Mayor Eric Adams

Jul 27 - On Jamaica Avenue at Richmond Street, a left-turning sedan driver collided with a moped rider traveling straight. The rider, 25, died. Police recorded driver inattention. Three sedan occupants, including a 12-year-old, were injured.

A driver in a 2009 GMC sedan turned left at Jamaica Avenue and Richmond Street in Brooklyn. A moped rider was traveling west, going straight. They collided. The rider, 25, died at the scene. Three people in the sedan, including a 12-year-old passenger, suffered unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. No other contributing factors are listed in the report. The facts show a left turn across the rider’s path and a loss of focus by the driver. The cost was a life and injuries to passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.

At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.

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

Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.

Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 26 - An SUV and a sedan collided at Tilden Ave and E 29 St in Brooklyn. Five people suffered crush injuries to the neck, head, and legs. Streets and sightlines failed. Police noted an obstructed view.

A driver in a station-wagon SUV traveling west and a driver in a sedan slowing north collided at Tilden Ave and E 29 St. Five people were injured, ages 14, 19, 19, 57 and 74, with neck, head, and lower-leg crush injuries. According to the police report, "View Obstructed/Limited" was a contributing factor. The SUV sustained left-front damage; the sedan sustained right-front damage. The report lists no other driver errors. Vehicle counts show five occupants in the SUV and one in the sedan. The account sticks to the police findings and recorded vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 26 - A driver hit a standing vehicle on Amsterdam at West 90th. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The 38-year-old driver went down, unconscious, bleeding from the head. Police recorded improper lane use. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt.

According to the police report, the driver of a sedan traveling east hit a standing vehicle on Amsterdam Avenue at West 90th Street at about 1:06 a.m. The crash left a 38-year-old man, the driver, unconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan had damage to the center front end. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 25 - A driver in an SUV hit a 30-year-old man at W 55th Street and 12th Avenue. The man suffered severe head cuts. A passenger in the SUV was also hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. Night crash in Manhattan.

A driver in a station wagon/SUV hit a 30-year-old man at W 55th Street and 12th Avenue in Manhattan at 9:09 p.m. The man was in the intersection. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver traveled south and went straight. The driver hit the pedestrian with the right front bumper. That area was damaged. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 25 - The driver of a moped starting from parking struck the right side of a parked sedan on 3 Ave at E 166 St in the Bronx. A 44-year-old passenger suffered severe facial lacerations and was injured. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard.

The driver of a moped, starting from parking, struck the right side doors of a parked sedan on 3 Ave at East 166th Street in the Bronx. One occupant — a 44-year-old male passenger listed as a right rear or sidecar passenger — suffered severe lacerations to the face and was injured. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and a moped, with "Other Vehicular" listed as the contributing factor. The sedan was parked; the moped’s center front end and the sedan’s right side doors show the points of impact. The report does not list other specific driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 25 - City shuts cars out. Twenty-two miles open for people. Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway goes car-free August 23. Streets breathe. Pedestrians and cyclists claim space. Engines silenced. Asphalt belongs to the crowd.

""We're not just opening streets this summer, we're opening opportunities for a more vibrant, inclusive, and active city on 22 miles of car-free streets."" -- Eric Adams

No bill number. This is a city announcement, published July 25, 2025, by BKReader. The event: Summer Streets returns, opening 22 miles to people, not cars. Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn will be car-free on August 23. The matter: 'Summer Streets opens up 22 miles of city streets starting on Saturday.' No council member is named. No vote. No committee. Car-free events like Summer Streets reduce vehicle traffic, lower crash risk, and encourage walking and cycling, supporting mode shift and safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users. The action clears traffic, giving vulnerable road users rare, safe passage.

• Summer Streets Returns to NYC on Saturday With New Routes, BKReader, Published 2025-07-25

Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.

A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.

A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.

A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.

A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 24 - A distracted driver rear-ended another sedan on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a passenger with head trauma and two drivers with back and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention.

Two sedans traveling north on Utica Avenue collided when one driver rear-ended the other. A 47-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and reported crush injuries. The two drivers, a 54-year-old man and a 59-year-old man, were injured — listed with back and arm injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead. Police recorded point of impact as center front on one vehicle and center back on the other. The report lists the drivers as licensed; no other contributing factors are specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.

A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 24 - Lower East Side leaders condemn NYPD’s harsh e-bike crackdown. They demand an end to criminal summonses for minor violations, defending cyclists and immigrant delivery workers from systemic harm.

On July 24, 2025, Community Board 3 on the Lower East Side passed a resolution opposing the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal court summonses to e-bike users for minor traffic violations. The board called for an immediate end to the crackdown, stating it unfairly targets cyclists and delivery workers, especially immigrants. The matter, described as condemning 'disproportionate consequences that e-bike users face,' was supported by advocates like Elizabeth Adams and Shawn Garcia. No council bill number is attached, but the resolution adds pressure on city leaders. Analysts note that ending such crackdowns removes barriers to active transportation and avoids criminalizing vulnerable road users, improving safety and equity.

• Lower East Side Panel Joins Growing Chorus Against Tisch’s E-Bike Criminalization, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-24

Jul 24 - After two die at Canal Street, Kevin Duggan and advocates demand the city end car dominance. They call for fewer lanes, slower speeds, and space for people. The city stalls. Danger remains.

""Mayor Adams and the DOT, shame on you for not fixing this yesterday. This is the fully predictable consequence of the design of this intersection, or park, or highway off ramp, or whatever you want to call it."" -- Eric Adams

On July 24, 2025, Kevin Duggan issued a policy statement after a double fatal crash at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street entrance. The matter urges, "the city to redesign Canal Street to be less car-centric after decades of studies and delays." Duggan, joined by advocates and politicians, calls for lane reductions, speed cuts, and pedestrian-first changes. The Department of Transportation faces a 30-day deadline to release plans. The safety analyst notes the event text is too vague for a clear safety impact, as no concrete intervention is described. The push is loud, but action is uncertain.

• Fixing Canal Street Means Rethinking the Manhattan Bridge Itself: Experts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-24

Jul 24 - Two vigils marked another bloody day. Advocates gathered. They mourned the dead. They demanded safer streets. The toll mounts. City action lags. Grief and anger fill the air.

On July 24, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported two street safety vigils after fatal crashes on Third Avenue in Brooklyn and Canal Street in Manhattan. The article, 'Thursday’s Headlines: Double Vigil Edition,' by Kevin Duggan, details advocates' calls for Mayor Adams to act on stalled safety plans. Residents and groups like Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets demanded immediate changes. Mathilde, a Sunset Park resident, said, 'We need this street to be safer for all of our children.' The rallies highlight the deadly cost of delay. As noted, rallies raise awareness but do not directly change policy or infrastructure; their safety impact depends on what follows, not the event itself.

• Thursday’s Headlines: Double Vigil Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-24

Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.

ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.

• Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port, ABC7, Published 2025-07-24

Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.

According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08