Amazon vans may be New York City's latest target in a crackdown on delivery services
A new report suggests that Amazon delivery vehicles in New York City are involved in a high number of traffic violations, leading to calls for increased regulation. Amazon maintains that it provides safety training, though critics argue the company avoids liability by using third-party delivery partners.
Why it matters
The tension between gig-economy delivery models and urban safety regulations is a growing point of conflict in major metropolitan areas.
Amazon's delivery vehicles are creating hazards on New York City's streets, new data suggest. Bloomberg/Getty Images Amazon's delivery vehicles are making New York City's streets more dangerous, new data suggests. The report came with the endorsement of city officials leading a crackdown on delivery services. Amazon says it provides training and technology to help drivers safely navigate city streets. Amazon is making New York City traffic more dangerous, according to new data compiled by an advocacy group. Vehicles that deliver Amazon packages across the city received over 14,000 citations for violations between July 2020 and June 2025, including blocking emergency vehicles, obstructing fire hydrants, and speeding in school zones, said a report from The Alliance for a Greater New York. The report is based on data collected by the city.
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