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 2025-11-04

• Carriage riders jump out of speeding buggy as spooked Central Park horse runs wild: video, New York Post, Published 2025-09-01

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 2025-11-04

• Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-31

Aug 24 - On E 13th at 3rd, a taxi driver swung a U-turn and hit a parked motorcycle. A 32-year-old motorcyclist suffered a back contusion. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for the drivers.

A taxi driver making a U-turn on East 13th Street at Third Avenue in Manhattan hit a parked motorcycle. The 32-year-old motorcyclist was injured, with a reported back contusion. The taxi driver, 49, had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were headed north, the taxi was making a U-turn, and the motorcycle was parked when the crash occurred. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for the drivers. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage; the taxi had damage to the left front bumper. This was logged under collision ID 4843932 in the 9th Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 2025-11-04

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 2025-11-04

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 2025-11-04

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 2025-11-04

Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.

Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.

• City Acts After Canal Street Deaths, Gothamist, 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 2025-11-04

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 2025-11-04

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 2025-11-04

Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.

• Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, 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 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.

New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.

• City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29

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 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 stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended in seconds. Blood, wreckage, tequila, guns left behind. The driver ran. Bystanders paid the price.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-22), a stolen rental car struck and killed May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, 55, at Bowery and Canal. Prosecutors said the driver, Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, fled the scene, leaving 'an open bottle of tequila and two 9mm guns in the wreck.' Surveillance video captured the car plowing into a woman on a bench and a passing cyclist. Romero faces murder, manslaughter, and vehicular homicide charges. Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of unchecked speeding and stolen vehicles on city streets.

• Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian in Chinatown, New York Post, Published 2025-07-22

Jul 21 - A stolen Chevy sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped a curb, and struck two people in Chinatown. Both died on scene. Guns found in the wreck. Driver faces murder and other charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a blue Chevy Malibu, reported stolen, crashed at Bowery and Canal after the driver lost control and jumped a curb. The crash killed May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. Police said, "The out-of-control driver accused of jumping a curb in Chinatown and killing two people has been charged with murder along with weapon possession after guns were found in the wrecked stolen rental car." The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder, manslaughter, and other charges. Her passenger faces weapon and stolen property charges. The article highlights prior incidents involving the driver and raises questions about rental car oversight and street safety.

• Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-21