A Honda SUV hit a 43-year-old man on an e-bike near 84th Street in Queens. The bike crumpled. The rider slammed to the pavement. He died there, alone, before dawn. Police cite driver inattention. No helmet listed. The street stayed silent.

A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a Honda SUV struck him on Roosevelt Avenue near 84th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'the bike folded. His body hit the street. No helmet. No sound. He died there, alone in the early dark.' The crash involved a westbound SUV and a westbound e-bike. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The victim suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash left the street quiet, marked by loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.

A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Astoria leaders push for a protected bike lane on 31st Avenue after three deaths in early 2023. They demand car-free zones and traffic calming. The city lags on promised bike lanes. Families mourn. Streets remain deadly. Action is overdue.

On September 12, 2023, Astoria council members announced a proposal for a protected bike lane on 31st Avenue, along with car-free zones and traffic calming. The proposal follows a deadly year: three people, including two children, killed in Astoria’s streets in the first quarter alone. The matter summary reads, 'Astorians envision a 31st Avenue that contains a fully protected bike lane, multiple car-free zones, and traffic calming measures along the length of the corridor.' Council members have advocated for these changes in press conferences, letters, and meetings. They are partnering with DOT for a public workshop on September 14. The push comes as the city falls behind on its legal mandate to build 50 miles of new bike lanes in 2023—only ten miles completed so far. Advocates and officials cite evidence: protected lanes and daylighting save lives. The call is clear—Astoria demands real protection for its most vulnerable road users.

• Astoria Pols Propose 31st Ave. Protected Bike Lane, Other Changes After Tragedies, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-12

Open Plans calls for a crackdown on illegal mopeds, safer bike lanes, and targeted enforcement. Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. is mentioned. The plan rejects broad policing. It aims to protect riders and pedestrians, not punish delivery workers or marginalized groups.

On September 12, 2023, Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. (District 17) was mentioned in a policy recommendation from Open Plans, a livable streets group. The recommendations, titled 'The Moped Crisis: Safe Streets Group Issues Policy Recommendations,' urge the city to 'rein in illegal mopeds with a combination of cracking down on rogue vendors, building safer roads for all users and better educating users while not resorting to broad-stroke enforcement.' Open Plans pushes for wider, protected bike lanes, bi-directional lanes, and people-centric traffic calming. The group calls for shutting down illegal moped dealers and updating state law to require registration before vehicles leave dealerships. They oppose random crackdowns and policing that target marginalized communities, favoring targeted enforcement at the point of sale. Salamanca Jr.'s mention signals council attention to these urgent safety reforms.

• The Moped Crisis: Safe Streets Group Issues Policy Recommendations, streetsblog.org, Published 2023-09-12

Open Plans calls for action. Crack down on rogue moped vendors. Widen bike lanes. Target enforcement at the source, not the street. Protect delivery workers. Build safer roads for all. No broad crackdowns. No new barriers for e-bike riders.

On September 12, 2023, Open Plans, a livable streets group, issued policy recommendations to address illegal mopeds in New York City. The group’s document, titled 'The Moped Crisis: Safe Streets Group Issues Policy Recommendations,' urges the city to 'rein in illegal mopeds with a combination of cracking down on rogue vendors, building safer roads for all users and better educating users while not resorting to broad-stroke enforcement.' Open Plans recommends widening and protecting bike lanes, making them bi-directional, and calming traffic. The group calls for targeted enforcement at the point of sale, shutting down illegal dealers, and requiring app companies to verify and support legal vehicles for delivery workers. Council members are not named, but Uber and other advocates responded positively. Open Plans opposes broad, random crackdowns and any policy that would harm delivery workers or hinder e-bike adoption.

• The Moped Crisis: Safe Streets Group Issues Policy Recommendations, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-12

A 2016 Audi tore north on Steuben Street. The driver, alone, slammed into something hard. His chest crushed. He died in the seat as dawn broke. Unsafe speed ended his life. Metal and flesh met with fatal force.

A single-car crash on Steuben Street, Staten Island, killed a 30-year-old man driving a 2016 Audi sedan. According to the police report, the Audi sped north before striking an object. The driver, belted in and alone, suffered fatal chest injuries and was found unconscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The impact crushed the front of the vehicle and the driver's chest. No other people were involved or injured. The data shows the driver was licensed and wearing a seatbelt. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of unsafe speed, as documented in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Since 2012, 73 New York City school crossing guards have been struck by drivers. Most are women of color. Many suffer broken bones and worse. NYPD is cutting guard jobs. Few drivers face charges. Guards demand safer streets. City response is weak.

On September 11, 2023, Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. was cited in a policy debate on school street safety and crossing guard protection. The issue, covered by Streetsblog, reveals that from 2012 to 2022, 73 crossing guards were hit and injured by drivers while working. The matter highlights that 'dozens of NYC school crossing guards have been injured by drivers since 2012.' Salamanca Jr. was mentioned in the discussion, which underscores the city’s failure to protect these workers—mostly women of color earning low wages. The NYPD is cutting 18 percent of guard positions this year. Few drivers are charged, and most face only minor violations. Guards and union leaders call for street redesigns and stronger protections. City officials praise guards but offer little action. The debate exposes a systemic disregard for the safety of those protecting children at crosswalks.

• A Very Dangerous Job': Dozens of NYC School Crossing Guards Injured by Drivers Since 2012, Records Show, streetsblog.org, Published 2023-09-11

A Ford bus turned right on Allen Street. The front struck an 88-year-old woman crossing with the light. She was crushed under the wheels. She died on the pavement. The bus showed no damage. The street stayed silent.

An 88-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Allen and Canal Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Ford bus made a right turn and struck her with its front quarter panel. She was crushed beneath the wheels and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus showed no visible damage. The woman was following the signal. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by turning vehicles when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A sedan hit a man crossing Queens Boulevard near 66th Street. The right front bumper crushed his body. He lay broken and unconscious. Morning traffic did not stop. The man died in the street. The rush swallowed another life.

A 37-year-old man was killed when a sedan struck him on Queens Boulevard near 66th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened in the morning as the man crossed outside the crosswalk. The sedan’s right front bumper hit him, causing fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The victim was unconscious at the scene and did not survive. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.

On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.

• Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-06

A 67-year-old man stood mid-block on 73 Avenue. An SUV driver, distracted, struck him. Metal crushed bone. His legs broke. He died in the street, pinned between machines. The road stayed open. The city moved on.

A 67-year-old pedestrian was killed mid-block on 73 Avenue when a moving SUV struck him. According to the police report, 'Distraction behind the wheel. Metal met flesh. His legs shattered. He died there, between machines.' The crash involved two parked SUVs and one moving SUV. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' when the crash occurred. No helmet or signal use is cited as a factor. The deadly impact highlights the danger of driver distraction and the vulnerability of people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

An e-bike struck a 69-year-old woman at Chrystie and Grand. She fell hard. Blood stained the street. She died there. The crash left a scar on the city’s morning.

A 69-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Chrystie Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when an e-bike hit her head-on. According to the police report, the crash happened as she crossed the intersection and the e-bike, traveling north, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The e-bike’s front end was damaged in the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows the deadly result when traffic controls are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A Nissan sedan hit a 26-year-old woman on Atlantic Avenue near Van Siclen. She crossed against the light. The car’s left front bumper struck her. She suffered head trauma and deep cuts. She died on the street. Traffic kept moving.

A 26-year-old woman was killed on Atlantic Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing against the signal when a westbound Nissan sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and severe lacerations. She died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data. The victim was a pedestrian at the intersection. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of vehicle-pedestrian collisions on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.

A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A sedan tore down Hutchinson River Parkway before dawn. The driver, alone, lost control at unsafe speed. The car struck hard, front-first. He died at the scene. No seatbelt. No license. Only silence after impact.

A 49-year-old man driving a 2008 Infiniti sedan southbound on Hutchinson River Parkway died after crashing front-first at 2:43 a.m. He was the only occupant. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Infiniti, speeding south, slammed front-first.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unbelted and held only a permit. He suffered fatal head injuries and died behind the wheel. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A Chevy sedan tore into a Ford truck on the Staten Island Expressway. The front end folded. Two young women inside died—one thrown from the wreck, one left in her seat. Speed and alcohol fueled the carnage. Metal twisted. Lives ended.

Two 22-year-old women were killed when a Chevy sedan crashed into the side of a Ford truck on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, 'A Chevy sedan slammed into a Ford truck’s side. The front crumpled. Two 22-year-old women inside were killed. One was thrown from the wreck. The other died in the seat. Speed and alcohol were listed.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan was demolished. The Ford truck sustained damage to its right side doors. No injuries were reported among the truck’s occupants. The crash left two families shattered. The road stayed silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A Jeep turned left on Eastern Parkway. An e-bike came fast. The rider flew, helmet split, body slammed the street. He died alone at the scene. The crash ended a life in seconds. Unsafe speed marked the moment.

A deadly crash unfolded at Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Jeep SUV made a left turn as a Sur-Ron e-bike approached at high speed. The e-bike rider, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and killed on impact. The report states: 'A Jeep turned left. A Sur-Ron came fast. The rider flew. His helmet split. His body stopped hard against the street. Forty-one years old. Alone. Dead where he landed.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but it split during the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A pickup turned left on New Dorp Lane. A motorcycle hit head-on. The rider, 29, died at the scene. Steel twisted. The street fell silent. Only the wind moved. The helmet stayed on. The crash left a mark that will not fade.

A deadly crash unfolded on New Dorp Lane near 10th Street in Staten Island. According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn as a motorcycle approached. The motorcycle struck the left side doors of the truck. The 29-year-old motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact crushed steel and stilled the block. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when speed and improper lane use collide with turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A man on a Suzuki motorcycle struck the back of an SUV on Utica Avenue. He was thrown from the bike. He hit the street hard. He died there. No helmet. No license. The road claimed another life.

A 39-year-old man riding a 2002 Suzuki motorcycle crashed into the rear of a Toyota SUV on Utica Avenue. According to the police report, the motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and died at the scene. The report notes he wore no helmet and had no license. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the motorcyclist dead, his body thrown onto the street. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The absence of a helmet and license is noted after the collision details, as listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A moped struck a sedan’s side at 3rd Avenue and 51st Street. The rider, 41, flew off, helmeted, crushed, dead on the street. The sedan driver had no license. Someone ignored the light. Blood on the asphalt. Silence followed.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 51st Street in Brooklyn. A moped slammed into the side of a sedan. The moped rider, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a sedan’s side. The rider, 41, flew from the seat. Helmeted. Crushed. Dead on the street. The sedan driver held no license. The light, someone ignored.' The listed contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan driver was unlicensed. The moped rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. The crash left one man dead and exposed the lethal cost of ignoring traffic controls and driving without a license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22