Mar 11 - A 39-year-old man was struck by a westbound sedan on W 45 St near Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was semiconscious. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on W 45 St struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both the vehicle and the pedestrian, emphasizing driver error. The driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs, leading to the collision. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The incident occurred in Manhattan's 10036 zip code at 15:35, highlighting systemic dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 9 - A 74-year-old woman suffered severe chest injuries after an SUV struck her while she crossed legally on West 31st Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her with the vehicle's center front end during a left turn.

According to the police report, at 20:02 on West 31st Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan, a 2013 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn when it struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit by the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained a severe chest injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation, with an injury severity level of 3. The driver’s error in not yielding during the left turn directly led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."

• Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-06

Mar 5 - A bicyclist riding north was injured when a parked van’s left side door struck him. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the crash involved confusion by the bicyclist, resulting in serious injury without ejection.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked 2018 Ford van on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm, classified as a severe injury. The van was stationary before the crash, and the point of impact was the van’s left side doors. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the bicyclist’s part. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver errors by the van operator were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles and the vulnerability of cyclists in such scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 23 - Two SUVs collided on W 45 St in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and disregarded traffic control as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 45 St near 8 Ave in Manhattan at 8:53 PM. Two SUVs traveling north were involved. The rear SUV, occupied by a licensed male driver and one passenger, was stopped in traffic when the following SUV struck its center back end. The front SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. Both drivers and the front passenger sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors in lane management and failure to obey traffic signals. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused shock and injury but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 15 - An inattentive SUV driver making a left turn struck a 21-year-old woman crossing with the signal at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion, remaining conscious despite the impact to her center front end.

According to the police report, at 11:54 AM in Manhattan on W 36 St near 9 Ave, a 2019 Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian, a 21-year-old woman crossing with the signal, was struck by the vehicle's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792859 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 12 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck him on W 35th Street. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield. The cyclist was not ejected but experienced shock and pain.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 8:30 PM on W 35th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan. A Nissan SUV traveling east struck a southbound bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was not reported. This crash highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to yield, as critical causes of injury to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 10 - A box truck, left parked on Avenue of the Americas, lurched forward and struck a 33-year-old man behind the wheel of another vehicle. He wore a harness. He did not move again. Cold air hung over the still street.

According to the police report, a box truck parked near 851 Avenue of the Americas suddenly lurched north and struck a 33-year-old man who was behind the wheel of another vehicle. The man, identified as the driver and sole occupant, wore a lap belt and harness but was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred at 8:10 a.m. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical lapse in driver vigilance. The truck, registered in Ohio and operated by a licensed driver from Louisiana, was supposed to be stationary but instead moved forward, causing fatal impact. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior are cited in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and the dangers posed by large vehicles left unattended on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.

According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue, New York Post, Published 2025-02-06

Feb 4 - Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.

NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.

• Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-04

Jan 24 - Two vehicles crashed at the intersection of E 34 St and Madison Ave in Manhattan. The convertible driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on E 34 St near Madison Ave involving a 2017 Honda convertible traveling north and a 2018 Acura sedan traveling west. Both drivers were licensed men. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on or angled frontal collision. The convertible driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with facial trauma and minor bleeding, and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error. No other contributing factors were specified, and there is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788176 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 22 - A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Manhattan when an SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist incoherent with upper arm injuries and internal complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:08 on West 39th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan. A 2015 Nissan SUV was making a left turn westbound when it struck a westbound bicyclist head-on at the center front end. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm and internal injuries, rendering him incoherent. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making turns in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 17 - A distracted driver triggered a chain crash on West 34th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans collided in a westbound lane, injuring a 30-year-old male driver who suffered back contusions and shock. Airbags deployed, but damage was confined to rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 213 West 34th Street in Manhattan at 11:40 p.m. Three sedans traveling westbound were involved. The primary contributing factor was driver inattention or distraction. The injured party was a 30-year-old male driver of one sedan, who sustained back contusions and was in shock. His vehicle's airbag deployed, and damage was limited to the right rear bumper. Both other sedans showed damage to their rear bumpers as well. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of driver inattention in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 13 - An SUV slammed into a young man’s e-scooter from behind near 28th Street. He lay semiconscious, head bleeding, helmetless, as blood pooled on the concrete and traffic rolled past in the fading Manhattan light.

A 20-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck from behind by an SUV on Sixth Avenue near 28th Street, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 5:57 p.m. The SUV, traveling north, hit the e-scooter as it was changing lanes. The police report describes the e-scooter operator as semiconscious with severe head bleeding and no helmet. The SUV’s center front end collided with the e-scooter’s center back end, leaving the rider injured on the street. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, but the narrative makes clear the SUV driver struck the e-scooter from behind. No driver errors were explicitly cited, but the impact location and sequence highlight the systemic danger faced by vulnerable road users in mixed traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 8 - An inattentive SUV driver crashed into a taxi on East 30th. Both drivers hurt. The SUV struck the taxi’s side. Police cite distraction and inexperience. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a crash took place at 14:10 on East 30th Street near Park Avenue South in Manhattan. A northbound Cadillac SUV collided with an eastbound Chevrolet taxi. Both drivers, men aged 31 and 55, were injured. The SUV's center front hit the taxi's right side doors. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash; the taxi driver sustained facial injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The taxi driver had an airbag deploy; the SUV driver used no safety equipment. Driver error is identified as the primary cause. No victim actions contributed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04