Mayor Eric Adams

Aug 26 - A motorcycle struck a sedan on Albany Avenue. The rider flew off, head split open, blood on the street. He stayed conscious, pain sharp in the morning light. The sedan’s side crumpled. No helmet. No mercy. Brooklyn traffic did not stop.

A violent crash unfolded near 815 Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the side of a southbound sedan. The 37-year-old motorcyclist was ejected, suffering severe head lacerations and bleeding on the asphalt. He was conscious at the scene. The sedan’s 65-year-old driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no driver errors were cited. The impact left the sedan’s left side doors damaged and the motorcycle’s front end crushed. No further details on fault or cause were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - A motorcycle struck an SUV before dawn on Grand Central Parkway. The rider, age 35, was thrown and killed. He wore a helmet. The crash left him shattered on the asphalt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction played their part. Darkness swallowed the scene.

A deadly crash unfolded on Grand Central Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV. The 35-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed at the scene. Three people in the SUV were listed as occupants, but their injuries were unspecified. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. The crash data shows both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. No pedestrians were involved. The violence of speed and distraction left one man dead and a family shattered.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - A Volvo SUV turned on River Avenue. It crushed a 15-year-old boy and his passenger on an e-bike. The boy’s leg shattered. Both riders wore helmets. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed hard and cold.

A Volvo SUV struck a DIYU e-bike carrying two teenage boys at River Avenue and East 151st Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the SUV turned and crushed the 15-year-old e-bike driver, shattering his leg. His 18-year-old passenger also suffered leg injuries. Both riders wore helmets. The SUV showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The report does not mention any error by the injured teens. The crash left two young riders hurt, their bodies broken by a turning SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - A Chevy SUV turned left on Roosevelt Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The front end struck a 77-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the pavement. Traffic rolled on. The system failed to protect him.

A 77-year-old man was killed at the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and 114th Street in Queens. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound Chevy SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its front end. The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The pedestrian was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - Two SUVs crashed at East 161st and River. One slammed a parked car. A 69-year-old woman, driving alone, died. Another driver suffered a head injury. The street was quiet before metal tore and lives changed.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at the corner of East 161st Street and River Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash happened in the early morning darkness. One SUV struck a parked car. A 69-year-old woman, driving alone, was killed. Another driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors are noted. Helmet use or turn signals are not mentioned as factors. The impact left two vehicles demolished and the street marked by loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.

A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - A Toyota SUV hit a four-year-old boy on 147th Street. The child stepped out near parked cars. The SUV’s right front bumper struck his head. He was unconscious. He died. Another pedestrian suffered leg pain. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A four-year-old boy was killed on 147th Street when a northbound Toyota SUV struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the child stepped into the street from behind parked cars. He suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. Another pedestrian, a 32-year-old woman, was injured in the leg and reported pain. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians meet on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - A Ford SUV ran a signal on Bedford Avenue. It struck a 26-year-old cyclist. He flew, head split, blood pooled. Semiconscious, he lay under harsh streetlights. The SUV driver failed to pay attention. Williamsburg silent, sirens closing in.

A Ford SUV traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a 26-year-old man riding a bike eastbound at North 11th Street. According to the police report, the SUV driver disregarded a traffic control signal and was inattentive or distracted. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffered severe head injuries, and was found semiconscious with blood pooling on the street. The report states, 'Traffic signal ignored.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the primary driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The collision highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - A Ford SUV hit a 63-year-old man crossing Broadway at 64th Street. He fell. His head split. Blood pooled. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay still. The street went silent.

A 2007 Ford SUV struck a 63-year-old man as he crossed Broadway at 64th Street. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury and was left unconscious, bleeding on the pavement. The front of the SUV crumpled from the impact. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left the man motionless in the street, underscoring the danger faced by those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.

A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - Two bikes collided head-on near West Drive. Steel twisted. A 43-year-old man flew off, neck wrenched, skin split, blood on the ground. Both riders ejected. Both conscious. Pain and shock filled the air. The road stayed silent after the crash.

Two bicyclists slammed into each other head-on on East Drive near West Drive. According to the police report, 'Two bikes slammed head-on. Steel bent. A 43-year-old man flew off, hit the ground. His neck wrenched. Skin split. Blood ran. He stayed awake, staring at the sky, breathing through pain.' Both riders were ejected and injured. The 43-year-old suffered severe neck lacerations. The other, age 40, had chest injuries but no visible complaint. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet use or signaling as a cause. The crash left both men conscious but hurt, the street marked by their collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.

A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555341 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.

A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554572 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A man stepped from behind parked cars on Saint Johns Place. Two sedans collided. One hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head was torn. He stayed conscious. A driver was also hurt. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard.

A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a sedan after two cars collided near 1661 Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind parked vehicles when the crash occurred. He suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. One driver, a 61-year-old man, sustained facial abrasions. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The incident involved multiple vehicles, including sedans and an SUV, with one sedan making a left turn and another going straight. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.

A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A KIA sedan struck a 54-year-old woman on Flatbush Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car rolled on, undamaged. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with pain. No one else was hurt.

A KIA sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman suffered crush injuries to her leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “A KIA struck a 54-year-old woman crossing without a signal. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car showed no damage.” The only contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported among the vehicle’s occupants. The data does not cite any pedestrian error as a cause. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries while the vehicle and its occupants were unharmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A scooter hit a turning sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement. Blood pooled. His face was torn. He lay still, unconscious. Unsafe lane changing and speed led to carnage. The street bore the mark.

A violent crash unfolded on Bushwick Avenue near Conway Street. A motor scooter collided with a sedan making a left turn. The 25-year-old scooter rider was ejected, landing headfirst. He suffered severe facial lacerations and was found unconscious. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, age 30, was not reported injured. The scooter rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The scene was marked by blood and silence, another casualty of reckless maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - Two box trucks rolled south on East 149th. A 62-year-old man crossed with the light. Steel hit flesh. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. The trucks did not stop. The man lay wounded, alone in the Bronx morning.

A 62-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by two box trucks at the corner of East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was 'crossing with the light' when the trucks, traveling south, hit him. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. He dropped, leg torn open, blood on concrete. The trucks kept going. No one stopped.' The police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. The data lists no errors by the pedestrian. The drivers failed to yield to a person lawfully crossing, then left the scene. The systemic danger remains: heavy trucks, inattentive drivers, and a city that does not protect those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 5 - A KIA turned right on East 148th. A 60-year-old man rode west. Steel hit his head. Blood ran. He stayed awake. The car’s front caved. The bike did not fall. Flesh lost in the Bronx dusk.

A KIA sedan turned right at East 148th Street and College Avenue in the Bronx. A 60-year-old man, riding his bike west, was struck by the car’s front end. According to the police report, 'Steel struck skull. His head split. Blood poured. He stayed awake. The car’s front caved. The bike held steady. Flesh lost.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car’s front end damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - A man rode east on West 110th. His e-scooter threw him. His head struck the pavement. He died there, alone. No cars. No witnesses. Just silence and heat. The city moved on. The street kept its secrets.

A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter eastbound on West 110th Street was killed when he was ejected and struck his head on the ground. According to the police report, 'He was thrown. His head struck the ground. He died there, alone.' No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a contributing factor. The crash left the street quiet, with no names released and no further details provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19