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A high-speed electric unicycle struck a cyclist on Central Park’s crowded West Drive. The unicycle rider landed in critical condition. Congestion and speed collided. Chaos followed. Bystanders watched. Sirens wailed.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-06) reports a crash on Central Park’s West Drive, where an illegal electric unicycle hit a cyclist. The unicycle, capable of speeds over 40 mph, struck Carolyn Backus, who was riding a standard bike. The unicycle operator was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. NYPD initially charged Backus with leaving the scene, but the charge was dropped. A spokesperson clarified, 'She also remained on scene for about 45 minutes after the crash and waited for paramedics.' The incident highlights risks from high-speed, illegal vehicles in crowded park spaces.

• Electric Unicycle Slams Cyclist In Park, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-06

SUV turned left, struck a 19-year-old cyclist. The rider was ejected, bruised, conscious. Police cite failure to yield. Metal hit flesh. System failed the vulnerable.

A BMW SUV turned left onto E 111 St and struck a 19-year-old woman riding north on her bike. She was ejected and suffered a contusion to her arm but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The SUV's left front bumper hit the bike's rear. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the primary cause listed was driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at 1468 Madison Ave. She suffered a leg injury. The driver was unhurt. Police list no clear cause. The street remains dangerous.

A sedan traveling north struck a 31-year-old woman at the intersection of 1468 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained a contusion and injury to her lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 63-year-old man, was not injured. No driver errors were listed in the data. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Three NJ Transit buses crashed at Port Authority before dawn. The impact shut the express lane. Buses stacked up. Service stalled. By midmorning, the ramp reopened. Delays lingered. Riders stranded in the city’s heart.

NY1 reported on July 2, 2025, that three NJ Transit buses collided at the Port Authority Bus Terminal around 6:15 a.m. The crash closed the express bus lane ramp, halting service and rerouting traffic. According to NY1, 'the collision happened around 6:15 a.m., shutting down the express bus lane ramp at the Midtown Manhattan terminal.' Service resumed by 10 a.m. with delays. The incident highlights the risks of crowded terminal operations and the cascading effects of bus collisions on transit flow. No details on driver actions or injuries were provided.

• Three NJ Transit Buses Collide At Terminal, NY1, Published 2025-07-02

SUV and motorcycle collided on FDR Drive. Driver inattention listed. Passenger suffered neck injury. Streets remain unforgiving. Metal meets flesh. System failed to protect.

A collision between an SUV and a motorcycle on FDR Drive left a 37-year-old female passenger injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was cited as a contributing factor. The SUV was traveling north when the crash occurred. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before noting the passenger's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

E-bike hit a 61-year-old woman in the crosswalk on E 103 St. She was crossing with the signal. She suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention.

A 61-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike while crossing E 103 St at Madison Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the e-bike, traveling north, hit her. She suffered a head injury and was found unconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Sedans slammed into taxis on E 100 St. Four people hurt. Neck, arm, and leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and pain in Manhattan.

On E 100 St near 3 Ave, sedans collided with taxis. Four people were injured, suffering neck, arm, and leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left several occupants in pain, with whiplash and complaints of nausea. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A driver ran a red. Cars slammed. Three pedestrians fell. Sirens cut the night. One man clings to life. The street holds the scars. The driver fled, but police caught him.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a multivehicle crash at Bruckner Boulevard and Hunts Point Avenue. Police say Charles Jenkins "allegedly ran a red light," triggering a collision that sent both vehicles onto the sidewalk. Jenkins' car struck three pedestrians, critically injuring one. Jenkins then "got out of his vehicle and ran away, but he was later arrested." Charges include vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. The crash highlights the lethal risk of red-light running and unlicensed driving. The investigation continues.

• Red Light Run Crushes Bronx Pedestrians, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-28

A van’s door swung open. A cyclist hit hard. Blood on the face. Shock in the street. Glare and bad lane use listed. Manhattan, night. The system failed the rider.

A van and a bike collided near 1761 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered facial injuries and shock. According to the police report, 'Glare' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The van was parked, and the cyclist was riding east. The report lists no helmet or signal issues for the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist bleeding and shaken. Systemic failures and driver actions led to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A sedan struck a cyclist at Lexington and 106th. The bike rider was ejected and injured. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The car’s right front bumper took the hit. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan traveling west on East 106th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at Lexington Avenue. The 57-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers disregard traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A stolen box truck crashed into a Midtown building. The front awning buckled under the force. No injuries. Police detained a person of interest. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent. The city watched, unblinking.

CBS New York reported on June 23, 2025, that a stolen box truck struck a building in Midtown Manhattan, damaging the front awning. According to police, 'no one was hurt and a person of interest was taken into custody.' The incident highlights the risk posed by unauthorized drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles. The crash did not result in injuries, but the impact damaged property and disrupted the area. The report underscores ongoing concerns about vehicle theft and the potential for harm in dense urban environments, where even a single reckless act can threaten public safety.

• Stolen Truck Slams Midtown Building, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-23

SUV hit parked sedan at 1641 Madison Ave. One driver suffered head injury. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left pain, confusion, and a shaken street.

An SUV traveling north struck a parked sedan at 1641 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were involved. A 39-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and was found unconscious. Four other occupants, including two children, reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper hit the sedan's left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver wore a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A parked Ford and a bronze Toyota touched in Manhattan. An investigator cuffed the young driver on the spot. The arrest was later voided. The Attorney General’s office is investigating. No injuries reported. Tension hung in the air.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-20), a minor collision occurred in Manhattan when a civilian's Toyota touched a parked Ford Expedition belonging to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ security detail. The investigator, Nelson Yu, a retired NYPD detective, immediately confronted and handcuffed the young woman driver, demanding identification. A witness described, 'He jumped out and cuffed her on the spot. No questions, no warning.' The woman was reportedly driving without a license. The arrest was later voided. The Attorney General’s office stated, 'OAG is investigating this matter internally and will not have further comment at this time.' The incident highlights the use of force and protocol in minor traffic incidents involving law enforcement personnel.

• Security Detail Cuffs Woman After Fender-Bender, New York Post, Published 2025-06-20

A sedan struck a cyclist on East 97th Street. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and lay unconscious. Police say the driver disregarded traffic control. The car’s side was smashed. The street was quiet. The danger was not.

A crash on East 97th Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan left a 30-year-old male cyclist injured and unconscious with head trauma after he was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, the sedan driver disregarded traffic control. The sedan, traveling west, struck the northbound cyclist, damaging the car’s left side. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s failure to obey traffic signals. The crash underscores the risks faced by cyclists when drivers ignore basic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A Bronx man died after his e-bike struck a pedestrian in a Central Park crosswalk. He flew from the bike, hit the curb, and never recovered. The pedestrian suffered a minor hand injury. Police are investigating. No arrests have been made.

West Side Spirit reported on June 19, 2025, that Salvador Nico-Garcia, 43, died after his e-bike collided with a pedestrian at East Drive and East 97th Street in Central Park. The article states, "He ran into the unidentified 41 year-old pedestrian. Nico-Garcia was then flung from his bike and struck his head on the curb, the NYPD said." The pedestrian sustained a minor hand injury and refused medical treatment. The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating; no arrests have been made. City data shows e-bike and e-scooter deaths have dropped in 2025, but Central Park crash numbers remain steady. The incident highlights ongoing risks at crosswalks and the need for systemic safety improvements.

• E-Bike Rider Killed in Park Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-06-19

Drag racers struck a car. Words were exchanged. Gunfire followed. Keino Campbell, Navy vet, fell in the Bronx night. Three shots to the chest. His mother grieves. The street stays dangerous. The system failed to keep him safe.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-18), Keino Campbell, 27, was shot and killed in a road rage incident after confronting two drag racers who had bumped his car in the Bronx. The article reports, "Keino Campbell, 27, was shot three times in the chest in a road rage incident." Police arrested Michael Aracena, 20, charging him with murder, manslaughter, and weapon possession. Another suspect, accused of handing over the gun, remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risks of illegal street racing and the easy escalation of violence on city roads. Systemic failures in preventing reckless driving and gun access contributed to the tragedy.

• Bronx Navy Veteran Killed In Road Rage, New York Post, Published 2025-06-18

Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

A teenager fell from a Bronx subway train. He struck the track bed. The train hit him. His head and wrist were injured. He now lies in critical condition. The city’s system failed to keep him safe.

CBS New York reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager was critically injured after falling from a 5 train at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police said the victim, aged 14 to 16, suffered head and wrist injuries after making contact with the train. The incident occurred just after 4 p.m. as the train approached the northbound platform. The MTA recently launched a campaign called 'Ride Inside, Stay Alive' and is testing barriers between subway cars to deter such incidents. According to the NYPD, at least one person has died from subway surfing this year; in 2024, six died, 15 were injured, and 229 were arrested. No driver error was involved, but the event highlights ongoing risks and the need for systemic safety improvements.

• Teen Critically Injured In Bronx Subway, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-17

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16