Unlicensed. Unpunished. Unending. Hold NYC Accountable for Deadly Streets.

A drunk driver tore through Gramercy. He struck Abdulhekim Esiyok in the crosswalk. Bars kept pouring drinks for the driver. Blood alcohol soared. Esiyok died at Bellevue. The driver hit more people before stopping. The city’s system failed again.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-07), Abdulhekim Esiyok, a 23-year-old Turkish immigrant, was killed while crossing Third Avenue after Mahbub Ali, allegedly intoxicated, drove into him. Prosecutors say Ali drank for nearly six hours at three Manhattan bars, reaching a blood alcohol content of .158, almost twice the legal limit. After hitting Esiyok, Ali continued, injuring a cyclist, two more pedestrians, and crashing into a van. The family’s lawsuit cites New York’s Dram Shop Act, which holds bars liable for serving visibly drunk patrons who later cause harm. The article quotes the family’s lawyer: “The family is devastated. They’re still in disbelief.” The case highlights failures in both driver responsibility and alcohol-serving oversight.

• Drunk Driver Kills Immigrant Pedestrian in Manhattan, New York Post, Published 2025-06-07

A cyclist struck a 12-year-old girl outside the crosswalk on Fifth Avenue. Both suffered leg injuries. The crash left the street marked by confusion and pain. The city’s dangers pressed in, silent and unyielding.

A crash on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan left a 26-year-old male cyclist and a 12-year-old female pedestrian injured. According to the police report, both were conscious at the scene. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The child pedestrian reported pain and nausea, with injuries to her knee and foot. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. The crash occurred outside an intersection, with the cyclist traveling south and the pedestrian in the roadway. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818584, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a woman crossing E 21st Street with the signal. The impact broke her back. She stayed conscious. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The street stayed quiet after. The city’s danger showed in one hard moment.

A pedestrian was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn at E 21st Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman, age 37, was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle hit her. She suffered a fractured back and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, but the pedestrian bore the full force of the crash. No helmet or signal use by the pedestrian is cited as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to people on foot in New York City’s crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.

West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.

• Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-06-02

Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.

• E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown, Gothamist, Published 2025-05-31

A cyclist suffered crush injuries to his leg at E 23rd Street and 3rd Avenue. Two cars and a bike collided. The cyclist wore a helmet. Police cited confusion as a factor. The street saw pain and metal. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A crash on E 23rd Street at 3rd Avenue in Manhattan left a 61-year-old male cyclist injured with crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, a convertible, a pick-up truck, and a bicycle were involved. The cyclist was conscious and wore a helmet. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver-specific errors were cited in the data. Other vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. The crash underscores the risks faced by cyclists on city streets, where even routine turns can end in harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816863, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi door swung open. A cyclist struck it. Metal hit flesh. The rider flew, hit the pavement, scraped his arm. Driver inattention cut through the afternoon. The street stayed loud. The cyclist stayed conscious. The system failed again.

A crash unfolded on East 28th Street in Manhattan. A taxi, parked at the curb, opened its door into the path of a cyclist riding east. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, struck the door and was ejected from his bike, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The taxi driver and two other occupants were involved but not reported injured. The crash data shows the cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver's error. The impact highlights the danger of inattentive driving and the vulnerability of those on bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on E 23rd Street near FDR Drive. One driver suffered a head injury. Passengers were shaken but not seriously hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. The cause remains unclear. The street swallowed another crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on E 23rd Street near Franklin D Roosevelt Drive collided. The crash left a 38-year-old male driver with a head injury and whiplash. Three other male occupants, aged 25, 30, and 38, were listed as passengers and registrant; their injuries were unspecified or minor. The Toyota sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The BMW sedan showed no visible damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash adds to the toll of injury and disruption on Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV reversed on East 28th Street. The driver struck a 62-year-old man crossing midblock. The pedestrian suffered arm injuries. Police cited unsafe backing. The street stayed busy. The impact left bruises and pain.

A 62-year-old pedestrian was injured when an SUV backed into him on East 28th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing the street, not at an intersection or crosswalk, when the SUV, which had been parked, reversed and struck him. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The driver and passengers in the SUV were not reported injured. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or equipment issues for the pedestrian. The incident highlights the danger when drivers reverse without proper caution.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver struck a 12-year-old boy crossing E 23rd Street with the signal. The boy suffered a bruised arm. The car hit him head-on. The crash happened in daylight. The driver failed to pay attention.

A 12-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing E 23rd Street at 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the boy was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a vehicle traveling south struck him with its front end. The child sustained a contusion to his arm but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users in city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at E 30th Street and 2nd Avenue. One driver suffered a neck injury. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The impact hit hard. Shock followed. The city’s danger played out in daylight.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at the intersection of E 30th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved a southbound SUV and an eastbound SUV. One driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock. Three other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report states: 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear sections. The crash underscores the persistent risk at city intersections when drivers fail to yield and ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus veered close on West 28th Street. An 80-year-old man walking in the roadway took the hit. His leg bruised, his body battered. The bus kept moving. The street stayed hard.

A bus struck an 80-year-old pedestrian on West 28th Street at 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the bus was 'Passing Too Closely' while changing lanes. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the main contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or other occupants. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to leave enough space for people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter struck a man crossing West 23rd. Both the pedestrian and the rider suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street stayed busy. The crash left bruises and scrapes. Danger moved fast and close.

A crash on West 23rd Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan left a 36-year-old pedestrian and a 43-year-old e-scooter driver injured. According to the police report, both suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the e-scooter, traveling west, struck him. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet. The police report makes clear that driver error—failure to yield and inattention—played a central role in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turning left on East 28th Street hit a 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell hard, pain shooting through her lower leg. Sirens echoed as she sat in shock, traffic pooling around the intersection.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on East 28th Street in Manhattan struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was described as being in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi’s point of impact was the center front end. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turned left at First Avenue and East 22nd. Metal slammed into a woman crossing with the signal. Her body broke across the front end. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver remained seated. She left torn, bleeding, and in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 1st Avenue made a left turn at East 22nd Street and struck a 31-year-old woman who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report states, 'Metal struck flesh. Her body broke across the front end. Blood on the asphalt.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and injuries to her entire body, leaving the scene in shock. The driver, identified as licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota taxi, remained seated after the impact. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. The report also cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the woman was documented as crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact point and vehicle damage were both at the center front end, consistent with a left-turn strike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi slammed into a cyclist on East 21st Street near Broadway. The crash threw the 39-year-old rider from his bike, leaving him bruised and clutching his arm. Sirens echoed as traffic snarled and bystanders watched the aftermath unfold.

According to the police report, a taxi and a cyclist collided on East 21st Street at Broadway in Manhattan. The 39-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a contusion to his arm. The report lists both vehicles as traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the center front of the taxi and the center back of the bike. The police report cites 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash, offering no further detail on driver actions. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as a factor in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan moving south on 2nd Avenue hit a 33-year-old woman crossing E 22nd Street. The impact left her with a bruised lower leg. Sirens echoed as she remained conscious, pain sharp in her knee, the car’s front quarter panel untouched.

According to the police report, a southbound sedan struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of E 22nd Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection and suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The sedan sustained no damage, and the point of impact was the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No specific driver errors were identified in the report, and there is no mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old man riding west on E 21st Street collided with a turning vehicle at Lexington Avenue. He was thrown from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. Blood pooled near his arm as he sat in shock, clutching his elbow.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at E 21st Street and Lexington Avenue involving a bicyclist and another vehicle. The 26-year-old cyclist, traveling straight westbound, was injured when a vehicle made a right turn, striking him and causing him to be ejected from his bike. The cyclist suffered injuries to his arm and hand and was described as being in shock at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the collision. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turned left near 206 Fifth Avenue and struck four men on foot. Blood pooled on the street. Bones broke. One man’s knee shattered. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The city’s night swallowed their cries.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn near 206 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan struck four male pedestrians late at night. One victim bled from the leg, another’s foot was crushed, and a 65-year-old man suffered a broken knee and shock. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan involved was operated by an unlicensed driver. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to pedestrian behavior. The crash resulted in multiple serious injuries to people on foot, with driver impairment and unlicensed operation called out as key dangers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Midday on West 24th Street, an SUV making a left turn struck a southbound cyclist. The impact threw the 26-year-old rider from his bike, leaving him conscious but bruised and hurt in the arm. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s Flatiron streets.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 159 W 24th Street in Manhattan involving a Ford SUV and a cyclist. The SUV, registered in Indiana, was making a left turn when it struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was partially ejected from his bike but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s maneuver played a direct role in the crash. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as a factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14