A Chevy pickup struck an 88-year-old man on Dry Harbor Road. The man crossed outside a crosswalk. The truck hit him head-on. He suffered head trauma and broken limbs. He died in the street. The driver had no license.

An 88-year-old man was killed on Dry Harbor Road near 61st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street outside a crosswalk when a westbound Chevy pickup truck struck him head-on. The pedestrian suffered head trauma and broken limbs and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signal violations, were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

DOT moves to end a rule letting drivers park in unmarked crosswalks at T-intersections. Cars block ramps, endanger walkers, and hide danger. Advocates cheer. The city will hold a hearing. The change restores sight lines and puts people before parking.

On July 27, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed a rule change to close a 2009 loophole that allowed drivers to park in unmarked crosswalks at T-intersections. The proposal, not yet finalized, will be discussed at a virtual hearing in early September. The matter summary states: 'The city wants to reverse a 2009 policy that allows drivers to park in unmarked crosswalks at T-intersections, undoing a decade-and-a-half giveaway to drivers that blocked pedestrian access and made streets less safe.' Former Council Member Vincent Gentile pushed for the original exemption, arguing it would create parking and increase safety. DOT spokesperson Mona Bruno said, 'This proposed change will enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians.' Disability and street safety advocates, including Jean Ryan, praised the move, saying the loophole blocked access for people with disabilities and endangered all pedestrians. The change will restore visibility at intersections, known as daylighting, and aligns city rules with state law requiring clear sight lines at crosswalks.

• City To Close Loophole That Allows Drivers to Park in Certain Crosswalks, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-27

A Lexus backed up on East 10th Street. Metal struck a 71-year-old man crossing Avenue O. He lay semiconscious under the car. He died there, in the dark, beneath the rear bumper. The street stayed quiet. The man did not rise.

A 71-year-old man was killed when a Lexus sedan reversed into him at East 10th Street and Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle backed up, striking him. The man was found semiconscious beneath the rear bumper and died at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Lexus sedan. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians, especially when vehicles reverse in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A 9-year-old boy clung to an e-scooter on Navy Street at Park Avenue. The scooter surged forward. Inexperience and speed ruled the moment. The boy fell. The street went silent. He did not get up. Death followed. The city lost another child.

A 9-year-old boy riding on the outside of an e-scooter at Navy Street and Park Avenue was killed. According to the police report, the scooter 'surged ahead' and the boy fell. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The boy was not wearing a helmet, but the primary causes cited are driver errors. The crash left the street quiet and the child dead. No other injuries were reported. The data shows a pattern: inexperience and speed on city streets can be deadly, especially for young, vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A 24-year-old man on a gas scooter crashed head-on on Menahan Street. He was thrown from the scooter. His head struck the pavement. He died at the scene. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause. No helmet. No license. Only loss.

A 24-year-old man was killed while riding a gas scooter on Menahan Street. According to the police report, the unlicensed and helmetless rider was ejected in a head-on crash. His head struck the pavement. He was semiconscious, then still. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The man was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash left one dead, the street marked by loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A Lexus SUV struck a 68-year-old woman crossing McDonald Avenue. The driver was distracted. The impact crushed her body. She died on the street. The avenue went quiet. Another life ended by inattention behind the wheel.

A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing McDonald Avenue near Webster Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a southbound Lexus SUV hit her head-on. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are noted. The vehicle, a 2016 Lexus SUV registered in Pennsylvania, struck the woman with its center front end. The data does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A Toyota SUV tore ahead on Cross Island Parkway. The front end crumpled. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, died alone behind the wheel. No other vehicles. No skid marks. Speed and ignored signals left no room for escape.

A 2008 Toyota SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway near 112th Avenue in Queens. The sole occupant, a 76-year-old woman driving east, was killed. According to the police report, the SUV 'slammed forward at speed.' The front end was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver died at the scene. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the lethal risk when speed and traffic controls are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A young pedicab driver met an e-bike head-on on West 36th Street. Her abdomen crushed. She stayed conscious but did not survive. Inexperience and distraction shaped the crash. The city’s streets claimed another vulnerable life.

A 23-year-old pedicab driver was killed in a head-on collision with an e-bike near West 36th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The victim suffered fatal abdominal injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes she was not wearing a helmet, but only after listing driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in New York City’s dense traffic. No blame is placed on the victim. The police report documents the fatal toll of inexperience and inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648249, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A BMW turned left across Rockaway Parkway. A motorcycle hit the sedan head-on. The rider, 34, was thrown and killed. His head struck hard. Failure to yield ended his life. Brooklyn’s night swallowed another victim.

A deadly crash took place at Rockaway Parkway and Skidmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a BMW sedan made a left turn and a southbound motorcycle crashed into its right side doors. The 34-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and died at the scene from head injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The BMW driver was licensed and uninjured. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. The report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' for the motorcycle rider. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative states: 'A BMW turned left. A motorcycle slammed head-on. The rider, 34, unlicensed, flew through the dark. His head struck. Crushed. Dead on the street.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A taxi struck a 61-year-old woman at 4th Avenue and Senator Street. The driver was distracted. The car’s bumper hit her head. She died on the pavement, under the streetlamp. The street was busy. The city kept moving.

A 61-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 4th Avenue and Senator Street in Brooklyn when a northbound taxi struck her as she crossed the intersection. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact was to the woman’s head, caused by the taxi’s left front bumper. She died at the scene. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is the driver’s distraction. No mention of helmet or signaling is included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A moped crashed into a parked dump truck on Vandervoort Avenue. The 19-year-old driver died after being thrown. His passenger, 25, suffered head wounds. Both wore helmets. The street was dark. Impact was sudden. The night stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded on Vandervoort Avenue near Richardson Street in Brooklyn. A moped struck the rear of a parked dump truck. The 19-year-old moped driver was ejected and killed. His 25-year-old passenger was also ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'A moped struck the back of a parked dump truck. The 19-year-old driver was thrown and died. His passenger, 25, survived with head wounds. Both wore helmets. The street was dark and still.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Alcohol Involvement,' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both victims wore helmets, as noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A 20-year-old on an e-bike was struck by two SUVs on 164th Street. Thrown from his bike, he landed hard. The drivers fled. He died alone, marked by the violence of impact. The street stayed silent. The danger stayed.

A 20-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after being struck by two SUVs on 164th Street. According to the police report, 'A 20-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by two SUVs. Thrown from the saddle, he hit the street hard. His body bore the mark of impact. The drivers kept going. He died there, alone.' The crash involved a Mercedes SUV and a Jeep SUV, both traveling south. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The drivers left the scene. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.

A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A Greenpoint parent blasted Mayor Adams for ditching the promised McGuinness Boulevard safety plan. He called the street deadly. He blamed wealthy interests for blocking change. He warned more injuries will follow. The community demands action. The mayor stalls. Danger remains.

On July 13, 2023, Chris Roberti—a Greenpoint parent and member of PS110's Safe Streets Committee—spoke at a City Hall rally. He condemned Mayor Adams for reversing support on the McGuinness Boulevard road diet and bike lane plan. Roberti said, 'We have a plan that drastically improves the safety of a deadly threat within our neighborhood.' He accused the mayor of bowing to wealthy interests and misinformation. The plan, previously approved by local officials and the mayor, was abandoned. Roberti warned that delays will bring more injuries and promised community action if safety is not prioritized. The rally highlighted the community’s broad support for the DOT’s proposal and the urgent need to protect pedestrians and cyclists on McGuinness Boulevard.

• Opinion: What Would Jesus Do? He’d Build a Bike Lane on McGuinness, Mr. Mayor, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-13

A man on a Kawasaki slammed head-on into a parked Ford pickup. He flew from the bike. His body hit the street. He died there. The truck never moved. The crash left the street scarred and silent.

A 41-year-old unlicensed man riding a Kawasaki motorcycle struck a parked Ford pickup truck on Hollis Avenue. According to the police report, the rider was not wearing a helmet and was ejected from the motorcycle, suffering fatal injuries to his entire body. The Ford pickup was parked and unoccupied. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist's lack of a helmet is noted, but only after the primary driver error. The crash ended with the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

Federal safety rules fail the vulnerable. Pedestrian deaths break records. NHTSA’s proposals fall short. Trucks and SUVs grow deadlier. Advocates demand real change—better ratings, true emergency braking, underride guards. The fight is on. Lives hang in the balance.

On July 10, 2023, Streetsblog NYC spotlighted a national advocacy campaign urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to strengthen vehicle safety standards. The article, titled 'Now Is The Time To Speak Up For Safer Vehicles,' highlights record pedestrian deaths and criticizes NHTSA’s recent proposals as inadequate. The campaign supports a stronger pedestrian safety rating system, automatic emergency braking that detects all road users, and side underride guards for trucks. It opposes the current NHTSA proposals, which allow dangerous vehicles to pass with top ratings and exclude cyclists from detection requirements. The article urges public action, noting over 16,000 prior comments demanding reform. No council members are named; this is a public advocacy push, not a council bill.

• Now Is The Time To Speak Up For Safer Vehicles, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-10

A BMW hit a parked Rolls on Central Park South. The crash was quiet. The woman inside the Rolls did not survive. The damage was slight. The street fell silent. Metal barely bent. A life ended.

A BMW sedan struck a parked Rolls Royce sedan near 1 Central Park South in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A BMW struck a parked Rolls. The woman inside wore no belt. She did not survive. The damage was slight. The silence was not.' The woman, an occupant of the parked Rolls, died at the scene. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police data. The report notes the woman was not wearing a seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash. The impact left little damage to the vehicles, but the loss was total.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A scooter hit an SUV at 28th Avenue and 42nd Street. The rider, unlicensed but helmeted, was thrown and killed. Both drivers lacked licenses. A stop sign was ignored. The street bore the mark of disregard and loss.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 28th Avenue and 42nd Street in Queens. A 50-year-old man riding a scooter collided head-on with an SUV. According to the police report, 'A scooter slammed head-on into an SUV. The rider, 50, unlicensed, helmeted, flew from the seat. His head struck the pavement. He died there. Both drivers unlicensed. A stop sign ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both the scooter rider and the SUV driver were unlicensed. The rider wore a helmet, but the crash proved fatal. The ignored stop sign and lack of licenses marked a system failure that cost a life.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.

A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A Mercedes hit a box truck head-on at Lefferts Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue. The front of the car folded. A 36-year-old man in the passenger seat died, belted in place. The night was silent. Metal and glass marked the spot.

A deadly crash unfolded at Lefferts Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a Mercedes sedan struck a box truck headfirst. The sedan’s front end crumpled. A 36-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a seatbelt, was killed. The report states, 'A Mercedes slammed headfirst into a box truck. The front crumpled like paper. In the passenger seat, a 36-year-old man died, belted and still.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The victim’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the cause remains unclear in the official record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23