A 67-year-old man rode his Segway down Beverley Road. Broken pavement caught his wheel. He flew off, struck his head, and died. The scooter’s front end crumpled. The street was silent. His body did not move.

A 67-year-old man riding a Segway e-scooter on Beverley Road near Westminister Road was killed after striking broken pavement. According to the police report, the rider was ejected from the scooter, hit his head, and died at the scene. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The Segway’s front end was left crumpled. No other vehicles were involved. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary factors of defective pavement and inexperience. The street was quiet. The man did not move again.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Steel struck flesh on the Major Deegan. Three cars, one Jeep overturned. A young man crushed outside the crosswalk. Pavement slick, the road cold. He did not get up. The city swallowed another life before dawn.

A 22-year-old man was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:12 a.m. According to the police report, he was struck and crushed outside the crosswalk by multiple vehicles, including two sedans and a Jeep that overturned. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The police report states: 'A 22-year-old man crushed outside the crosswalk. Two sedans, one Jeep overturned. Slippery pavement. Steel struck flesh in the dark. The road stayed cold. He did not get up.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.

A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A sedan drifted south on 14th Avenue. It slammed into three parked cars. Metal tore. A 49-year-old woman inside the moving car died. The street fell silent. No one else was hurt. The crash left wreckage and grief.

A sedan traveling south on 14th Avenue in Brooklyn struck three parked vehicles. According to the police report, 'A southbound sedan veered into parked cars. Metal screamed. A 49-year-old woman inside did not survive.' The crash killed the woman, who was the only occupant of the moving vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The three parked vehicles were unoccupied. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver dead at the scene. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

DOT crews sealed off N. 15th Street. Beige gravel replaced blacktop. Cars vanished. Pedestrians claimed the space. The plaza grew from pandemic need. Now, benches and bike racks rise. Organizers cheer. The city promises more. Some neighbors resist. The street stays quiet.

On August 10, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) installed the 'Banker's Anchor' pedestrian plaza on N. 15th Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The project, described as 'a permanent car-free space in a neighborhood lacking parkland,' formalizes an open street that began in 2021. Local organizers, including Meghan Canale and Katie Denny Horowitz, praised the transformation. DOT spokesperson Mona Bruno said, 'We're developing permanent designs for existing locations to create safer, more vibrant community spaces.' The North Brooklyn Parks Alliance partnered with DOT. The plaza adds bike corrals, movable furniture, and planters. While some residents oppose similar projects, the city continues to expand pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in the area. No formal council bill or vote was involved in this installation.

• DOT Installs ‘Banker’s Anchor’ Pedestrian Plaza in Greenpoint, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-10

A drunk driver killed a cyclist and injured four others on Third Avenue. The Manhattan DA indicted him for vehicular homicide and manslaughter. The crash left one dead, several hurt, and a city shaken by reckless driving. Justice now moves forward.

On August 10, 2023, the Manhattan District Attorney indicted Mahbub Ali for killing a cyclist and injuring four others while driving drunk. The case is not a council bill but a prosecution, led by DA Alvin Bragg. The charges include vehicular homicide, manslaughter, assault, and drunk driving, with the top charge carrying up to 25 years. Bragg stated, 'Vehicular violence threatens the safety of New Yorkers who have the right to walk and bike without fear.' The indictment follows a June 4 crash on Third Avenue, where Ali struck and killed 22-year-old Abdulhekim Esiyok, then hit a pole, an NYPD van, and a garbage can. The crash injured another cyclist and two pedestrians. This case highlights the deadly threat drivers pose to vulnerable road users. NYPD data show 96 percent of pedestrian injuries are caused by drivers of cars and trucks, not micromobility users. The prosecution seeks accountability for violence behind the wheel.

• Manhattan DA Throws Book at Drunk Driver Who Killed a Cyclist and Injured Four, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-10

A dump truck turned right on Tiffany Street. An e-bike rider kept straight. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He was 29. He died there, half thrown, on the street. No helmet. No time. The Bronx claimed another life.

A 29-year-old e-bike rider was killed at Tiffany and Barry Streets in the Bronx when a dump truck turned right and struck him. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The truck’s bumper crushed the rider’s head. No helmet. No time. He was 29. He died there, half thrown, on the street.' The crash involved a dump truck making a right turn and an e-bike traveling straight. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unspecified' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary danger came from the truck’s movement and impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A dump truck driver turned right, struck Mariano Leonardo Victoriano on his e-bike, and fled. No charges. The Bronx bleeds: 21 cyclists dead this year, the most since Vision Zero began. Protected bike lanes are rare. City promises, broken. Cyclists pay.

On August 9, 2023, a cyclist was killed by a hit-and-run dump truck driver in Council District 17, Bronx. The incident marks the 21st cyclist death this year, the highest since Vision Zero began in 2014. The matter highlights that only 1.64% of district streets have protected bike lanes, far below the city average. Jada Yeboah, Bronx/Uptown Organizer for Transportation Alternatives, condemned the city's failure: "Inaction is killing New Yorkers of color." She demanded Mayor Adams meet legal requirements for protected bike lanes, noting only five miles have been built in the Bronx out of 50 required citywide this year. The Bronx ranks third in traffic fatalities, eighth in injuries among 51 districts. The city's inaction leaves cyclists exposed. The toll mounts.

• UPDATE: Another Cyclist — 21st of the Year — Has Been Killed by a Driver, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-09

A bus hit an 18-year-old e-scooter rider at 168th Street and 89th Avenue. The teen was ejected and died from head trauma. Blood marked the pavement. The bus showed no damage. Traffic control was ignored. The crash ended a young life.

An 18-year-old riding an e-scooter was killed at the corner of 168th Street and 89th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the northbound bus struck the rider, who was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report states, “The light was not obeyed.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The bus sustained no damage. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary failure was the disregard for traffic control. The crash claimed the life of a vulnerable road user in a moment of systemic danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A flatbed truck struck a 69-year-old man on East Fordham Road. The left front bumper hit him. He was not in a crosswalk. His body broke in the street. He died there, alone, under steel. The truck kept west. The city kept moving.

A 69-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling west on East Fordham Road struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A flatbed truck going west crushed a 69-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in a crosswalk. His body broke in the street. He died there, alone, under the weight of steel.' The victim, a pedestrian, suffered 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 were documented in the data. The man was not in a crosswalk at the time of the crash, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The truck was going straight ahead when the impact occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A man rode his motorscooter into the dark on 97th Street. He struck head-on. The Honda’s bumper crushed his skull. He died there, helmetless, thrown from the seat. The street stayed quiet. Only the machines remained.

A 36-year-old man riding a ZAIZHOU motorscooter was killed in a head-on crash with a Honda SUV on 97th Street near 50th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was thrown from his seat and suffered fatal crush injuries to the head beneath the SUV’s left front bumper. The SUV driver held a permit. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The victim’s lack of helmet and license are noted only after the absence of driver errors. The crash left one dead at the scene, marking another fatal collision on Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A sedan ran the light at Marcus Garvey and Decatur. It struck a motorscooter broadside. The rider, 26, was thrown and killed. Head trauma. No helmet. Blood on the street. Dawn broke over shattered glass and silence.

A deadly crash unfolded at Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Decatur Street in Brooklyn. A sedan struck a 26-year-old motorscooter rider broadside. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head trauma. The report states, 'Signal ignored. Scooter crushed. Blood pooled as dawn crept over broken glass and silence.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause listed was the failure to obey traffic control. The motorscooter was demolished. The crash left one dead and a city street stained with loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A BMW SUV tore down 34th Avenue before dawn. Metal screamed. The front end crumpled. The 24-year-old driver died alone in the wreck. No passengers. No bystanders. Only twisted steel and silence remained.

A 2021 BMW SUV crashed on 34th Avenue at 3:30 a.m. The sole occupant, a 24-year-old male driver, was killed. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The SUV’s front end was demolished. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was licensed and traveling west. The report lists no other errors or factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left only wreckage and one life lost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A Yamaha motorcycle hit a turning SUV at 233rd Street and 125th Avenue. The rider, 33, flew from his seat and died in the street. He wore a helmet. The crash ended with the bike slamming a parked Ford. Night stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 233rd Street and 125th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle struck a turning SUV, then crashed into a parked Ford. The 33-year-old motorcyclist was ejected from his seat and died at the scene. The report states, “The rider, 33, flew from the seat. He wore a helmet. He died in the street.” The data lists no specific driver errors, but the sequence involved a left-turning SUV and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The night was still after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A man on a motorcycle hit an SUV mid-turn on Jerome Avenue. He flew from the bike. His head struck the pavement. He died at the scene. Unsafe speed and improper turning marked the crash. The street fell silent.

A 35-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed after colliding with an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and turning improperly. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries. The SUV's right front bumper was struck as it turned. Parked cars lined the street, but no other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Helmet use is noted only because it appears in the data after driver errors. The crash left one man dead and a community shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A dump truck turned left at Shore Parkway and Shell Road. Its undercarriage struck a 75-year-old woman waiting at the intersection. Steel crushed bone. She died there, in daylight, beneath the weight of the truck. The street bore witness.

A 75-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Shore Parkway and Shell Road when a dump truck made a left turn and struck her with its undercarriage. According to the police report, the truck was classified as an 'Oversized Vehicle.' The pedestrian was waiting at the intersection when the impact occurred. The report states, 'Steel met bone. She was crushed beneath its weight. She died there, on the street, in the daylight.' The contributing factor listed is 'Oversized Vehicle.' No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, are mentioned. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by large trucks in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 19-year-old motorcyclist hit a parked SUV on 64th Street. He flew from his bike and died under a streetlamp. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He wore a helmet. The night was still. No other injuries reported.

A 19-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on 64th Street in Queens struck the center back end of a parked Ford SUV at the corner of 58th Road. According to the police report, the impact ejected the rider from his bike. He landed on the street and died from severe head injuries. The report states he was wearing a helmet. No other people were injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The crash left blood on the asphalt and the street silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.

A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A motorcycle struck a sedan broadside at West 173rd and Saint Nicholas. The rider, 35, was thrown and killed. His hip shattered. Blood pooled beneath the streetlight. The night stayed silent. Traffic control was ignored. Speed was unsafe. Death came fast.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of West 173rd Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A motorcycle hit a sedan broadside. The 35-year-old rider was thrown from his bike, suffering fatal hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The rider was partially ejected and found unconscious, bleeding out at the scene. The sedan sustained heavy damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report highlights driver errors—disregard for traffic control and unsafe speed—as key causes of this fatal collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A Mazda SUV reversed on Junction Boulevard. It struck a parked Infiniti. Inside, a woman sat silent. The impact ended her life. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal met metal. The street fell quiet.

A fatal crash unfolded on Junction Boulevard near 62nd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, a Mazda SUV backed unsafely into a parked Infiniti. Inside the Infiniti, a 45-year-old woman was killed. The report states, 'A Mazda SUV backed into a parked Infiniti. Inside, a 45-year-old woman sat still, unbelted. No struggle. No sound. Just the soft thud of metal and the silence that followed.' The listed contributing factor is 'Backing Unsafely,' a clear driver error. No other contributing factors are cited. The woman was not wearing safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary driver error. The crash left one dead and a city street silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22