Two sedans crashed at Utica and East New York. One turned. One sped. Metal slammed a woman’s head as she stood by the curb. She fell. She died there. The street swallowed her life in a blink.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Utica Avenue and East New York Avenue. Two sedans collided—one turning, one speeding. According to the police report, a 32-year-old woman stood near the curb when the impact threw her down. She suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error in New York City’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A dump truck turned right at Atlantic Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard. Its front bumper struck a 63-year-old woman working in the road. She died beneath the truck. The driver’s view was blocked. The truck showed no damage. Her body bore the weight.

A fatal crash took place at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a dump truck made a right turn and struck a 63-year-old woman who was working in the roadway. She was killed, suffering crush injuries to her entire body. The report states, “The view was blocked.” Contributing factors listed include 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Oversized Vehicle.' The truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage. The woman was working at the intersection when the truck’s right front bumper hit her. No helmet or signal issues were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A BMW turned right on Astoria Boulevard before dawn. The street was empty. A man walked outside the crosswalk. The car struck him. His body lay broken in the dark. Two sedans, one parked, one moving. One life ended. The city kept moving.

A 50-year-old man was killed when a BMW sedan, making a right turn on Astoria Boulevard near Steinway Street, struck and crushed him at 4:02 a.m. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old man crushed beneath a turning BMW at 4:02 a.m. Two sedans, one parked, one moving. No intersection. The street was empty. Then it wasn’t. His body lay broken in the dark.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' The BMW’s right front bumper was the point of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The second vehicle, a Nissan sedan, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use is included.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A dump truck driver turned and killed Krystyna Naprawa, a school crossing guard, at Woodhaven Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue. The driver faces charges. Union leaders blame city neglect and call for more guards and safer streets. The intersection is notorious for crashes.

On October 20, 2023, a dump truck driver struck and killed school crossing guard Krystyna Naprawa at Woodhaven Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The driver, Hector Yepes, was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Union leaders Donald Nesbit and Denise Ferrante condemned the city’s response, criticizing NYPD’s plan to cut guard posts and Mayor Adams for not redesigning streets near schools. Nesbit demanded more guards at dangerous corners, saying, "Corners like that, we need additional guards, not less." Ferrante called city officials neglectful, stating, "They ignore it – it’s like no big deal to them." Between 2012 and 2022, 73 crossing guards were struck, but most drivers faced only minor charges. The intersection has seen multiple crashes and injuries in 2023, highlighting the ongoing danger for those protecting children.

• Dump Truck Driver Kills School Crossing Guard in Queens, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-20

A 76-year-old man crossed Broadway at West 161st. A Dodge sedan, windows dark, sped south. Steel struck flesh. The man fell. His head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. He died there, under the evening sky.

A 76-year-old pedestrian was killed at Broadway and West 161st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when a southbound Dodge sedan with tinted windows struck him. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The police narrative states, 'He hit the pavement, skull split, blood pooling. He died there, under the evening sky.' The data highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and illegal window tint. The man died at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A motorscooter slammed into a box truck on Laconia Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was thrown beneath the truck. His chest was crushed. He died in the street. The crash left the scooter demolished and the truck damaged underneath.

A 27-year-old man riding a motorscooter collided with a southbound box truck on Laconia Avenue near East 214th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. He was ejected from the scooter and crushed beneath the truck’s undercarriage, suffering fatal chest injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The motorscooter was demolished in the crash. The box truck sustained damage to its undercarriage. The rider died at the scene. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Jeep sped down Broadway. The woman stepped into the crosswalk, signal in her favor. Steel hit flesh. Her head struck the pavement. She died there, a life ended by a driver who failed to yield.

A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Broadway at Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a Jeep SUV traveling south did not stop. The vehicle struck her, causing fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman died at the scene. The data shows no mention of helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers do not yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Three cars tangled on Belt Parkway. Steel twisted. A 24-year-old man died behind the wheel. His body crushed. The night swallowed him. Failure to yield and unsafe speed fueled the crash. No help came in time.

A deadly crash unfolded on Belt Parkway’s eastbound lanes. According to the police report, a BMW clipped the side of a Toyota. A Honda then struck head-on. Three vehicles collided. The 24-year-old male driver of one car died, his body crushed by the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The crash left twisted metal and a life lost. No other injuries were reported. The police report offers no mention of helmet or signal use. The night ended with one man dead and three cars destroyed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan slammed into a motorcyclist on 111th Avenue. The rider, just 28, hit the ground hard. No helmet. No chance. Distraction behind the wheel. He died there, knees shattered, eyes open. Steel and flesh. Another life lost to inattention.

A sedan collided head-on with a motorcycle on 111th Avenue near Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The 28-year-old motorcyclist was killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The report states the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factors listed are driver errors. The sedan and motorcycle both suffered front-end damage. The victim died at the scene, with severe injuries to his lower body. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A man on a speeding e-scooter slammed head-on into an object on 12th Avenue. Thrown from the scooter, his skull struck the pavement. Blood pooled. He died at the scene. The street claimed another life in the night.

A 32-year-old man riding an Apollo Ghost e-scooter was killed on 12th Avenue after crashing head-on into an object. According to the police report, the rider was unlicensed, helmetless, and traveling at unsafe speed. He was ejected from the scooter, suffering fatal head injuries and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The man never regained consciousness. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A man on a Harley rode west on Guider Avenue. He struck head-on. He flew from the bike. His helmet could not save him. Blood pooled on the street. The streetlight flickered. He died alone in the dark.

A 50-year-old man riding a Harley motorcycle westbound on Guider Avenue near Coney Island Avenue was killed in a head-on crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered fatal head injuries despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The man was the sole occupant and died at the scene, bleeding from the head under a flickering streetlight. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police report does not specify further details about the crash sequence or other parties involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A man rode his Harley down Hinsdale Street. He hit a parked Honda. He flew from the bike. His head struck the pavement. He died there, under the streetlights. The engine cooled. The night held its breath.

A 59-year-old man, unlicensed and without a helmet, was killed when he crashed his Harley-Davidson motorcycle into a parked Honda sedan on Hinsdale Street near midnight. According to the police report, the rider was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The man was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Brooklyn Community Board 6 called on Mayor Adams to ban parking near intersections. The board passed a resolution urging daylighting at all possible crossings. Members cited blocked sightlines and deadly crashes. The vote was overwhelming: 33 to 3. Action now, not after tragedy.

On October 12, 2023, Brooklyn Community Board 6, representing Park Slope, Gowanus, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, and Red Hook, passed a resolution demanding Mayor Adams and the Department of Transportation end the city’s exemption that allows cars to park up to crosswalks. The resolution urges the city to daylight 'all possible' intersections with physical barriers, quoting: 'We don’t want to wait for tragedy, we know what works and we want to get it done.' Board co-chair Doug Gordon and member Marc Torrence led the push, highlighting the danger of blocked sightlines. The board also backed a new city law requiring daylighting at 100 intersections per year starting in 2025. The measure passed 33-3. The board’s action follows deadly crashes and echoes similar calls from Queens and Manhattan boards. Daylighting is proven to reduce crashes and protect pedestrians.

• Brooklyn Board Wants Adams to Stop Letting Cars Dangerously Block Intersections, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-12

A Dodge pickup turned right on Fresh Pond Road. The truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Steel met flesh. Blood stained the street. She died there, beneath the open sky. The truck’s front end bore the mark.

A 75-year-old woman was killed at Fresh Pond Road and 60th Road when a Dodge pickup truck struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pickup was making a right turn when it hit the pedestrian, causing fatal head injuries and severe bleeding. The report states, “She crossed with the signal. A Dodge pickup turned right. Steel struck her head. Blood pooled on the pavement.” The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck’s center front end was damaged in the crash. The woman was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.

A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Adam Uster died in a Brooklyn bike lane. His widow blames Mayor Adams. She says paint is not protection. She calls for real barriers, not empty promises. She demands action, not delay. Cyclists keep dying. The city stalls. Grief turns to protest.

On October 10, 2023, Frédérique Uster-Hug, widow of Adam Uster, spoke out after her husband was killed while cycling in a Brooklyn bike lane. The event, covered by Streetsblog NYC, was an advocacy action, not a council bill. Uster-Hug condemned the lack of physical protection in bike lanes and criticized Mayor Adams for failing to deliver real safety improvements. She said, 'Adam’s death was completely preventable. No one else should die.' Uster-Hug plans to join a protest ride to City Hall, demanding urgent action to end cyclist deaths. She warns that delays and scrapped street safety projects will mean more fatalities. Her message: city leaders must act now to protect cyclists and pedestrians.

• Wife of Killed Cyclist Adam Uster: ‘Mayor Adams Doesn’t Care If It’s Safe to Ride a Bike in NYC’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-10

A sedan struck a woman on Belt Parkway. She crossed outside a crosswalk. The car’s right front bumper hit her. She fell, suffered a head wound, and died under the highway lights. The road stayed silent. No driver error listed.

A 40-year-old woman was killed while crossing Belt Parkway at night. According to the police report, 'A woman, 40, stepped into the dark. A 2017 Volkswagen struck her with its right front bumper. She fell with a head wound and died there, alone, beneath the sweep of highway lights.' The crash occurred as the sedan traveled eastbound. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A motorcycle slammed into a turning SUV on Ditmars Boulevard. The rider, helmeted but unlicensed, flew from the bike. He struck the street and died on impact. The SUV’s side caved in. Metal, speed, and failure met in the dusk.

A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmars Boulevard near 31st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling at unsafe speed collided with a BMW SUV making a left turn. The 26-year-old male motorcyclist, who was unlicensed but wore a helmet, was ejected and killed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV’s right side doors were crushed in the impact. No injuries were reported for other vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 34-year-old man rode east on Highland Boulevard. Distraction struck. He lost control. He was ejected. His head hit the ground. The street fell silent. He did not rise. The helmet could not save him.

A 34-year-old man riding a Yamaha motorcycle east on Highland Boulevard near Vermont Street was killed after being ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'Distraction struck. He was ejected. His head hit.' The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. The report notes the man was the only occupant and suffered a head injury. No other vehicles or people were involved. The road was left silent after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 46-year-old man rode south on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was unlicensed. No helmet. He struck the right front of his Vespa. Thrown from the moped, his skull hit hard. He died alone in the dark. No other vehicles involved.

A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a Vespa southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 46-year-old man, unlicensed and bareheaded, was thrown from his southbound Vespa. The right front struck. His skull bore the blow. He died alone in the dark. Crush injuries. No one else involved.' The report lists the driver as unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The man was ejected from the moped and suffered fatal head injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21