Mayor Eric Adams

Jun 21 - Two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. Steel struck steel. A 39-year-old man flew from his frame, helmeted, blood streaming from his head. Distraction listed. The street fell silent as injury and confusion settled in.

According to the police report, two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. The crash occurred at 17:36. One rider, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding and incoherent at the scene. The report states that 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. One of the e-bikes involved was unlicensed. The narrative describes the impact as 'steel to steel' and notes that the injured rider was wearing a helmet. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on driver distraction and the presence of an unlicensed vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A southbound SUV struck a 31-year-old man crossing East 124th Street with the signal. The impact crushed his leg. He remained conscious. The driver, distracted and inattentive, did not yield. The intersection became a site of pain and metal.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old pedestrian entered the crosswalk at the corner of East 124th Street and Park Avenue at 10:54 a.m., crossing with the signal. A southbound SUV hit him head-on, crushing his leg. The report states the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing with the signal is explicitly noted. The report makes clear the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver’s inattention led to the collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A diesel truck surged forward at 79th Street and 13th Avenue. The driver’s view was blocked. A 71-year-old woman’s leg was crushed, blood pooling on the street. The truck rolled on, unscathed. Her injury marked the intersection.

According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck traveling north on 13th Avenue at the corner of 79th Street struck a 71-year-old woman at the intersection. The report states the driver’s 'view [was] obstructed/limited.' The truck rolled forward, its left front bumper hitting the pedestrian, who was left bleeding severely from the leg. The driver, according to the report, 'saw nothing, hit something, kept going.' The truck sustained no damage, while the woman suffered a serious lower leg injury. The only contributing factor cited in the police report is the driver’s obstructed view. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when massive vehicles move through city intersections with limited visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733091 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A taxi’s left front bumper struck a 51-year-old man walking against traffic on FDR Drive. His leg was torn away. He stayed conscious, pinned to the pavement, as headlights swept past. Metal, flesh, and speed collided in the city’s dark artery.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southbound on FDR Drive struck a 51-year-old man with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was walking along the highway against traffic, not at an intersection. The impact resulted in a traumatic amputation of the man’s lower leg. The report notes the victim remained conscious after the crash. The collision occurred at 23:35. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver actions. The narrative describes the violence of the impact and the aftermath: 'His leg was torn away. He stayed conscious. The pavement held him. The lights kept moving.' The systemic danger of high-speed traffic corridors like FDR Drive is evident in the severity of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A BMW sped west on 12th Avenue. A sedan turned south. Steel met steel. The BMW’s right side crumpled. A 47-year-old man inside, belted, conscious, broken. The crash left him with crush injuries. The street bore witness. The system failed.

According to the police report, a BMW convertible traveling west on 12th Avenue collided with a southbound sedan as it turned. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s right side was crushed in the impact. The 47-year-old male driver of the BMW, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained crush injuries to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred at 15:45. The report does not cite any victim actions as contributing factors. The documented driver errors—failure to yield and unsafe speed—stand at the center of this violent collision, underscoring the systemic dangers that persist on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A 78-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at East 93rd and 2nd Avenue, was struck and killed by a left-turning SUV. The impact crushed her body. She died there, in the street, beneath the gray June sky.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman was crossing 2nd Avenue at East 93rd Street with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The report states the point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which caused fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The driver was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical error that directly contributed to the collision. The woman was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal, when the SUV turned into her path. The police report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, underscoring that driver inattention and failure to yield were the sole causes named in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A 78-year-old woman crossing Grand Street with the light was struck in the head by a southbound cyclist. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. The rider did not stop. She remained conscious, injured and bleeding, as the bike rolled away.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old pedestrian was crossing Grand Street at Chrystie Street in Manhattan when she was struck in the head by a southbound cyclist. The incident occurred at 10:03 a.m. The report states the woman was crossing with the signal when the collision happened. Severe bleeding was noted, but she remained conscious at the scene. The cyclist did not stop and continued southbound, leaving the injured woman behind. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist's failure to remain at the scene and the cited inattention underscore the dangers faced by pedestrians, even when crossing with the light. The report does not identify any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond her lawful crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A Jeep’s right front bumper slammed into a 17-year-old girl crossing Jersey Street. She fell, head bleeding, semiconscious on the pavement. No crosswalk. No signal. The SUV kept southbound. The street offered no protection, only impact.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old girl was crossing near 290B Jersey Street in Staten Island when a southbound Jeep SUV struck her with its right front bumper. The report states she was left semiconscious with severe head bleeding on the pavement. The collision occurred at a location with no crosswalk and no pedestrian signal. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The Jeep was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The narrative describes the scene starkly: 'No crosswalk. No time to move.' The report does not cite any specific driver error, but the absence of pedestrian infrastructure and the force of the SUV’s impact left the teenager gravely injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A Ford lift boom turned right on Dahlgren Place. Its front end crushed an 86-year-old man at the intersection. The man lost his head, his leg, his life. The truck did not stop. The street swallowed another life.

An 86-year-old man was killed when a Ford lift boom made a right turn at Dahlgren Place and 92nd Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The truck’s center front end struck the pedestrian at the intersection, resulting in fatal head trauma and amputation. The police report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, a critical error that directly led to the crash. The report notes the truck did not sustain damage and did not stop after the collision. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The only cited cause is the driver’s failure to yield, underscoring the systemic danger faced by people walking in New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A 45-year-old man, northbound on an e-bike, sped down Prospect Park West. He crashed head-on, thrown from his seat. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head was split open. The bike stood undamaged. He lay conscious, but broken.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old man riding an e-bike north on Prospect Park West near 3rd Street was involved in a violent crash at 5:30 p.m. The report states the rider was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was also listed as a contributing factor. The rider, not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the bike upon impact, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'Head split open. Blood on the pavement. He lay conscious. The bike was fine. He was not.' The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor until after listing the driver errors. The e-bike itself sustained no damage, underscoring the force absorbed by the rider’s body.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A sedan veered straight on Manor Road, smashing head-on. The driver, a 78-year-old woman, died from arm injuries. Distraction behind the wheel sealed her fate. The car did not swerve, did not stop, just kept going.

A fatal crash occurred on Manor Road near College Avenue when a 2006 Hyundai sedan, traveling south, struck head-on. According to the police report, the driver, a 78-year-old woman, was alone in the vehicle and wearing a seatbelt. She suffered fatal injuries to her arm and was conscious at the scene. The report states, 'Distraction behind the wheel ended her life. The car kept going straight.' The primary contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The data shows the vehicle did not deviate or attempt to avoid the collision. No other vehicles or vulnerable road users were involved. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver distraction as the direct cause of this deadly incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A GMC SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue, striking a woman on her bike. Metal slammed flesh. Her face was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver, distracted, failed to yield. Systemic danger left blood on the street.

A woman riding her bike eastbound on 73rd Avenue at 193rd Street was struck by a GMC SUV making a left turn, according to the police report. The cyclist, age 34, suffered crush injuries to her face but did not lose consciousness. The report states the SUV driver was 'distracted' and failed to yield right-of-way. Both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' are listed as contributing factors. The police narrative describes the moment: 'Metal met flesh. Her face crushed against steel.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but this detail is noted only after the driver’s errors. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged, indicating the force of the impact. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive drivers turning across the paths of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A box truck swung right on 11th Avenue, crushing a 32-year-old CitiBike rider beneath its wheels. The man was thrown clear, lifeless. The truck rolled on, untouched. The street bore witness. No helmet. No time. Only aftermath.

A fatal collision occurred at 11th Avenue and West 50th Street in Manhattan when a box truck turned right and struck a 32-year-old man riding a CitiBike, according to the police report. The report states, 'A box truck turned right. A 32-year-old man on a CitiBike was crushed beneath its weight. No helmet. No time. His body thrown clear. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The bicyclist suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body and was ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the truck's right rear quarter panel, and the CitiBike's center front end. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties, but the narrative centers on the truck's right turn and the resulting deadly impact. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The truck sustained no damage and continued on after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - A Mercedes SUV heading north on Bainbridge Avenue struck a 70-year-old man at East 211th Street. The right front bumper hit him. He suffered head trauma and internal bleeding. He died on the pavement, beneath the streetlights.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old man was killed at the corner of Bainbridge Avenue and East 211th Street when a northbound Mercedes SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The report states the pedestrian suffered head trauma and internal bleeding, dying at the scene under the streetlights. The vehicle, a 2022 Mercedes SUV, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver behavior, but the impact location and fatal injuries underscore the lethal force of the collision. The pedestrian was at the intersection when struck. No evidence in the report suggests any pedestrian action contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by vehicles to people on foot at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 5 - A Harley slid beneath westbound diesel trucks on the Cross Bronx. The unlicensed, helmeted rider, 35, was ejected and crushed. The trucks rolled on, untouched. The bike lay shattered. One life ended in the roar and dark.

A deadly crash unfolded on the Cross Bronx Expressway when a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle slid beneath two westbound diesel tractor trucks. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The 35-year-old motorcycle rider, unlicensed but wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states the rider was 'dead on scene.' Both trucks, registered in Indiana and driven by licensed New Jersey drivers, sustained no damage and continued westbound. The police narrative describes the motorcycle as 'demolished' and notes the trucks were 'untouched.' The report highlights improper lane usage as the critical factor, underscoring the lethal consequences when massive trucks and vulnerable riders share high-speed expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 5 - A man’s scooter slammed wrong on the Staten Island Expressway. Left rear crushed. His arm ripped open. Blood on the asphalt. Helmet on, he stayed conscious. Driver inexperience and improper lane use left flesh and machine broken under the highway lights.

A 40-year-old man riding a Zhejiang Jiajue scooter westbound on the Staten Island Expressway suffered severe lacerations to his arm after a crash, according to the police report. The report states the scooter’s left rear was crushed and the driver’s arm was torn open, leaving him conscious but bleeding on the roadway. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The man was operating with only a permit. The police report notes he was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The evidence points to driver error—specifically inexperience and improper lane use—as the primary causes of the violent impact and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 5 - A sedan tore south on Broadway, colliding head-on with a northbound moped. The rider, helmetless, was ejected and left bleeding on the hot street. The crash carved pain into the city’s concrete and left a body still.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Broadway at West 190th Street struck a northbound moped head-on at 16:55 in Manhattan. The moped rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and suffered severe bleeding across his entire body. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error that led to the violent collision. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, a detail noted in the report after the documentation of driver error. Both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The force of the crash left the moped rider motionless on the street, underscoring the grave consequences of improper lane usage by vehicle drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 5 - A sedan turned right on East 165th. The driver failed to yield. A cyclist rode straight. Steel hit flesh. Blood spilled on the street. The cyclist, thirty-three, helmeted, stayed conscious, his leg torn open at the intersection.

At the corner of East 165th Street and Prospect Avenue in the Bronx, a sedan making a right turn struck a cyclist who was proceeding straight, according to the police report. The report states the sedan driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg, but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative details, 'Steel struck leg. Flesh tore open. Blood pooled.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The police report makes clear that the driver’s failure to yield was the primary contributing factor, underscoring the systemic danger faced by cyclists at intersections where turning vehicles disregard their right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 5 - A man on a Kaboo e-scooter crashed into a parked box truck on 7th Avenue. He was ejected, struck his head, and died at the scene. The scooter was demolished. Blood marked the pavement. The city’s streets claimed another life.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old man riding a Kaboo e-scooter southbound on 7th Avenue near West 20th Street collided with a parked box truck. The report states the rider was 'ejected' and suffered fatal head injuries after his 'skull met pavement.' The e-scooter was described as 'demolished.' Contributing factors listed in the report include 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The rider held only a permit, not a full license. The box truck was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned after the driver errors. The crash left blood on the asphalt, underscoring the lethal risks faced by those navigating New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 5 - A Dodge pickup slams into a 9-year-old boy crossing Jamaica Avenue in darkness. No crosswalk. No signal. The truck hits head-on. Blood pours from the child’s head. He stays conscious. The street stains. The danger remains.

According to the police report, near 420 Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn, a Dodge pickup truck traveling east struck a 9-year-old boy who was crossing the street in the dark. The report states there was no crosswalk and no signal at the location. The truck hit the child head-on, causing severe bleeding from his head. The boy remained conscious at the scene, but blood continued to flow, as described in the narrative: 'He bleeds from the head. He stays conscious. The blood keeps coming.' The point of impact and vehicle damage were both at the center front end of the truck, confirming a direct collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on driver actions, but the facts highlight the lethal risk posed to pedestrians where infrastructure fails to protect them.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19