Jul 15 - SUV hit a 12-year-old and a cyclist on West 125th. Both injured. Impact hard. Streets failed to protect. Distraction and confusion ruled the moment.

A Ford SUV struck a 12-year-old pedestrian and a 33-year-old cyclist on West 125th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. Both the child and the cyclist suffered injuries. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Outside Car Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV’s right front bumper took the hit. The cyclist was unlicensed. No helmet or signal issues were listed as factors. Systemic danger and distraction left vulnerable people hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jul 15 - A taxi hit a man crossing E 125th at 3rd. The pedestrian suffered a face abrasion. Police list factors as unspecified. The crash left the street marked by impact and injury.

A taxi traveling east on E 125th Street at 3rd Avenue struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his face. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The taxi's left front bumper was damaged. No other injuries were reported among the taxi's occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by those crossing New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jul 14 - A taxi hit a motorized rider on Madison Ave at E 118 St. The 59-year-old woman was partially ejected and suffered chest injuries. Police listed confusion and improper lane use.

A driver of a taxi hit a motorized rider on Madison Ave at East 118th Street in Manhattan. The rider, a 59-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered chest injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor involving a driver. The report lists the standing scooter and the taxi both traveling straight; the taxi's point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. No injuries were specified for the taxi occupants. The rider was recorded as wearing a helmet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jul 14 - Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.

• Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-14

Jul 12 - A cyclist ran the signal at 2 Ave and E 123 St and hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a fractured lower leg and remained conscious. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'

According to the police report, the cyclist disregarded traffic control and was inattentive or distracted. A cyclist traveling north on 2 Avenue at East 123rd Street struck a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to her knee/lower leg/foot and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist’s pre-crash action was recorded as going straight ahead and point of impact was center front end. The report does not list helmet use or other non-driver contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jul 12 - Sedan and concrete mixer crashed while changing lanes in Manhattan. One woman suffered neck injury. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. Streets stayed dangerous.

A sedan and a concrete mixer collided while both vehicles were changing lanes near 2317 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 61-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury and reported pain and nausea. Another occupant, a 61-year-old woman, and a 45-year-old man driving the mixer were involved but not seriously hurt. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827327 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jul 11 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Madison Ave at E 116 St. The 57-year-old rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. He remained conscious. Police listed "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor.

A driver in an SUV struck a northbound bicyclist on Madison Avenue at East 116th Street in Manhattan. The rider, a 57-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered back injuries but remained conscious. According to the police report, "Other Vehicular" factors contributed to the crash. The report identifies the larger vehicle and the bicycle as involved. Police did not list any other contributing factors for the bicyclist. The collision left the cyclist injured and the street the scene of another crash between a vulnerable road user and a larger vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jul 8 - A 49-year-old cyclist was ejected and hurt on E 125 St. He suffered neck pain and shock. No driver errors listed. The crash left him shaken, injured, and alone in the street.

A 49-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured while riding west on E 125 St at 1 Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered neck pain and shock after the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828248 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jul 6 - Taxi and sedan collided on Park Avenue. Four people hurt. Passengers trapped, shocked, in pain. Police cite failed traffic control devices. Metal twisted. System failed. Lives changed.

A taxi and a sedan crashed at Park Avenue and East 120th Street in Manhattan. Four occupants, including both drivers and two passengers, suffered injuries ranging from back and leg pain to full-body trauma. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' was listed as the main contributing factor. Passengers were left in shock, and one was trapped. The report does not mention any errors by the injured. The crash highlights the danger when traffic signals fail and systems break down.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jul 6 - A fast electric unicycle struck a cyclist on Central Park’s crowded West Drive. The unicycle rider landed in the hospital. The cyclist, bruised, faced wrongful charges. Chaos thrives where speed meets congestion.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-06) reports a crash on Central Park’s West Drive, near West 60th Street. An illegal electric unicycle hit a cyclist, sending its operator to the hospital in critical but stable condition. The cyclist, Carolyn Backus, was wrongly charged with leaving the scene, though she "remained on scene for about 45 minutes after the crash and waited for paramedics." The Manhattan D.A. dismissed the charge, noting Backus rode a non-motorized bike. The article highlights the risk of high-speed e-vehicles in crowded park zones, where "unpredictable congestion makes it the last place...anyone should be speeding."

• Electric Unicycle Slams Cyclist In Park, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-06

Jul 5 - A cyclist was struck by an SUV on E 120 St. The rider suffered arm injuries. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. The SUV showed no damage. The cyclist wore a helmet.

A 24-year-old cyclist was injured when his bike collided with an SUV at E 120 St and 3 Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and a station wagon/SUV, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No driver errors were specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jul 4 - A sedan struck a pedestrian and injured four others on E 122 St. Police cite following too closely. Pain and shock followed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving.

A sedan traveling north on E 122 St at Madison Ave struck a 41-year-old pedestrian, injuring his back and leaving him in shock. Four vehicle occupants, including three children and the driver, were also injured. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was listed as the contributing factor. The report does not specify further details about the actions of the pedestrian or the use of safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jul 3 - Two cars collided on Park Avenue. An SUV took a hit to its back end. A woman driving suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. People hurt. Streets stayed dangerous.

A sedan struck the back of an SUV at 1674 Park Avenue in Manhattan. The crash left a 30-year-old woman, driving the SUV, with back injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the collision happened. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The SUV's rear and the sedan's front were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jul 1 - Two vehicles slammed together on Park Avenue. Passengers hurt. Drivers disregarded traffic control and failed to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A Ford Transit and a sedan collided on Park Avenue at East 120th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, drivers disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. An 8-year-old girl suffered neck pain. A 30-year-old woman sustained shoulder injuries. Both were passengers. Other occupants, including drivers, reported unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The crash left passengers exposed to harm while the system failed to prevent the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jul 1 - Two sedans collided on E 118 St and Park Ave. Faulty traffic control device. Three injured, whiplash. Metal and glass. System failed. Streets unforgiving.

Two sedans crashed at E 118 St and Park Ave in Manhattan. Three people were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger, all suffering whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working.' The crash involved both vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no other driver errors. The system’s failure left bodies hurt and streets scarred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jun 30 - Dump truck slammed into stopped SUV on E 135 St. One man hurt, back injury. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, pain. System failed to protect.

A dump truck struck the rear of a stopped SUV on E 135 St at Madison Ave in Manhattan. One man, age 54, suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The dump truck hit the SUV's center back end while both vehicles traveled west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left one person injured and others shaken. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824280 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jun 23 - A stolen box truck crashed into a Midtown building. The front awning buckled under the force. No injuries. Police detained a person of interest. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent. The city watched, unblinking.

CBS New York reported on June 23, 2025, that a stolen box truck struck a building in Midtown Manhattan, damaging the front awning. According to police, 'no one was hurt and a person of interest was taken into custody.' The incident highlights the risk posed by unauthorized drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles. The crash did not result in injuries, but the impact damaged property and disrupted the area. The report underscores ongoing concerns about vehicle theft and the potential for harm in dense urban environments, where even a single reckless act can threaten public safety.

• Stolen Truck Slams Midtown Building, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 21 - SUV struck e-bike on E 125 St. Driver inattention and tailgating listed. Two riders hurt, one a child. Metal met flesh. System failed the vulnerable.

An SUV collided with an e-bike on E 125 St at 3 Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, driver inattention and following too closely led to the crash. Two bicyclists were injured: a 31-year-old man suffered leg injuries and a 7-year-old boy sustained arm fractures. Both were conscious after impact. The SUV driver was listed as inattentive and following too closely. Driver inexperience was also cited. The report notes helmet use only for motorcycles, not as a crash factor. The system exposed vulnerable road users to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jun 19 - A bus hit a cyclist on East 116th Street near Park Avenue. The cyclist was thrown and suffered a fractured leg. The bus driver and passengers were not hurt. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist broken.

A bus and a cyclist collided on East 116th Street at Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and suffered a fractured leg. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, and his passengers were not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but this is only noted after the absence of identified driver errors. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing city streets with large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Jun 19 - Shops boost e-bike speeds while City Hall eyes a 15 mph cap. State law blocks quick action. Critics slam the plan as unfair and toothless. Police already target cyclists. Enforcement and real change remain distant. Streets stay risky.

West Side Spirit (2025-06-19) reports that despite Mayor Eric Adams's proposal for a 15 mph speed limit on e-bikes, shops in Manhattan still advertise illegal speed modifications. Adams admits the plan is 'an idea' needing state approval and a lengthy rulemaking process. Critics like Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives call the proposal 'half-baked and ill-conceived,' arguing it unfairly targets cyclists while drivers face lesser consequences for greater harm. Janet Schroeder of the NYC E-Bike Safety Alliance doubts the limit will matter without enforcement: 'The 15 mph speed limit does nothing.' The NYPD already issues thousands of criminal summonses to cyclists for minor infractions. The article highlights the policy gap and enforcement challenges, with no immediate relief for vulnerable road users.

• City Floats 15 MPH E-Bike Limit, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-06-19