Two SUVs converged on a Bronx crosswalk. A 31-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was crushed. Distracted drivers did not see her. The light changed. She died there, her body broken on Washington Avenue.

A 31-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Washington Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when two station wagons/SUVs struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The report states both drivers were distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the victim as being 'crushed by two SUVs' and confirms she 'died there, her body broken.' The police report explicitly notes that the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal,' placing her in the right of way. The deadly outcome was directly linked to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the victim's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A moped cut right on University Avenue. An SUV turned. A girl, fifteen, flew from the back seat. She struck the pavement, motionless. No helmet. The street claimed her before the day could finish.

According to the police report, a moped attempted to pass on the right at University Avenue and West 192nd Street as a Honda SUV made a right turn. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The moped's male driver was unlicensed. The collision ejected a fifteen-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger on the moped. She was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The narrative states, 'The girl on the back flew off. No helmet. Fifteen years old. She hit the pavement and lay still.' The impact killed her. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of improper passing and unlicensed operation, as documented by the responding officers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

DOT will push protected bike lanes south on White Plains Road, linking them to Pelham Parkway. The redesign narrows car space, adds concrete boarding islands, and aims to cut injuries. Locals welcome safer passage. Drivers remain the main threat. Change comes this summer.

On May 28, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced plans to extend protected bike lanes on White Plains Road one mile south to Pelham Parkway. The project, discussed at Bronx Community Board 11’s transportation committee, continues work started north of Burke Avenue in 2022. The DOT aims to 'bring predictability, visibility, and mobility benefits further south,' according to Chris Brunson, DOT Director of Safety Projects and Programs. Council members were not directly named, but local leaders and residents weighed in. The redesign will transform wide car lanes into protected bike lanes and parking, and install concrete bus boarding islands to fix ADA violations. DOT officials stressed that most injuries are caused by drivers, not cyclists, and that protected lanes have reduced injuries for seniors and pedestrians. The first phase saw a 15 percent drop in injuries and a 10 percent rise in cycling. Illegal parking remains a challenge, but the city pushes forward, centering safety for those outside cars.

• DOT Plans To Connect White Plains Rd. Bike Lanes To Pelham Pwy. Greenway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-05-28

Rep. Earl Blumenauer pushes for safer streets. He backs road diets, roundabouts, and more bike lanes. He calls for funding shifts and public engagement. He says e-bikes and cycling infrastructure are key to safer, greener cities. He vows to keep fighting.

On May 28, 2024, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, founder and chair of the Congressional Bike Caucus, spoke on federal policy for safer, sustainable streets. In an interview, he declared, 'There are unprecedented resources available to promote a cycling agenda right now.' Blumenauer supports road diets, roundabouts, and the E-BIKE Act. He opposes gas tax hikes, instead backing a vehicle miles traveled tax. He urges street design that slows drivers and protects people walking and biking. Blumenauer stresses public engagement and evidence-based advocacy to overcome resistance to safety projects. He believes expanded cycling infrastructure and e-bikes are vital for livable, low-carbon communities. Blumenauer plans to keep supporting these efforts after leaving Congress.

• Rep. Earl Blumenauer Thinks Biking Is About To Have Its Big Moment, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-05-28

A sedan lost control on East 2nd Street. A tire failed. The car veered into a parked Hyundai. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, died alone in the quiet dark. The street was still. Metal and silence marked the aftermath.

A deadly crash unfolded just before midnight on East 2nd Street near Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 2012 Acura sedan experienced 'Tire Failure/Inadequate,' causing the vehicle to veer off course and strike a parked Hyundai sedan. The report states, 'A tire gave out. A 2012 Acura veered into a parked Hyundai.' The sole occupant, a 29-year-old woman in the driver's seat, was killed in the collision. No contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond the tire failure. The parked Hyundai was unoccupied. The police report makes clear that the crash was set in motion by the mechanical failure, with the Acura's driver losing control and the vehicle striking a stationary car. The scene remained still, marked by the loss and the silence that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan and SUV collided head-on at Central and Gates. A 29-year-old woman, riding in the back seat, was thrown from the wreck and died of crush injuries. Traffic control was ignored. The street fell silent. Lives changed. Metal ruled.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed head-on at the corner of Central Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:28 a.m. The impact ejected a 29-year-old woman from the rear seat; she died from crush injuries affecting her entire body. The report states, 'Traffic control was ignored,' identifying 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided. The police narrative makes clear that the drivers' failure to obey traffic controls directly led to the deadly collision. No information in the report attributes any contributing behavior to the victim. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard basic traffic rules, leaving passengers and bystanders exposed to catastrophic harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 39-year-old man died beneath the streetlights of Atlantic Avenue. First struck by a box truck, then an SUV, his head shattered, bones crushed. Alone, far from the crosswalk, he became another casualty of unchecked steel and speed.

A deadly crash unfolded midblock on Atlantic Avenue when a 39-year-old man stepped into the roadway and was struck by two vehicles, according to the police report. The report states, 'The box truck hit him first. The SUV followed. Head shattered. Bones crushed. He died there, beneath the streetlights, far from the crosswalk, alone on the asphalt.' Both vehicles—a box truck and a sport utility vehicle—were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, offering no further detail on specific driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing the street at a location not marked by a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of large vehicles moving unchecked through city streets, leaving a man dead and unanswered questions in their wake.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A man on an e-bike was hit from behind on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay still, head wounded, the night closing in. The crash left him dead, another life ended on Manhattan’s streets.

A 30-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue was struck from behind and killed, according to the police report. The report describes a head wound and blood pooling on the pavement, with the victim lying motionless in the dark. The collision occurred at 23:07 in Manhattan. Police list 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but do not specify any driver errors or vehicle involvement beyond the e-bike. The narrative notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears after the cited contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences faced by vulnerable road users on city bridges and streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A pickup driver turned left across a protected bike lane on Fourth Avenue, striking and killing a cyclist. The driver stayed but faced no charges. Families for Safe Streets blamed city failures. Cyclist injuries on Fourth Avenue have risen, despite the bike lane.

On May 23, 2024, a cyclist was killed by a pickup truck driver during a left turn on Fourth Avenue in Sunset Park. The NYPD said the driver violated the cyclist’s right of way. The driver remained at the scene but was not charged. Families for Safe Streets condemned the city’s lack of intersection safety, calling for daylighting and leading walk signal intervals. They said, 'Crashes like these are a continuing failure of our mayor to provide safety at dangerous intersections.' Data shows cyclist injuries on Fourth Avenue have increased since the bike lane was installed, likely due to higher ridership. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for cyclists and the city’s failure to protect them at intersections obstructed by illegal parking.

• Pickup Truck Driver Kills Cyclist in Sunset Park But is Not Charged, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-05-23

A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.

A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.

A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Advocates demand a car-free 42nd Street. They want wide sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and green space. The plan echoes the 14th Street Busway, which cut crashes and injuries in half. The city’s heart needs less traffic, more room for people.

On May 22, 2024, Streetsblog NYC published an opinion piece launching a campaign to transform 42nd Street. The proposal calls for a car-free busway, wider sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and more green space. The article states: 'Imagine if 42nd Street was transformed from a gritty through-route full of vehicles and fumes into one with much wider sidewalks with trees and benches to give pedestrians a more relaxed experience.' No council bill number or committee is attached; this is an advocacy push, not legislation. The campaign references the 14th Street Busway, which led to a 50% drop in crashes and a 33% drop in pedestrian injuries. No council members are named. The piece centers vulnerable road users, demanding the city prioritize people over cars on one of Manhattan’s busiest streets.

• Opinion: We Need a Miracle on 42nd Street, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-05-22

A motorcycle tore down 57th Avenue and crashed into parked cars. Two young men, 24 and 25, were hurled into the street. Both died. Steel crushed bodies. The bike’s front end crumpled. The street ran red and silent.

According to the police report, a motorcycle with two young men, aged 24 and 25, collided with parked cars on 57th Avenue at 8:20 a.m. Both occupants were ejected and killed, suffering severe crush injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The motorcycle’s driver was unlicensed, according to the vehicle data. One rider wore a helmet, the other did not, but helmet use is noted only after the primary driver errors. The motorcycle’s front end was destroyed against the steel of parked vehicles. The report describes the aftermath in stark terms: bodies thrown, the bike mangled, the street marked by loss. The data centers the lethal consequences of improper lane use and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Mercedes tore east on Grand Central Parkway, speed unchecked. The car flipped, metal shrieked, bodies struck. One young driver died, four others hurt. The road bore witness to reckless force and sudden, brutal silence.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was driving a Mercedes eastbound on Grand Central Parkway at 6:46 a.m. when the vehicle overturned. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The Mercedes, described as speeding and passing, flipped and was demolished. The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was partially ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Four other occupants in the crash were injured. The police report details, 'The car flipped. His head struck. Four others hit. The metal folded. His body half-flung.' The violence of the crash left the Mercedes destroyed and the roadway scarred. Driver error—specifically unsafe speed and aggressive driving—are explicitly listed as causes in the official account. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Dodge sedan hit a 23-year-old man head-on in the darkness of Van Wyck Expressway. The impact crushed his head and tore through his body. He died alone in the roadway before dawn, another life ended by steel and speed.

A 23-year-old man was killed when a southbound Dodge sedan struck him head-on on Van Wyck Expressway, according to the police report. The report states that the pedestrian was 'in the roadway' and that the sedan's center front end delivered the fatal blow. The narrative details that the impact 'crushed his head and tore through his insides,' leaving him dead at the scene before sunrise. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further explanation for the crash. The report does not cite any driver evasive action or mention any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when vehicles and vulnerable road users meet on high-speed corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Honda SUV struck a 5-year-old boy mid-block on 124th Street. The child died on the pavement, crushed by the vehicle’s right front bumper. The SUV showed no damage. The street bears the mark of his absence.

A 5-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Honda SUV struck him mid-block on 124th Street, according to the police report. The child was crossing the road outside an intersection when the SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The report states the boy died at the scene, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV sustained no damage. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the victim, and does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The boy was described as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of the vehicle and the systemic danger present on city streets, especially for the youngest and most vulnerable.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A BMW’s steering failed mid-turn on Manor Road. The sedan veered into a parked Dodge. Metal crumpled. The 56-year-old driver, belted and alone, died in the wreck. The engine ticked on. The street echoed with the aftermath.

According to the police report, a 2017 BMW sedan was making a right turn on Manor Road near Lincoln Street when its steering failed. The vehicle veered uncontrollably and collided with a parked 2016 Dodge pick-up truck. The report states, 'A BMW’s steering failed mid-turn. It veered into a parked Dodge. Metal screamed. The front crushed.' The sole occupant, a 56-year-old man, was found belted in the driver’s seat and was pronounced dead at the scene. The police report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The parked Dodge was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The impact was severe, crushing the BMW’s front end and damaging the Dodge’s left side. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, keeping the focus on the mechanical and driver errors that led to the fatal outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A garbage truck backed down Cornelia Street. Its right rear bumper struck a man. The truck’s wheels crushed his skull. He died alone in the street before dawn. The driver’s unsafe backing left no chance for survival.

A 35-year-old man was killed on Cornelia Street in the early morning when a garbage truck, traveling south, backed unsafely and struck him with its right rear bumper. According to the police report, the truck’s wheels crushed the pedestrian’s skull, causing fatal injuries at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a cause. The focus remains on the driver’s action: reversing a large refuse vehicle without adequate care, as documented by police. This crash underscores the lethal consequences when heavy vehicles back unsafely on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A tow truck rolled down Hoyt Avenue South before dawn. Its right front bumper hit a 70-year-old man at the intersection with 29th Street. He suffered fatal head trauma. No witnesses. He died alone in the street.

A 70-year-old man was killed when a tow truck traveling south on Hoyt Avenue South struck him at the intersection with 29th Street, according to the police report. The report states the truck's right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing fatal head injuries. The incident occurred in the early morning darkness, with no witnesses present. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the victim. The narrative notes, 'A tow truck rolled south in the dark. Its right front bumper struck a 70-year-old man. Head trauma. No one saw. He died there, alone, before the sun came up.' The driver was licensed and the truck was proceeding straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the collision. The focus remains on the deadly impact of a large vehicle moving through a city intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 51-year-old man lost consciousness while driving westbound on the Gowanus Expressway. His SUV collided with seven vehicles, tearing metal and shattering glass. He died restrained in his seat as traffic crawled past the wreckage. Multiple occupants suffered neck injuries.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old man driving a station wagon/SUV westbound on the Gowanus Expressway lost consciousness behind the wheel. The report states, "His SUV struck seven cars. Metal tore. Glass scattered. Airbags bloomed." The driver died at the scene, "strapped in his seat, still and silent, as traffic crawled past the wreckage." The sole contributing factor cited is "Lost Consciousness." The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead, with impacts to center back ends, side doors, and quarter panels. Several occupants suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors for the other drivers. The crash was caused by the initial driver's loss of consciousness, triggering a deadly chain reaction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19