A man, 28, died inside a parked SUV on West 121st Street. The back end was crushed. No seatbelt. No witnesses. Only silence and the wind. Life ended in a steel cage, the city moving on around him.

A 28-year-old man was found dead in a parked SUV near 425 West 121st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV's back end was crushed. The man was discovered lifeless, with no seatbelt, and no other injuries specified. The vehicle, a 2022 Hyundai SUV registered in New Jersey, was parked at the time. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or outside factors. No other people were reported injured. The police report notes: 'A man, 28, found lifeless in a parked SUV. No seatbelt. The back end crushed.' The cause of the crash and the events leading up to the impact remain unlisted in the official data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A van turned left on East Houston. A man on a scooter went straight. He struck the van’s rear, was thrown, and died on the pavement. The crash crushed his skull. He was forty-three. The street stayed loud. The man never got up.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of East Houston Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van made a left turn as a 43-year-old man rode his KABOO e-scooter straight through the intersection. The scooter struck the van’s right rear quarter panel. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries, dying at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the disregard for traffic control. The crash left one person dead. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A Ford SUV hit a 29-year-old man in the crosswalk at Grand Concourse and East 198th Street. The impact was direct and fatal. The street stayed busy. The man did not get up. The city moved on.

A 29-year-old pedestrian was killed when a 2002 Ford SUV struck him head-on at Grand Concourse and East 198th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when the SUV, traveling north, hit him with its center front end. The report states, 'A 29-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A 2002 Ford SUV struck him head-on. His body broke on the pavement.' The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash left one person dead and a city unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A sedan sped down Dahill Road. The unlicensed driver struck a 60-year-old woman crossing midblock. The car hit her with its right front bumper. She died from head and internal injuries. Her body lay still under the streetlight.

A 60-year-old woman was killed on Dahill Road in Brooklyn when a speeding 2005 Acura sedan struck her as she crossed midblock. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver hit her with the right front bumper. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the woman dead at the scene, her body illuminated by streetlights.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A Yamaha motorcycle hit a 72-year-old woman in the crosswalk at Pelham Parkway and Williamsbridge Road. Her skull shattered on impact. She died in the street. The motorcycle lay wrecked beside her. The crash left silence and broken glass.

A 72-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Pelham Parkway and Williamsbridge Road when a westbound Yamaha motorcycle struck her head-on as she crossed the street. According to the police report, 'A 72-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Yamaha struck her head-on. Her skull shattered. She died there, in the street. The motorcycle lay wrecked beside her.' The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The motorcycle was demolished in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

Mayor Adams wants a seven-mile greenway along the Harlem River. The route would link Van Cortlandt Park to Randalls Island. Cyclists and walkers would get safer passage. The city will reclaim car space on bridges. No timeline. No cost. Long road ahead.

On March 22, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to build a seven-mile greenway along the Harlem River in the Bronx. The project, detailed as 'Mayor Adams wants to build a seven-mile greenway along the Harlem River in the Bronx, turning the borough's wasteland western waterfront into a safe route for Boogie Down bicyclists and pedestrians from Van Cortlandt Park to Randalls Island,' aims to transform the car-dominated corridor into a haven for cyclists and pedestrians. Adams pledged to expand bike and pedestrian space on Harlem River bridges, reviving stalled efforts from the previous administration. The city will host virtual workshops for community input and plans to repurpose a car lane for a two-way bike lane on the Washington Bridge. Adams, who cycles the bridges himself, stressed the urgency of safer crossings. The plan faces hurdles: private and state land, property negotiations, and no set timeline or budget. Advocates say the Bronx deserves open space and safer routes, but connecting all segments could take years.

• 20-20 Vision Zero: Mayor Adams Wants to Create a Harlem River Greenway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-22

A sedan ran the light on 18th Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both died. Blood on the street. Traffic control disregarded. Daylight crash. System failed the vulnerable.

A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18th Avenue at 64th Street in Brooklyn. She had the signal. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed 51-year-old man, ignored the traffic control and struck her. Both the pedestrian and the driver died from their injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan tore through. The unlicensed driver, 51, struck her. Both died. Blood on pavement. Signal ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a valid license is also documented. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles without proper licensing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A driver killed Dolma Naadhun, age seven, on Newtown Road. The city offered a curb extension, not a stop light. Over 30,000 demanded more. Parents and advocates called for real change: plazas, enforcement, protection. The city’s answer fell short. The danger remains.

On March 20, 2023, after the death of 7-year-old Dolma Naadhun, the city faced pressure to act on Newtown Road. The Department of Transportation, led by Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, refused to commit to a stop light, promising only to study the site and add a curb extension. The matter, described as 'significant street safety improvements,' drew outrage. Over 30,000 signed a petition for a stop light. Community voices—Dolma’s family, local parents, advocates—demanded more: pedestrian plazas, Open Streets, enforcement. Sarah Chu said, 'And if the family wants a stop light, just give it to them.' Ivana Bologna called for ticketing drivers. The city’s limited response, with only signage and paint, was widely seen as inadequate. Advocates insisted on physical changes to protect lives, not half-measures.

• After a Child’s Death, Can Newtown Road Be Reimagined?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-20

Mayor Adams launched the ‘Charge Safe Ride Safe’ plan. He signed bills to ban uncertified batteries, fund safe e-bikes, and open parks to legal micromobility. The plan targets deadly fires and unsafe devices. Delivery workers get safer rides. Streets may get safer too.

On March 20, 2023, Mayor Adams announced the ‘Charge Safe Ride Safe Action Plan’ and signed several City Council bills: Intro 663 (banning uncertified batteries, sponsored by Council Member Oswald Feliz), Intro 752 (prohibiting second-use lithium-ion batteries), and Intro 722 (requiring FDNY reporting on mobility-device fires). The plan pilots battery-swap programs, allows legal e-bikes in parks, and installs outdoor charging at NYCHA sites. Adams said, ‘This plan commits to designing a safe environment and access program that will help New Yorkers transition away from the illegal mopeds and uncertified bikes and batteries to safe, legal devices and batteries.’ The mayor stressed e-bikes’ role for delivery workers and congestion relief, while targeting unsafe batteries and illegal mopeds. The FDNY opposed Intro 722 over resource concerns. The plan aims to curb deadly battery fires and protect vulnerable road users.

• Mayor Announces ‘Charge Safe’ Plan to Help Delivery Workers Get Legal Bikes, Safe Batteries, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-20

A 73-year-old man rode his e-bike north on West 165th. He lost consciousness. He fell. His head struck the pavement. He died alone. No other vehicles. No impact. The street stayed quiet. The man did not get up.

A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike on West 165th Street at Saint Nicholas Avenue lost consciousness and fell, striking his head. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike lost consciousness mid-ride. No crash. No impact. He fell, struck his head, and died alone on the pavement in the afternoon light.' No other vehicles were involved. The only listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors or external hazards are cited. The report notes the rider was not using any safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. The man died where he fell. The street remained unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

Manhattan’s Community Board 7 voted 9-2 to back protected crosstown bike lanes. Residents demanded safety. Two pedestrians have died this year. Cyclists and walkers face daily danger. The board calls for a full DOT plan. The fight now moves to the full board.

On March 15, 2023, Manhattan Community Board 7’s Transportation Committee voted 9-2 (one abstention) to support a resolution for protected crosstown bike lanes between 60th and 110th Streets. The committee called on the Department of Transportation to present a detailed proposal for an all-ages-and-abilities network, including pedestrian refuges. The matter’s summary: 'a long overdue plan that will save lives, advocates say.' Residents like Nick Ross, whose partner was killed on an unprotected street, spoke out. Cyclist Emily Brady described daily threats from drivers and double-parked cars. Since January, 146 crashes in the district have injured 62 people, including 12 cyclists and 18 pedestrians, with two pedestrian deaths. The resolution now goes to the full board on April 4.

• Upper West Side Panel Backs Crosstown Protected Bike Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-15

A sedan struck an SUV at Nostrand and Crown. Metal twisted. A 56-year-old man, trapped behind the wheel, died with crushed legs. Traffic control was ignored. The street did not stop. The crash left silence and broken glass in Brooklyn.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Nostrand Avenue and Crown Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan slammed into a sport utility vehicle. The impact trapped a 56-year-old male driver behind the wheel. He suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. The report states, 'Traffic control was ignored. The street did not stop.' The official contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No evidence in the report suggests any error or fault by the victim. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A Mercedes sped west on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The road was slick. The car slammed, crumpled, and threw its driver. He died on the pavement, head crushed. Unsafe speed and slippery asphalt left no room for mercy.

A single-car crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway killed a 28-year-old man. According to the police report, a 2011 Mercedes sedan was traveling west at unsafe speed on slick pavement. The car was demolished. The driver, unbelted, was ejected and died from head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the driver alone on the road, the car destroyed. The police report states: 'The car crumpled. The unbelted driver, 28, was thrown from the wreck. He died alone on the road, head shattered, speed his final word.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.

A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A Nissan SUV hit a baby boy outside the roadway on East Tremont Avenue. The left front bumper struck his chest. He was found unconscious. He died at the scene. The driver stayed. The SUV showed no damage.

A deadly crash unfolded on East Tremont Avenue near East 177th Street. According to the police report, a Nissan SUV struck a baby boy who was outside the roadway. The left front bumper hit the child’s chest, leaving him unconscious. He died from his injuries. The report states, 'The driver stayed. The SUV bore no damage.' The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specifically cited in the data. The victim, a male infant, was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No mention of helmet or signaling factors appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A Toyota sedan veered into a parked Chevy SUV on West 139th Street. The driver died at the scene. Nine people sat inside the SUV, unhurt. Morning light caught twisted metal. Distraction behind the wheel proved fatal in Harlem.

A Toyota sedan crashed into a parked Chevy SUV on West 139th Street in Harlem. The driver of the sedan, a 40-year-old man, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction was all it took.' Nine people were inside the SUV but were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel, crumpling steel and ending a life. The driver wore a seatbelt. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

A trucker killed Eugene Schroeder, 56, in a painted bike lane on Morgan Avenue. The driver fled. This is the eighth cyclist death this year. Advocates say paint is not protection. District 34 has less than 2% protected bike lanes. Danger remains. Change stalls.

On March 10, 2023, a hit-and-run truck driver killed cyclist Eugene Schroeder in Williamsburg. The crash happened in a painted bike lane on Morgan Avenue. The area, industrial but growing residential, has a long record of crashes. Transportation Alternatives and advocates spoke out, saying, 'Paint is not protection—especially from large trucks.' Elizabeth Adams called the road 'known-dangerous' and demanded protected bike lanes. Less than 2% of District 34’s streets have them. The 90th Precinct saw 1,966 crashes in 2022, injuring 170 cyclists and 145 pedestrians. Advocates say the city’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed. No council bill is attached, but the call for real change is urgent.

• UPDATE: Cyclist Killed by Hit-and-Run Trucker in Industrial Williamsburg, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-10

A diesel truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. Its front quarter struck a 56-year-old cyclist. The man was thrown from his bike. He died under the streetlight. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street stayed silent after.

A 56-year-old man riding a bike south on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue was killed when a diesel truck turned right and its front quarter struck him. According to the police report, 'A 56-year-old man pedaled south. A diesel truck turned right. Its front quarter crushed his head. He wore no helmet. He was thrown from the bike. He died there, alone, under the streetlight.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Helmet use is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24

NYPD officers deface plates. Cameras can’t catch them. Internal probes end with warnings or nothing. No discipline. No transparency. Officers dodge accountability. Vulnerable road users pay the price. The system shields its own. The danger rolls on.

On March 9, 2023, Streetsblog NYC published an exposé on NYPD officers who deface or obscure license plates to evade traffic enforcement. The article, 'Cycle of Rage: One Hand Whitewashes the Other on NYPD Plate Defacing,' documents months of reporting by Gersh Kuntzman. He flagged over a dozen officers, but NYPD internal investigations led to only warnings or requests to fix plates—no formal punishment. The NYPD often closed cases without action, citing lack of evidence or officer retirement. Kuntzman’s Freedom of Information requests for discipline records were denied. The piece quotes, 'None of the eight cops was disciplined.' The pattern is clear: leniency, secrecy, and a lack of enforcement. Council members are not named; this is a matter of NYPD internal accountability. The lack of consequences leaves dangerous drivers on the street, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk.

• Cycle of Rage: One Hand Whitewashes the Other on NYPD Plate Defacing, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-09

A 91-year-old man rode his e-bike on Belt Parkway. He was thrown from the seat. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled. He spoke nonsense, then fell silent. The e-bike coasted on. The man did not rise.

A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway was killed after being ejected from his seat. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the seat. No helmet. His head struck. He bled. He spoke nonsense. The bike coasted on. The bumper was clean. The man did not get up.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered a fatal head injury and was described as incoherent before succumbing. No vehicle damage was reported. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but only after the contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-24