Jan 6 - Three sedans raced north on Henry Hudson Parkway. A man walked in the dark. One car struck him head-on. His body broke on the cold asphalt. He died alone, under the headlights. Two drivers were injured. Unsafe speed ruled the night.

A man walking north along Henry Hudson Parkway, near 96th Street, was struck and killed by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Three sedans came fast. One struck him head-on. His body shattered on the cold road. He died there, alone, beneath the speeding lights.' Two drivers were injured—one to the shoulder and upper arm, the other to the head. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. The data also shows one driver was unlicensed. The crash left a pedestrian dead and two drivers hurt, all under the shadow of reckless speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595960 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 5 - A 56-year-old man stepped into West 55th Street. An e-scooter struck him head-on. Blood ran from his head. He stayed awake. The scooter rolled away, untouched. The man lay hurt. The city kept moving.

A 56-year-old pedestrian was struck by an e-scooter while crossing mid-block near 406 West 55th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter hit the man head-on, causing severe bleeding from his head. The man remained conscious after the crash. The e-scooter, operated by a licensed male driver, sustained no damage and continued on. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the e-scooter operator. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The crash left one pedestrian injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 4 - A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.

A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 153 cracks down on bus lane violators. Owners face liability. Cameras catch drivers blocking buses. Sponsors push for stronger enforcement. Streets clear for buses, danger cut for those on foot.

Senate bill S 153, sponsored by Liz Krueger (District 28) with Andrew Gounardes (26) and Brad Hoylman-Sigal (47) as co-sponsors, is at the sponsorship stage. Introduced January 4, 2023, it 'relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions and to the adjudication of certain parking infractions.' The bill extends a bus rapid transit demonstration program, using cameras to enforce bus lane rules. No safety analyst note was provided. The sponsors aim to hold vehicle owners accountable and keep bus lanes clear, a move that can reduce risk for pedestrians and bus riders.

• File S 153, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Jan 3 - A motorscooter slammed into a taxi on 5th Avenue at East 84th. The unlicensed rider fled. A woman passenger flew from the seat, helmet split, blood pooling on the street. Failure to yield and ignored signals led to carnage.

A motorscooter crashed into the front of a taxi at 5th Avenue and East 84th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the unlicensed motorscooter rider fled south after the collision. A woman passenger was ejected from the motorscooter, her helmet split, and she suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The injured woman was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No blame is placed on the victim. The crash underscores the lethal risk faced by vulnerable road users on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 28 - A Honda sedan slammed forward on West 90th. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The right front caved in. The driver, 48, died in the seat. No passengers. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. One life ended.

A 2001 Honda sedan crashed on West 90th Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The sole occupant, a 48-year-old male driver, was killed. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' caused the collision. The right front quarter panel of the Honda was crushed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no contributing factors for the victim beyond the aggressive driving. The crash left the driver dead at the scene. No passengers were present. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. This crash highlights the lethal consequences of aggressive driving, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 28 - A Ford pickup swung a U-turn on Broadway. Its front bumper struck a 73-year-old man crossing. He fell, crushed and unconscious. The truck kept moving south. The street held him in silence. The man’s body was broken. The city did not stop.

A Ford pickup truck made a U-turn at Broadway and West 100th Street in Manhattan. The truck’s front bumper struck a 73-year-old man crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was left unconscious. The report states, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” as the contributing factor. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and traveling south. The impact left the pedestrian broken and silent in the street. No helmet or signal issues were listed. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers fail to yield to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 21 - A Lexus crashed into a taxi’s rear on West 61st. The Lexus driver, 38, was found unconscious with crush injuries. Police found drugs. The street froze under cold lights. Metal twisted. The city’s silence broke for sirens.

A southbound Lexus struck the back of a taxi on West 61st Street at West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 38-year-old Lexus driver suffered severe crush injuries and was found unconscious, according to the police report. The report states, “Drugs were found.” The crash involved two vehicles: a Lexus sedan and a Toyota taxi. Both drivers were licensed. The police report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the Lexus driver badly hurt. The street was left still, broken by the violence of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 12 - A parked sedan. A woman inside. An SUV struck from behind. Her head took the blow. She died before sunset. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No warning. No chance.

A 37-year-old woman sat inside a parked sedan on West 53rd Street in Manhattan. An SUV crashed into the rear of her car. According to the police report, the SUV struck hard, front to rear. The woman suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No seat belt was used, but this is noted only after the absence of driver errors. The crash left the street quiet, the toll clear: one life lost, another deadly impact in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.

An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.

An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 4 - A sedan hit a man on an e-bike. The crash crushed the bike and threw him into a parked SUV. He died on the pavement. The street was cold and dark. The driver failed to yield. The city claimed another life.

A 38-year-old man riding an e-bike east on West 24th Street was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, the sedan hit the cyclist, crushing the bike and hurling his body into a parked SUV. The cyclist died at the scene. The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants or others involved. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact and failure to yield led to the deadly outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 3 - A GMC SUV hit a woman on a bike at East 79th and Fifth. She was thrown to the pavement. Her head bled. She drifted in and out. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street stayed cold. The city moved on.

A woman riding a bike was struck by a GMC SUV at the corner of East 79th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist was thrown to the pavement, suffered a head injury, and was semiconscious with severe bleeding. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report, but only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one person hurt and the city unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - Mayor Adams’s ‘City of Yes’ zoning plan aims to cut parking minimums. Lincoln Restler backs the move. The proposal would free space for homes, not cars. Advocates say it means safer, cheaper streets. Council Speaker stays cautious. The fight is on.

On October 13, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) supported Mayor Adams’s ‘City of Yes’ zoning proposal. The plan, discussed in committee, seeks to reduce or eliminate parking minimums for new developments. The matter summary states the proposal will 'prioritize people over parking, aiming to make streets safer and reduce parking requirements to enable more housing and amenities.' Restler said, 'In urban hubs like Lower Manhattan, the heart of the South Bronx, Downtown Brooklyn or Downtown Jamaica, we need affordable housing, economic development with good jobs, and dynamic mixed use buildings, not more parking.' The bill has drawn support from advocates and developers, who argue that parking mandates drive up housing costs and disrupt pedestrian-friendly streets. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams remained noncommittal, focusing on the housing crisis and bureaucracy. The proposal’s fate will shape the city’s streets and who they serve.

• Mayor Adams’s ‘City of Yes’ Zoning Proposal Will Take on Parking Minimums (But How Seriously?), streetsblog.org, Published 2022-10-13

Oct 13 - Mayor Adams moves to cut parking mandates. The plan aims to put people before cars. Advocates say this will clear streets, lower rents, and open space for homes. Some council members back the change. Others hesitate. The fight over parking heats up.

""I don't think parking spaces are a worthwhile use of valuable space when we have the worst housing crisis."" -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

On October 13, 2022, Mayor Adams unveiled the 'City of Yes' zoning proposal. The measure, now under council review, seeks to eliminate or reduce parking minimums citywide. The proposal’s summary states it will 'prioritize people over parking,' aiming to make streets safer and housing more affordable. Council Member Lincoln Restler supports the move, saying, 'we need affordable housing, economic development... not more parking.' State Sen. Brad Hoylman calls parking spaces a poor use of land amid a housing crisis. Advocates like Sara Lind urge full elimination, citing pollution and congestion. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams remains noncommittal, focusing on the housing crisis and open to review. The proposal is in early stages, with state legislation also in play. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users has been published.

• Mayor Adams’s ‘City of Yes’ Zoning Proposal Will Take on Parking Minimums (But How Seriously?), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-13

Oct 7 - A taxi struck a 14-year-old girl at West 89th and Central Park West. Her head bled onto the curb. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and driver inattention marked the crash.

A 14-year-old girl was hit by a taxi at the corner of West 89th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The taxi, driven by a 36-year-old woman, was heading north and did not stop after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash left the pedestrian injured while the driver and passengers were unhurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 6 - A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.

A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 5 - A Toyota SUV struck at West 44th and 11th. Inside, a 67-year-old woman bled from the face. The driver, distracted, kept southbound. No damage outside. The wound ran deep. The city’s danger hid in plain sight.

A Toyota SUV crashed at the corner of West 44th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver was southbound and distracted when the crash happened. A 67-year-old woman, seated in the right rear, suffered severe facial lacerations. She wore her seatbelt. The driver, a 59-year-old man, was also in the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No exterior damage was noted, but the injury inside was serious. The crash shows how distraction behind the wheel can bring sudden harm, even when the vehicle itself appears untouched.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577953 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 2 - A Honda SUV struck a sedan’s rear on West 57th and 12th Avenue. Metal twisted. A 51-year-old man bled from the arm, trapped by his lap belt. Distraction ruled the moment. He stayed conscious. The street stayed dangerous.

A southbound Honda SUV crashed into the rear of a sedan at West 57th Street and 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound Honda slammed another’s rear. Metal crumpled. A 51-year-old man bled from the arm, held in place by a lap belt. He stayed awake. Distraction didn’t.' The crash left the 51-year-old male driver with severe lacerations to his arm. Other occupants, including a 58-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, were listed as uninjured. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data does not list any errors by the injured driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569858 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.

A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19