Sep 14 - Bicyclist rode northeast on East Dr and hit a 53-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She bled from the head. The rider was hurt too. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the bicyclist.

A crash on East Dr in Manhattan injured a pedestrian and a bicyclist. The bicyclist traveled northeast and hit a 53-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The bicyclist, 24, reported minor bleeding and a leg injury and was in shock. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed as the contributing factor for the crash and for the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bike's front end. No other vehicles were listed. The report logged witnesses and a registrant. The location was recorded as not at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 14 - A northbound BMW driver went straight on Central Park West and hit a 24-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at West 92nd Street. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and failure to yield.

At West 92nd Street and Central Park West in Manhattan, a northbound driver in a 2025 BMW convertible went straight and hit a 24-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 11:00 a.m. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and reported pain and nausea. According to the police report, officers recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” by the driver. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection. Police listed the crash in Precinct 22. Damage to the car was noted as none.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - Two eastbound sedans made left turns at W 96th Street and Central Park West and collided. An 18-year-old front passenger was hurt. A 29-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

An 18-year-old front passenger was injured when two eastbound drivers making left turns at W 96th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan collided at 12:10 p.m. A 29-year-old driver reported pain. Another driver was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Records show one driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were sedans, a 2024 Audi and a 2022 Mazda. The report notes back-end damage to the Audi and front-end damage to the Mazda. Each driver was traveling east before turning left.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A northbound driver turned left at W 93 St and Central Park West and injured a southbound cyclist. The rider bled from the leg and went into shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

In Manhattan, at W 93 St and Central Park West, a crash injured a 31-year-old bicyclist. According to the police report, the motorist was traveling 'North' and 'Making Left Turn' while the bicyclist was going 'South' and 'Going Straight Ahead.' The rider suffered knee and lower-leg injuries with minor bleeding and was recorded in shock. Police classified his status as 'Injured.' No passengers were hurt. Police recorded contributing factors for the driver and others as 'Unspecified.' The report names no citations and logs no vehicle damage, but the impact fell on the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - At W 81st and Central Park West, a garbage truck driver turning left hit four pedestrians in the intersection. Two had head wounds with severe bleeding. Others suffered neck and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a licensed 53-year-old male driver in a 2018 garbage/refuse truck was making a left turn at W 81 St and Central Park West in Manhattan when the driver hit four pedestrians in the intersection. A 29-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man suffered head injuries with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman had shoulder and internal injuries. A 30-year-old man had neck and internal injuries. Police recorded Obstruction/Debris as a contributing factor. The driver was also listed as injured. No specific driver errors were recorded in the data provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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Aug 12 - A six-year-old girl crashed her bike on West Drive and went down. She rode south. She scraped her arm. Police flagged driver inexperience. The park saw another small body hit the pavement.

A six-year-old bicyclist riding south on West Drive was injured, sustaining an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike with no vehicle damage and listed Driver Inexperience as the contributing factor. The child was conscious and wearing a helmet. An additional person was recorded as a witness. The data cites Driver Inexperience for both the cyclist and the witness entry, underscoring skill and control issues behind the handlebars. No other vehicles were involved, and no other injuries were specified. The incident shows how inexperience on a bike can still end in harm, even without a collision with a car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - On West 77th at Central Park West, a northbound sedan hit a parked SUV. The impact crushed the SUV’s rear and hurt the sedan’s driver. Fatigue behind the wheel. Afternoon street. Metal, glass, and sirens.

A northbound sedan struck a parked SUV on West 77th Street at Central Park West in Manhattan. The sedan’s 26-year-old male driver was injured; the SUV was empty. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Fatigued/Drowsy.” That is a driver error. The report lists the sedan as going straight and the SUV as parked, with impact to the SUV’s left rear and the sedan’s right front. There is no indication of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. No other contributing factors are cited before fatigue. The records note unspecified injury for another occupant in the dataset without further detail.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836134 - 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 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.

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

Jul 29 - Two northbound cyclists collided on Central Park West. A 58-year-old man suffered a leg contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited improper lane use. One rider was left injured and complaining of a bruise.

Two cyclists riding north on Central Park West collided late at night. A 58-year-old man suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" contributed to the crash. The record also notes "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Police data show both bikes were traveling straight; the driver of one bike contacted the center back end of the other and the struck bike had center front end damage. No other vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831418 - 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.

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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.

• Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27

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

Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned right onto the 79th Street Transverse and hit a 32-year-old man on an e-bike. He suffered abrasions and lower-leg injuries. Police listed failure to yield and unsafe speed.

An SUV turning right on the 79th Street Transverse at Central Park West collided with a northbound e‑bike. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's right front quarter panel struck the e‑bike's center front. The driver was licensed; the rider was conscious at the scene. Reports list the bicyclist's safety equipment as none but do not cite it as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831942 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a ramp. Thirty people hurt. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens wailed. Another crash this month. The ramp remains a danger.

Gothamist (2025-07-24) reports about 30 people were injured when two buses collided on the Port Authority Bus Terminal ramp near West 41st Street and Dyer Avenue. The FDNY said, 'only minor injuries' were reported. This marks the second bus crash at the terminal approach this month, highlighting ongoing risks for passengers. NJ Transit delays followed. The article notes, 'A collision involving multiple buses July 2 shut down all NJ Transit service.' The repeated crashes raise questions about ramp safety and traffic management.

• Thirty Hurt In Port Authority Bus Crash, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-24

Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.

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Jul 21 - A speeding rental car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The car was overdue. Guns were found in the trunk. Charges followed. Debris scattered the street.

Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery. A blue Chevrolet Malibu, rented but never returned, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died instantly. Prosecutors say the car was moving at a 'high rate of speed.' Police found two 9mm pistols and ammunition in the trunk. The driver faces murder and manslaughter charges. The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.

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