Mayor Eric Adams

Apr 19 - A moped rider was crushed at the hip after a high-speed collision on Grand Avenue. The unlicensed KIA driver struck the moped front-first, damaging a parked SUV. The rider was ejected but remained conscious, highlighting reckless driving dangers.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Grand Avenue involving a moped, a parked SUV, and a KIA sedan. The moped, carrying two occupants, was traveling east when it was struck front-first by the KIA, which was traveling west at unsafe speed. The 36-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the hip but remained conscious. The parked SUV absorbed part of the impact, sustaining damage to its right front bumper. The KIA sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver, sustained damage to its center front end. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor and notes the KIA driver was unlicensed. No contributing factors related to the moped rider were reported. The incident underscores the hazards posed by unlicensed driving combined with excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - A 58-year-old man lay bleeding and unconscious on 37th Avenue, struck head-on by a Hurley e-scooter. The unlicensed rider failed to yield. The man died on the pavement. The crash ended a life in the crosswalk.

A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 37th Avenue and 73rd Street in Queens, according to the police report. At 11:26 a.m., a 58-year-old pedestrian was crossing the intersection when an unlicensed man riding a Hurley e-scooter struck him head-on. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter’s center front end hit the pedestrian, who suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. He died at the scene. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but this is listed after the driver’s errors. The unlicensed status of the e-scooter operator and the failure to yield are central to the crash, underscoring the systemic dangers facing people on foot in New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 13 - A Jeep moving south on Hemlock Street hit a boy of ten as he stepped from behind a parked car. Blood pooled on the cold pavement. The child lay conscious, head gashed, eyes open to the sky.

According to the police report, a ten-year-old boy was struck by a southbound Jeep SUV near 54 Hemlock Street in Brooklyn. The report states the child 'stepped from behind a parked car' when the vehicle hit him with its right front bumper. The boy suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious on the street. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver behavior or specific errors. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions as contributing factors beyond the boy's location and movement. The impact location and injury details underscore the lethal risk vehicles pose to children in city streets, especially when visibility is compromised by parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 13 - A BMW tore through the red at Jerome and Fordham. Steel met steel. Two men, 23 and 21, crushed inside. Alcohol in their veins. No belts. The crash was instant. Death was certain. The street swallowed their breath.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling north on Jerome Avenue at East Fordham Road disregarded a traffic control device and collided at speed with another SUV. The report states, 'A BMW ran the light at speed. No belts. No breath. Two young men, 23 and 21, crushed inside. Booze in blood.' Both occupants of the BMW were killed, suffering fatal crush injuries. The driver’s actions—specifically 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed'—are cited as primary contributing factors. Alcohol involvement is also listed as a contributing factor for both the driver and the passenger. The data does not indicate any contributing behavior by the victims beyond the lack of safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and drive impaired.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - A city bus swung left on Mermaid Avenue. Metal met flesh at the intersection. A 70-year-old woman fell silent, her leg crushed, her body still. The report said: unconscious. The complaint read: amputation.

According to the police report, a bus making a left turn at the corner of Mermaid Avenue and Stillwell Avenue struck a 70-year-old woman. The narrative states, 'A 70-year-old woman stepped into the street against the light. A bus turned left. Metal struck flesh. She fell, silent. Her leg was crushed. The report said: unconscious. The complaint read: amputation.' The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bus. The pedestrian was at the intersection and sustained severe injuries to her lower leg, resulting in amputation and unconsciousness. The police report lists the pedestrian's action as 'crossing against signal' but does not cite any specific driver error or contributing factor beyond 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the bus turning left and the devastating outcome for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 10 - An 87-year-old woman lost consciousness while reversing her Toyota on West 10th Street. Ejected from the car, her chest crushed, she died alone in the driver’s seat. The vehicle showed no damage. Only silence remained.

According to the police report, an 87-year-old woman was backing her 2013 Toyota sedan on West 10th Street at 14:57 when she lost consciousness. The report states she was not using any safety equipment and was ejected from the vehicle, suffering fatal chest injuries. The narrative notes, 'She died alone in the driver’s seat.' The sedan bore 'no scars,' indicating no reported vehicle damage. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved, and no victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic dangers when drivers lose control of vehicles, even at low speeds and in routine maneuvers like backing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716250 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 10 - A flatbed truck hit a 27-year-old cyclist from behind on Maspeth Avenue. The impact threw him to the ground. He lost his leg. The truck kept moving. The cyclist was left unconscious, bleeding, and alone.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling north on Maspeth Avenue near Rust Street struck a 27-year-old male cyclist from behind at 9:05 a.m. The narrative states, 'A flatbed truck struck a 27-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew, hit the ground, lost his leg. No helmet. Unconscious. The truck kept moving. No damage.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered an amputation to his lower leg, leaving him unconscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the primary event remains the truck striking the cyclist from behind. The truck driver continued on without stopping, and the vehicle sustained no reported damage. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. The crash highlights the lethal consequences vulnerable road users face when struck by large vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 10 - A Subaru reversed on Pleasant Plains Avenue. Its bumper struck a woman’s leg as she stood off the roadway. Flesh split. Blood pooled. She stood silent, stunned. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark of careless backing.

According to the police report, a Subaru sedan backed south near 129 Pleasant Plains Avenue, striking a 50-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. The report states the vehicle’s bumper hit her leg, causing severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg. The pedestrian did not scream, but stood in shock, blood visible on the pavement. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash. The driver’s actions directly led to the injury; the victim’s behavior is only noted as 'Not in Roadway,' with no indication she contributed to the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage. This incident underscores the danger posed when drivers reverse without proper attention, even when pedestrians are not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 26 - A Cadillac swung right on Broadway. An e-scooter kept straight. Metal struck flesh. A 32-year-old man crashed down, head split open, blood pooling in the street. He lay conscious in the city’s dark, breathing through pain.

A collision unfolded on Broadway when a Cadillac sedan made a right turn and struck an e-scooter proceeding straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred near latitude 40.87°N, longitude 73.90°W. The report states the e-scooter operator, a 32-year-old man, suffered severe head lacerations and was found conscious at the scene. The primary contributing factor, as cited by police, was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The Cadillac’s right front bumper collided with the center front end of the e-scooter. The narrative details: 'A Cadillac turned right. An e-scooter went straight. Metal met bone. A 32-year-old man hit the ground, head gashed, no helmet, blood on asphalt.' The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s failure to yield. The impact left the rider bleeding and awake on the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - A Hyundai sedan with five occupants crashed on Abbot Street after turning too fast. The left front bumper folded. The driver suffered a severe leg laceration. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the crash, leaving multiple passengers injured.

A 2011 Hyundai sedan crashed near 500 Abbot Street in the Bronx at 21:11, carrying five occupants. According to the police report, the vehicle was 'making right turn' and 'turned too fast,' causing the left front bumper to fold on impact. The 27-year-old male driver sustained a severe leg laceration but remained conscious. Four passengers, ages 17 to 26, were also injured, suffering abrasions, fractures, and dislocations. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The narrative emphasizes the driver's excessive speed and erratic lane change as the cause of the crash. No other road users or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - A sedan turned left on Snyder Avenue, its bumper smashing into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood pooled. The man, semiconscious and bleeding hard, lay on the asphalt while the traffic light cycled on.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Snyder Avenue near New York Avenue made a left turn and struck a 41-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' when the sedan’s left front bumper hit his head, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely on the roadway. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted only after the driver’s errors, underscoring the systemic danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - A Ford pickup swung left on East 170th. Its bumper smashed a man’s head as he crossed with the light. Blood pooled in the crosswalk. The driver stood by, the truck unscathed. The city’s danger, once again, exposed.

A Ford pickup truck made a left turn at East 170th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx, striking a 50-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the right front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent in the crosswalk. The report states the driver was inattentive or distracted at the time of the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage and remained at the scene. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the light—was documented, but the primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver error at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A sedan struck a southbound cyclist at Lenox and West 120th. The twenty-two-year-old flew, landed headfirst, skull crushed. Shock set in. The car kept going. The street stopped him. Blood on the asphalt. Another life broken by inattention.

A sedan collided with a southbound cyclist at the corner of Lenox Avenue and West 120th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The cyclist, a 22-year-old man, was ejected from his bike, landing headfirst and suffering severe crush injuries to his skull. The report states, 'He flew, landed headfirst. Skull crushed. Shock set in.' The driver of the sedan continued without stopping. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The cyclist was left in shock, with life-altering injuries. The data does not list any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The violence of the impact and the driver's failure to remain at the scene underscore the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A freight truck plowed into the rear of a Honda SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The impact caved the bumper. A 49-year-old man in the front seat bled from the face. He stayed conscious as traffic thundered on.

A crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway involved a diesel tractor truck striking the rear of a Honda SUV, according to the police report. The report states, 'A freight truck slammed into the rear of a Honda SUV. A 49-year-old man in the front seat bled from the face. He wore a lap belt. He was conscious. The bumper caved.' The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV, with the SUV's right rear bumper sustaining damage. The injured man, seated in the front, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash, and does not cite any victim behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when struck from behind by large trucks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A box truck barreled through traffic control on Manhattan Avenue. It struck a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike head-on. His helmet could not save him. He was thrown, skull crushed. He died alone in the street, before dawn.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Manhattan Avenue disregarded traffic control and struck a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike head-on. The crash occurred in the early morning, at 6:03 a.m. The report states the box truck 'ran the control,' directly leading to the fatal collision. The cyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered catastrophic head injuries and was ejected from his bike. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting the truck driver's failure to obey signals. The victim's helmet use is noted in the report, but only after the driver's error is cited. No evidence suggests any action by the cyclist contributed to the crash. The deadly impact underscores the danger posed when large vehicles ignore basic traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 17 - A sedan cut left on Jamaica Avenue. A moped sped straight. Metal struck flesh. A 26-year-old man flew, slammed headfirst onto the street, bleeding and semiconscious, sirens closing in. Failure to yield and unsafe speed left him sprawled under cold lights.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue collided with a moped traveling straight at an unsafe speed. The impact flung the 26-year-old moped driver headfirst onto the pavement, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding from the head. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. The police report notes that the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the primary driver errors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and operate at unsafe speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710599 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 17 - A 51-year-old man sped south on 1st Avenue, distracted and helmetless. He struck something head-on. His scooter stood unscathed. His head did not. Blood pooled. He remained conscious, alone, and bleeding on the pavement.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male riding a Segway e-scooter was traveling south on 1st Avenue at East 58th Street in Manhattan. The report states he was 'distracted' and moving at an 'unsafe speed' when he struck an object head-on. The scooter itself showed no damage, but the rider suffered a severe head injury and was bleeding heavily. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved, and the man remained conscious at the scene. The incident underscores the dangers posed by inattention and excessive speed on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 17 - A man stepped from a vehicle on Steinway Street. A Toyota sedan pulled out, passing too close. Metal struck flesh. His leg broke in the dark. He stayed awake, pain sharp, street silent.

A 30-year-old man was injured on Steinway Street in Queens when a 2023 Toyota sedan, pulling out from parking, passed too closely and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'getting on/off vehicle other than school bus' when the sedan 'passed too closely,' resulting in crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The narrative describes, 'Metal met flesh. His leg shattered in the dark. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, placing the responsibility on the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance while maneuvering from a parked position. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior are cited. The crash left the street silent, the man in sharp pain, his injury severe.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 27 - A 64-year-old man on an e-bike was crushed between two sedans on Broadway near Lorimer. One driver distracted. Morning light, then silence. His helmet could not save him. His body broken. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when he was crushed between two sedans on Broadway near Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred in the morning, with the report noting, 'Morning light spilled over the street.' The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, resulting in death. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. One sedan was parked, while the other was traveling straight ahead. The report describes the aftermath: 'His whole body broken. The silence afterward was complete.' The victim’s helmet use is noted only after the driver error. This fatal collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 27 - A Volvo SUV turned left on Park Avenue, cutting across a Vespa’s path. The rider, helmeted and awake, was hurled onto the street. Blood pooled as his leg split open. The night held the silence and the wound.

According to the police report, a Volvo SUV made a left turn on Park Avenue near midnight, directly into the path of an eastbound Vespa. The Vespa rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected from his motorcycle and suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. The report states the SUV driver was 'Turning Improperly,' a critical error that led to the collision. The Vespa rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after impact. The data highlights the danger posed when drivers fail to execute turns safely, with the SUV’s center front end striking the Vespa and causing significant injury. The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor, keeping the focus on the driver’s improper turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19