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 28 - A bicyclist was injured on Broadway after a vehicle made a right turn and struck him from behind. The rider was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way by the driver.

According to the police report, a vehicle making a right turn on Broadway collided with a bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error in yielding to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 21 - A 25-year-old male moped driver was ejected after a crash on Amsterdam Avenue. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The moped, traveling north, struck an object or surface with its left front bumper, causing damage. The report lists driver errors including inattention/distraction and disregarding traffic control. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No safety equipment was used. The incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving and failure to obey traffic signals, which led to the driver's ejection and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 19 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian walking east along West 145 Street. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted and inattentive at impact.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford sedan was making a U-turn on West 145 Street when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle, which sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 16 - A sedan struck the rear of another vehicle on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the left rear bumper of the sedan.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Henry Hudson Parkway. The collision caused back injuries and shock, with the driver complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the left rear bumper of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling northbound, going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19