About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 5,227
▸ Crush Injuries 495
▸ Amputation 40
▸ Severe Bleeding 576
▸ Severe Lacerations 526
▸ Concussion 874
▸ Whiplash 4,708
▸ Contusion/Bruise 7,064
▸ Abrasion 4,778
▸ Pain/Nausea 2,073
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in NYC
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times
- 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 299 times
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Mosholu, 2 AM
New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 17, 2025
Just after 2 AM on Sep 7, a 30-year-old man walking on Mosholu Parkway was hit by the driver of a 2024 Toyota sedan going straight. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. He died at the scene. NYC Open Data.
This Week
- About midday on Aug 31, at 30 St and 39 Ave, the driver of an SUV turned right and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She died. NYC Open Data.
- Before dawn on Aug 30, at York Ave and E 72 St, a taxi driver going straight hit a person walking outside an intersection. He died. NYC Open Data.
The toll keeps climbing
Since Jan 1, 2022, 1,123 people have been killed and 197,257 injured on city streets. NYC Open Data.
This year, crashes are down 12.6% compared to last year to date, and deaths are down 7.4%. Serious injuries are up 3.4%. NYC Open Data.
Who is doing the harm
Drivers of sedans have killed 98 people walking in this period; drivers of SUVs have killed 205. NYC Open Data.
In Queens this month, a prosecutor put it plain: “Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says.” CBS New York.
The fixes are known
Speeding is a choice. Cameras curb it. “Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed.” NYS Senate.
Two steps sit in front of city and state leaders:
- Use Sammy’s Law to lower the default city speed limit.
- Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) to require speed limiters for habitual offenders.
We do not need another night like Mosholu. Ask City Hall and Albany to act. Start here.
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- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840200, 4838875, 4838512 (citywide datasets) - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-16
- Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
- Senate Protects New York Students and Pedestrians, New York State Senate, Published 2019-07-25
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Traffic Safety Timeline for New York City
8
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"New Yorkers deserve fast, reliable, and world-class bus service, and that is why Mayor Eric Adams and our administration are building the 34th Street Busway to speed up commutes for riders and make this corridor safer and less congested." -- Eric Adams
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Adams Faces Criticism Over Safety‑Boosting Bus Projects▸Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
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Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Rapid Bus Lane Expansion▸Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
""Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country."" -- Zohran Mamdani
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
-
Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Calls for Faster Buses and Safety‑Boosting Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"We should never have it where any one of us feels confident about smoking the bus in a race, but today I feel very confident because of how slow these buses are. These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." -- Zohran Mamdani
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Criticizes Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Bus Lanes▸Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
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Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan U-Turn Crushes Motorcycle Rider▸Aug 7 - The driver of a sedan made a U-turn on Woodside Ave and hit a 62-year-old motorcyclist. He suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Woodside Avenue in Queens a sedan and a motorcycle collided when the driver of the sedan made a U-turn and the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the sedan’s front. The motorcycle rider, a 62-year-old man, was recorded injured with crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. Vehicle records show center front-end damage to both the motorcycle and the sedan. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Adams Backs Misguided Cuts to Open Streets▸Aug 7 - Gersh Kuntzman blasted city leaders for gutting open streets and outdoor dining. He called out lost space for people. Fewer cars, more safety. Streets belong to the public.
On August 7, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued a policy critique, published by Streetsblog NYC. He condemned the Adams administration for scaling back open streets and failing to make outdoor dining permanent. Kuntzman cited a Department of Transportation analysis showing these programs boost business and reclaim space from cars. He amplified local voices mourning the loss of pedestrian zones on Vanderbilt Avenue. Open streets and outdoor dining, he argued, reduce vehicle traffic and give streets back to pedestrians and cyclists. This shift improves safety and encourages people to move away from cars.
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Thursday’s Headlines: Vanderbilt to Last Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Adams Supports Harmful NYPD Enforcement of Unprotected Bike Lane▸Aug 7 - Omi-Jarrett rejects NYPD squads for Bedford Avenue. Paint-only lanes fail. Cyclists dodge cars. Cops run out of tickets. Advocates demand real protection, not empty enforcement.
On August 7, 2025, Council Member Yoshi Omi-Jarrett issued a statement against NYPD enforcement squads for the unprotected Bedford Avenue bike lane. Omi-Jarrett said, "Streets that are properly designed with bike lanes that can't be blocked or narrower lanes in which drivers can't speed don't need squads of cops to hand out tickets." The statement supports protected bike lanes and narrower vehicle lanes, opposing increased police enforcement. Advocates and officers agree: paint-only lanes invite danger, and enforcement cannot replace safe design. Prioritizing street design improvements such as protected bike lanes and traffic calming reduces danger at the source, encourages mode shift, and improves safety for all without burdening vulnerable users. No bill number or council vote is attached.
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Waste of Time: Full-Salaried NYPD Cops Now Needed to Enforce the Unprotected Bedford Avenue Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway▸Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman sleeping by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver kept going. Garbage, silence, impact. A neighbor watched. The street stayed cold.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-07), a dark SUV turned into a driveway on W. 174th St. in Morris Heights and fatally struck a 44-year-old homeless woman who was sleeping or unconscious at the curb. Surveillance video shows the SUV "slowly making a right turn into the driveway, running over the woman on its right side." The driver left through a rear entrance. A neighbor said, "he just rolled over that woman and killed her." The incident highlights risks for vulnerable people near driveways and the consequences when drivers fail to notice those at the margins.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
6
Motorcyclist Crushed on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.
A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
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SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
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Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"New Yorkers deserve fast, reliable, and world-class bus service, and that is why Mayor Eric Adams and our administration are building the 34th Street Busway to speed up commutes for riders and make this corridor safer and less congested." -- Eric Adams
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
8
Adams Faces Criticism Over Safety‑Boosting Bus Projects▸Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
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Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Rapid Bus Lane Expansion▸Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
""Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country."" -- Zohran Mamdani
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
-
Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Calls for Faster Buses and Safety‑Boosting Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"We should never have it where any one of us feels confident about smoking the bus in a race, but today I feel very confident because of how slow these buses are. These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." -- Zohran Mamdani
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Criticizes Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Bus Lanes▸Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
-
Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan U-Turn Crushes Motorcycle Rider▸Aug 7 - The driver of a sedan made a U-turn on Woodside Ave and hit a 62-year-old motorcyclist. He suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Woodside Avenue in Queens a sedan and a motorcycle collided when the driver of the sedan made a U-turn and the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the sedan’s front. The motorcycle rider, a 62-year-old man, was recorded injured with crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. Vehicle records show center front-end damage to both the motorcycle and the sedan. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Adams Backs Misguided Cuts to Open Streets▸Aug 7 - Gersh Kuntzman blasted city leaders for gutting open streets and outdoor dining. He called out lost space for people. Fewer cars, more safety. Streets belong to the public.
On August 7, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued a policy critique, published by Streetsblog NYC. He condemned the Adams administration for scaling back open streets and failing to make outdoor dining permanent. Kuntzman cited a Department of Transportation analysis showing these programs boost business and reclaim space from cars. He amplified local voices mourning the loss of pedestrian zones on Vanderbilt Avenue. Open streets and outdoor dining, he argued, reduce vehicle traffic and give streets back to pedestrians and cyclists. This shift improves safety and encourages people to move away from cars.
-
Thursday’s Headlines: Vanderbilt to Last Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Adams Supports Harmful NYPD Enforcement of Unprotected Bike Lane▸Aug 7 - Omi-Jarrett rejects NYPD squads for Bedford Avenue. Paint-only lanes fail. Cyclists dodge cars. Cops run out of tickets. Advocates demand real protection, not empty enforcement.
On August 7, 2025, Council Member Yoshi Omi-Jarrett issued a statement against NYPD enforcement squads for the unprotected Bedford Avenue bike lane. Omi-Jarrett said, "Streets that are properly designed with bike lanes that can't be blocked or narrower lanes in which drivers can't speed don't need squads of cops to hand out tickets." The statement supports protected bike lanes and narrower vehicle lanes, opposing increased police enforcement. Advocates and officers agree: paint-only lanes invite danger, and enforcement cannot replace safe design. Prioritizing street design improvements such as protected bike lanes and traffic calming reduces danger at the source, encourages mode shift, and improves safety for all without burdening vulnerable users. No bill number or council vote is attached.
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Waste of Time: Full-Salaried NYPD Cops Now Needed to Enforce the Unprotected Bedford Avenue Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway▸Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman sleeping by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver kept going. Garbage, silence, impact. A neighbor watched. The street stayed cold.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-07), a dark SUV turned into a driveway on W. 174th St. in Morris Heights and fatally struck a 44-year-old homeless woman who was sleeping or unconscious at the curb. Surveillance video shows the SUV "slowly making a right turn into the driveway, running over the woman on its right side." The driver left through a rear entrance. A neighbor said, "he just rolled over that woman and killed her." The incident highlights risks for vulnerable people near driveways and the consequences when drivers fail to notice those at the margins.
-
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
6
Motorcyclist Crushed on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.
A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
- Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
8
Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
-
Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Rapid Bus Lane Expansion▸Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
""Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country."" -- Zohran Mamdani
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
-
Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Calls for Faster Buses and Safety‑Boosting Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"We should never have it where any one of us feels confident about smoking the bus in a race, but today I feel very confident because of how slow these buses are. These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." -- Zohran Mamdani
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Criticizes Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Bus Lanes▸Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
-
Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan U-Turn Crushes Motorcycle Rider▸Aug 7 - The driver of a sedan made a U-turn on Woodside Ave and hit a 62-year-old motorcyclist. He suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Woodside Avenue in Queens a sedan and a motorcycle collided when the driver of the sedan made a U-turn and the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the sedan’s front. The motorcycle rider, a 62-year-old man, was recorded injured with crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. Vehicle records show center front-end damage to both the motorcycle and the sedan. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Adams Backs Misguided Cuts to Open Streets▸Aug 7 - Gersh Kuntzman blasted city leaders for gutting open streets and outdoor dining. He called out lost space for people. Fewer cars, more safety. Streets belong to the public.
On August 7, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued a policy critique, published by Streetsblog NYC. He condemned the Adams administration for scaling back open streets and failing to make outdoor dining permanent. Kuntzman cited a Department of Transportation analysis showing these programs boost business and reclaim space from cars. He amplified local voices mourning the loss of pedestrian zones on Vanderbilt Avenue. Open streets and outdoor dining, he argued, reduce vehicle traffic and give streets back to pedestrians and cyclists. This shift improves safety and encourages people to move away from cars.
-
Thursday’s Headlines: Vanderbilt to Last Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Adams Supports Harmful NYPD Enforcement of Unprotected Bike Lane▸Aug 7 - Omi-Jarrett rejects NYPD squads for Bedford Avenue. Paint-only lanes fail. Cyclists dodge cars. Cops run out of tickets. Advocates demand real protection, not empty enforcement.
On August 7, 2025, Council Member Yoshi Omi-Jarrett issued a statement against NYPD enforcement squads for the unprotected Bedford Avenue bike lane. Omi-Jarrett said, "Streets that are properly designed with bike lanes that can't be blocked or narrower lanes in which drivers can't speed don't need squads of cops to hand out tickets." The statement supports protected bike lanes and narrower vehicle lanes, opposing increased police enforcement. Advocates and officers agree: paint-only lanes invite danger, and enforcement cannot replace safe design. Prioritizing street design improvements such as protected bike lanes and traffic calming reduces danger at the source, encourages mode shift, and improves safety for all without burdening vulnerable users. No bill number or council vote is attached.
-
Waste of Time: Full-Salaried NYPD Cops Now Needed to Enforce the Unprotected Bedford Avenue Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway▸Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman sleeping by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver kept going. Garbage, silence, impact. A neighbor watched. The street stayed cold.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-07), a dark SUV turned into a driveway on W. 174th St. in Morris Heights and fatally struck a 44-year-old homeless woman who was sleeping or unconscious at the curb. Surveillance video shows the SUV "slowly making a right turn into the driveway, running over the woman on its right side." The driver left through a rear entrance. A neighbor said, "he just rolled over that woman and killed her." The incident highlights risks for vulnerable people near driveways and the consequences when drivers fail to notice those at the margins.
-
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
6
Motorcyclist Crushed on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.
A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
- Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Rapid Bus Lane Expansion▸Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
""Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country."" -- Zohran Mamdani
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
-
Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Calls for Faster Buses and Safety‑Boosting Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"We should never have it where any one of us feels confident about smoking the bus in a race, but today I feel very confident because of how slow these buses are. These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." -- Zohran Mamdani
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Criticizes Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Bus Lanes▸Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
-
Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan U-Turn Crushes Motorcycle Rider▸Aug 7 - The driver of a sedan made a U-turn on Woodside Ave and hit a 62-year-old motorcyclist. He suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Woodside Avenue in Queens a sedan and a motorcycle collided when the driver of the sedan made a U-turn and the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the sedan’s front. The motorcycle rider, a 62-year-old man, was recorded injured with crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. Vehicle records show center front-end damage to both the motorcycle and the sedan. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Adams Backs Misguided Cuts to Open Streets▸Aug 7 - Gersh Kuntzman blasted city leaders for gutting open streets and outdoor dining. He called out lost space for people. Fewer cars, more safety. Streets belong to the public.
On August 7, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued a policy critique, published by Streetsblog NYC. He condemned the Adams administration for scaling back open streets and failing to make outdoor dining permanent. Kuntzman cited a Department of Transportation analysis showing these programs boost business and reclaim space from cars. He amplified local voices mourning the loss of pedestrian zones on Vanderbilt Avenue. Open streets and outdoor dining, he argued, reduce vehicle traffic and give streets back to pedestrians and cyclists. This shift improves safety and encourages people to move away from cars.
-
Thursday’s Headlines: Vanderbilt to Last Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Adams Supports Harmful NYPD Enforcement of Unprotected Bike Lane▸Aug 7 - Omi-Jarrett rejects NYPD squads for Bedford Avenue. Paint-only lanes fail. Cyclists dodge cars. Cops run out of tickets. Advocates demand real protection, not empty enforcement.
On August 7, 2025, Council Member Yoshi Omi-Jarrett issued a statement against NYPD enforcement squads for the unprotected Bedford Avenue bike lane. Omi-Jarrett said, "Streets that are properly designed with bike lanes that can't be blocked or narrower lanes in which drivers can't speed don't need squads of cops to hand out tickets." The statement supports protected bike lanes and narrower vehicle lanes, opposing increased police enforcement. Advocates and officers agree: paint-only lanes invite danger, and enforcement cannot replace safe design. Prioritizing street design improvements such as protected bike lanes and traffic calming reduces danger at the source, encourages mode shift, and improves safety for all without burdening vulnerable users. No bill number or council vote is attached.
-
Waste of Time: Full-Salaried NYPD Cops Now Needed to Enforce the Unprotected Bedford Avenue Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway▸Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman sleeping by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver kept going. Garbage, silence, impact. A neighbor watched. The street stayed cold.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-07), a dark SUV turned into a driveway on W. 174th St. in Morris Heights and fatally struck a 44-year-old homeless woman who was sleeping or unconscious at the curb. Surveillance video shows the SUV "slowly making a right turn into the driveway, running over the woman on its right side." The driver left through a rear entrance. A neighbor said, "he just rolled over that woman and killed her." The incident highlights risks for vulnerable people near driveways and the consequences when drivers fail to notice those at the margins.
-
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
6
Motorcyclist Crushed on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.
A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
""Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country."" -- Zohran Mamdani
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
- Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Calls for Faster Buses and Safety‑Boosting Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"We should never have it where any one of us feels confident about smoking the bus in a race, but today I feel very confident because of how slow these buses are. These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." -- Zohran Mamdani
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Criticizes Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Bus Lanes▸Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
-
Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan U-Turn Crushes Motorcycle Rider▸Aug 7 - The driver of a sedan made a U-turn on Woodside Ave and hit a 62-year-old motorcyclist. He suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Woodside Avenue in Queens a sedan and a motorcycle collided when the driver of the sedan made a U-turn and the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the sedan’s front. The motorcycle rider, a 62-year-old man, was recorded injured with crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. Vehicle records show center front-end damage to both the motorcycle and the sedan. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Adams Backs Misguided Cuts to Open Streets▸Aug 7 - Gersh Kuntzman blasted city leaders for gutting open streets and outdoor dining. He called out lost space for people. Fewer cars, more safety. Streets belong to the public.
On August 7, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued a policy critique, published by Streetsblog NYC. He condemned the Adams administration for scaling back open streets and failing to make outdoor dining permanent. Kuntzman cited a Department of Transportation analysis showing these programs boost business and reclaim space from cars. He amplified local voices mourning the loss of pedestrian zones on Vanderbilt Avenue. Open streets and outdoor dining, he argued, reduce vehicle traffic and give streets back to pedestrians and cyclists. This shift improves safety and encourages people to move away from cars.
-
Thursday’s Headlines: Vanderbilt to Last Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Adams Supports Harmful NYPD Enforcement of Unprotected Bike Lane▸Aug 7 - Omi-Jarrett rejects NYPD squads for Bedford Avenue. Paint-only lanes fail. Cyclists dodge cars. Cops run out of tickets. Advocates demand real protection, not empty enforcement.
On August 7, 2025, Council Member Yoshi Omi-Jarrett issued a statement against NYPD enforcement squads for the unprotected Bedford Avenue bike lane. Omi-Jarrett said, "Streets that are properly designed with bike lanes that can't be blocked or narrower lanes in which drivers can't speed don't need squads of cops to hand out tickets." The statement supports protected bike lanes and narrower vehicle lanes, opposing increased police enforcement. Advocates and officers agree: paint-only lanes invite danger, and enforcement cannot replace safe design. Prioritizing street design improvements such as protected bike lanes and traffic calming reduces danger at the source, encourages mode shift, and improves safety for all without burdening vulnerable users. No bill number or council vote is attached.
-
Waste of Time: Full-Salaried NYPD Cops Now Needed to Enforce the Unprotected Bedford Avenue Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway▸Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman sleeping by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver kept going. Garbage, silence, impact. A neighbor watched. The street stayed cold.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-07), a dark SUV turned into a driveway on W. 174th St. in Morris Heights and fatally struck a 44-year-old homeless woman who was sleeping or unconscious at the curb. Surveillance video shows the SUV "slowly making a right turn into the driveway, running over the woman on its right side." The driver left through a rear entrance. A neighbor said, "he just rolled over that woman and killed her." The incident highlights risks for vulnerable people near driveways and the consequences when drivers fail to notice those at the margins.
-
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
6
Motorcyclist Crushed on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.
A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"We should never have it where any one of us feels confident about smoking the bus in a race, but today I feel very confident because of how slow these buses are. These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." -- Zohran Mamdani
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
8
Mamdani Criticizes Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Bus Lanes▸Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
-
Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan U-Turn Crushes Motorcycle Rider▸Aug 7 - The driver of a sedan made a U-turn on Woodside Ave and hit a 62-year-old motorcyclist. He suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Woodside Avenue in Queens a sedan and a motorcycle collided when the driver of the sedan made a U-turn and the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the sedan’s front. The motorcycle rider, a 62-year-old man, was recorded injured with crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. Vehicle records show center front-end damage to both the motorcycle and the sedan. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Adams Backs Misguided Cuts to Open Streets▸Aug 7 - Gersh Kuntzman blasted city leaders for gutting open streets and outdoor dining. He called out lost space for people. Fewer cars, more safety. Streets belong to the public.
On August 7, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued a policy critique, published by Streetsblog NYC. He condemned the Adams administration for scaling back open streets and failing to make outdoor dining permanent. Kuntzman cited a Department of Transportation analysis showing these programs boost business and reclaim space from cars. He amplified local voices mourning the loss of pedestrian zones on Vanderbilt Avenue. Open streets and outdoor dining, he argued, reduce vehicle traffic and give streets back to pedestrians and cyclists. This shift improves safety and encourages people to move away from cars.
-
Thursday’s Headlines: Vanderbilt to Last Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Adams Supports Harmful NYPD Enforcement of Unprotected Bike Lane▸Aug 7 - Omi-Jarrett rejects NYPD squads for Bedford Avenue. Paint-only lanes fail. Cyclists dodge cars. Cops run out of tickets. Advocates demand real protection, not empty enforcement.
On August 7, 2025, Council Member Yoshi Omi-Jarrett issued a statement against NYPD enforcement squads for the unprotected Bedford Avenue bike lane. Omi-Jarrett said, "Streets that are properly designed with bike lanes that can't be blocked or narrower lanes in which drivers can't speed don't need squads of cops to hand out tickets." The statement supports protected bike lanes and narrower vehicle lanes, opposing increased police enforcement. Advocates and officers agree: paint-only lanes invite danger, and enforcement cannot replace safe design. Prioritizing street design improvements such as protected bike lanes and traffic calming reduces danger at the source, encourages mode shift, and improves safety for all without burdening vulnerable users. No bill number or council vote is attached.
-
Waste of Time: Full-Salaried NYPD Cops Now Needed to Enforce the Unprotected Bedford Avenue Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway▸Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman sleeping by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver kept going. Garbage, silence, impact. A neighbor watched. The street stayed cold.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-07), a dark SUV turned into a driveway on W. 174th St. in Morris Heights and fatally struck a 44-year-old homeless woman who was sleeping or unconscious at the curb. Surveillance video shows the SUV "slowly making a right turn into the driveway, running over the woman on its right side." The driver left through a rear entrance. A neighbor said, "he just rolled over that woman and killed her." The incident highlights risks for vulnerable people near driveways and the consequences when drivers fail to notice those at the margins.
-
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
6
Motorcyclist Crushed on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.
A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 8 - Mamdani draws a line. Bus projects move if they help riders. No more delays, no more politics. Riders first. Streets hang in the balance.
On August 8, 2025, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee and likely successor to Mayor Adams, issued a policy statement on bus projects. He declared, "Everything has to be assessed on its merits, and the merit that we are measuring these projects by is whether or not they deliver for working class New Yorkers who are currently taking the slowest buses in the country." Mamdani criticized the current administration for delays and politicizing bus lanes. No council bill or vote is attached. The safety analyst notes: focusing bus improvements solely on bus riders may overlook opportunities to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, resulting in no direct positive or negative impact on their safety.
- Mamdani Promises New Path For Bus Projects As MTA Leader Finally Loses Patience With Mayor Adams, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan U-Turn Crushes Motorcycle Rider▸Aug 7 - The driver of a sedan made a U-turn on Woodside Ave and hit a 62-year-old motorcyclist. He suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Woodside Avenue in Queens a sedan and a motorcycle collided when the driver of the sedan made a U-turn and the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the sedan’s front. The motorcycle rider, a 62-year-old man, was recorded injured with crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. Vehicle records show center front-end damage to both the motorcycle and the sedan. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Adams Backs Misguided Cuts to Open Streets▸Aug 7 - Gersh Kuntzman blasted city leaders for gutting open streets and outdoor dining. He called out lost space for people. Fewer cars, more safety. Streets belong to the public.
On August 7, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued a policy critique, published by Streetsblog NYC. He condemned the Adams administration for scaling back open streets and failing to make outdoor dining permanent. Kuntzman cited a Department of Transportation analysis showing these programs boost business and reclaim space from cars. He amplified local voices mourning the loss of pedestrian zones on Vanderbilt Avenue. Open streets and outdoor dining, he argued, reduce vehicle traffic and give streets back to pedestrians and cyclists. This shift improves safety and encourages people to move away from cars.
-
Thursday’s Headlines: Vanderbilt to Last Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Adams Supports Harmful NYPD Enforcement of Unprotected Bike Lane▸Aug 7 - Omi-Jarrett rejects NYPD squads for Bedford Avenue. Paint-only lanes fail. Cyclists dodge cars. Cops run out of tickets. Advocates demand real protection, not empty enforcement.
On August 7, 2025, Council Member Yoshi Omi-Jarrett issued a statement against NYPD enforcement squads for the unprotected Bedford Avenue bike lane. Omi-Jarrett said, "Streets that are properly designed with bike lanes that can't be blocked or narrower lanes in which drivers can't speed don't need squads of cops to hand out tickets." The statement supports protected bike lanes and narrower vehicle lanes, opposing increased police enforcement. Advocates and officers agree: paint-only lanes invite danger, and enforcement cannot replace safe design. Prioritizing street design improvements such as protected bike lanes and traffic calming reduces danger at the source, encourages mode shift, and improves safety for all without burdening vulnerable users. No bill number or council vote is attached.
-
Waste of Time: Full-Salaried NYPD Cops Now Needed to Enforce the Unprotected Bedford Avenue Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway▸Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman sleeping by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver kept going. Garbage, silence, impact. A neighbor watched. The street stayed cold.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-07), a dark SUV turned into a driveway on W. 174th St. in Morris Heights and fatally struck a 44-year-old homeless woman who was sleeping or unconscious at the curb. Surveillance video shows the SUV "slowly making a right turn into the driveway, running over the woman on its right side." The driver left through a rear entrance. A neighbor said, "he just rolled over that woman and killed her." The incident highlights risks for vulnerable people near driveways and the consequences when drivers fail to notice those at the margins.
-
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
6
Motorcyclist Crushed on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.
A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 7 - The driver of a sedan made a U-turn on Woodside Ave and hit a 62-year-old motorcyclist. He suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Woodside Avenue in Queens a sedan and a motorcycle collided when the driver of the sedan made a U-turn and the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the sedan’s front. The motorcycle rider, a 62-year-old man, was recorded injured with crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. Vehicle records show center front-end damage to both the motorcycle and the sedan. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Adams Backs Misguided Cuts to Open Streets▸Aug 7 - Gersh Kuntzman blasted city leaders for gutting open streets and outdoor dining. He called out lost space for people. Fewer cars, more safety. Streets belong to the public.
On August 7, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued a policy critique, published by Streetsblog NYC. He condemned the Adams administration for scaling back open streets and failing to make outdoor dining permanent. Kuntzman cited a Department of Transportation analysis showing these programs boost business and reclaim space from cars. He amplified local voices mourning the loss of pedestrian zones on Vanderbilt Avenue. Open streets and outdoor dining, he argued, reduce vehicle traffic and give streets back to pedestrians and cyclists. This shift improves safety and encourages people to move away from cars.
-
Thursday’s Headlines: Vanderbilt to Last Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Adams Supports Harmful NYPD Enforcement of Unprotected Bike Lane▸Aug 7 - Omi-Jarrett rejects NYPD squads for Bedford Avenue. Paint-only lanes fail. Cyclists dodge cars. Cops run out of tickets. Advocates demand real protection, not empty enforcement.
On August 7, 2025, Council Member Yoshi Omi-Jarrett issued a statement against NYPD enforcement squads for the unprotected Bedford Avenue bike lane. Omi-Jarrett said, "Streets that are properly designed with bike lanes that can't be blocked or narrower lanes in which drivers can't speed don't need squads of cops to hand out tickets." The statement supports protected bike lanes and narrower vehicle lanes, opposing increased police enforcement. Advocates and officers agree: paint-only lanes invite danger, and enforcement cannot replace safe design. Prioritizing street design improvements such as protected bike lanes and traffic calming reduces danger at the source, encourages mode shift, and improves safety for all without burdening vulnerable users. No bill number or council vote is attached.
-
Waste of Time: Full-Salaried NYPD Cops Now Needed to Enforce the Unprotected Bedford Avenue Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway▸Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman sleeping by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver kept going. Garbage, silence, impact. A neighbor watched. The street stayed cold.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-07), a dark SUV turned into a driveway on W. 174th St. in Morris Heights and fatally struck a 44-year-old homeless woman who was sleeping or unconscious at the curb. Surveillance video shows the SUV "slowly making a right turn into the driveway, running over the woman on its right side." The driver left through a rear entrance. A neighbor said, "he just rolled over that woman and killed her." The incident highlights risks for vulnerable people near driveways and the consequences when drivers fail to notice those at the margins.
-
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
6
Motorcyclist Crushed on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.
A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 7 - Gersh Kuntzman blasted city leaders for gutting open streets and outdoor dining. He called out lost space for people. Fewer cars, more safety. Streets belong to the public.
On August 7, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued a policy critique, published by Streetsblog NYC. He condemned the Adams administration for scaling back open streets and failing to make outdoor dining permanent. Kuntzman cited a Department of Transportation analysis showing these programs boost business and reclaim space from cars. He amplified local voices mourning the loss of pedestrian zones on Vanderbilt Avenue. Open streets and outdoor dining, he argued, reduce vehicle traffic and give streets back to pedestrians and cyclists. This shift improves safety and encourages people to move away from cars.
- Thursday’s Headlines: Vanderbilt to Last Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
7
Adams Supports Harmful NYPD Enforcement of Unprotected Bike Lane▸Aug 7 - Omi-Jarrett rejects NYPD squads for Bedford Avenue. Paint-only lanes fail. Cyclists dodge cars. Cops run out of tickets. Advocates demand real protection, not empty enforcement.
On August 7, 2025, Council Member Yoshi Omi-Jarrett issued a statement against NYPD enforcement squads for the unprotected Bedford Avenue bike lane. Omi-Jarrett said, "Streets that are properly designed with bike lanes that can't be blocked or narrower lanes in which drivers can't speed don't need squads of cops to hand out tickets." The statement supports protected bike lanes and narrower vehicle lanes, opposing increased police enforcement. Advocates and officers agree: paint-only lanes invite danger, and enforcement cannot replace safe design. Prioritizing street design improvements such as protected bike lanes and traffic calming reduces danger at the source, encourages mode shift, and improves safety for all without burdening vulnerable users. No bill number or council vote is attached.
-
Waste of Time: Full-Salaried NYPD Cops Now Needed to Enforce the Unprotected Bedford Avenue Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway▸Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman sleeping by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver kept going. Garbage, silence, impact. A neighbor watched. The street stayed cold.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-07), a dark SUV turned into a driveway on W. 174th St. in Morris Heights and fatally struck a 44-year-old homeless woman who was sleeping or unconscious at the curb. Surveillance video shows the SUV "slowly making a right turn into the driveway, running over the woman on its right side." The driver left through a rear entrance. A neighbor said, "he just rolled over that woman and killed her." The incident highlights risks for vulnerable people near driveways and the consequences when drivers fail to notice those at the margins.
-
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
6
Motorcyclist Crushed on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.
A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 7 - Omi-Jarrett rejects NYPD squads for Bedford Avenue. Paint-only lanes fail. Cyclists dodge cars. Cops run out of tickets. Advocates demand real protection, not empty enforcement.
On August 7, 2025, Council Member Yoshi Omi-Jarrett issued a statement against NYPD enforcement squads for the unprotected Bedford Avenue bike lane. Omi-Jarrett said, "Streets that are properly designed with bike lanes that can't be blocked or narrower lanes in which drivers can't speed don't need squads of cops to hand out tickets." The statement supports protected bike lanes and narrower vehicle lanes, opposing increased police enforcement. Advocates and officers agree: paint-only lanes invite danger, and enforcement cannot replace safe design. Prioritizing street design improvements such as protected bike lanes and traffic calming reduces danger at the source, encourages mode shift, and improves safety for all without burdening vulnerable users. No bill number or council vote is attached.
- Waste of Time: Full-Salaried NYPD Cops Now Needed to Enforce the Unprotected Bedford Avenue Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
7
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway▸Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman sleeping by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver kept going. Garbage, silence, impact. A neighbor watched. The street stayed cold.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-07), a dark SUV turned into a driveway on W. 174th St. in Morris Heights and fatally struck a 44-year-old homeless woman who was sleeping or unconscious at the curb. Surveillance video shows the SUV "slowly making a right turn into the driveway, running over the woman on its right side." The driver left through a rear entrance. A neighbor said, "he just rolled over that woman and killed her." The incident highlights risks for vulnerable people near driveways and the consequences when drivers fail to notice those at the margins.
-
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
6
Motorcyclist Crushed on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.
A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman sleeping by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver kept going. Garbage, silence, impact. A neighbor watched. The street stayed cold.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-07), a dark SUV turned into a driveway on W. 174th St. in Morris Heights and fatally struck a 44-year-old homeless woman who was sleeping or unconscious at the curb. Surveillance video shows the SUV "slowly making a right turn into the driveway, running over the woman on its right side." The driver left through a rear entrance. A neighbor said, "he just rolled over that woman and killed her." The incident highlights risks for vulnerable people near driveways and the consequences when drivers fail to notice those at the margins.
- SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-07
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
6
Motorcyclist Crushed on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.
A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
6
Motorcyclist Crushed on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.
A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.
A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
6
Driver Ignored Control on 18 Ave; Pedestrian Killed▸Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 6 - A 76-year-old woman died on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after a driver disregarded traffic control and struck her in a marked crosswalk, inflicting fatal head injuries.
A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18 Avenue at 86 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the impact struck her head. She suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead. The report lists no other contributing factors. The vehicle is recorded as 'Standing S' and was traveling east. The report gives no further details about the driver. Police classified the victim's injury severity as fatal.
6
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
- It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Orders Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
-
SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
-
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
5
Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 6 - Protected lane gone. Parked cars clog the path. Cyclists forced into speeding traffic. Danger grows between Willoughby and Flushing. City chose politics over safety. Riders pay the price.
On August 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported the Adams administration's removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The Department of Transportation had installed the lane last year, cutting injuries. Now, cyclists face parked cars and fast traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The official summary states, 'Cyclists are now squeezed between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.' Mayor Adams ordered the removal after pressure from the United Jewish Organizations. Local residents, advocates, and former DOT officials condemned the move. Safety analysts warn: the change increases risk for cyclists and discourages active transportation, undermining city safety goals.
- SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue ‘Bike Lane’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Threatens Veto of Harmful Grocery Delivery Wage Expansion▸Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
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Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
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Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 6 - Adams promised fair pay for delivery workers. Now he stalls. Council bills pass, but the mayor balks. Riders wait. Streets stay harsh. No new shield for the most exposed.
On August 6, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signaled a likely veto of Intro 1135, a City Council bill to expand minimum wage protections to over 20,000 grocery delivery workers. The Council passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the sponsor, called out Adams for breaking his 2022 promise to raise pay standards. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection backed the bill, saying it would close gaps in pay protections. According to safety analysts, this event concerns labor protections and does not directly affect street safety or infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Eric Adams May Veto Grocery Delivery Minimum Wage that Eric Adams Championed, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06
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Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash▸Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
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Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-06
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Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 6 - Five cars smashed. Six hurt. Flames and chaos on the RFK Bridge. Police say erratic driving sparked the wreck. Lanes closed for hours. Metal twisted. Lives changed.
ABC7 reported on August 6, 2025, that an erratic driver caused a five-car crash on the Queens-bound RFK Triborough Bridge. Police said the driver struck an unmarked police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction. His car caught fire and an SUV overturned. The driver was taken into custody for 'allegedly driving erratically and suspicion of drunk driving.' Six people were injured, with some sent to Mount Sinai Queens. The bridge was closed for three hours. The crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the vulnerability of all road users in multi-vehicle collisions.
- Erratic Driver Triggers RFK Bridge Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-08-06
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Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
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Left-Turn Collision Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.
Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.
On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.