A motorcycle roars through a red at Woodhaven Boulevard. Metal collides with flesh. A young woman, twenty-three, falls broken in the night. The street runs red. She dies there, as the city sleeps, struck down by speed and disregard.

According to the police report, a fatal crash occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard near 83rd Street in Queens at 2:20 a.m. A motorcycle, traveling north, 'barrels fast, ignoring the light.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the driver. The motorcycle struck a 23-year-old woman crossing at the intersection. The report states she was 'crossing against the signal,' but the focus remains on the driver's actions: running the light and speeding. The impact was severe, with the victim suffering fatal injuries to her entire body. The police narrative describes the scene: 'Metal strikes flesh. The street runs red. She dies there, whole body broken, as the city sleeps.' Driver error—disregard for traffic control and unsafe speed—stands at the center of this tragedy.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 74-year-old man rides east on West 70th. He wears a helmet. Illness seizes him. His bike hits a parked bus. The impact crushes his chest. He dies there, in the afternoon, beneath the city’s hard light.

A 74-year-old cyclist was killed on West 70th Street at West End Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred in the afternoon as the man rode his bike eastbound, helmet strapped on. The police report states, 'Illness takes him. The bus is parked. The bike strikes metal. Chest injury. The man dies there, in the afternoon light.' The bus, a 2016 IC CORP, was parked at the time of the collision and sustained no damage. The report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor, with no driver errors or moving vehicle violations cited. The cyclist's helmet use is noted in the report, but only after the sequence of events leading to his fatal chest injury. No evidence of driver error or systemic road design failure is cited in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV moved east on West 86th. A man crossed Broadway. The front of the vehicle hit him. His body broke beneath the wheels. The street was quiet. The man, age 57, died at the scene. The driver remained unharmed.

A fatal collision unfolded at West 86th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 2012 Ford SUV traveling east struck a 57-year-old man as he crossed the intersection. The narrative states, 'The SUV moved east. A man, 57, crossed against the signal. The front of the Ford struck him. His body broke beneath the wheels.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pronounced dead. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The police report notes the pedestrian was 'Crossing Against Signal,' but does not cite any specific driver errors or violations. The driver, a woman licensed in New York, wore her seatbelt and was uninjured. The quiet street and lack of additional contributing factors highlight the stark impact of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.

• Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-23

An SUV tore west on Belt Parkway, changing lanes too fast. The right front slammed hard. A 57-year-old man, belted, airbag blown, died from whole-body injuries. Two others survived. Speed and reckless lane change left no margin.

A deadly crash unfolded on Belt Parkway when a 2019 Mazda SUV, traveling westbound, veered while changing lanes at unsafe speed. According to the police report, the SUV's right front struck with force, resulting in fatal injuries to the 57-year-old male driver. The report states the man was belted and the airbag deployed, but he died from injuries to his entire body. Another man and an infant survived the collision. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, underscoring the role of excessive speed and reckless maneuvering in this fatal event. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers disregard speed and lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A fire truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard. The driver struck a man on a bicycle. He died at the scene. Police closed the street. Another life ended in the crosswalk’s shadow. The city investigates. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 20, 2025, that an FDNY truck struck and killed a bicyclist in Middle Village, Queens. The crash happened as the truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street. According to police, 'the truck was turning onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street in Middle Village when the collision occurred.' The cyclist, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD is investigating. The incident highlights the risks faced by cyclists at intersections and the dangers of large vehicles turning across paths. Policy questions remain about intersection design and vehicle operation in dense neighborhoods.

• FDNY Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-20

A box truck turned right at Juniper Boulevard North and 80th Street, crushing a helmeted cyclist. The bike was demolished. The rider was ejected and killed by massive crush injuries. Six truck occupants survived. The driver was injured.

According to the police report, a box truck made a right turn at Juniper Boulevard North and 80th Street in Queens, striking a bicyclist. The report states the truck 'turned right and crushed a bicyclist.' The impact demolished the bicycle and ejected the cyclist, who died from crush injuries. Six people were inside the truck; all survived, though the driver was injured. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is the truck driver's disregard for traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A fire truck turned onto Juniper Blvd North and struck a cyclist. The man died at the scene. No arrests. Police investigate. The street outside the park became a site of sudden, final impact.

According to NY Daily News (April 19, 2025), an FDNY fire truck fatally struck a cyclist at 80th St. and Juniper Blvd North in Middle Village, Queens. The article reports, "An FDNY fire truck was traveling north on 80th St. and was turning onto Juniper Blvd North just outside Juniper Valley Park when it collided with an unidentified man riding a bicycle." The cyclist died at the scene. Police have not made arrests. It is unclear if the truck was responding to an emergency. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the case. The crash highlights the risk at intersections where large vehicles turn across paths used by cyclists. No information on traffic signals or right-of-way was provided.

• Cyclist Killed By FDNY Truck In Queens, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-19

NYPD gives cyclists 15 percent of red-light tickets, though they make up just 2 percent of road users. Cars, which kill and injure most, get less scrutiny. Cyclists and advocates call this unjust. Enforcement targets the least dangerous, not the deadliest.

On April 18, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD officers issued 15 percent of red-light tickets to cyclists, who account for less than 2 percent of city street trips. The article, titled 'Exclusive: Cops Writing 15% of Their Red Light Tix to Cyclists, Who are Just 2% of Road Users,' highlights a stark enforcement imbalance. Activists like Corey Hannigan and Sara Lind criticize the NYPD for targeting cyclists instead of drivers, who cause most crashes and deaths. Cyclist Lee calls the practice 'unjust.' Kate Brockwehl, injured by a car, says the policy shows 'windshield bias.' The Department of Transportation has proposed legalizing the 'Idaho Stop' for cyclists, but City Hall has blocked it. Cyclists like John Surico and George Calderaro say most tickets come from coordinated police actions, not real safety concerns. The data shows enforcement priorities ignore who poses real danger on city streets.

• Exclusive: Cops Writing 15% of Their Red Light Tix to Cyclists, Who are Just 2% of Road Users, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-18

A box truck pulled from its spot near Coster Street and Oak Point Avenue. A 61-year-old man stood in the roadway. The truck hit him head-on. His body was crushed. He died there as the Bronx morning began.

According to the police report, a box truck started from a parked position near Coster Street and Oak Point Avenue in the Bronx. A 61-year-old man was standing in the roadway when the truck struck him head-on. The report states, 'His body crushed. He died there, in the Bronx morning, as the city stirred.' The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. No driver errors are cited in the report. The focus remains on the deadly consequences of a truck pulling out as a person stood in the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Brad Lander rode with a reporter. He promised more bike lanes, bus lanes, and curb space for people. He slammed backroom deals. He vowed to fight for families and safer routes. He wants less space for cars. He has fought these battles before.

On April 17, 2025, Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander joined a Streetsblog reporter for a bike ride, laying out his transportation vision. Lander stressed his record: 'By the time I'm done, you're going to have a lot more bus and bike infrastructure, more of the neighborhood loading zones that use the curb, more of those shared containers, especially in denser areas.' He contrasted his approach with the Adams administration, calling out backroom deals and broken promises. Lander cited his support for protected bike lanes, even when facing opposition. He pledged to make it easier for families to use e-cargo bikes by building safer routes. Lander committed to expanding the Fourth Avenue bike lane to Bay Ridge and reducing car space citywide. He promised 'world-class DOT and transportation leadership.' No formal safety analysis was provided, but Lander’s stance centers vulnerable road users and systemic change.

• The Dave Colon Challenge: Brad Lander Has Fought The Battles, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-17

Mayor Adams stalled the Third Avenue road diet. Business owners claimed lost parking and traffic woes. Data showed safety gains. Community wanted change. The city blinked. Cyclists and pedestrians remain at risk. Proven fixes wait. Danger stays on the street.

On April 16, 2025, Mayor Adams’s administration postponed the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Third Avenue safety redesign in Brooklyn. The plan, not yet assigned a council bill number, aimed to cut car lanes, add a protected bike lane, and install pedestrian islands. The DOT cited the need for more public input after business leaders, led by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, protested. The matter summary reads: 'The Department of Transportation (DOT) planned to reduce car lanes and add a protected bike lane and pedestrian islands, but business leaders...protested.' Community board support was strong. Streetsblog NYC reported that 68 percent of locals backed the changes. Council members were not named, but business owners and advocates like Jon Orcutt and Jim of Bagels By the Park spoke out. The administration’s delay leaves proven safety measures on hold, exposing vulnerable road users to continued risk.

• Anatomy of a Debacle: Business Owners Use False Fears, Mayor Adams Stalls Third Av. Safety Plan, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-16

A new map exposes the city’s worst drivers. Ten repeat offenders rack up hundreds of speed-camera tickets. Fines do nothing. Advocates demand action. The Stop Super Speeders Bill would force speed limiters on these drivers. Lawmakers stall. Streets stay deadly.

The Stop Super Speeders Bill (S7621) is under debate. It would require speed limiter technology for drivers with six or more automated enforcement tickets in a year. The bill is supported by Amber Adler of Families for Safe Streets and Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives, who call out the deadly pattern of repeat offenders. Furnas says, 'These results point to a small population with a shocking pattern of recidivism, resistance to traditional deterrents, and disregard for human life.' Adler points to a recent fatal crash by a repeat offender as proof of legislative failure. Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposes the bill, claiming six tickets is not excessive. The NYPD withholds license plate data, blocking public scrutiny. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program has expired, leaving no replacement. Advocates say the bill is urgent to stop the next tragedy.

• Map Quest: Meet The City’s Most Dangerous Drivers (And Where They’re Preying On You), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-16

Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

A motorbike and an Audi collide head-on at 188th Street and 90th Avenue. Metal twists. A 19-year-old is thrown and crushed, dying on the street. The SUV driver survives. Sirens fade. The cause: driver inattention, according to police.

A deadly collision unfolded at 188th Street and 90th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike and an Audi SUV met head-on, according to the police report. The impact demolished the bike and ejected its 19-year-old rider, who was crushed and killed. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old woman, survived with pain. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The police narrative states, 'A motorbike and an Audi meet head-on. The bike shatters. A 19-year-old is thrown, crushed, killed.' No contributing factors are attributed to the motorbike rider beyond 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on driver inattention as the systemic danger that led to this fatal outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck backed up in the darkness near 546 Gulf Avenue. A man, thirty-four, was crushed in the roadway. The truck showed no damage. The street fell quiet, the life lost in a moment of steel and silence.

According to the police report, a box truck was backing up near 546 Gulf Avenue when a thirty-four-year-old man was crushed in the roadway. The incident occurred at 22:58. The narrative states, 'A box truck backed up in the dark. The driver sat behind the wheel. A man, age thirty-four, was crushed in the roadway.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as contributing factors. The truck showed no damage, and the street was quiet after. The driver’s action—backing the truck—placed a vulnerable road user in fatal danger. No further details on systemic factors or environmental conditions are provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 101-year-old woman crossing Brooklyn Ave with the signal was struck and killed by an unlicensed SUV driver making a left turn. The streetlights blinked. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver walked away unharmed. The pain stayed.

A 101-year-old woman was killed at Brooklyn Ave and Montgomery St in Brooklyn when an SUV making a left turn struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and operating a 2023 GMC SUV. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. She suffered fatal head injuries and was described as conscious but bleeding from the head before succumbing to her injuries. The driver was unharmed. The police report makes clear that the driver failed to yield and was distracted, while the pedestrian was lawfully crossing with the signal. Systemic danger persists when unlicensed, inattentive drivers operate large vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

DOT will install curbside parking-protected bike lanes under Astoria’s elevated tracks. The redesign covers a mile of 31st Street, one of Queens’ most dangerous roads. Painted pedestrian islands and daylighting will shorten crossings. No driving or parking lanes are removed.

On April 8, 2025, the NYC Department of Transportation announced plans to install protected bike lanes under the elevated subway tracks on 31st Street in Astoria, Queens. The project, not a council bill but a DOT action, targets a stretch ranked in the top 10 percent for severe injuries and deaths. DOT will add eight-foot-wide bike lanes with three-foot buffers, painted pedestrian islands, and daylighting at corners. The plan does not remove driving or parking lanes but reorganizes car storage to align with track columns. DOT planner Rachael Metz called the roadbed chaotic, with frequent illegal double-parking and blocked sight lines. Community board member Nas Magoutas said, 'I feel like I’ve been waiting 30 years for it.' The project follows similar redesigns in the Bronx and will begin after July 1, 2025, taking about two months to complete.

• DOT To Add Bike Lanes Under Elevated Tracks in Astoria This Summer, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-08

A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.

Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.

• Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen, Patch, Published 2025-04-07

A 61-year-old man enters Bay Parkway at 60th Street. The southbound SUV moves straight. Metal strikes flesh. The man falls, body hurt, silent and still. The driver waits, uninjured. Night air heavy, another life lost on Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Bay Parkway at 60th Street in Brooklyn. The narrative states: 'A 61-year-old man steps into the road, crossing against the signal. The SUV moves south, straight ahead. Metal strikes flesh. He falls, whole body hurt, silent and still. The driver waits, uninjured.' The man suffered injuries to his entire body and was rendered unconscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. No mention is made of helmet use or signal compliance. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14