Jun 10 - A man crossed W 37th Street with the signal. An SUV turned left. The driver was distracted. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s upper arm. The man was bruised but conscious. The street bore witness. Metal met flesh. The system failed.

A 41-year-old man was injured while crossing W 37th Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV made a left turn and struck him, causing a contusion to his upper arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver, a 68-year-old man licensed in New Jersey, was operating a 2019 Buick SUV. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction at intersections, even when pedestrians follow the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jun 9 - A driver ran a red light, struck a cyclist, then reversed and fled. The crash hurled the bike onto the sidewalk. The cyclist lay bleeding, bones shattered, memory gone. Witnesses watched in shock. Police later arrested the fleeing driver.

ABC7 reported on June 9, 2025, that police arrested Shannon Nunez, 37, for leaving the scene after hitting a cyclist at 5th Avenue and West 13th Street. The article states, "Witnesses say the driver had just blown through a red light," before striking Myung Jin Chung, 52, and fleeing in reverse. The impact left Chung with severe injuries: broken bones, a concussion, and memory loss. He required 16 hours of surgery. Video captured the driver fleeing. The incident highlights the dangers of red-light running and hit-and-run crashes. The arrest follows public concern over driver accountability and street safety in Manhattan.

• Driver Arrested After West Village Hit-and-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-06-09

Jun 8 - City wants cars off 34th Street. Residents fear traffic will flood side streets. Bus riders crawl at five miles an hour. Officials tout safety gains from 14th Street. Tension rises between speed, safety, and neighborhood calm.

The New York Post (2025-06-08) reports that the city proposes restricting cars on 34th Street to create a busway between 3rd and 9th Avenues. Residents worry rerouted vehicles will jam local streets and worsen safety. Jessica Lavoie of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association warns, "diverting traffic from this critical corridor onto narrow residential streets would lead to increased congestion, safety hazards, and diminished quality of life." The Department of Transportation aims to replicate the 14th Street busway, which "reduced congestion, sped up bus travel and curbed accidents." The article highlights the ongoing struggle to balance efficient transit, tunnel access, and neighborhood safety. No specific driver errors are cited, but the plan underscores the systemic risks of shifting car traffic onto residential blocks.

• City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan, New York Post, Published 2025-06-08

Jun 7 - A police chase tore through Upper Manhattan. A crash. Flames. Francisco Guzman Parra died trapped in the wreck. Officers drove past, never stopped. Video shows the moment. No help came for minutes. The street bore the cost.

Patch reported on June 7, 2025, that NYPD officers pursued Francisco Guzman Parra from The Bronx to Upper Manhattan. Security video shows the pursued SUV crashing and catching fire at Dyckman Street. Officers arrived seconds later but did not stop, instead driving away as flames grew. Guzman Parra died in the fire. The article quotes Guzman's sister: "No help was offered, and then how long he burned for." Officers were suspended after the incident. A police union spokesperson claimed officers could not see the wreck. The department is reviewing whether officers failed to report the deadly crash. The case raises questions about NYPD pursuit protocols and response obligations.

• NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Fire, Patch, Published 2025-06-07

Jun 6 - Two cyclists collided at 8th Avenue. One man, 29, hit the pavement. His knee and foot scraped raw. The crash came fast. Improper passing and confusion cut through the rush. The street stayed busy. The wound stayed open.

Two male bicyclists crashed at 519 8th Avenue in Manhattan. One, age 29, suffered abrasions to his knee and foot. The other, age 24, wore a helmet and reported no specific injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Both riders were traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists improper passing and confusion as contributing factors. The younger cyclist wore a helmet, as noted after the driver errors. No other vehicles were involved. The street saw another wound, another cyclist down.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jun 3 - A cyclist turned left on Avenue of the Americas. He struck a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head injury. The crash happened in Manhattan. Police cite failure to yield and distraction. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 20-year-old cyclist, heading west on West 30th Street, turned left onto Avenue of the Americas and struck a 46-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The cyclist was not injured. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when following signals, and underscores the consequences when drivers—cyclists included—fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. Police targeted cyclists, not reckless drivers. Riders stopped at every light, exposed the law’s absurdity. One cyclist jailed for lacking ID. Drivers who injure go free. Cyclists demand fair treatment, safety, respect.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of New Yorkers joined a mass ride to protest the NYPD’s intensified enforcement against cyclists. The demonstration, which began at Union Square, challenged new policies issuing criminal summonses for minor cycling offenses. Riders followed traffic laws, highlighting the crackdown’s contradictions. One cyclist, Erin Poland, said the policy 'is not actually protecting cyclists [but] putting them in more danger.' Another, Tara Pham, noted, 'I’ve been hit by vehicles twice... those drivers face no criminal charges.' The article details how police arrested a Citi Bike rider for not moving aside and lacking ID, while drivers who injure vulnerable road users often avoid serious consequences. The piece underscores the disparity in enforcement and questions the effectiveness and fairness of current NYPD tactics.

• Cyclists Protest NYPD Crackdown in Manhattan, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-02

Jun 1 - A taxi and a box truck turned wrong on West 35th. Metal struck metal. A 54-year-old driver took the blow in his shoulder. He felt pain and shock. The street held the weight of oversized steel and error.

A crash on West 35th Street in Manhattan involved a taxi and a box truck. One driver, age 54, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. According to the police report, both vehicles were making right turns when the collision happened. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The impact hit the taxi’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s left front bumper. No passengers or bystanders were reported injured. The data shows driver error—improper turning—at the center of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 31 - 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

May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.

NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.

• NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes, NY1, Published 2025-05-30

May 29 - A cyclist hit a pedestrian on Seventh Avenue. The woman suffered a facial injury. The crash happened in the afternoon. Police cited confusion as a factor. The street saw blood and pain. The city failed to keep them safe.

A crash on Seventh Avenue at West 40th Street in Manhattan left a 31-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a cyclist traveling south struck the pedestrian, who was not at an intersection. The woman suffered an abrasion to her face. Police listed 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was unlicensed and riding straight ahead at the time of impact. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not mention any other contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 28 - A box truck struck a taxi on West 36th Street. Both drivers hurt. One suffered a back injury. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal crumpled. Sirens wailed. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.

A crash unfolded at West 36th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A box truck hit a taxi. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading north. Both drivers were injured. One driver, age 37, suffered a back contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The force of the impact damaged the center front of the truck and the rear of the taxi. The police report does not specify further details about the injuries or the sequence of events. The crash highlights the risks faced by all who travel New York’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 27 - A police cruiser swerved from a taxi and slammed into two people eating outside. Sirens screamed. Metal struck flesh. Both diners and officers landed in the hospital. The street stayed open. The city kept moving. The system failed the vulnerable.

According to the New York Post (May 27, 2025), an NYPD squad car struck two people seated at an outdoor dining area on Broadway and West 112th Street. The crash happened when a taxi made a left turn, prompting the police car to swerve. The article states, “The 37-year-old cab driver was given a summons for failure to yield to oncoming traffic.” Both diners and police vehicle occupants were hospitalized in stable condition. The report notes, “It was not immediately clear if authorities were responding to a call when the incident unfolded.” The incident highlights risks at curbside dining areas and ongoing dangers from driver error and street design. The investigation continues.

• Police Car Hits Diners In Manhattan Crash, New York Post, Published 2025-05-27

May 23 - Two SUVs crashed on West 36th Street near Seventh Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. The street bore the mark of impact. Another routine failure in Manhattan traffic.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at West 36th Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved a southbound Volkswagen SUV and a northbound Ford SUV that was backing up. One driver, a 36-year-old man, sustained a head injury and reported whiplash. The other driver and two additional occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited in the data. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends, underscoring the force of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815969 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 23 - Tolls still hang over Third Avenue. Deadlines pass. Courts hold the answer. Fewer cars enter Manhattan. Millions flow to transit. The fight is bureaucratic, not on the street. Riders wait. The city’s pulse slows, but the outcome is uncertain.

West Side Spirit reported on May 23, 2025, that New York’s congestion pricing tolls remain in place despite three missed federal deadlines to remove them. The article details a standoff between the MTA, New York State, and U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy, who demands the tolls be taken down, threatening to withhold highway funds. The MTA argues the legality of the tolls and seeks a court injunction, stating, 'congestion pricing is legal and proper.' The system, operational since January 2025, has reduced daily vehicle entries into Manhattan’s core by 76,000 in April and raised $159 million in the first quarter. The dispute highlights tensions over funding priorities and the impact on lower-income drivers, but the courts, not drivers or pedestrians, will decide the fate of the tolls.

• Congestion Pricing Tolls Face Legal Showdown, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-05-23

May 22 - A bus hit a woman in the crosswalk on West 34th Street. She was walking with the signal. The impact left her bruised and bleeding from the face. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 55-year-old woman was struck by a bus while crossing West 34th Street at Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. She suffered facial injuries, specifically a contusion, and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were noted. The data does not mention any helmet or signal violations by the pedestrian. The collision highlights the risks pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals, in areas with heavy vehicle traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 22 - A sedan hit an e-scooter at unsafe speed on 8th Avenue near West 35th Street. The e-scooter driver suffered a bruised arm. Both vehicles moved north. Traffic control was ignored. The street stayed open. The city stayed dangerous.

A crash on 8th Avenue at West 35th Street in Manhattan left a 28-year-old e-scooter driver injured. According to the police report, both the sedan and the e-scooter were traveling north when the sedan struck the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver suffered a contusion to the arm. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. No other injuries were reported. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the e-scooter was hit at the center front end. The crash highlights the risks vulnerable road users face when drivers ignore speed limits and traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 21 - City will rip up Fifth Avenue. Sidewalks will double. Lanes for cars will shrink. Trees, benches, and light will fill the space. Pedestrians, long squeezed, will finally get room to breathe. The city bets big on feet, not fenders.

amNY reported on May 21, 2025, that New York City will begin a $400 million redesign of Fifth Avenue in 2028, stretching from Bryant Park to Central Park. Mayor Eric Adams said, 'Fifth Avenue is a bustling boulevard... with more people walking down the street every hour than fill Madison Square Garden during a sold-out Knicks game.' The plan nearly doubles sidewalk widths and expands pedestrian zones, cutting space for vehicles. The redesign adds tree buffers, benches, and stormwater upgrades. Pedestrians make up 70% of avenue traffic but have less than half the space. The overhaul shifts priority from cars to people, aiming to reduce systemic danger and reclaim the street for those on foot.

• Fifth Avenue Set For Pedestrian Overhaul, amny, Published 2025-05-21

May 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing 8th Avenue in a marked crosswalk. She suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn.

A 41-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing 8th Avenue at West 30th Street in Manhattan. She was in a marked crosswalk when the northbound sedan, making a left turn, hit her. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to her lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed in New Jersey. No injuries were reported for the driver. The crash underscores the danger of left turns and driver inattention at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 20 - City targets 34th Street. Buses get priority. Cars must turn off. Goal: faster rides, fewer crashes. Officials cite 14th Street’s gains—speed up, crashes down. Change comes for Midtown. Riders wait for relief.

amNY reported on May 20, 2025, that New York City’s Department of Transportation proposed a dedicated busway for 34th Street between 3rd and 9th Avenues. The plan aims to boost bus speeds by 15% for tens of thousands of daily riders. Private cars and taxis could enter but must turn off at the first legal opportunity. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'After seeing tremendous success on 14th Street where buses have sped up, traffic has virtually disappeared, and far fewer New Yorkers are getting hurt in crashes we are excited to propose a similar design on 34th Street.' The 14th Street busway, launched in 2019, increased bus speeds by up to 24% and reduced crashes. The 34th Street plan seeks similar safety and efficiency gains, with community input shaping the final design.

• City Plans 34th Street Busway Overhaul, amny, Published 2025-05-20