Blood on Broadway: Slow the Cars, Save the Living

Sep 4 - A taxi driver going west on W 157th hit a 16-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Broadway. He stayed conscious with a head bruise. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.

At W 157th Street and Broadway in Manhattan, a taxi driver going straight west hit a 16-year-old boy who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The driver struck him with the taxi’s center front end. The teen suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The taxi was listed as a Toyota car/SUV, traveling west. The data places the crash at the intersection crosswalk and lists the pedestrian as injured. No other narrative details were provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 3 - On Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street, an SUV driver turned left. The driver collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old rider was ejected and hurt. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

An SUV driver making a left turn on Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old male rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and nausea. The SUV driver, 52, was not listed as injured. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a left turn and the motorcycle was going straight southbound." Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for both drivers. Impact points show damage to the motorcycle’s center front and the SUV’s right-side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839492 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - An e-bike rider and a 76-year-old collided at the Amsterdam Avenue intersection. Both were injured. The bike’s front end took the hit. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

An e-bike rider traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue and a 76-year-old pedestrian collided at the intersection near 2150 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions; the pedestrian had bleeding to the arm and hand. Both were listed as injured. According to the police report, the e-bike was "Going Straight Ahead" southbound, and the point of impact was the "Center Front End." The pedestrian location was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.

Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.

A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - DOT drops a greenway blueprint. Brooklyn takes the lead. Protected paths cut fights with traffic and stitch gaps from Greenpoint to Sheepshead Bay. If built, people on foot and bikes get space. Cars lose ground.

"New Yorkers love their parks and waterfront and greenways are the way they increasingly reach and enjoy these wonderful spaces," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

On 2025-08-14, NYC DOT released “Greater Greenways: New York City’s Greenway Plan.” Status: executive policy plan released. No bill number. No Council committee. Focus: Brooklyn links, a 25-mile waterfront route, Eastern Parkway fixes, and an IBX-aligned greenway. BKReader’s Kaya Laterman reported the rollout. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Deputy Mayor Jeff Roth backed the push. No council members were cited. The plan promises wider, safer space for walkers and riders through industrial corridors and across creek gaps. Safety impact: positive. Separated, continuous routes reduce conflicts with cars, support mode shift and safety in numbers, and can improve cross-borough equity if the city builds.

• Where Will NYC Add Greenways in Brooklyn?, BKReader, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.

Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.

• City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13

Aug 13 - City rolls out Greater Greenways. Forty miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians get space. Cars lose ground. Safer routes cut through parks and waterfronts. Crash risk falls.

"We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

On August 13, 2025, the Adams administration announced the Greater Greenways plan. The city aims to 'dramatically expand the network of bike and pedestrian pathways through natural spaces and waterfronts around the Five Boroughs.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams led the push. No council bill number or committee is listed. The plan promises over 40 miles of new greenways, connecting neighborhoods and parks. Safety analysts note: expanding dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways separates vulnerable users from traffic, slashing crash risk and encouraging more people to walk or bike. The city signals a shift—more space for people, less for cars.

• ‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-13

Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.

The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.

Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - City targets delivery companies. New rules demand registration, worker IDs, safety gear. Reflective vests, tracking, and penalties loom. Systemic street danger remains. Burden shifts to workers.

On August 9, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez proposed new rules for app-based delivery companies. The plan, now open for public comment, would require companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards to workers, and provide mandatory safety training and gear. Adams said, 'Our administration is committed to creating safer, more sustainable streets for everyone.' The rules demand reflective vests and reporting of vehicle types. Critics warn of risks to undocumented workers. A safety analyst notes: while training and gear may help individuals, the policy fails to address systemic traffic dangers and shifts responsibility onto vulnerable workers instead of drivers or city infrastructure.

• NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers, BKReader, Published 2025-08-09

Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.

On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.

• Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08

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.

• Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07

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.

• Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-03

Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.

An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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.

• Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30

Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833238 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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.

• Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-29