Who Dies Next on Krueger’s Watch?

An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.

An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck, left parked on Avenue of the Americas, lurched forward and struck a 33-year-old man behind the wheel of another vehicle. He wore a harness. He did not move again. Cold air hung over the still street.

According to the police report, a box truck parked near 851 Avenue of the Americas suddenly lurched north and struck a 33-year-old man who was behind the wheel of another vehicle. The man, identified as the driver and sole occupant, wore a lap belt and harness but was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred at 8:10 a.m. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical lapse in driver vigilance. The truck, registered in Ohio and operated by a licensed driver from Louisiana, was supposed to be stationary but instead moved forward, causing fatal impact. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior are cited in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and the dangers posed by large vehicles left unattended on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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

A ninety-year-old woman stepped off the curb on York Avenue. A taxi hit her head-on. An SUV rolled over her. Her skull crushed. She lay still. Two drivers kept straight. They did not see. She died on the street.

According to the police report, a ninety-year-old woman was killed on York Avenue near East 72nd Street when she was struck by a taxi and then run over by an SUV. The crash occurred at 17:41 in Manhattan. The report states, 'she stepped off the curb, alone, no signal. A taxi hit her head-on. An SUV rolled over her. Her skull crushed.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both vehicles, a taxi and an SUV, were traveling straight ahead. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The drivers 'did not see' her, according to the narrative. The victim suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No driver errors beyond inattention/distraction are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla tore down FDR Drive at unsafe speed. Metal screamed. A baby girl, unbelted, was thrown from the car and killed. The sedan crumpled. The road bore witness. No warning, no mercy, only silence and wreckage.

According to the police report, a Tesla sedan traveling north on FDR Drive crashed at 2:44 a.m. The report states the vehicle was moving at 'unsafe speed.' The impact left the sedan demolished. A baby girl, listed as an occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and died on impact, her injuries described as affecting her 'entire body.' The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. No seatbelt was used, as noted in the report. The narrative describes the scene as the Tesla 'slammed at speed,' resulting in the infant's death. The focus remains on the excessive speed and the catastrophic consequences that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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

A southbound bus slammed into a 39-year-old man near East 51st Street. The right front bumper hit with force. The man, not in the roadway, died at the scene. Steel and speed left no chance. The city’s danger is relentless.

A 39-year-old man was killed when a southbound bus struck him near Fifth Avenue and East 51st Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 21:34. The report states, 'A southbound bus struck a 39-year-old man who was not in the roadway. The right front bumper hit him. He died at the scene. His body bore the full weight of steel and speed.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The bus was traveling straight ahead when its right front bumper made contact with the pedestrian. The victim was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No driver errors are specified in the report, but the lethal outcome underscores the ever-present risk posed by large vehicles in dense urban environments. Victim behavior is not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV slammed into a young man’s e-scooter from behind near 28th Street. He lay semiconscious, head bleeding, helmetless, as blood pooled on the concrete and traffic rolled past in the fading Manhattan light.

A 20-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck from behind by an SUV on Sixth Avenue near 28th Street, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 5:57 p.m. The SUV, traveling north, hit the e-scooter as it was changing lanes. The police report describes the e-scooter operator as semiconscious with severe head bleeding and no helmet. The SUV’s center front end collided with the e-scooter’s center back end, leaving the rider injured on the street. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, but the narrative makes clear the SUV driver struck the e-scooter from behind. No driver errors were explicitly cited, but the impact location and sequence highlight the systemic danger faced by vulnerable road users in mixed traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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

Steel collided near Grand Army Plaza. Two vehicles turned right, metal grinding metal. A 27-year-old man’s arm crushed, pinned in the wreck. The street stilled, echoing with the weight of driver error and broken machinery.

According to the police report, a lift boom and a Lucid sedan both attempted right turns on 5th Ave near Grand Army Plaza. The vehicles collided, with 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' cited as contributing factors. The crash left a 27-year-old male driver with severe crush injuries to his arm, pinned in his seat but conscious. The report details that both vehicles sustained significant damage to their quarter panels. No mention is made of any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The police report highlights improper lane usage as a primary driver error, underscoring the systemic danger when large vehicles and sedans maneuver tightly in Manhattan’s traffic. The focus remains on the hazardous driver actions that led to this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck rolled west on West 29th. Its right rear struck a 30-year-old man on the sidewalk. Blood pooled from his head. The driver’s view was blocked. The truck showed no damage. The man stayed conscious, wounded and bleeding.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on West 29th Street near Seventh Avenue struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian at the right rear of the vehicle. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision. The report notes that blood from the victim’s head pooled on the sidewalk, and he remained conscious after the impact, suffering severe bleeding and a head injury. The truck itself showed no visible damage. The police report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a direct role in the incident. No driver actions beyond this are listed, and no contributing behaviors are attributed to the pedestrian. The crash underscores the persistent dangers posed by large vehicles and obstructed views in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.

At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.

A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle cut west on Broadway. The right front struck. A 34-year-old man, helmetless, flew partway out. Blood pooled from his head. He sat stunned under the cold, electric glare of Times Square.

According to the police report, a Sling motorcycle traveling west near 1585 Broadway was involved in a crash at 1:23 a.m. The right front of the motorcycle struck, causing a 34-year-old male passenger to be partially ejected. The report states the man suffered severe bleeding from the head and sat in shock beneath the lights of Times Square. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail follows the primary driver errors. The incident underscores the dangers posed when drivers fail to pay attention and change lanes unsafely, with devastating consequences for those riding with them.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man lay bleeding on West 55th. A bike, unlicensed and fast, hit him head-on at the corner with 7th Avenue. The street held witness to speed and impact. He stayed conscious, blood pooling beneath him.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old pedestrian was struck by a cyclist at the intersection of 7th Avenue and West 55th Street in Manhattan around 13:20. The report states the bike was 'fast and unlicensed' and identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 27-year-old male driver, was operating without a license and traveling straight ahead when he hit the man head-on at the center front end of the bike. The victim suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious at the scene. The cyclist sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but was wearing a helmet. The report notes the pedestrian stepped into the street against the light, but the primary driver errors cited are the cyclist's unsafe speed and unlicensed operation. The incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed, speeding cyclists in crowded city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicycle, racing west on East 31st, slammed into a six-year-old girl crossing with the signal. Her head hit pavement. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious, bleeding, as the city roared around her.

According to the police report, a bicycle traveling west on East 31st Street near Madison Avenue struck a six-year-old girl in the crosswalk. The report states she was 'crossing with the signal' when the collision occurred. The cyclist was cited for 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that the girl's head struck the pavement and she suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The data centers the cyclist's excessive speed as the primary cause, underscoring the dangers posed by reckless riding even on non-motorized vehicles. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially children, in city crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel met bone on Lexington Avenue as a Hyundai sedan crashed into a turning TAIZH. The driver’s leg shattered. No airbags. No mercy. Rush hour traffic swallowed the screams and the long wait for help began.

A Hyundai sedan collided with a TAIZH vehicle at Lexington Avenue near East 86th Street, according to the police report. The crash occurred during rush hour, with both vehicles traveling south. The report states the Hyundai driver struck the turning TAIZH, resulting in the Hyundai driver suffering severe crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the primary contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The narrative describes the impact as 'steel on bone,' with the driver remaining conscious as he waited for aid. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was recorded, but the human toll was immediate and severe. The crash underscores the danger when drivers follow or pass too closely, especially amid heavy traffic and complex maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old man pedaled east on East 96th. Something struck him from behind. He fell hard. Blood spilled from his neck. His bike twisted on the pavement. The street stayed silent. The wheels kept turning.

A 75-year-old male bicyclist was riding eastbound near 112 East 96th Street in Manhattan when he was struck from behind, according to the police report. The report states, 'Something struck him from behind. He fell. Blood poured from his neck onto the pavement. His bike lay twisted.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding from the neck and was listed as injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both involved parties, and the second vehicle is described as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle, indicating a rear-end collision. No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative and vehicle damage confirm the cyclist was hit from behind while traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of clear driver accountability.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck slammed into a woman’s face as she crossed Avenue of the Americas with the signal. Blood spilled onto the street. The driver kept going. She stayed conscious, injured and bleeding, her right-of-way ignored in the city’s rush.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Avenue of the Americas struck a 45-year-old woman at the intersection with West 52nd Street. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' and had the right-of-way when the truck’s front end hit her face, causing severe bleeding. The woman remained conscious despite her injuries. The driver did not stop after the collision. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim’s behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield, which directly led to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15