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 2025-06-22

The city scrapped a protected bike lane on Ashland Place. DOT caved to Two Trees, keeping sharrows instead. Cyclists remain exposed. Advocates slam the move. A cyclist died nearby. Cyclist deaths are rising. Corporate interests win. Safety loses.

On October 6, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) confirmed it would not install a protected bike lane on the southernmost block of Ashland Place. The plan was dropped after pressure from real estate firm Two Trees. DOT will keep a two-way street with bike sharrows, citing 'community feedback and unique block conditions.' The block connects major cycling routes but remains unprotected. Advocates and politicians, including Andrew Matsuoka and Kathy Park Price of Transportation Alternatives, and Jon Orcutt of Bike New York, condemned the decision. Matsuoka said he was 'angry but unsurprised that Mayor Adams would put Two Trees’ interests ahead of safety.' The move follows a recent cyclist fatality and comes as 2023 is set to be the second deadliest year for NYC cyclists. The city’s action leaves vulnerable road users at risk and signals that corporate interests outweigh public safety.

• Safety Last! City Confirms That Ashland Place Will Remain Dangerous, Bowing to Local Corporate Interest, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-06

A dump truck rolled west on 14 Road. A 63-year-old man walked with traffic. The truck’s right front bumper struck him. His body was crushed. He died at the scene. The street was quiet. The morning light did not save him.

A 63-year-old man was killed when a dump truck struck him on 14 Road at 115 Street in Queens. According to the police report, the truck moved west as the man walked with traffic. The right front bumper hit him, crushing his body. He died at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The victim was walking along the roadway when the crash occurred. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians near heavy trucks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A box truck turned right on Clarkson Avenue. The driver did not see the man on the e-bike. The truck hit his head. He fell hard. Blood pooled on the street. He died there. The city lost another cyclist.

A 56-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the corner of Clarkson and Rogers Avenues in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a box truck turned right while the cyclist went straight. The truck struck the cyclist’s head, throwing him to the pavement. He died at the scene from severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries. No helmet use was cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A moped slammed into a box truck on East 94th and 2nd. The unlicensed rider, 47, wore no helmet. He flew from the seat, struck the pavement, and died from head trauma. The street fell silent. Blood pooled. Nothing moved.

A deadly crash unfolded at East 94th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a moped struck a box truck broadside. The moped rider, 47, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected, suffered head trauma, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' 'Drugs (illegal),' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The moped’s center front end hit the truck’s left side doors. The rider was the only person killed. Helmet use is noted only as a missing safety measure after the driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A Chevy sedan turned left at West 10th and Greenwich. The driver hit a 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She bled on the pavement. Semiconscious, then still. The car’s front end took the impact. She died at the scene.

A 76-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 10th Street and Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Chevy sedan made a left turn and struck the pedestrian head-on as she crossed with the signal. The report states, 'The light was with her. She was 76. She crossed with the signal. The car struck her head-on.' The driver’s action is listed as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The woman suffered severe head injuries and was semiconscious before succumbing to her wounds. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A Chevy SUV backed into a parked Chrysler on West 126th. No damage to either car. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. The street was quiet. The crash left one dead. The city held its breath.

A Chevy SUV, driven by a 35-year-old woman, backed into a parked Chrysler SUV near 479 West 126th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV backed into a parked Chrysler. No damage. No seatbelt. The woman driving, 35, died behind the wheel.' The crash resulted in the death of the driver. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted after the driver errors. The parked Chrysler sustained no damage. The street was still. The loss was total.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Broadway thrives. Fifth Avenue lags. Pedestrians squeeze past traffic. Cyclists dodge danger. The city once promised change—wider sidewalks, protected bike lanes. Then, progress stalled. Crowded streets remain. The call is clear: redesign Fifth Avenue for people, not cars.

This advocacy push, highlighted on October 2, 2023, urges the city to transform Fifth Avenue. The article, 'Two Paths Forward: Broadway Shows What Could Be on Fifth Avenue,' compares Broadway’s pedestrian success to Fifth Avenue’s congestion. The authors cite survey data: most visitors walk, bike, or use transit, but face cramped sidewalks and unsafe cycling. They argue, 'Mayor Adams can help immediately by widening sidewalks and adding a protected bike lane.' The city began work in 2021, but then-Mayor de Blasio halted it. Council members are not named, but the piece calls for city leadership to act. The authors stress that redesigning Fifth Avenue would unite safety advocates, businesses, and the city, making Midtown safer and more vibrant for all.

• Two Paths Forward: Broadway Shows What Could Be on Fifth Avenue, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-02

A 34-year-old man struck a parked Honda on East 167th Street. The crash was hard. He stayed inside the car. He did not survive. The street was quiet. The sedan did not move. The man’s life ended there.

A 34-year-old man died after his vehicle collided with the rear bumper of a parked 2013 Honda sedan near 1025 East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 34-year-old man died after crashing into the rear bumper of a parked 2013 Honda sedan. He was not thrown from the car. He stayed inside. He did not survive.' The crash involved only the man’s vehicle and the stationary sedan. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police data. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A sedan struck a 67-year-old man crossing Castle Hill Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, sped off. The man died at the scene. The street stood silent. The crash left a body and questions in the Bronx night.

A 67-year-old man was killed while crossing Castle Hill Avenue near Turnbull Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a northbound 1994 Infiniti sedan struck the man head-on. The driver, who was unlicensed, fled the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian died at the scene from injuries to his entire body. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and illegal operation. The police report makes no mention of helmet use or traffic signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A Seattle cop joked about a dead pedestrian’s worth. The victim, Jaahnavi Kandula, was killed by a speeding officer. Outrage followed. Families fight for justice and fair compensation. New York bills seek to fix a system that devalues lives lost to traffic violence.

On September 25, 2023, outrage erupted after Seattle police officer Daniel Auderer was caught joking that the death of pedestrian Jaahnavi Kandula might be settled for $11,000. Kandula, a 23-year-old student, was killed by Officer Kevin Dave, who drove 74 mph in a 25 mph zone. The incident exposed deep flaws in how the legal system values the lives of crash victims, especially BIPOC pedestrians. Amy Cohen of Families for Safe Streets, whose son was killed by a driver, said, 'My child wasn't worth anything.' Cohen and Bobbi Koval, another advocate, are pushing for New York State bills—the Grieving Families Act and Crash Victims Bill of Rights Act—to secure fair compensation and dignity for families. Cohen stressed, 'It’s about providing support and a voice to crime victims, and it should be extended to crash victims whether or not the driver is charged.' Advocates argue that financial penalties alone won’t end traffic violence. They demand safer streets, lower speed limits, and real accountability.

• What is the Life of a Dead Pedestrian Worth?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-25

A bus turned right. A cyclist rode straight. The bus struck him. His helmet cracked. He was crushed beneath the wheels. He died on the street. The crash left no room for escape.

A fatal crash unfolded on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 41st Street in Brooklyn. A bus turned right while a man on a bike rode straight. According to the police report, 'the front panel struck him. His helmet cracked. His body broke. He was crushed beneath the wheels. He died there, age 44.' The cyclist suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body and was ejected from his bike. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. No driver errors were specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 71-year-old woman crossed York Avenue with the light. An SUV turned right, its front struck her head. She fell. She never woke. The street claimed another life. Driver inattention marked the moment.

A 71-year-old woman was killed at the corner of York Avenue and East 68th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a northbound SUV made a right turn and struck her with its right front quarter panel. The impact caused fatal head injuries, leaving her unconscious on the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not at fault; she crossed legally. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A man on an e-bike crossed Pitkin Avenue at 95th Street. He ran the light. A Kia struck him head-on. He flew, landed hard. Blood pooled under the streetlamp. He died there, alone in the dark.

A 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at Pitkin Avenue and 95th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the e-bike rider 'ran the light.' A Kia SUV, traveling south, struck him head-on. The impact ejected the rider, causing fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The man was not wearing a helmet, but the primary error cited is the disregard for traffic control. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the rider dead at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Astoria residents packed a meeting, demanding protected bike lanes on 31st Avenue. DOT hesitates. Cyclists and pedestrians face deadly streets. Recent crashes killed a child and two adults. Locals want action. DOT promises more designs next year. Danger remains.

On September 14, 2023, over 150 Astoria residents met with the Department of Transportation (DOT) to demand protected bike lanes on 31st Avenue, a key east-west route. The meeting followed a DOT survey showing 76% support for protected lanes and 74% for more pedestrian space. The area, a Vision Zero Priority Zone, saw 264 injuries and three deaths—including a 7-year-old and a 16-year-old cyclist—between 2016 and 2020. Local politicians and advocates like Huge Ma and Laura Shepard voiced strong support, calling the lack of safe routes 'an embarrassment.' DOT spokesman Scott Gastel said the agency will keep gathering feedback and present new designs to Community Board 1 by next spring or summer. Until then, Astoria’s streets remain perilous for vulnerable road users.

• Astoria Clamors for Protected Bike Lanes on 31st Ave. ‘Bike Boulevard,’ But DOT Hasn’t Decided, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-19

A 27-year-old man died on Bronx River Parkway. He rode a moped at unsafe speed. Alcohol played a role. He struck headfirst, ejected, killed on the cold asphalt. No helmet. The night ended in silence and loss.

A deadly crash took place near Southern Boulevard on Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding a moped was killed after being ejected and striking headfirst. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes cited are speed and alcohol. The crash left the rider dead at the scene, with severe head injuries. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The tragedy unfolded in the early morning darkness, leaving a life lost to preventable danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 19-year-old on an e-bike hit a turning diesel truck at 4th Avenue and 39th Street. Head trauma. Blood on the street. He died there, alone, under the lights. The crash was fast, brutal, final.

A 19-year-old e-bike rider died after colliding with a diesel truck making a right turn at the corner of 4th Avenue and 39th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike struck the truck at 2:30 a.m. The rider suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are driver errors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A man rode his e-bike north on 1st Avenue. He struck something head-on. He flew from the bike. His abdomen crushed. He died on the street. Distraction and alcohol played their part. The city stayed silent. The street claimed another life.

A 46-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound on 1st Avenue near East 47th Street was killed in a crash just before dawn. According to the police report, the rider struck something head-on, was ejected from the bike, and suffered fatal abdominal injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The man was alone at the time of the crash. No helmet was used, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the street cold and empty, another life lost to distraction and danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Six city greenways rot. Pavement cracks. Grass chokes lanes. Markings fade. Entrances block. Crossings threaten. Parks and DOT fail. Cyclists and walkers dodge danger daily. Only Vanderbilt Parkway stands out. Advocates demand funding, action, and safety. City stalls. Blood waits.

On September 15, 2023, Streetsblog NYC published a scathing report on the state of six New York City greenways. The article, titled 'These 6 Bike Paths Are in Unacceptable, Incomprehensible, Outrageous Disrepair,' exposes cracked pavement, overgrown vegetation, faded lane markings, blocked entrances, and dangerous crossings. The report singles out the Parks Department and Department of Transportation for neglect and underfunding. Advocates call for increased funding and a transfer of maintenance duties to DOT, arguing, 'the city's sprawling network of bicycle and pedestrian greenways has long been in need of help.' Only the Vanderbilt Parkway section earns praise. Council members are not named, but the report amplifies the urgent call for safe, accessible routes for cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users at risk.

• Greenway Report: These 6 Bike Paths Are in Unacceptable, Incomprehensible, Outrageous Disrepair, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-15

A man rode west on Avenue W. His motorcycle’s front end shattered. He flew from the seat. Helmet on. Body broken. No other vehicle. Distraction blamed. He died there, alone. The street stayed silent. The danger stayed real.

A 53-year-old man was killed while riding a 2010 Honda motorcycle westbound on Avenue W. According to the police report, 'the front end shattered. He flew from the seat. Helmet on. Body broken. No other vehicle. No other name. Distraction blamed. He died there, alone.' The only listed contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash involved no other vehicles or people. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary cause cited was distraction. The impact destroyed the motorcycle’s front end and ejected the rider, resulting in fatal injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22