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Sep 11 - On W 125 St in Manhattan, a westbound sedan driver hit a 15-year-old cycling east. The teen was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding but stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.

Police say a westbound sedan driver collided with a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling east on W 125 St in Manhattan. The teen was ejected, stayed conscious, and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:40 p.m. and involved a 2017 Toyota sedan and a bicycle; both had center front-end damage. The report lists the driver as licensed. Police recorded driver errors by the motorist: Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. Crash-level factors also cite Driver Inattention/Distraction. The data lists the bicyclist as injured; occupants of the car are marked with unspecified injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - A driver changing lanes hit a southbound cyclist by 2115 Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The rider was ejected, semiconscious, with abdomen and pelvic injuries.

A driver in an unspecified vehicle changed lanes and hit a 35-year-old man riding south on a bike near 2115 Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan at 9:10 p.m. on September 9, 2025. The cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with abdominal and pelvic injuries, and complained of pain and nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Police also recorded left-side door impact and damage to the driver’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist was recorded going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - A driver turned left from W 121 St and hit a 46-year-old man crossing at St Nicholas Ave. Police cited failure to yield and distraction. The man suffered leg injuries and shock.

A driver in a Ford sedan made a left turn at W 121 St and St Nicholas Ave and hit a 46-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection. The crash happened in Manhattan’s 28th Precinct. The man had a leg injury and reported shock and pain. According to the police report, the driver was turning left and struck the pedestrian at the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impact was to the left front bumper. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were recorded. The location sits in zip code 10027.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - A driver in an SUV went west on 125th and hit a 34-year-old man in the St. Nicholas intersection. Center-front impact. The man suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.

A driver in a 2009 Honda SUV, heading west on W 125 St, hit a 34-year-old man in the intersection at St Nicholas Ave. The police list a center-front impact. The pedestrian was conscious. He suffered an abrasion to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver, and Following Too Closely. The driver was going straight ahead. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip 10027. No vehicle damage was recorded. The records list the driver as a licensed 25-year-old woman.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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Aug 28 - A left-turning SUV struck a northbound cyclist at 125th and Adam Clayton Powell. The rider went down, bleeding from the leg. The SUV’s right front clipped him. Distraction marked the report. The street carried the crash away.

A 2024 Acura SUV turning left from W 125 St hit a northbound cyclist on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data show the SUV was making a left turn and its right-front quarter panel struck the bike’s front. Driver Inattention/Distraction is listed for the SUV driver and in the crash factors. The bicyclist’s record lists Driver Inattention/Distraction after the collision, but the turn and impact align with driver distraction. Driver Inexperience appears in the report as well.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 16 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 69-year-old bicyclist at Manhattan Ave and W 115 St. The cyclist suffered a fractured lower leg and foot and remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 69-year-old male bicyclist at Manhattan Ave and W 115 St. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee/lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The report also lists the cyclist's contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Failure to Keep Right." The bike's center front made contact with the sedan's right front quarter panel. Both vehicles were traveling north and both were going straight. The cyclist was unlicensed; the bike showed center front damage while the sedan reported no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 13 - A Kia’s right front clips a woman crossing with the signal on St. Nicholas and 125th. She goes down with leg wounds. The driver was inexperienced and failed to yield. The street takes the hit. The system shrugs.

A 2013 Kia sedan struck a 61-year-old woman in the crosswalk at St. Nicholas Ave and W 125 St. She was crossing with the signal and suffered lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The driver, a 23-year-old male, was listed as inexperienced and failed to yield. The vehicle’s right front bumper made contact. The crash happened in Manhattan’s 28th Precinct area. No other injuries were reported. The report lists the driver’s license as valid. The pedestrian’s actions complied with the signal. Driver errors led to the strike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - Southbound sedan cut across on Frederick Douglass and struck a 19-year-old cyclist. The bike rider went down, hurt his back, and was ejected. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Distraction and vehicle actions drove the crash.

A southbound Honda sedan changing lanes on Frederick Douglass Boulevard struck a southbound bicyclist near West 120th Street. The 19-year-old cyclist was injured and ejected, with back trauma noted. Two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular” and “Outside Car Distraction.” The sedan was changing lanes when impact occurred, with damage at the left front quarter panel, indicating driver movement into the rider’s path. These listed driver errors show a preventable strike. Only after those factors, the report notes the bicyclist’s helmet use; it is not cited as a cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - Westbound on West 116th. A driver going straight rear-ended a stopped SUV at Lenox. The stopped driver, 42, suffered back pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.

Two drivers headed west on West 116th Street at Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 5:00 a.m. One driver went straight and hit the left rear of a driver stopped in traffic. "According to the police report, the 42-year-old driver of the stopped SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash." Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The impact was right front to left rear. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved. One driver was hurt. The crash is logged under collision ID 4833829.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - Two eastbound taxis collided on West 112th Street. One driver rear-ended a stopped taxi. Three rear-seat passengers—ages 6, 40 and 63—suffered head and neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

Two taxis collided on West 112th Street in Manhattan and three rear-seat passengers were hurt. The driver of an eastbound taxi was stopped in traffic. The driver of a second eastbound taxi struck the stopped vehicle with his left front bumper into the center rear. Injured were a 6-year-old (head injury) and two adults, 40 and 63, with neck injuries; all complained of whiplash and were conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were recorded as contributing factors. Police noted one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other was going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.

NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.

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Aug 4 - An SUV driver hit a cyclist stopped in traffic on W 125 St at Lenox. The 39-year-old woman suffered a back injury and a bruise. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular'.

A driver in an SUV rear-ended a cyclist stopped in traffic on W 125 St at Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The 39-year-old woman suffered a back injury and a bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s left front bumper hit the center back end of the bike. Both traveled eastbound; the driver went straight; the rider was stopped. Police recorded driver inattention. No other contributing factors were listed for the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A sedan and a motorcycle collided at 307 West 125th. The 39-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience for both drivers and inattention for the motorcycle driver.

A sedan and a motorcycle collided at 307 West 125th in Manhattan. A 39-year-old man driving the motorcycle was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash; he was conscious after the crash. According to the police report, "both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred." Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured motorcycle driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

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Jul 31 - Two vehicles collided on Madison Avenue. One slammed into scaffolding. Eight people hurt. Steel and glass scattered. Early morning chaos. No word yet on why.

ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that a car and SUV crashed on Madison Avenue between 84th and 85th streets, sending one vehicle into scaffolding. Eight people were injured, but none critically. The article states, 'There is no word on the cause of the crash. So far, no charges have been filed.' Video from Citizen App showed the aftermath. The crash highlights the risks of vehicle collisions near pedestrian infrastructure. No details on driver actions or city response were given.

• Eight Injured As Cars Hit Scaffolding, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31

Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.

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Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.

Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.

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Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.

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Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.

• Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-25