Subway surfing is a dangerous trend among young people in New York City. It has been growing rapidly. Startling statistics show over 100 instances in the first two months of 2023 alone – 58  accidents in January and 52 in February. In 2021, around 200 people were reported to have ridden outside subway trains, but that number soared to 928 in 2022.

Tragically, many teenagers have lost their lives engaging in this activity. The recent subway surfing tragedy in Brooklyn serves as a grim reminder of the risks involved. One teenager died, while another’s future took a devastating turn. 

Tragedy strikes as subway surfing claims lives

The NYPD reported a tragic incident that occurred in Brooklyn where one teenager lost their life and another was injured while subway surfing. The incident took place near the Bushwick Avenue-Aberdeen Street L train stop on Thursday afternoon. According to Gothamist the deceased teen, who had just graduated from junior high school, was found on top of the train. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, “It is not a game.” 

The injured teenager was taken to Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center and is in serious but stable condition. Richard Davey, president of the New York City Transit Authority, appealed to parents, saying, “If you are a parent and you think your child is engaged in subway surfing, riding between cars, please tell them it is not a game.” Mayor Adams also called for social media platforms like TikTok to take action, stating, “I urge social media to become more socially responsible.” The incident caused delays for the L trains in both directions, as confirmed by the MTA.

Reckless subway surfing escalates, leading to devastating outcomes

In the past year, people in New York have been riding on top of trains, leading to terrible outcomes. A viral TikTok video shows individuals dashing across the roof of a moving train. Daredevils dressed in black leap from car to car, risking their lives. Sadly, a 15-year-old boy suffered a severe head injury while trying to ride on top of a 7 train in Queens. Another 15-year-old boy in Queens had his arm severed when he fell onto the tracks while attempting to climb on top of an R train.

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Train surfing has a long history in New York City, dating back to the early 1900s. This dangerous trend, known as “subway surfing,” is popular among young men and teenage boys. Metropolitan Transit Authority statistics show a significant increase in incidents this year. The desire for attention and the influence of social media contribute to its resurgence. The urgency to address this hazardous behavior is objectively apparent.

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