Hamilton Heights: Three Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Why Won’t the City Act?

A 19-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The vehicle, traveling north, impacted the pedestrian with its front center, causing contusions but no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W 147 St and St Nicholas Ave in Manhattan at 9:50 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a vehicle traveling north, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No driver details or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no further details on driver fault or violations are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured when a sedan making a left turn struck him on Manhattan’s W 145 St near Amsterdam Ave. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, at 2:45 AM on W 145 St near Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan, a sedan traveling east made a left turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist traveling straight. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2017 BMW. The collision caused center front-end damage to the sedan, while the bike showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771299 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a U-turn hit a northbound bicyclist on West 140th Street in Manhattan. The 78-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 140th Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan at 5:07 p.m. A sedan traveling north was making a U-turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 78-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, including minor bleeding and shock. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, specifically attributed to the driver of the sedan. The sedan's point of impact was its center front end, while the bicyclist was hit on his left side doors. The driver error of failing to yield during the U-turn created a hazardous situation that led to the cyclist's severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Four occupants suffered hip and neck injuries in a crash involving a sedan and a taxi on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling south when they collided, causing shock and minor bleeding among the injured. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving a sedan and a taxi, both traveling south. The sedan impacted the taxi's right rear bumper with its left front bumper, while the taxi sustained damage to its center back end. Four occupants were injured: a 44-year-old female passenger and three male drivers aged 25, 38, and 43. Injuries included hip and upper leg trauma and neck injury, with one occupant experiencing minor bleeding. All occupants were not ejected and were in shock. The drivers of the sedan and taxi were all wearing lap belts except the passenger who had no safety equipment. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The crash highlights systemic danger on this roadway segment without clear driver fault identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771885 - 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

An SUV slammed head-on into an e-bike on W 155th Street. The rider flew from his bike, struck the pavement, and died from head trauma. Police cite driver distraction. The crash left a man lifeless on Manhattan asphalt.

According to the police report, an SUV collided head-on with an e-bike at W 155th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV struck the e-bike directly, throwing the male rider from his bike. The report states the victim suffered fatal head trauma and was found with no pulse. The narrative specifies, 'The driver was distracted.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The e-bike rider was ejected and killed on impact. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is not cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the SUV's actions directly leading to the cyclist's death.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a cyclist on Broadway. The rider took a blow to the upper arm but stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. The street turned dangerous in a flash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford sedan traveling southwest struck a 25-year-old male bicyclist heading south on Broadway near 3445 in Manhattan at 12:20 PM. The sedan hit the cyclist with its left front bumper. The cyclist suffered a contusion to his upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey. No mention of helmet use or other cyclist actions appears in the report. The crash left the sedan's left front bumper damaged. Even without listed driver fault, the collision shows the risk cyclists face from cars on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a right turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south on W 151 St. The e-scooter driver suffered a head contusion. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on W 151 St near St Nicholas Ave in Manhattan. A sedan was making a right turn when it struck an e-scooter traveling straight ahead southbound. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, specifically linked to the e-scooter driver. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel and right side doors. The e-scooter showed no visible damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unsafe speed in mixed-vehicle traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a right turn at W 145 St and Amsterdam Ave. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling northwest made a right turn at the intersection of W 145 St and Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan around 3:00 PM. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way to a 44-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported to be in shock, though she had no visible complaints. The report cites driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling north on West 146 Street collided with a 16-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions but was conscious. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:50 AM on West 146 Street near Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan, a sedan traveling north struck a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper hitting the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The cyclist was not ejected and no helmet use or crossing signals were mentioned. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's left front quarter panel. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A male pedestrian suffered injuries and shock after a collision with a northbound bike on West 151 Street in Manhattan. The bike showed no damage, and the pedestrian’s injury severity was recorded as moderate. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured in a collision involving a northbound bike on West 151 Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan at 13:24. The pedestrian sustained injuries classified as severity level 3 and was reported to be in shock. The bike, operated by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead and showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the data. The absence of vehicle damage suggests a low-impact collision, but the pedestrian still suffered injuries. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A tractor truck hit a 24-year-old man on Broadway near West 145th. The pedestrian suffered leg injuries. The truck kept moving north. No driver errors listed. The street stayed cold and hard.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound diesel tractor truck on Broadway near West 145th Street in Manhattan at 2:08 AM. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing against the signal. He suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The truck showed no damage, with the impact at the left rear quarter panel. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A box truck making a right turn struck a bicyclist and his young passenger on West 145 Street in Manhattan. Both suffered full-body injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing partial ejection of the adult cyclist.

According to the police report, at 16:05 on West 145 Street near Amsterdam Avenue, a 2013 Ford box truck was making a right turn when it collided with a bike traveling eastbound. The adult bicyclist, aged 43, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, entering shock. His 3-year-old passenger, secured by a harness, also suffered full-body injuries and shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, alongside 'Other Vehicular' factors. The truck's center front end impacted the bike's left front quarter panel. Both victims were injured but no contributing victim behaviors were noted. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 53-year-old man crossing against the signal was struck by a southbound pick-up truck on West 145 Street. The pedestrian suffered upper leg injuries and shock. The driver faced limited visibility due to obstructed views, contributing to the collision.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2021 RAM pick-up truck traveling south on West 145 Street near Broadway in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role in the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report. This crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views for vehicle operators in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Three rear-seat passengers suffered bruises in a midnight SUV pileup on Broadway. Parked vehicles took the hit. Impact slammed the back ends. No ejections. Injuries cut deep but spared lives.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash struck multiple parked SUVs near 3428 Broadway in Manhattan just after midnight. The impact centered on the back ends of the vehicles. Three passengers, seated in the rear, were injured. Their wounds included bruises to the head, arms, and hands. All injuries were moderate. None of the passengers were ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the force of the collision and the harm to vulnerable passengers inside the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers were men traveling southwest. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:51 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving two sedans traveling southwest. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision happened, with impact at the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver of the BMW, a 63-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision resulted in injury but no ejection. Both drivers were licensed, with one holding a Florida license and the other unspecified. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

City detour shoves cyclists onto steep, dangerous streets. No warning. No protection. Riders dodge cars, cross highway ramps, and face confusion. Injuries mount. Signs offer little help. Council Member Abreu calls plan shortsighted. Cyclists forced to risk lives or break rules.

On September 25, 2024, the city rerouted the Hudson River Greenway, sending 7,000 daily cyclists onto hilly, crash-prone streets. The detour, implemented with scant notice, lacks protected bike lanes and clear signage. Cyclists must share space with cars, cross highway ramps, and navigate steep slopes. The matter, described as 'shortsighted' by Council Member Shaun Abreu, repeats failures from a similar closure four years ago. Abreu urged the city to create a 'sustainable, workable detour' for vulnerable riders. Cyclists voiced frustration and fear, with some riding on pedestrian paths or even the highway to avoid danger. The city’s reliance on 'Share the Road' signs and sharrows leaves riders exposed. The detour has led to nearly one injury per week, highlighting the city’s disregard for cyclist safety during infrastructure work.

• Eyes On The Street: Greenway Detour is a Hilly, Confusing Danger Zone, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-25

A motorcycle and an SUV collided head-on on West 150 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining shock. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls, according to the police report.

At 7:01 PM on West 150 Street near Broadway in Manhattan, a collision occurred between a northbound motorcycle and an eastbound SUV. According to the police report, the crash involved a 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg and experienced shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error related to traffic control disregard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04