A Mercedes SUV heading north on Bainbridge Avenue struck a 70-year-old man at East 211th Street. The right front bumper hit him. He suffered head trauma and internal bleeding. He died on the pavement, beneath the streetlights.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old man was killed at the corner of Bainbridge Avenue and East 211th Street when a northbound Mercedes SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The report states the pedestrian suffered head trauma and internal bleeding, dying at the scene under the streetlights. The vehicle, a 2022 Mercedes SUV, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver behavior, but the impact location and fatal injuries underscore the lethal force of the collision. The pedestrian was at the intersection when struck. No evidence in the report suggests any pedestrian action contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by vehicles to people on foot at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Harley slid beneath westbound diesel trucks on the Cross Bronx. The unlicensed, helmeted rider, 35, was ejected and crushed. The trucks rolled on, untouched. The bike lay shattered. One life ended in the roar and dark.

A deadly crash unfolded on the Cross Bronx Expressway when a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle slid beneath two westbound diesel tractor trucks. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The 35-year-old motorcycle rider, unlicensed but wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states the rider was 'dead on scene.' Both trucks, registered in Indiana and driven by licensed New Jersey drivers, sustained no damage and continued westbound. The police narrative describes the motorcycle as 'demolished' and notes the trucks were 'untouched.' The report highlights improper lane usage as the critical factor, underscoring the lethal consequences when massive trucks and vulnerable riders share high-speed expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A man on a Kaboo e-scooter crashed into a parked box truck on 7th Avenue. He was ejected, struck his head, and died at the scene. The scooter was demolished. Blood marked the pavement. The city’s streets claimed another life.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old man riding a Kaboo e-scooter southbound on 7th Avenue near West 20th Street collided with a parked box truck. The report states the rider was 'ejected' and suffered fatal head injuries after his 'skull met pavement.' The e-scooter was described as 'demolished.' Contributing factors listed in the report include 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The rider held only a permit, not a full license. The box truck was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned after the driver errors. The crash left blood on the asphalt, underscoring the lethal risks faced by those navigating New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Governor Hochul scrapped congestion pricing. She cited shaky reasons. Her video ignored facts: car traffic is up, drivers are wealthier, and bus riders suffer. She offered no plan for MTA funding. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose again.

On June 5, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the cancellation of New York’s congestion pricing program. The move came via a pre-taped video titled 'Addressing Affordability and the Cost of Living in New York.' Hochul argued the $15 charge would hurt working- and middle-class families and harm the city’s recovery. Streetsblog NYC fact-checked her claims, noting, 'The state's chief executive trotted out dubious claims about how the charge for drivers to enter Manhattan's central business district would 'undercut' the city's recovery from the pandemic, while giving no specifics about how she planned to raise money for the MTA or reduce the Big Apple's crippling gridlock.' The article points out that drivers are wealthier than transit riders, and congestion pricing would help low-income bus riders. Hochul offered no concrete plan to replace lost MTA funding. The decision leaves the city’s streets and its most vulnerable road users at risk.

• Spin Zone: Fact-Checking Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Video, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-05

Governor Hochul killed congestion pricing weeks before launch. The plan would have funded subways and buses, cut car traffic, and eased city streets. Her move keeps roads clogged, transit starved, and vulnerable New Yorkers at risk.

On June 5, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul abruptly canceled New York’s congestion pricing plan. The policy, passed by the Legislature in 2019, was set to begin within weeks. It would have charged drivers entering Manhattan’s core, raising $1 billion yearly for transit repairs and upgrades. Hochul’s decision, made without legislative action, drew sharp criticism. Jumaane Williams, NYC Public Advocate, warned of 'irreparable harm to the city.' Natasha Elder of NYPIRG said, 'Gov. Hochul's decision to delay congestion pricing tells subway and bus riders they don't rank.' Advocates like the Tri-State Transportation Campaign called for 'bold, strong leadership.' The cancellation leaves the city’s streets jammed and transit funding gutted, with no relief for those most at risk: people on foot, on bikes, and on buses.

• Four Ways that NY Gov. Hochul’s Cancelation of Congestion Pricing is Bad for America, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-05

Gov. Hochul once called congestion pricing bold, powerful, and transformative. She promised safer streets, cleaner air, and better transit. Now, she hesitates. Her old words echo as the plan stalls. Vulnerable New Yorkers wait. The city’s future hangs in the balance.

On June 5, 2024, Streetsblog NYC highlighted Gov. Hochul’s shifting stance on congestion pricing. The article compiles her past statements, where she called the plan 'powerful' and 'transformative.' Hochul said, 'Fewer cars mean less gridlock, traffic and pollution. Fewer cars means safer streets, cleaner air and more room to maneuver for pedestrians and bicyclists.' She also promised $1 billion yearly for transit upgrades. Despite this, Hochul now considers delaying the plan. The piece underscores the gap between her advocacy and current uncertainty. No council bill number or committee applies; this is a public statement. The article centers the impact on vulnerable road users: fewer cars mean safer streets, cleaner air, and more space for those outside vehicles. Hochul’s words set a standard. Her hesitation leaves safety gains unrealized.

• Gov. Hochul Should Read Gov. Hochul’s Press Releases about the Benefits of Congestion Pricing, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-05

Governor Hochul scrapped the city’s first congestion pricing plan. The move halts $15 billion for subways and buses. Advocates call it a betrayal. Streets stay jammed. Riders lose. The city’s most vulnerable—those on foot, on bikes, on buses—pay the price.

On June 5, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an indefinite delay to New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which was set to launch June 30. The plan, designed to fund transit and reduce car traffic, now sits idle. Advocates and officials, including Reinvent Albany, Carlo Scissura, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Sara Lind, condemned the move. Williams warned, 'An indefinite pause on congestion pricing will do irreparable harm to the city while undermining public confidence.' Scissura called it 'a devastating blow' to commuters and workers. Lind slammed the decision as 'wrongheaded.' The delay blocks $15 billion for subways and buses. Streets remain clogged. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, bus riders—face more danger and unreliable service. No safety analyst has formally assessed the impact, but the message is clear: the city’s most at-risk are left behind.

• OUTRAGE: ‘Spineless’ Hochul’s Surrender on Congestion Pricing Feeds the Trolls, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-05

A Chrysler sedan, moving too fast, struck an 82-year-old man crossing Southern Boulevard. The car’s right front bumper hit his head. He lay bleeding and silent, dying alone on the street as dawn broke over the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 2007 Chrysler sedan traveling south on Southern Boulevard near 571 struck an 82-year-old man who was crossing the intersection. The report states the vehicle was moving at an 'Unsafe Speed' and identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as additional contributing factors. The right front bumper of the sedan hit the pedestrian’s head, causing severe lacerations and leaving him semiconscious and bleeding. The man died at the scene in the early morning hours. The police narrative notes the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal,' but the primary factors cited are the driver’s excessive speed and improper lane usage. The report centers the deadly impact of driver behavior and vehicle speed in this fatal Bronx collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A man crossed the Major Deegan alone at night. A southbound Toyota struck him with its right front bumper. His head broke. His limbs twisted. No crosswalk. No signal. Only silence and steel remained.

A 35-year-old man was killed while crossing the Major Deegan Expressway in the early morning hours, according to the police report. The report states that a southbound Toyota sedan struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The narrative details, 'His head broke. His limbs twisted. No crosswalk. No signal. Just silence and steel.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing where there was no signal or crosswalk, as documented in the police report. The contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian are listed as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the impact and the lethal danger present on this high-speed roadway, where a single misstep or moment of inattention can result in fatal consequences for those outside a vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An unlicensed motorcyclist struck an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street. The impact broke the man’s skull. He died on the sunlit pavement, another life ended by reckless operation on city streets.

According to the police report, an 82-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of 5th Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. The man was crossing the street when a northbound motorcycle, operated by an unlicensed rider, struck him head-on. The report states the impact was to the 'center front end' of the motorcycle, resulting in fatal head injuries to the pedestrian. The police report specifically notes the driver's license status as 'unlicensed,' highlighting a critical driver error. The narrative confirms the rider 'hit him square,' and the man died at the scene. While the report mentions the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal,' it does not list this as a contributing factor, instead marking both contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the unlicensed operation of the motorcycle and the lethal consequences for a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 63-year-old man died on New Lots Avenue, struck by an eastbound Honda SUV. The driver, unlicensed, hit him with the left front bumper. The crash broke the man’s head. Blood pooled under streetlights. The driver should not have been behind the wheel.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old pedestrian was killed at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Mother Gaston Boulevard in Brooklyn. The report states the man was crossing the street when an eastbound Honda SUV struck him with its left front bumper, causing fatal head injuries. The driver of the SUV was unlicensed, as documented in the police report. The narrative confirms the driver’s lack of a valid license and details the vehicle’s direction and point of impact. The report lists the pedestrian as crossing against the signal, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the driver. The crash occurred at 22:02, underlining the persistent danger posed by unlicensed drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A diesel truck veered on the Long Island Expressway. A Yamaha slammed its rear. The rider, twenty-six, flew from the bike. His helmet cracked. His body struck pavement. His breath stopped. The truck kept moving. The road claimed another life.

A deadly crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway when a diesel tractor truck shifted lanes, according to the police report. The Yamaha motorcycle, traveling straight ahead, struck the truck's right rear bumper. The 26-year-old motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike. The helmet cracked on impact, and the rider suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to a critical driver error by the truck operator during the lane change. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The violence of the impact and the disregard for traffic control combined to end a young life on a highway built for speed, not safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A man on an e-bike rode east on West 181st Street and collided with the rear of a parked diesel truck. His chest was crushed. He wore a helmet. There was no movement, only silence in the dark.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound on West 181st Street struck the right rear bumper of a parked diesel tractor truck. The report states the crash occurred in darkness and notes the cyclist was wearing a helmet. The narrative describes the impact as crushing the rider's chest and causing internal bleeding, with no skid marks at the scene. The e-bike's front end was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The parked truck, registered in Indiana, was unoccupied at the time. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond noting helmet use after listing driver error. The collision left the cyclist motionless and silent, underscoring the lethal consequences of distraction and systemic street danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Honda SUV hit a 56-year-old man on Hillside Avenue. The left front bumper struck him. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious. He died beneath the streetlights. The crash happened near 171st Street in Queens.

A 56-year-old man was killed when a Honda SUV struck him on Hillside Avenue near 171st Street in Queens, according to the police report. The report states the SUV's left front bumper hit the man as he stepped into the road. The pedestrian fell, suffered a head injury, and died at the scene. The crash occurred at 21:09, with the police narrative describing the victim as 'unconscious' and 'head bleeding.' According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle was traveling straight ahead, and the impact point was the left front bumper. No driver errors were cited in the data provided. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk and not at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Mazda SUV slammed into a parked taxi on 36th Avenue. The SUV driver lost consciousness and died at the wheel. The taxi’s left side crumpled. No passengers. No escape. Metal bent. Silence followed where breath once was.

A fatal collision unfolded on 36th Avenue near 36-13 in Queens when a Mazda SUV veered into a parked taxi, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 2:00 p.m. The SUV driver, age 42, lost consciousness and died at the wheel. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The impact buckled the taxi’s left side doors. No passengers were present in either vehicle. The narrative states, 'No escape. Just silence where breath once was.' The report does not cite any contributing behaviors from the taxi driver or any other victims. The focus remains on the sudden incapacitation of the SUV driver, which led directly to the collision and fatality.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

DOT will turn 1.1 miles of 31st Avenue into a bike boulevard. Two-way protected lanes. One-way for cars. Painted islands. Curb extensions. Car-free plaza possible. The plan cuts car traffic. It gives space to people. Residents demand safety after deadly crashes.

On May 31, 2024, the NYC Department of Transportation announced a redesign for 31st Avenue in Astoria, Queens. The proposal, revealed by DOT Director Ted Wright, creates a 'bike boulevard' with two-way protected bike lanes from Steinway Street to Vernon Boulevard. The plan shifts the avenue to one-way car traffic, adds painted pedestrian islands, curb extensions, and may include a car-free plaza. DOT aims to reduce vehicle presence and traffic violence, responding to local advocacy after several high-profile crashes. Residents and organizers, including Alana Herlands and John Surico, voiced strong support: 'We are going to advocate for the most ambitious plan that not only adds more space for the community... but also reduces traffic violence.' Implementation is set for summer and fall, with an extension east to 51st Street planned next year.

• City Officials Unveil ‘Bike Boulevard’ Design for 31st Avenue in Queens, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-05-31

A cyclist died on the Washington Bridge. His family demands the city finish the promised protected bike lane. DOT delays leave riders exposed. Advocates say working-class immigrants and delivery workers face daily danger. The city’s promises remain unkept. The calls grow louder.

On May 30, 2024, the family of Zenaido Rosas-Pinzon, killed by a driver on the Washington Bridge, demanded the Department of Transportation (DOT) complete its long-delayed protected bike lane. The DOT had pledged to convert a car lane into a two-way protected bike path by fall 2023, but the project remains unfinished. The matter centers on the urgent need for safe cycling infrastructure: 'It's a crowded route, people are coming to and from work. It’s necessary to have a lane that is especially for the bikes,' said Cruz Rosas-Ponzon. Advocacy groups, including Transportation Alternatives, and delivery worker organizations highlight the deadly risk for working-class immigrants and deliveristas. DOT spokesman Vin Barone claims progress, but delays persist. The family’s demand is clear: finish the lane, prevent more deaths.

• Family of Killed Bronx Cyclist Demands DOT Finish Washington Bridge Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-05-30

A man crossed West 36th near Seventh. A Toyota SUV, its driver distracted, struck him head-on. He died on the pavement. The SUV showed no scars. The man bore them all. The city’s streets demand attention. Distraction delivers death.

A 34-year-old man was killed while crossing West 36th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. At 11:31 p.m., a 2023 Toyota SUV, described as 'going straight ahead,' struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The narrative states, 'A man crossed the street. A 2023 Toyota SUV drove straight. Its front end struck him. He died there on the pavement. The driver was distracted.' The SUV sustained no visible damage, while the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. No contributing factors were attributed to the victim. The report underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 70-year-old man stepped onto Kings Highway. An eastbound SUV hit him head-on. He died from head and internal wounds. The bumper bore the mark where he fell. The street claimed another life. The driver was licensed.

A 70-year-old pedestrian was killed on Kings Highway when an eastbound SUV struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred as the man stepped into the street, not at an intersection and without a crossing signal, as detailed in the report: 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street without a signal. An eastbound SUV struck him head-on. He died from head and internal wounds. The driver held a license. The bumper bore the mark where he fell.' The vehicle involved was a 2023 Acura SUV, traveling straight ahead with two occupants. The point of impact was the center front end, and the right front bumper showed damage. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian, and does not cite any specific driver error. The pedestrian’s action—crossing without a signal or crosswalk—is noted after the absence of identified driver errors. The report does not mention any additional contributing factors or behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A hit-and-run driver killed Zenaido Rosas-Pinzon on the Washington Bridge. The city stalled on a promised protected bike lane. Cyclists forced into danger. Advocates blame the unfinished project. DOT cites delays. The bridge remains deadly for the vulnerable.

On May 29, 2024, a hit-and-run driver killed cyclist Zenaido Rosas-Pinzon on the Washington Bridge, which links the Bronx and uptown Manhattan. The Department of Transportation (DOT) had promised a protected bike lane by 2023, but the project remains unfinished, with completion now pushed to summer 2024. The matter centers on the city's failure to deliver: 'DOT promised to install a protected bike lane along the Washington Bridge last year, but the bike lane remains unfinished and the road remains dangerous. ... These repeated delays are killing us,' said Jada Yeboah of Transportation Alternatives. Local advocates and activists expressed anger and heartbreak, blaming the lack of safe infrastructure for the cyclist's death. Cyclists have been forced to share a narrow path with pedestrians or ride in the bus lane, neither designed for their safety. DOT cited 'complexities' and routine road work as reasons for the delay. The bridge was identified for safety upgrades in a 2018 DOT report, but the city failed to act in time.

• ‘We Are Angry’: Driver Kills Cyclist on Bridge Where DOT Failed to Finish New Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-05-29