Major Deegan, Minor Consequences: Blood on the Streets, Silence in City Hall

A bike hit a stopped sedan on Broadway. The rider flew forward, helmet cracking. His face struck pavement. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. His face did not. The sedan’s occupants were unhurt. Distraction played its part. The street stayed hard.

A 26-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and Arden Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A bike slammed into a stopped sedan. The rider, 26, flew forward. His helmet cracked. His face hit pavement. Blood spread. He stayed awake. His face did not.' The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s three occupants, including the 21-year-old driver, were not injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the cyclist bloodied and conscious, the car damaged at the rear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left before dawn. Its front hit a young man on West 203rd. Blood spilled on the empty street. The driver had been drinking. The man’s leg split open. He stayed conscious. The city stayed silent.

A 2017 Acura sedan, driven by a 22-year-old man, struck a 24-year-old pedestrian while making a left turn at West 203rd Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the sedan's front end hit the pedestrian, causing severe lacerations to his lower leg. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for the driver. The street was empty at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were cited. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the street marked by blood.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left at West 186th and St. Nicholas. An e-scooter kept straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider flew, head split, blood ran. He stayed awake. The street held its breath. Failure to yield left the rider bleeding.

A sedan making a left turn at West 186th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue struck a northbound e-scooter. The 30-year-old male e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the rider, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver of the sedan was a 67-year-old man. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A lone rider hit debris on Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcycle bucked. He flew off, helmeted, bleeding, arm torn. The bike’s rear crumpled. He lay in shock. No other vehicles. The road left him broken and alone.

A 31-year-old man riding northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway struck debris in the roadway. According to the police report, 'A lone rider struck debris. The motorcycle bucked. He flew. Helmeted, bleeding, arm torn open.' The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering severe bleeding and injuries to his arm. The police list 'Obstruction/Debris' as the contributing factor. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the rider in shock, alone on the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An Audi turned left on West 195th. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. The rider flew, hit pavement, bled. He lay semiconscious, torn open. The SUV’s front end crumpled. The street fell silent.

A crash on West 195th Street involved an Audi SUV making a left turn and a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was struck head-on and suffered severe lacerations across his body. According to the police report, 'An Audi turned left. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck him head-on. He flew, hit pavement, bled from everywhere. Semiconscious, torn open. The SUV’s front crumpled. The street went still.' The cyclist was partially ejected and left semiconscious. Both the cyclist and the SUV’s front end took the full force of impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were formally cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

The State Senate backed Sen. Gounardes’s bill to run speed cameras nonstop in city school zones. The vote was 51-12. Supporters cited lives lost to speeding. Opponents called it a cash grab. The Assembly must act before the session ends.

Bill S. (no number given) passed the New York State Senate on June 1, 2022, by a 51-12 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, reauthorizes and expands New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7. The measure was debated in the Senate, with Sen. Robert Jackson and Gounardes defending it: 'Cars speeding in New York kill New Yorkers, injure New Yorkers.' Gounardes called the cameras 'life-saving.' Opponents, including Sen. Andrew Lanza, dismissed the program as a 'cash register.' Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives said, 'When New York City’s speed safety cameras turn off, speeding increases and crashes rise.' The bill awaits Assembly action before the legislative session ends.

• State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-01

A motorcycle slammed into an SUV on University Avenue. The force threw a 27-year-old woman from the bike. Her head struck the pavement. She died under the streetlights. Driver errors and disregard for traffic control marked the night.

A deadly crash unfolded on University Avenue near West 190th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck an SUV head-on. A 27-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old man, was also ejected and injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but only after the driver errors. The crash left one dead and others injured, underscoring the dangers when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep swung wide on Jerome Avenue. An e-bike hit hard into its side. The rider’s leg bled heavy. Metal twisted. The pickup held two. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt, the street stained, the danger plain.

A Jeep pick-up truck made a wide turn across Jerome Avenue near 2575. An e-bike, heading straight, struck the truck’s right side. The 25-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding from his leg but stayed conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Jeep carried two men, ages 24 and 51, who were not reported injured. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. The police report details that the Jeep was making a U-turn when the collision occurred. The impact bent metal and left the e-bike’s front end damaged. The crash highlights the risks when drivers turn wide and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans tore north on Sherman Avenue before dawn. One driver had no license. A 38-year-old man stood in their path. His head was crushed. Parked cars shattered. Blood and metal marked the street. Speed and distraction ruled the morning.

Two sedans raced north on Sherman Avenue just before dawn. According to the police report, one driver was unlicensed. A 38-year-old pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and crush wounds but remained conscious. Parked cars were struck and damaged. The crash also left a 43-year-old driver with neck injuries and pain. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report describes blood and twisted metal in the aftermath. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when speed and distraction combine on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW turns right on Sherman Avenue. A 22-year-old woman crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. Her leg is crushed. She stays awake. The driver holds only a permit. Alcohol is involved. The street is dark. Pain lingers.

A 22-year-old woman was struck while crossing Sherman Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, a BMW sedan made a right turn and hit her, crushing her leg. She remained conscious with severe injuries to her lower limb. The report states, 'Alcohol involved.' The BMW driver held only a permit. The crash happened at 3 a.m. on a dark street. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The woman was the only pedestrian injured. The driver’s lack of a full license and alcohol involvement are key failures called out in the official record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound Carry All turned right at West 178th and Broadway. The oversized vehicle mounted the curb. A 68-year-old woman stood by the edge. The vehicle crushed her leg. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The danger lingered.

A 68-year-old woman was injured at the corner of West 178th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, a southbound Carry All made a right turn and struck the woman as she stood by the curb, not in the roadway. The oversized vehicle crushed her lower leg and foot, causing serious injuries. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors are cited. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that led to the crash. The impact highlights the danger oversized vehicles pose to people on city streets, even those standing out of the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossed Broadway with the light. An e-bike hit her chest. She stayed awake. Her limb did not. The rider sped off. The bike rolled on. She lay broken at the curb.

A 52-year-old woman was crossing Broadway at Academy Street in Manhattan when an e-bike struck her in the chest. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the e-bike hit her, causing a severe injury that resulted in amputation. The rider did not stop. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene, but her injuries were grave. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the law.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man stood in the street. Two sedans collided. The Honda’s bumper struck his head. Tinted windows and blocked views hid danger. He was sixty. He died where he fell. Glass and steel, vision lost, a life ended.

A 60-year-old man was killed on Jerome Avenue after being struck by a Honda sedan. According to the police report, 'Jerome Avenue — A man stood in the road. Two sedans met. The Honda’s bumper struck his head. Tinted glass, a blocked view. Sixty years old. He died where he fell.' The report lists 'Tinted Windows' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors for both drivers and occupants. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of limited visibility and obstructed views in vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.

A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.

A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old e-bike rider hit two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled. Speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding. The sedans’ occupants were not reported injured.

A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left blood on the asphalt and exposed the dangers of speed and improper lane use on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crashed into the back of a snow plow on Major Deegan Expressway. The 41-year-old driver was thrown partway out. He died from head trauma and severe bleeding. Another man, 43, suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. Night swallowed the scene.

A deadly crash unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:04 a.m. when a sedan struck the rear of a snow plow. According to the police report, the sedan's 41-year-old driver was partially ejected and died at the scene from head trauma and severe bleeding. A 43-year-old man in the snow plow suffered back injuries but survived. The report lists both drivers as licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the data. The sedan's front end struck the snow plow's rear, crushing metal and ending a life in the cold dark. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15