A Chevy sedan hit a 64-year-old man in a marked Bronx crosswalk. The car’s right front bumper struck his head. He died where he fell. Police say the driver had been drinking. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A 64-year-old man was killed while crossing Sound View Avenue near Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was in a marked crosswalk when a Chevy sedan struck him with its right front bumper, causing fatal head injuries. The report states, “The driver had been drinking.” Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The sedan was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The data lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The man died at the scene. This crash highlights the deadly risk posed by impaired drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A Yamaha motorcycle smashed into a Chevy SUV making a U-turn on Poly Place. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted but unlicensed, was thrown and killed. Improper turning and lane use by drivers led to the fatal crash. The SUV driver survived.

A violent collision unfolded on Poly Place near the VA hospital. According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of a Chevy SUV as the SUV made a U-turn. The 21-year-old motorcycle rider, who wore a helmet but was unlicensed, was thrown from his bike and killed. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old man, survived. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider's helmet use only after citing driver errors. The impact shattered the rider's body. No pedestrians or other bystanders were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on North Conduit Avenue. The driver was distracted. The man died on the street. Metal crushed flesh. The city moved on. The car kept west. Another life lost to inattention.

A 73-year-old man was killed while crossing North Conduit Avenue near Cohancy Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man stepped into the road without a signal. A westbound Honda struck him head-on. He died on the pavement. The driver was distracted.' The contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The crash shows the fatal risk that distracted driving poses to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

State DOT gave city the green light. The painted lane was deadly, blocked, ignored. Cyclists faced danger daily. Now, a protected lane will close the gap. Advocates demand swift action. The city must not delay. Lives depend on it.

On April 14, 2023, the New York State Department of Transportation approved the installation of a protected bike lane on the Addabbo Bridge. The project, long stalled by city-state bureaucracy, now moves to the New York City DOT for action. The matter, titled 'The Time Has Come to Install the Addabbo Bridge Protected Bike Lane,' aims to replace a painted, often-blocked lane with real protection. Transportation Alternatives' Laura Shepard called the move 'urgent and long-overdue,' citing the bridge's danger and rising cyclist deaths. Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy's Terri Carta urged the city to close the Jamaica Bay Greenway gap. State DOT spokesperson Diane Park confirmed the state's readiness. The city has not set a construction timeline. Advocates demand speed. The bridge remains a threat until the lane is built.

• State to City: The Time Has Come to Install the Addabbo Bridge Protected Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-14

A Toyota sedan struck a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The car hit him head-on. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The driver and passenger were unharmed. The street fell silent after the impact.

A 70-year-old man died after a westbound Toyota sedan struck him head-on as he crossed East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street. A westbound Toyota struck him head-on. He bled from the head. He died there, alone, beneath the glow of the streetlights.' The pedestrian suffered a fatal head wound and died at the scene. The driver, a 50-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

The 75th Precinct in East New York wins shame. Cops block sidewalks, bus stops, curb ramps. They dump trash, junk cars. Streets slow, buses stall. Residents lose space meant for homes. NYPD shrugs. City leaders look away. Vulnerable people pay.

On April 12, 2023, Streetsblog NYC exposed the 75th Precinct as the worst offender in its annual March (Parking) Madness tournament. The report, titled 'The 75th Precinct is the Most Disrespectful of All!', details how officers park on sidewalks, in bus stops, and block curb ramps, despite having five parking lots. The East New York Community Land Trust noted that several lots, zoned for housing, are misused for police vehicles. Council members are not named, but the exposé criticizes NYPD and city leadership for ignoring the problem. Marcel Moran, a safety analyst, called for enforcement of parking rules. The report documents how these abuses block access, slow buses, and degrade walkability, harming residents, especially those most at risk.

• AND THE <s>WINNER</s> LOSER IS: The 75th Precinct is the Most Disrespectful of All!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-12

Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.

Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.

A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

Ten cyclists killed in three months. E-scooter and e-moped deaths rise. Advocates demand action. DOT lags on protected bike lanes. Names of the dead echo through the city. Drivers rarely charged. Streets remain lethal. City promises, but danger grows.

In early 2023, New York City saw ten cyclist deaths, the highest toll for this period in a decade. The Department of Transportation (DOT) reported a five-fold increase over 2022. The event, covered April 10, 2023, highlights an advocacy call for more protected bike lanes. Transportation Alternatives spokesman Jacob deCastro urged Mayor Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to meet the NYC Streets Plan mandate of 50 miles of protected bike lanes this year, after DOT failed to reach its 2022 goal. The article states: 'Mayor Adams and Department of Transportation Commissioner [Ydanis] Rodriguez must build physical infrastructure to protect people riding bikes, especially in areas the city knows to be dangerous.' Cyclist injuries and deaths, including Tamara Chuchi Kao, Sarah Schick, James Giambalvo, and Hua Pan, mount as drivers often face no charges. DOT spokesman Vin Barone claims ongoing Vision Zero efforts, but advocates say the city is moving too slow. The streets remain deadly for vulnerable road users.

• Cyclist Deaths Soared in the First Three Months of 2023, On Pace for Worst Year in History, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-10

A sedan veered on Grand Central Parkway. Metal twisted. The driver, twenty, died at the wheel. His head crushed. A passenger, same age, hurt and conscious. An SUV lay wrecked. The road stayed silent after the crash.

A deadly crash struck Grand Central Parkway near 40.767765°N, 73.86499°W. According to the police report, a 20-year-old man driving a sedan swerved in reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. His car crumpled. He suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. A 20-year-old male passenger was injured, reporting pain and nausea but remained conscious. An SUV was also demolished in the collision. The police report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

City crews laid down a double-lane protected bike lane on four blocks of Ninth Avenue. Cyclists now get a passing lane. The new design replaces the old single-lane setup. DOT will study the pilot for wider rollout. Change comes fast.

On April 7, 2023, the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled a pilot double-lane protected bike lane on Ninth Avenue, Manhattan, stretching from 17th to 21st Street. The project, not tied to a council bill but a DOT initiative, follows the city's push for safer, more spacious cycling routes. The matter summary states: 'DOT crews laid down four blocks of 'double-lane' protected bike lane on Ninth Avenue in Manhattan this week, debuting a 'passing lane' design officials plan to rollout later this year at locations across the city.' Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Wider bike lanes can make cycling more comfortable and social, encouraging the amazing growth we've seen in cycling and e-micromobility use.' The new design features a six-foot bike lane with a four-foot passing lane, separated from parked cars by an eight-foot buffer. DOT will monitor the pilot to guide future installations. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• Eyes on the Street: City Debuts ‘Double-Lane’ Protected Bike Lane on Four Blocks of Ninth Avenue, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-07

Two pedestrians and a cyclist died on Passover. Drivers struck them in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx. Two fled. Borough Park remains deadly. Residents block safer streets. Advocates demand Albany pass Sammy’s Law. DOT promises Vision Zero upgrades. The toll mounts. Lawmakers stall.

On April 6, 2023, three people—two pedestrians and a cyclist—were killed by drivers in New York City. The crashes happened in Borough Park, Brooklyn; Third Avenue, Manhattan; and Williamsbridge Road, Bronx. Two were hit-and-runs. Borough Park, called dangerous for walkers and cyclists, has seen residents oppose safety upgrades. The matter summary states: 'The group reiterated its call for the state legislature to pass the so-called "Sammy's Law," which would allow the city to set its own speed limits, which would dramatically reduce road deaths and serious injuries.' Amy Cohen of Families for Safe Streets, whose son Sammy inspired the bill, condemned Albany’s control over city speed limits. Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets called for passage of Sammy’s Law and the ROADS package. DOT pledged to continue Vision Zero efforts and support these laws. The deaths highlight the cost of inaction and resistance to proven safety measures.

• Road Death Stalks New York City on Passover With Three People Killed by Drivers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-06

A pickup tore down Williamsbridge Road. It hit a 64-year-old man on an e-bike. The man flew from his bike. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The pickup’s front end crumpled. Darkness covered the broken body.

A 64-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a pickup truck struck him on Williamsbridge Road near Pierce Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pickup was speeding when it hit the cyclist. The impact threw the man from his bike and crushed him, killing him at the scene. The report states, 'A 64-year-old man on an e-bike, no helmet, struck by a speeding pickup. He was thrown, crushed, killed. The truck’s front end crumpled. The man’s body lay broken in the dark.' The only listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' The pickup driver was unlicensed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck’s unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A Toyota SUV hit a 62-year-old man in a Harlem crosswalk. The impact crushed his head. He died on the street. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. Another life lost to a moment’s distraction and force.

A 62-year-old man was killed at the intersection of East 122nd Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 62-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota struck him head-on. His head took the blow. He died there, crumpled on the Harlem asphalt.' The vehicle involved was a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling north. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. No other injuries were reported. The data points to driver distraction and speed as the deadly forces at work in this fatal collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A 23-year-old man crossed 13th Avenue at 50th Street. Two SUVs crashed. One struck him. His body broke under the weight. He died there, in the street, as dusk settled and headlights glared. No driver errors listed.

A 23-year-old man was killed at the intersection of 13th Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man crossed. Two SUVs collided. One struck him. His body shattered under the weight. He died there, in the street, as headlights burned through the dusk.' The crash involved two SUVs, both traveling straight. The pedestrian was at the intersection when he was hit. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The data shows the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries, while vehicle occupants were unhurt. The report documents another fatal intersection for New York’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.

A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A Ford SUV hit a 66-year-old man on Clove Road near Tioga Street. The right front bumper struck his head. He died at the scene. The street was quiet. Speed did not forgive. The morning ended in loss.

A 66-year-old man was killed when a Ford SUV struck him with its right front bumper on Clove Road near Tioga Street in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash happened early in the morning on a quiet street. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead. No other contributing factors were cited. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash shows the deadly risk of unsafe speed for people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A man walked with traffic on Cross Bay Boulevard. A northbound Honda SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He died there, head shattered, alone by the water. The driver stayed. The night swallowed the sound.

A man was killed while walking along North Channel Bridge on Cross Bay Boulevard. According to the police report, 'A northbound Honda SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He died there on the road, head shattered, alone by the water, unnamed.' The pedestrian was walking with traffic when the collision happened. The driver, operating a 2018 Honda SUV, was traveling straight ahead. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the report. There was no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash left one man dead, the road unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A new federal bill, named for slain cyclist Sarah Langenkamp, would force states to spend safety funds on closing deadly bike and pedestrian network gaps. Lawmakers say the law could save lives by ending the patchwork of protection that leaves riders exposed.

The Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Act was introduced on March 30, 2023, by Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.). The bill, now in committee, amends the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program. It allows states to fully fund active transportation projects with federal dollars, removes local match requirements, and lets local governments nominate projects. The bill’s summary states it 'would tweak the regulations on the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program and spur states to spend that money to complete their protected bike and pedestrian networks.' Rep. Blumenauer, founder of the Congressional Bike Caucus, said, 'We have a responsibility to make our streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians.' The bill makes it explicit that states can and should use safety funds to connect existing bike and pedestrian infrastructure, not just for driver-focused projects. The law honors Sarah Langenkamp, killed while biking a gap between trails, and aims to prevent such deaths by closing the gaps that leave vulnerable road users exposed.

• New Law Would Honor Legacy of Slain Cyclist Sarah Langenkamp By Helping Cities Fill Bike Network Gaps, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-30

A 70-year-old man crossed Vandervoort Avenue with the light. An SUV ignored the signal. The man was struck in the head. He never got up. The street fell silent. Another SUV was parked. A third hit from behind.

A 70-year-old pedestrian was killed while crossing Vandervoort Avenue at Maspeth Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was 'crossing with the light' when one SUV 'ran it.' Another SUV was parked nearby. A third SUV struck from behind. The man suffered a fatal head injury and did not regain consciousness. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls and failing to pay attention behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24