No More Names on the Asphalt

Sep 12 - A driver in an SUV pulled from parking at 145 4 Ave in Manhattan and collided with a northbound cyclist. The rider suffered back injuries and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as unspecified.

An SUV driver pulled from parking at 145 4 Ave in Manhattan and hit a northbound cyclist. The 22-year-old rider reported back pain and shock. Police noted injury severity level 3. According to the police report, the SUV was 'Starting from Parking' and the bike was 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's point of impact was the 'Right Front Bumper.' The bike's was the 'Center Front End.' Contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 31 - A driver in a Honda SUV going north on Cooper Sq hit a 20-year-old woman riding east on E 4 St. Impact to the SUV’s right front. She suffered a bruise. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

A 20-year-old woman riding a bike east on E 4 St was hit by a driver in a 2019 Honda SUV going north on Cooper Sq. The impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. She suffered a contusion and was conscious. No other injuries were listed in the record. "According to the police report, police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." Both the driver and the cyclist were recorded as going straight before the crash. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and the driver as licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840237 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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Aug 23 - The driver of a taxi hit a southbound cyclist at E 5 St and 2 Ave. The 20-year-old man fell and suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction, Following Too Closely." The driver of a taxi struck a southbound 20-year-old male bicyclist at E 5 St and 2 Ave. The bicyclist was going straight when the driver hit him. He fell and was treated for knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police recorded damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the bike's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as driver errors. The bicyclist's safety equipment was recorded as none, noted after the cited driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - Left-turning pickup struck a southbound cyclist on Avenue A at East 9th. The rider went down, leg bruised. Truck’s nose hit center-front. Police cite glare. The street failed the bike, not the other way.

A pickup truck making a left from Avenue A at East 9th Street hit a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, suffered a lower-leg contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Glare.” The truck’s point of impact was the center front end while the bike was going straight. A left turn across a cyclist’s path points to driver error consistent with Failure to Yield, even when glare is noted. No damage was recorded to either vehicle. An 82-year-old male driver and an occupant were listed with unspecified injury status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 16 - Two bikes met hard on Lafayette at Astor Place. Southbound. Front to front. A woman rider went down with a fractured shoulder. Police cite bad lane use and distraction. Streets squeeze. Riders pay.

Two southbound bicycles collided head-on at Lafayette Street and Astor Place in Manhattan. One bicyclist, a 34-year-old woman, suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists one cyclist as unlicensed, reflecting bike license status fields, and both bikes showed center front-end impact. These driver errors—improper lane usage and distraction—are the stated causes in the data. No other injuries were recorded. Helmet use is noted as “None” for the injured rider and appears only after the driver errors here because it is not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn on Avenue D and struck a southbound 17-year-old bicyclist. She was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.

A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Avenue D and East 7th and struck a southbound 17-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot, recorded as contusions. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted right-side damage to the sedan and front-end damage to the bicycle. The motorist was recorded as a licensed driver. The report lists driver inattention/distraction for the crash; it does not assign fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834675 - 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.

• Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07

Aug 6 - A driver in an SUV hit a 24-year-old cyclist at Avenue A and East 11th. The cyclist was ejected and injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and an abrasion. Police listed cyclist confusion and slippery pavement as contributing factors.

A driver in an SUV traveling west struck a 24-year-old male cyclist traveling north at Avenue A and East 11th. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' were listed as contributing factors. The report records the SUV's left front quarter panel as the point of impact. No driver errors are listed in the data. The SUV had one occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - The driver of a sedan turned left on E 14th at 2nd Avenue and hit a bicyclist traveling south. The 42-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Other Vehicular as contributing factors.

According to the police report, contributing factors included "Other Vehicular" and "Turning Improperly." The driver of a sedan made a left turn on E 14th at 2nd Avenue and struck a bicyclist who was traveling south. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police listed the sedans point of impact as the right rear quarter panel and the bicycles damage at the center front. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Records show the sedans pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn" and the bicycles as "Going Straight Ahead."

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A taxi driver turned left at E 10 St and 2 Ave. He hit a 53-year-old man crossing with the signal. The man suffered an arm injury, minor bleeding, and shock. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A driver in a taxi made a left turn at E 10 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan and hit a 53-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered an arm injury with minor bleeding and went into shock. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The crash occurred at about 6:25 p.m., within the 9th Precinct. Impact was to the taxi’s front during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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.

• Eight Injured As Cars Hit Scaffolding, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31

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 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.

• Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27

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.

• Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-25

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

Jul 21 - A speeding rental car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The car was overdue. Guns were found in the trunk. Charges followed. Debris scattered the street.

Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery. A blue Chevrolet Malibu, rented but never returned, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died instantly. Prosecutors say the car was moving at a 'high rate of speed.' Police found two 9mm pistols and ammunition in the trunk. The driver faces murder and manslaughter charges. The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.

• Overdue Rental Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-21