Who Dies Next on Krueger’s Watch?

A man on a bike slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on Park Avenue. He flew forward, face-first, blood on the street. He was conscious, forty-three, his face broken by the asphalt. The SUV sat still. The city did not stop.

A 43-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a stationary SUV at East 73rd Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the back of the stopped vehicle, was partially ejected, and suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash left blood on the asphalt and the cyclist conscious but hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.

A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

The city will redraw Third Avenue. Fewer car lanes. More bus lanes. A protected bike path. Wider sidewalks. Advocates and Council Member Gale Brewer pushed for change. DOT’s Ed Pincar says a proposal is coming. NYPD and Sen. Krueger focus on bike enforcement.

On July 27, 2022, city officials announced at a virtual town hall that a long-awaited redesign of Manhattan’s Third Avenue is in the works. The event, hosted by State Senator Liz Krueger, featured DOT Manhattan Borough Commissioner Ed Pincar, who said, “We are looking very closely… we may be able to present a proposal maybe even later this year.” The redesign aims to transform Third Avenue into a safer boulevard with fewer car lanes, more bus lanes, a separated bike path, and wider sidewalks. Council Member Gale Brewer and advocates like Paul Krikler have long demanded these changes. Krueger and the NYPD, however, focused on enforcement against cyclists and e-bike riders, citing constituent concerns. Krueger has previously pushed for harsher penalties for electric-vehicle riders. NYPD data shows more enforcement against cyclists than drivers, even though drivers cause most injuries. No formal safety analysis was provided.

• ACTIVISTS GET ACTION: City Pledges to Redesign Manhattan’s Third Avenue This Year, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-27

A woman on a bike, 28, rode west on East 85th. A tractor-trailer rolled straight. The truck crushed her. Her body thrown. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city stayed loud and busy.

A 28-year-old woman riding a bike westbound on East 85th Street at Madison Avenue was killed when a tractor-trailer, also heading west, struck and crushed her. According to the police report, 'A woman on a bike, 28, no helmet, crushed beneath a westbound tractor-trailer. Her body thrown. Her life ended. The truck kept going straight. So did the street.' The contributing factor listed is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. No injuries were reported for the truck driver or other occupants. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the official contributing factor. The truck sustained no damage and continued straight after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota turned left on East 85th. A moped kept straight. No metal bent, but the rider’s face split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The city slept. The silence held.

A crash on East 85th Street involved a Toyota SUV making a left turn and a moped traveling straight. The moped rider, a 46-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A Toyota turned left. A moped kept straight. No metal bent, but the rider’s face split open.' No vehicle damage was reported. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The moped rider’s helmet use is not specified. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old man, was not injured. The crash left blood on the pavement and a silent street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the light. An SUV turned left and struck her hip. She fell. Her leg was crushed. The driver stayed put. The signal stayed green. The street did not forgive.

A 67-year-old woman was crossing Park Avenue at East 77th Street with the signal when a southbound SUV turned left and struck her in the hip. According to the police report, she suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report states, “A 67-year-old woman, walking with the light, was struck in the hip by a turning SUV. She fell hard. Her leg was crushed.” The driver, a 26-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was following the signal. The crash left her conscious but badly hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding e-bike hit a cyclist near 77th on 1st Avenue. Both men thrown. Heads bloodied. Sirens cut the night. The pavement ran red. Two riders, hurt and conscious, waited for help in the dark.

Two men riding bikes collided on 1st Avenue near 77th Street. According to the police report, a 26-year-old cyclist was struck by a speeding e-bike. Both riders were ejected and suffered head injuries. The younger man bled heavily; the older man had abrasions. Both remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike struck the other bike's rear quarter panel. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left both men injured and the street stained with blood.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes driver failed to yield. A 21-year-old cyclist slammed into the car’s rear. He flew forward, face crushed, bleeding on the street. He was conscious. The crash left him injured. The system failed to protect him.

A 21-year-old cyclist was seriously injured at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 79th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist 'slammed into the rear of a Mercedes,' was ejected, and suffered crush injuries to his face. He was conscious but bleeding after hitting the street. The report states the driver of the Mercedes failed to yield right-of-way. This failure is listed as the primary contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A fast, unlicensed scooter struck a young woman at East 85th and 2nd. She fell hard. Blood pooled from her head. The scooter sped off. The street stayed silent. Danger moved on, leaving pain behind.

A 21-year-old woman was hit by an e-scooter at the corner of East 85th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Qiewa scooter was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed when it struck the pedestrian. The woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The scooter driver, a 32-year-old man, was unlicensed and did not stop. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet use or other equipment is cited as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the driver unscathed. The scooter continued on, unimpeded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turned left on West 29th, ran the light, and mounted the sidewalk. It struck two women. One died, crushed. The other lost her leg. A cyclist was hurt. The street was left broken, bloodied, and still.

An SUV turned left near West 29th Street and Broadway, ignoring a traffic signal. According to the police report, the vehicle struck two women on the sidewalk. One pedestrian, age 48, was killed by crush injuries. Another, age 32, was rendered unconscious and suffered an amputation. A 50-year-old cyclist was also injured with a fractured arm. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver, age 60, was injured. The crash left the sidewalk and street scarred, with a broken bicycle beside the victims. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man’s leg split open by a passing bike at East 55th and 2nd. Blood pooled on the concrete. The cyclist kept riding. The man stood bleeding, alone in the noon sun. Shock and pain filled the street.

A pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg after being struck by a cyclist at the corner of East 55th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist did not stop after the crash. The pedestrian was left bleeding and in shock. Both the cyclist and the pedestrian had 'Alcohol Involvement' listed as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Unspecified' as an additional factor. The cyclist was not injured and wore no safety equipment. The incident highlights the danger faced by pedestrians on city streets, especially when alcohol is involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602997, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy SUV turned left at 1st Avenue and East 65th. The bumper hit a woman’s head as she crossed with the light. She lay bleeding in the crosswalk, conscious, crushed beneath the June sun. Failure to yield marked the driver’s action.

A Chevy SUV made a left turn at the corner of 1st Avenue and East 65th Street in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 42-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV turned left. A woman crossed with the light. The bumper struck her head. She lay in the crosswalk, conscious, bleeding, crushed beneath the heat of a June afternoon.' The driver’s error was listed as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered head and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows no contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge sedan struck a man on FDR Drive. His shoulder torn, arm bleeding. He lay incoherent at the highway’s edge. The car’s front end crumpled. Traffic thundered past. The man’s words were gone. The street swallowed the moment.

A Dodge sedan traveling north on FDR Drive struck a 43-year-old man walking against traffic, not at an intersection. According to the police report, 'A Dodge sedan struck a 43-year-old man walking against traffic. His shoulder torn, arm bleeding, words gone. The car’s front crumpled. He lay incoherent on the asphalt’s edge, the highway roaring past like nothing had happened.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm and was described as incoherent at the scene. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota pickup turned left at East 77th and First. The driver struck a 66-year-old man crossing with the light. The truck’s front end hit his head. He fell, crushed and unconscious. Alcohol was involved. He died in the crosswalk.

A 66-year-old man was killed while crossing East 77th Street at First Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, he crossed with the signal when a Toyota pickup truck made a left turn and struck him with its front end, causing fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Alcohol was involved.' The driver’s actions are listed as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Alcohol Involvement.' The pedestrian was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left him unconscious with crush injuries. The police report makes clear: driver error and alcohol played a central role in this deadly collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter struck a taxi on East 42nd and Madison. The rider flew off, bleeding from his arm. Dawn broke over metal and blood. The city did not yield. Confusion and pain filled the street.

An e-scooter rider collided with the side of a taxi at the corner of East 42nd Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man on the e-scooter slammed into the taxi, was ejected, and suffered severe bleeding from his arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the listed contributing factor. The taxi driver and passenger were not reported as injured. The crash left the e-scooter rider in shock, bleeding, and exposed the harsh risks faced by vulnerable road users in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man crossed 2nd Avenue with the signal. A southbound motorscooter ran the light. The machine struck him in the head. He lay semiconscious, bleeding, as traffic moved on. The scooter sped through, ignoring control and speed.

An 85-year-old pedestrian was struck by a southbound motorscooter at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 86th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the light when the motorscooter disregarded traffic control and hit him in the head. The report states he was left semiconscious and bleeding on the pavement. The data lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed when drivers ignore signals and speed limits. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. No injuries to vehicle occupants were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 26-year-old e-bike rider near 3rd Avenue. The rider flew from his seat. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s front end crumpled. Night swallowed the scene. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A sedan traveling west on East 37th Street struck a 26-year-old man riding an e-bike north near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 26-year-old e-bike rider. He flew from the seat, no helmet, head split open. Conscious. Bleeding. The car’s front crumpled.' The e-bike rider suffered a severe head injury and was ejected from his bike. The crash report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail follows the documentation of driver error. The impact left the cyclist bleeding and conscious on the street. Systemic danger persists where cars and bikes meet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 87-year-old man rode south on 2nd Avenue. He struck head-on, thrown from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His face was torn open. He lay incoherent, confusion in his eyes. The crash left him battered and broken.

An 87-year-old cyclist was injured while riding south on 2nd Avenue at East 55th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he struck head-on and was thrown from his bike, suffering severe lacerations to his face and lying incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash involved only the cyclist, with no other vehicles reported. Witnesses and a notified person were present. The data highlights inattention as the primary cause, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan tore down FDR Drive. It veered, struck, and burst into fire. Two women died, trapped inside. The driver crawled out, burned but alive. The crash left smoke, heat, and loss. Unsafe speed and reckless lane change fueled the disaster.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling on FDR Drive near East 74th Street veered and crashed at 4:36 a.m. The car caught fire. Two women, aged 35 and 29, were killed in the flames. The driver, a 33-year-old man, escaped with severe burns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed,' 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. No information is given about safety equipment. The crash left two dead and one injured, all inside the car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Land Rover hit a turning Honda on Park Avenue. Steel tore into the Honda’s right side. A 58-year-old woman sat pinned, her knee and foot crushed. Sirens wailed. The street fell silent. Metal and pain filled the air.

A Land Rover SUV struck a Honda sedan at Park Avenue and East 62nd Street in Manhattan. The Honda was turning left when the SUV, heading straight, crashed into its right side. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the listed contributing factor. The impact left the 58-year-old woman driving the Honda trapped, with severe crush injuries to her knee and foot. The driver of the SUV, a 59-year-old man, was not reported injured. No other injuries were specified. The report details the violence of the collision and the failure to yield, which led to the woman’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15