No More Names on the Asphalt

Mar 19 - An e-bike traveling straight ahead hit a 35-year-old woman at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The crash resulted from driver inattention and distraction, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a pedestrian at the intersection of E 8 St and Lafayette St in Manhattan around 1:30 PM. The pedestrian, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injury severity was classified as moderate, with the pedestrian suffering a distorted fracture and dislocation of the shoulder. The report highlights the critical role of driver distraction in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - A 66-year-old man suffered a severe head injury and lost consciousness after being struck by an unspecified vehicle on Wanamaker Place in Manhattan. The pedestrian was found with contusions and bruises, highlighting the grave impact of the collision.

According to the police report, an unspecified vehicle struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian on Wanamaker Place near Broadway in Manhattan at 3:00 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious at the scene, and suffered contusions and bruises. The report does not specify the vehicle type, driver actions, or contributing factors, and no driver errors such as failure to yield are recorded. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of the crash remain unknown. No safety equipment or contributing pedestrian behaviors are noted. The absence of detailed driver information or contributing factors in the report limits insight into the cause, but the collision resulted in serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 3 - A taxi making a U-turn struck a southbound bus on E 6 St, injuring a six-year-old passenger. The child suffered head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on E 6 St attempted a U-turn and collided with a southbound bus. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The crash injured a six-year-old female passenger inside one of the vehicles, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, highlighting driver error as central to the collision. The taxi driver’s maneuver and the bus driver’s distraction combined to create a hazardous situation. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 23 - A taxi driver, distracted at the wheel, rear-ended a stopped SUV on East Houston Street. The driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both vehicles took heavy bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt.

According to the police report, a taxi rear-ended a stopped SUV at 240 East Houston Street in Manhattan at 11:50 AM. The 62-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic when struck. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 20 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm after colliding with a southbound SUV making a left turn on 2nd Avenue. The bicyclist was unlicensed and riding straight ahead when struck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was traveling southbound going straight ahead when he collided with a southbound 2019 Hyundai SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the bicyclist's center front end and the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained a contusion bruise to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Notably, the bicyclist was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no contributing factors for the SUV driver but notes unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was recorded only on the bicycle, with no damage to the SUV. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.

According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.

• Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive, New York Post, Published 2025-02-04

Jan 30 - A flatbed truck traveling south struck a parked pickup truck on Cooper Square. The pickup truck driver, 60, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The collision caused left-side damage to the pickup and front-end damage to the flatbed.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling south on Cooper Square collided with a parked pickup truck. The point of impact was the left side doors of the pickup and the right front bumper of the flatbed. The pickup truck driver, a 60-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash, experiencing shock. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the driver of the pickup truck but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors for the flatbed truck driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers parked vehicles face from moving trucks in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.

According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 18 - A 22-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after a taxi struck her while she crossed outside an intersection on Avenue A. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious harm without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Avenue A struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing behavior is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and distraction, in harming vulnerable road users outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - A 51-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash after a taxi struck her outside an intersection on East 14th Street. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with no driver errors or victim contributing factors listed in the police report.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was located off the intersection on East 14th Street in Manhattan at 7:10 PM. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the taxi driver or the pedestrian. The pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. No safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The report focuses solely on the impact and injuries without attributing fault to the pedestrian or driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - A 13-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection in Manhattan. The boy was left in shock with bruises, while the vehicle sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 in Manhattan near Avenue C. A 2015 Lexus SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian located at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound with two occupants. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 4 - A 21-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV turning left struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 2018 Infiniti SUV traveling north on 1 Avenue was making a left turn near St Marks Place when it struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.

Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.

• Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2024-12-26

Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.

NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.

• NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-23

Dec 20 - A 22-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered head injuries when an SUV made a left turn and collided with him on 2nd Avenue. The impact damaged the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the scooter’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:16. A BMW SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a southbound e-scooter going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head injuries, including abrasions. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. The e-scooter rider was not cited for any contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. This crash underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable riders on e-scooters.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 13 - A taxi driver’s unsafe lane change collided with a southbound e-bike on Avenue A in Manhattan. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered a head contusion and bruising. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front quarters.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:38 on Avenue A in Manhattan. The taxi driver, traveling south and going straight ahead, executed an unsafe lane change that resulted in a collision with a southbound e-bike merging into the lane. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper striking the e-bike’s right front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 60-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites “Unsafe Lane Changing” as the contributing factor caused by the taxi driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane changes, especially to vulnerable e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 11 - A 46-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a right-turning SUV on East 9th Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at a busy intersection in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 9th Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Kia SUV, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights a failure in yielding that endangered a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 8 - A southbound e-bike rider in Manhattan took a side hit. Driver inattention slammed the bike’s right side. The rider suffered knee and leg injuries but stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-bike rider was struck on the right side doors while traveling south on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan at 14:32. The crash left the rider with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected. Helmet use was noted but not cited as a factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were reported. Damage was limited to the right side doors of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19