Five Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Still Waiting for Action

Sep 11 - Taxi driver going north hit a woman on a standing scooter at Avenue of the Americas and Minetta Lane at 1:07 a.m. She suffered a leg injury. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

"According to the police report," a northbound taxi driver on Avenue of the Americas hit a woman riding a standing scooter at Minetta Lane at 1:07 a.m. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper. The rider, 33, was conscious and suffered a leg contusion. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties. No Failure to Yield, no Unsafe Speed, and no signal violation were recorded by police. The file identifies a taxi and a standing scooter and records harm to the scooter rider. It does not assign fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841426 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 5 - At W 12th and Fifth, a pickup driver going east crashed with a southbound e‑bike. The rider was ejected and hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed by the driver.

A pickup truck driver traveling east on W 12 St collided with a southbound e‑bike at 5 Ave in Manhattan at 10:20 a.m. The 33‑year‑old rider was ejected and suffered lower‑leg injuries and abrasions; he was listed conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Unsafe Speed” contributed to the crash. Police recorded those violations for the truck driver. The truck carried two occupants. The data lists both vehicles as going straight before impact. Location: W 12 St and 5 Ave, zip code 10003.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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Aug 23 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Washington Sq S and Washington Sq E and hit a 31-year-old woman on an e-bike. She suffered an arm abrasion and stayed conscious. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver.

At Washington Sq S at Washington Sq E in Manhattan, the driver of a sedan made a left turn and hit a woman riding an e-bike. She is 31. She suffered an arm abrasion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and an e-bike traveling east, and the driver was making a left turn at 6:03 p.m. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver. The e-bike had front-end damage. The sedan showed damage to the left front quarter panel. The record lists the driver as licensed. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - Two drivers changed lanes on West Street and sideswiped at West 12th. A 54-year-old woman in the right rear suffered neck pain and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.

Two northbound drivers on West Street changed lanes and sideswiped at West 12th Street. The right-rear passenger, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and complained of whiplash; she was reported in shock. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both vehicles. Police records list both vehicles' pre-crash action as changing lanes and note impacts to quarter panels and doors consistent with a lane-change sideswipe. Vehicle records show one SUV with right-side door damage and the other with left-rear impact. The report records driver inattention as the cited error. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A southbound taxi struck a southbound moped making a right turn at Hudson and W 14th. The moped driver, 35, was ejected and suffered a head injury. A passenger was also involved. Police cited traffic-control disregard.

A taxi driver traveling south on Hudson Street struck a southbound moped that was making a right turn at West 14th Street. The moped driver, 35, was ejected and sustained a head injury; a pillion passenger was also involved. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Other Vehicular." The report's persons section lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Turning Improperly. The taxi had front-end damage; the moped showed center-front damage. The report notes the moped driver wore no safety equipment; a passenger is marked Helmet (Motorcycle Only) after the cited driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - The driver of a moped struck a northbound e‑bike rider on Avenue of the Americas at W 4 St. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and injured, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver of a moped, traveling south, struck a northbound e‑bike rider near W 4 St in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. He remained conscious. Vehicle records show the moped sustained left-front bumper damage and a parked truck on the block had center back-end damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the recorded error by the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837068 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A 53-year-old man on a bicycle was injured on Hudson at Bank after contact with another unit. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience." He suffered knee and lower-leg contusions and was listed injured.

A 53-year-old bicyclist was injured on Hudson Street at Bank Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The cyclist held a permit. The bike was traveling south and had center-front impact. The driver of the other unit was traveling north and had right-front quarter-panel contact. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and a contusion and was listed injured. Police list Driver Inexperience as the sole recorded contributing factor. The report records no other contributing factors and no vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - An SUV rolled west on West 3rd. The left front bumper hit a westbound cyclist at LaGuardia Place. The rider went down. Hurt. Bleeding arm. Driver inattention ruled the scene.

A westbound SUV hit a westbound bicyclist at W 3 St and LaGuardia Pl in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 50-year-old man, was injured with an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s left front bumper made contact. Both vehicles were reported going straight. These facts point to driver error at the moment of impact. The data lists no contributing factors for the cyclist before noting “None” for safety equipment, which follows the primary driver error. No other injuries were recorded for the SUV’s occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 13 - A westbound bike flew down LaGuardia Place and hit a woman in the crosswalk at West 3rd. She went down hard. Hip injury. The rider’s front end took her. Unsafe speed ruled the moment.

A bicyclist traveling west on West 3rd Street at LaGuardia Place struck a 43-year-old woman walking at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the bicyclist. The pedestrian’s action is recorded as Crossing Against Signal, noted after the rider’s listed errors. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.

NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.

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Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

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Jul 31 - Two vehicles collided on Madison Avenue. One slammed into scaffolding. Eight people hurt. Steel and glass scattered. Early morning chaos. No word yet on why.

ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that a car and SUV crashed on Madison Avenue between 84th and 85th streets, sending one vehicle into scaffolding. Eight people were injured, but none critically. The article states, 'There is no word on the cause of the crash. So far, no charges have been filed.' Video from Citizen App showed the aftermath. The crash highlights the risks of vehicle collisions near pedestrian infrastructure. No details on driver actions or city response were given.

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Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.

• Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30

Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.

Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.

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Jul 27 - A 19-year-old cyclist crashed on West Street at Horatio. He broke his neck. No motor vehicles were involved, police said. He was riding north when he went down.

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was hurt on West Street near Horatio Street in Manhattan. He was riding north and crashed while going straight. He suffered a fractured and dislocated neck. According to the police report, no motor vehicles were involved. The report lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the bicyclist. Police logged the crash at 5:40 p.m. in the 6th Precinct. The crash occurred in ZIP 10014. The case was recorded under collision ID 4832428.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.

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Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.

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Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a ramp. Thirty people hurt. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens wailed. Another crash this month. The ramp remains a danger.

Gothamist (2025-07-24) reports about 30 people were injured when two buses collided on the Port Authority Bus Terminal ramp near West 41st Street and Dyer Avenue. The FDNY said, 'only minor injuries' were reported. This marks the second bus crash at the terminal approach this month, highlighting ongoing risks for passengers. NJ Transit delays followed. The article notes, 'A collision involving multiple buses July 2 shut down all NJ Transit service.' The repeated crashes raise questions about ramp safety and traffic management.

• Thirty Hurt In Port Authority Bus Crash, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-24

Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.

• Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-22