About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 5,268
▸ Crush Injuries 499
▸ Amputation 41
▸ Severe Bleeding 586
▸ Severe Lacerations 535
▸ Concussion 883
▸ Whiplash 4,775
▸ Contusion/Bruise 7,154
▸ Abrasion 4,851
▸ Pain/Nausea 2,097
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in NYC
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times
- 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 299 times
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Belt Parkway at dawn. One man. Two drivers.
New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just before 6 AM on Sep 12, a man crossed the Belt Parkway near 146th Street. Two drivers hit him. He died there, in the dark. NYPD described the scene and the crossing point.
He was one of 1,127 people killed on New York City streets since Jan 1, 2022, by the city’s own crash database (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- On Mosholu Parkway, a driver in a 2024 Toyota sedan going straight hit and killed a 30-year-old man; police recorded driver inattention/distraction (NYC Open Data).
- At 30th Street and 39th Avenue, the driver of an SUV turned right and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk; police recorded failure to yield (NYC Open Data).
- At York Avenue and E 72nd Street, a taxi driver going straight hit and killed a man; police recorded failure to yield (NYC Open Data).
The count does not stop
Year to date, 203 people have been killed in traffic across the city, compared with 215 in the same period last year, a 5.6% drop. The injuries keep coming by the tens of thousands (NYC Open Data).
Most people walking are hit by drivers of cars and SUVs. Police records show pedestrians killed or hurt again and again by those drivers across this period (NYC Open Data).
The worst drivers do outsized harm
A small group of drivers cause a large share of deaths. Vehicles that rack up camera tickets are far more likely to kill or maim. Researchers found that 1.5% of motorists are tied to 21% of pedestrian deaths, and that vehicles with 16 camera tickets in a year are twice as likely to kill or seriously injure; 30+ tickets multiplies the risk fifty‑fold (Streetsblog).
The city has tools. Albany renewed 24/7 school‑zone speed cameras through 2030, and New York City now has authority to lower its own limits. On our streets, lower speed means fewer funerals. The city can set a default 20 MPH on residential streets and use it (CrashCount: Take Action).
Use the power we have
The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would force habitual speeders to install intelligent speed assistance that won’t let them blow past the limit. Our lawmakers can pass it. Our city can lower speeds now. As one official said about another strand of roadway danger, “police vehicle pursuits and high-speed car chases can be dangerous and even fatal, and it is time for a change” (Times Union).
One man, before sunrise on the Belt. Three more in the days around it. Slower streets and checks on the worst repeat speeders would spare the next family. Start here: push the city to act.
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- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (plus Persons and Vehicles linked) - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amNY, Published 2025-09-16
- The 1.5 Percent of Drivers Who Cause 21 Percent of Pedestrian Deaths, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-20
- Attorney general says police chases mostly banned in NY under revised rules, Times Union, Published 2025-02-01
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Two Cyclists Collide on East Drive, Both Injured▸Jul 20 - Two bikes crashed on East Drive. One rider ejected, bleeding from the head. The other scraped her leg. Police cite inattention and inexperience. No helmets. The street stayed silent.
Two bicyclists collided on East Drive in Manhattan. A 25-year-old woman suffered abrasions to her leg. An 18-year-old woman was ejected and left semiconscious with severe head bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both riders wore no safety equipment. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no injuries for other persons present.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Adams Shelves McGuinness Road Diet Harmful to Cyclist Safety▸Jul 20 - A cyclist fell hard on McGuinness. Promised safety vanished. Adams killed the road diet. Cars sped on. The city left riders exposed. Pain followed. The driver faced no charge.
"The fact is that this wouldn’t be a problem if Mayor Adams had just done what he had promised to do, which was, make all of McGuinness safe." -- Eric Adams
On July 20, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported a cyclist badly injured on McGuinness Boulevard after Mayor Adams intervened to halt a planned road diet. The Department of Transportation had aimed to remove a car lane for safety, but Adams ordered the plan shelved. The matter: 'a cyclist was badly hurt along a portion of McGuinness Boulevard that was supposed to be made safer for biking.' Activist Kevin LaCherra blamed the mayor for broken promises. The weakened plan left two lanes for speeding traffic and an unprotected bike lane. Watering down the safety plan increased risk for cyclists and failed to fix systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist Badly Hurt on Segment of McGuinness Blvd. That Mayor Adams Refused to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-20
20
Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A cyclist pedaled through Bowery and Canal. A speeding car lost control. Metal struck flesh. The rider died. Streets stayed loud. Danger lingered.
CBS New York (2025-07-20) reports that Kevin Cruickshank, 55, was killed while cycling at Bowery and Canal. Police said a 'speeding car lost control and struck him.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists at busy intersections. The article notes the victim's identity and the circumstances but does not detail any charges. The incident underscores the threat posed by speeding vehicles and the need for stronger street safety measures.
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Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-20
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Sedan Hits 16-Year-Old Cyclist on Arthur Ave▸Jul 19 - The driver of a sedan hit a 16-year-old cyclist on Arthur Ave. The teen was ejected and left semiconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction'. The sedan's center front took the impact.
A driver in a sedan traveling south on Arthur Ave struck a 16-year-old bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist was ejected, listed semiconscious, and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan's center front end made the primary impact; the bike showed right-front damage. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for the crash. Police recorded driver inattention as the error. The bicyclist was recorded as injured and ejected. Two occupants were in the sedan; no other injuries were specified in the report.
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SUV Turns Wrong, Hits Pedestrian at E 180 St▸Jul 19 - SUV swung left on E 180 St. Driver unlicensed. Pedestrian struck, body torn. Passengers shaken. Police cite improper turn, inexperience. System failed to shield the walker.
A BMW SUV, driven by an unlicensed 16-year-old, made an improper left turn at E 180 St and Webster Ave in the Bronx. The vehicle struck a 51-year-old woman crossing at the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. Two passengers and the driver were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. Police cited 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver had no license. The system left the pedestrian exposed to danger.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Cyclist and Pedestrian on Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A sedan sped across Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver was unlicensed. A passenger was hurt. Unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed on Manhattan Bridge struck a 55-year-old male cyclist and a 63-year-old female pedestrian. Both were killed. A 23-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The sedan's driver was unlicensed. The cyclist was ejected and wore a helmet. No errors were attributed to the victims. The crash left two dead and one injured.
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Adams Pushes Removal of Safety‑Boosting Bedford Bike Lanes▸Jul 19 - A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lanes. The ruling halts Mayor Adams’s push to erase three blocks of safe space for cyclists. The fight over street safety rages on.
On July 19, 2025, an appellate court judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking New York City Mayor Eric Adams from removing a three-block stretch of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. The case, described as a 'Judicial ruling on NYC bike lane removal,' reversed a lower court decision. Transportation Alternatives and Brooklyn resident Baruch Herzfeld appealed to protect the lanes. Ben Furnas, executive director of Transportation Alternatives, called the project 'central Brooklyn's only protected bike lane.' This legal action preserves safe infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians, supporting mode shift and reducing risk for vulnerable road users while the legal fight continues.
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Bedford Bike Lane Removal Reverses Course, Again,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-19
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Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Walton Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of a sedan hit a 41-year-old bicyclist on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations. Police recorded both vehicles going straight and listed contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bicycle shows center back end damage and the sedan shows right front bumper impact. Police data do not record any specific driver errors in this crash.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian at Lenox▸Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.
A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
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Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
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DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 20 - Two bikes crashed on East Drive. One rider ejected, bleeding from the head. The other scraped her leg. Police cite inattention and inexperience. No helmets. The street stayed silent.
Two bicyclists collided on East Drive in Manhattan. A 25-year-old woman suffered abrasions to her leg. An 18-year-old woman was ejected and left semiconscious with severe head bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both riders wore no safety equipment. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no injuries for other persons present.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Adams Shelves McGuinness Road Diet Harmful to Cyclist Safety▸Jul 20 - A cyclist fell hard on McGuinness. Promised safety vanished. Adams killed the road diet. Cars sped on. The city left riders exposed. Pain followed. The driver faced no charge.
"The fact is that this wouldn’t be a problem if Mayor Adams had just done what he had promised to do, which was, make all of McGuinness safe." -- Eric Adams
On July 20, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported a cyclist badly injured on McGuinness Boulevard after Mayor Adams intervened to halt a planned road diet. The Department of Transportation had aimed to remove a car lane for safety, but Adams ordered the plan shelved. The matter: 'a cyclist was badly hurt along a portion of McGuinness Boulevard that was supposed to be made safer for biking.' Activist Kevin LaCherra blamed the mayor for broken promises. The weakened plan left two lanes for speeding traffic and an unprotected bike lane. Watering down the safety plan increased risk for cyclists and failed to fix systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist Badly Hurt on Segment of McGuinness Blvd. That Mayor Adams Refused to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-20
20
Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A cyclist pedaled through Bowery and Canal. A speeding car lost control. Metal struck flesh. The rider died. Streets stayed loud. Danger lingered.
CBS New York (2025-07-20) reports that Kevin Cruickshank, 55, was killed while cycling at Bowery and Canal. Police said a 'speeding car lost control and struck him.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists at busy intersections. The article notes the victim's identity and the circumstances but does not detail any charges. The incident underscores the threat posed by speeding vehicles and the need for stronger street safety measures.
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Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-20
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Sedan Hits 16-Year-Old Cyclist on Arthur Ave▸Jul 19 - The driver of a sedan hit a 16-year-old cyclist on Arthur Ave. The teen was ejected and left semiconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction'. The sedan's center front took the impact.
A driver in a sedan traveling south on Arthur Ave struck a 16-year-old bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist was ejected, listed semiconscious, and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan's center front end made the primary impact; the bike showed right-front damage. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for the crash. Police recorded driver inattention as the error. The bicyclist was recorded as injured and ejected. Two occupants were in the sedan; no other injuries were specified in the report.
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SUV Turns Wrong, Hits Pedestrian at E 180 St▸Jul 19 - SUV swung left on E 180 St. Driver unlicensed. Pedestrian struck, body torn. Passengers shaken. Police cite improper turn, inexperience. System failed to shield the walker.
A BMW SUV, driven by an unlicensed 16-year-old, made an improper left turn at E 180 St and Webster Ave in the Bronx. The vehicle struck a 51-year-old woman crossing at the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. Two passengers and the driver were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. Police cited 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver had no license. The system left the pedestrian exposed to danger.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Cyclist and Pedestrian on Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A sedan sped across Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver was unlicensed. A passenger was hurt. Unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed on Manhattan Bridge struck a 55-year-old male cyclist and a 63-year-old female pedestrian. Both were killed. A 23-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The sedan's driver was unlicensed. The cyclist was ejected and wore a helmet. No errors were attributed to the victims. The crash left two dead and one injured.
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Adams Pushes Removal of Safety‑Boosting Bedford Bike Lanes▸Jul 19 - A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lanes. The ruling halts Mayor Adams’s push to erase three blocks of safe space for cyclists. The fight over street safety rages on.
On July 19, 2025, an appellate court judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking New York City Mayor Eric Adams from removing a three-block stretch of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. The case, described as a 'Judicial ruling on NYC bike lane removal,' reversed a lower court decision. Transportation Alternatives and Brooklyn resident Baruch Herzfeld appealed to protect the lanes. Ben Furnas, executive director of Transportation Alternatives, called the project 'central Brooklyn's only protected bike lane.' This legal action preserves safe infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians, supporting mode shift and reducing risk for vulnerable road users while the legal fight continues.
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Bedford Bike Lane Removal Reverses Course, Again,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-19
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Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Walton Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of a sedan hit a 41-year-old bicyclist on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations. Police recorded both vehicles going straight and listed contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bicycle shows center back end damage and the sedan shows right front bumper impact. Police data do not record any specific driver errors in this crash.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian at Lenox▸Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.
A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
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Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
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DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Adams Shelves McGuinness Road Diet Harmful to Cyclist Safety▸Jul 20 - A cyclist fell hard on McGuinness. Promised safety vanished. Adams killed the road diet. Cars sped on. The city left riders exposed. Pain followed. The driver faced no charge.
"The fact is that this wouldn’t be a problem if Mayor Adams had just done what he had promised to do, which was, make all of McGuinness safe." -- Eric Adams
On July 20, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported a cyclist badly injured on McGuinness Boulevard after Mayor Adams intervened to halt a planned road diet. The Department of Transportation had aimed to remove a car lane for safety, but Adams ordered the plan shelved. The matter: 'a cyclist was badly hurt along a portion of McGuinness Boulevard that was supposed to be made safer for biking.' Activist Kevin LaCherra blamed the mayor for broken promises. The weakened plan left two lanes for speeding traffic and an unprotected bike lane. Watering down the safety plan increased risk for cyclists and failed to fix systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist Badly Hurt on Segment of McGuinness Blvd. That Mayor Adams Refused to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-20
20
Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A cyclist pedaled through Bowery and Canal. A speeding car lost control. Metal struck flesh. The rider died. Streets stayed loud. Danger lingered.
CBS New York (2025-07-20) reports that Kevin Cruickshank, 55, was killed while cycling at Bowery and Canal. Police said a 'speeding car lost control and struck him.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists at busy intersections. The article notes the victim's identity and the circumstances but does not detail any charges. The incident underscores the threat posed by speeding vehicles and the need for stronger street safety measures.
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Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-20
19
Sedan Hits 16-Year-Old Cyclist on Arthur Ave▸Jul 19 - The driver of a sedan hit a 16-year-old cyclist on Arthur Ave. The teen was ejected and left semiconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction'. The sedan's center front took the impact.
A driver in a sedan traveling south on Arthur Ave struck a 16-year-old bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist was ejected, listed semiconscious, and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan's center front end made the primary impact; the bike showed right-front damage. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for the crash. Police recorded driver inattention as the error. The bicyclist was recorded as injured and ejected. Two occupants were in the sedan; no other injuries were specified in the report.
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SUV Turns Wrong, Hits Pedestrian at E 180 St▸Jul 19 - SUV swung left on E 180 St. Driver unlicensed. Pedestrian struck, body torn. Passengers shaken. Police cite improper turn, inexperience. System failed to shield the walker.
A BMW SUV, driven by an unlicensed 16-year-old, made an improper left turn at E 180 St and Webster Ave in the Bronx. The vehicle struck a 51-year-old woman crossing at the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. Two passengers and the driver were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. Police cited 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver had no license. The system left the pedestrian exposed to danger.
19
Speeding Sedan Kills Cyclist and Pedestrian on Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A sedan sped across Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver was unlicensed. A passenger was hurt. Unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed on Manhattan Bridge struck a 55-year-old male cyclist and a 63-year-old female pedestrian. Both were killed. A 23-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The sedan's driver was unlicensed. The cyclist was ejected and wore a helmet. No errors were attributed to the victims. The crash left two dead and one injured.
19
Adams Pushes Removal of Safety‑Boosting Bedford Bike Lanes▸Jul 19 - A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lanes. The ruling halts Mayor Adams’s push to erase three blocks of safe space for cyclists. The fight over street safety rages on.
On July 19, 2025, an appellate court judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking New York City Mayor Eric Adams from removing a three-block stretch of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. The case, described as a 'Judicial ruling on NYC bike lane removal,' reversed a lower court decision. Transportation Alternatives and Brooklyn resident Baruch Herzfeld appealed to protect the lanes. Ben Furnas, executive director of Transportation Alternatives, called the project 'central Brooklyn's only protected bike lane.' This legal action preserves safe infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians, supporting mode shift and reducing risk for vulnerable road users while the legal fight continues.
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Bedford Bike Lane Removal Reverses Course, Again,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-19
19
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
18
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Walton Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of a sedan hit a 41-year-old bicyclist on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations. Police recorded both vehicles going straight and listed contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bicycle shows center back end damage and the sedan shows right front bumper impact. Police data do not record any specific driver errors in this crash.
18
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian at Lenox▸Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.
A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
17
Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
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Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
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DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 20 - A cyclist fell hard on McGuinness. Promised safety vanished. Adams killed the road diet. Cars sped on. The city left riders exposed. Pain followed. The driver faced no charge.
"The fact is that this wouldn’t be a problem if Mayor Adams had just done what he had promised to do, which was, make all of McGuinness safe." -- Eric Adams
On July 20, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported a cyclist badly injured on McGuinness Boulevard after Mayor Adams intervened to halt a planned road diet. The Department of Transportation had aimed to remove a car lane for safety, but Adams ordered the plan shelved. The matter: 'a cyclist was badly hurt along a portion of McGuinness Boulevard that was supposed to be made safer for biking.' Activist Kevin LaCherra blamed the mayor for broken promises. The weakened plan left two lanes for speeding traffic and an unprotected bike lane. Watering down the safety plan increased risk for cyclists and failed to fix systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.
- Cyclist Badly Hurt on Segment of McGuinness Blvd. That Mayor Adams Refused to Make Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-20
20
Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A cyclist pedaled through Bowery and Canal. A speeding car lost control. Metal struck flesh. The rider died. Streets stayed loud. Danger lingered.
CBS New York (2025-07-20) reports that Kevin Cruickshank, 55, was killed while cycling at Bowery and Canal. Police said a 'speeding car lost control and struck him.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists at busy intersections. The article notes the victim's identity and the circumstances but does not detail any charges. The incident underscores the threat posed by speeding vehicles and the need for stronger street safety measures.
-
Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-20
19
Sedan Hits 16-Year-Old Cyclist on Arthur Ave▸Jul 19 - The driver of a sedan hit a 16-year-old cyclist on Arthur Ave. The teen was ejected and left semiconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction'. The sedan's center front took the impact.
A driver in a sedan traveling south on Arthur Ave struck a 16-year-old bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist was ejected, listed semiconscious, and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan's center front end made the primary impact; the bike showed right-front damage. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for the crash. Police recorded driver inattention as the error. The bicyclist was recorded as injured and ejected. Two occupants were in the sedan; no other injuries were specified in the report.
19
SUV Turns Wrong, Hits Pedestrian at E 180 St▸Jul 19 - SUV swung left on E 180 St. Driver unlicensed. Pedestrian struck, body torn. Passengers shaken. Police cite improper turn, inexperience. System failed to shield the walker.
A BMW SUV, driven by an unlicensed 16-year-old, made an improper left turn at E 180 St and Webster Ave in the Bronx. The vehicle struck a 51-year-old woman crossing at the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. Two passengers and the driver were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. Police cited 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver had no license. The system left the pedestrian exposed to danger.
19
Speeding Sedan Kills Cyclist and Pedestrian on Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A sedan sped across Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver was unlicensed. A passenger was hurt. Unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed on Manhattan Bridge struck a 55-year-old male cyclist and a 63-year-old female pedestrian. Both were killed. A 23-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The sedan's driver was unlicensed. The cyclist was ejected and wore a helmet. No errors were attributed to the victims. The crash left two dead and one injured.
19
Adams Pushes Removal of Safety‑Boosting Bedford Bike Lanes▸Jul 19 - A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lanes. The ruling halts Mayor Adams’s push to erase three blocks of safe space for cyclists. The fight over street safety rages on.
On July 19, 2025, an appellate court judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking New York City Mayor Eric Adams from removing a three-block stretch of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. The case, described as a 'Judicial ruling on NYC bike lane removal,' reversed a lower court decision. Transportation Alternatives and Brooklyn resident Baruch Herzfeld appealed to protect the lanes. Ben Furnas, executive director of Transportation Alternatives, called the project 'central Brooklyn's only protected bike lane.' This legal action preserves safe infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians, supporting mode shift and reducing risk for vulnerable road users while the legal fight continues.
-
Bedford Bike Lane Removal Reverses Course, Again,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-19
19
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
18
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Walton Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of a sedan hit a 41-year-old bicyclist on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations. Police recorded both vehicles going straight and listed contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bicycle shows center back end damage and the sedan shows right front bumper impact. Police data do not record any specific driver errors in this crash.
18
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian at Lenox▸Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.
A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.
18
SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
17
Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 20 - A cyclist pedaled through Bowery and Canal. A speeding car lost control. Metal struck flesh. The rider died. Streets stayed loud. Danger lingered.
CBS New York (2025-07-20) reports that Kevin Cruickshank, 55, was killed while cycling at Bowery and Canal. Police said a 'speeding car lost control and struck him.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists at busy intersections. The article notes the victim's identity and the circumstances but does not detail any charges. The incident underscores the threat posed by speeding vehicles and the need for stronger street safety measures.
- Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-20
19
Sedan Hits 16-Year-Old Cyclist on Arthur Ave▸Jul 19 - The driver of a sedan hit a 16-year-old cyclist on Arthur Ave. The teen was ejected and left semiconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction'. The sedan's center front took the impact.
A driver in a sedan traveling south on Arthur Ave struck a 16-year-old bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist was ejected, listed semiconscious, and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan's center front end made the primary impact; the bike showed right-front damage. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for the crash. Police recorded driver inattention as the error. The bicyclist was recorded as injured and ejected. Two occupants were in the sedan; no other injuries were specified in the report.
19
SUV Turns Wrong, Hits Pedestrian at E 180 St▸Jul 19 - SUV swung left on E 180 St. Driver unlicensed. Pedestrian struck, body torn. Passengers shaken. Police cite improper turn, inexperience. System failed to shield the walker.
A BMW SUV, driven by an unlicensed 16-year-old, made an improper left turn at E 180 St and Webster Ave in the Bronx. The vehicle struck a 51-year-old woman crossing at the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. Two passengers and the driver were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. Police cited 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver had no license. The system left the pedestrian exposed to danger.
19
Speeding Sedan Kills Cyclist and Pedestrian on Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A sedan sped across Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver was unlicensed. A passenger was hurt. Unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed on Manhattan Bridge struck a 55-year-old male cyclist and a 63-year-old female pedestrian. Both were killed. A 23-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The sedan's driver was unlicensed. The cyclist was ejected and wore a helmet. No errors were attributed to the victims. The crash left two dead and one injured.
19
Adams Pushes Removal of Safety‑Boosting Bedford Bike Lanes▸Jul 19 - A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lanes. The ruling halts Mayor Adams’s push to erase three blocks of safe space for cyclists. The fight over street safety rages on.
On July 19, 2025, an appellate court judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking New York City Mayor Eric Adams from removing a three-block stretch of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. The case, described as a 'Judicial ruling on NYC bike lane removal,' reversed a lower court decision. Transportation Alternatives and Brooklyn resident Baruch Herzfeld appealed to protect the lanes. Ben Furnas, executive director of Transportation Alternatives, called the project 'central Brooklyn's only protected bike lane.' This legal action preserves safe infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians, supporting mode shift and reducing risk for vulnerable road users while the legal fight continues.
-
Bedford Bike Lane Removal Reverses Course, Again,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-19
19
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.
-
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
18
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Walton Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of a sedan hit a 41-year-old bicyclist on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations. Police recorded both vehicles going straight and listed contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bicycle shows center back end damage and the sedan shows right front bumper impact. Police data do not record any specific driver errors in this crash.
18
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian at Lenox▸Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.
A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.
18
SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
17
Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 19 - The driver of a sedan hit a 16-year-old cyclist on Arthur Ave. The teen was ejected and left semiconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction'. The sedan's center front took the impact.
A driver in a sedan traveling south on Arthur Ave struck a 16-year-old bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist was ejected, listed semiconscious, and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan's center front end made the primary impact; the bike showed right-front damage. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for the crash. Police recorded driver inattention as the error. The bicyclist was recorded as injured and ejected. Two occupants were in the sedan; no other injuries were specified in the report.
19
SUV Turns Wrong, Hits Pedestrian at E 180 St▸Jul 19 - SUV swung left on E 180 St. Driver unlicensed. Pedestrian struck, body torn. Passengers shaken. Police cite improper turn, inexperience. System failed to shield the walker.
A BMW SUV, driven by an unlicensed 16-year-old, made an improper left turn at E 180 St and Webster Ave in the Bronx. The vehicle struck a 51-year-old woman crossing at the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. Two passengers and the driver were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. Police cited 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver had no license. The system left the pedestrian exposed to danger.
19
Speeding Sedan Kills Cyclist and Pedestrian on Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A sedan sped across Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver was unlicensed. A passenger was hurt. Unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed on Manhattan Bridge struck a 55-year-old male cyclist and a 63-year-old female pedestrian. Both were killed. A 23-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The sedan's driver was unlicensed. The cyclist was ejected and wore a helmet. No errors were attributed to the victims. The crash left two dead and one injured.
19
Adams Pushes Removal of Safety‑Boosting Bedford Bike Lanes▸Jul 19 - A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lanes. The ruling halts Mayor Adams’s push to erase three blocks of safe space for cyclists. The fight over street safety rages on.
On July 19, 2025, an appellate court judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking New York City Mayor Eric Adams from removing a three-block stretch of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. The case, described as a 'Judicial ruling on NYC bike lane removal,' reversed a lower court decision. Transportation Alternatives and Brooklyn resident Baruch Herzfeld appealed to protect the lanes. Ben Furnas, executive director of Transportation Alternatives, called the project 'central Brooklyn's only protected bike lane.' This legal action preserves safe infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians, supporting mode shift and reducing risk for vulnerable road users while the legal fight continues.
-
Bedford Bike Lane Removal Reverses Course, Again,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-19
19
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.
-
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
18
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Walton Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of a sedan hit a 41-year-old bicyclist on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations. Police recorded both vehicles going straight and listed contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bicycle shows center back end damage and the sedan shows right front bumper impact. Police data do not record any specific driver errors in this crash.
18
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian at Lenox▸Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.
A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.
18
SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
17
Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 19 - SUV swung left on E 180 St. Driver unlicensed. Pedestrian struck, body torn. Passengers shaken. Police cite improper turn, inexperience. System failed to shield the walker.
A BMW SUV, driven by an unlicensed 16-year-old, made an improper left turn at E 180 St and Webster Ave in the Bronx. The vehicle struck a 51-year-old woman crossing at the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. Two passengers and the driver were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. Police cited 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver had no license. The system left the pedestrian exposed to danger.
19
Speeding Sedan Kills Cyclist and Pedestrian on Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A sedan sped across Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver was unlicensed. A passenger was hurt. Unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed on Manhattan Bridge struck a 55-year-old male cyclist and a 63-year-old female pedestrian. Both were killed. A 23-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The sedan's driver was unlicensed. The cyclist was ejected and wore a helmet. No errors were attributed to the victims. The crash left two dead and one injured.
19
Adams Pushes Removal of Safety‑Boosting Bedford Bike Lanes▸Jul 19 - A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lanes. The ruling halts Mayor Adams’s push to erase three blocks of safe space for cyclists. The fight over street safety rages on.
On July 19, 2025, an appellate court judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking New York City Mayor Eric Adams from removing a three-block stretch of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. The case, described as a 'Judicial ruling on NYC bike lane removal,' reversed a lower court decision. Transportation Alternatives and Brooklyn resident Baruch Herzfeld appealed to protect the lanes. Ben Furnas, executive director of Transportation Alternatives, called the project 'central Brooklyn's only protected bike lane.' This legal action preserves safe infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians, supporting mode shift and reducing risk for vulnerable road users while the legal fight continues.
-
Bedford Bike Lane Removal Reverses Course, Again,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-19
19
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.
-
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
18
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Walton Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of a sedan hit a 41-year-old bicyclist on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations. Police recorded both vehicles going straight and listed contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bicycle shows center back end damage and the sedan shows right front bumper impact. Police data do not record any specific driver errors in this crash.
18
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian at Lenox▸Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.
A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.
18
SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
17
Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 19 - A sedan sped across Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver was unlicensed. A passenger was hurt. Unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed on Manhattan Bridge struck a 55-year-old male cyclist and a 63-year-old female pedestrian. Both were killed. A 23-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The sedan's driver was unlicensed. The cyclist was ejected and wore a helmet. No errors were attributed to the victims. The crash left two dead and one injured.
19
Adams Pushes Removal of Safety‑Boosting Bedford Bike Lanes▸Jul 19 - A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lanes. The ruling halts Mayor Adams’s push to erase three blocks of safe space for cyclists. The fight over street safety rages on.
On July 19, 2025, an appellate court judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking New York City Mayor Eric Adams from removing a three-block stretch of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. The case, described as a 'Judicial ruling on NYC bike lane removal,' reversed a lower court decision. Transportation Alternatives and Brooklyn resident Baruch Herzfeld appealed to protect the lanes. Ben Furnas, executive director of Transportation Alternatives, called the project 'central Brooklyn's only protected bike lane.' This legal action preserves safe infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians, supporting mode shift and reducing risk for vulnerable road users while the legal fight continues.
-
Bedford Bike Lane Removal Reverses Course, Again,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-19
19
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.
-
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
18
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Walton Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of a sedan hit a 41-year-old bicyclist on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations. Police recorded both vehicles going straight and listed contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bicycle shows center back end damage and the sedan shows right front bumper impact. Police data do not record any specific driver errors in this crash.
18
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian at Lenox▸Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.
A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.
18
SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
17
Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 19 - A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lanes. The ruling halts Mayor Adams’s push to erase three blocks of safe space for cyclists. The fight over street safety rages on.
On July 19, 2025, an appellate court judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking New York City Mayor Eric Adams from removing a three-block stretch of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. The case, described as a 'Judicial ruling on NYC bike lane removal,' reversed a lower court decision. Transportation Alternatives and Brooklyn resident Baruch Herzfeld appealed to protect the lanes. Ben Furnas, executive director of Transportation Alternatives, called the project 'central Brooklyn's only protected bike lane.' This legal action preserves safe infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians, supporting mode shift and reducing risk for vulnerable road users while the legal fight continues.
- Bedford Bike Lane Removal Reverses Course, Again, BKReader, Published 2025-07-19
19
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge▸Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.
-
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
18
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Walton Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of a sedan hit a 41-year-old bicyclist on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations. Police recorded both vehicles going straight and listed contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bicycle shows center back end damage and the sedan shows right front bumper impact. Police data do not record any specific driver errors in this crash.
18
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian at Lenox▸Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.
A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.
18
SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
17
Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.
- Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-19
18
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Walton Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of a sedan hit a 41-year-old bicyclist on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations. Police recorded both vehicles going straight and listed contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bicycle shows center back end damage and the sedan shows right front bumper impact. Police data do not record any specific driver errors in this crash.
18
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian at Lenox▸Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.
A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.
18
SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
17
Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
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Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
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DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 18 - The driver of a sedan hit a 41-year-old bicyclist on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations. Police recorded both vehicles going straight and listed contributing factors as unspecified.
The driver of a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bicycle shows center back end damage and the sedan shows right front bumper impact. Police data do not record any specific driver errors in this crash.
18
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian at Lenox▸Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.
A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.
18
SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
17
Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.
A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.
18
SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
17
Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
17
Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
18
Cuomo Poses Safety Risk Amid Calls For Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
17
Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
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DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
- Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-18
17
Bike and E-Bike Crash on West Drive Injures Two▸Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 17 - Two cyclists slammed head-on on West Drive. Both ejected. Both suffered severe head cuts. Unsafe speed listed as cause. No helmets. Blood on the pavement. Silence after impact.
Two male cyclists, ages 22 and 43, collided head-on at 72-01 West Drive in Manhattan. Both were ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor for both riders. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Neither cyclist wore safety equipment. The crash left both conscious but bleeding, the street marked by their injuries.
17
Motorcycle Rider Ejected During Right Turn▸Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 17 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and found unconscious with head and crush injuries on Schley Ave while making a right turn in the Bronx. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2017 KAWK motorcycle on Schley Ave in the Bronx was making a right turn when he was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered head and crush injuries and is listed as an injured occupant. Police recorded all contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The report notes ejection and serious injury. The crash record lists no other vehicles involved and shows the driver held a New York permit.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
17
Adams Backs Harmful Delay of Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
-
Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.
""If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.
- Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-17
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown▸Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
-
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown,
amny,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.
According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.
- DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown, amny, Published 2025-07-17