The historical incident
This historical bulletin reports a rental pickup driven along a Lower Manhattan cycle path, killing eight and seriously injuring 11. The vehicle subsequently struck a school bus. Its central lesson is the misuse of ordinary vehicles as weapons.
Workplace lessons
Fleet operators should secure and account for vehicles, particularly heavy vehicles, train employees to follow controls and consider technology that can prevent detected misuse. Pair prevention with continuity plans, risk-management training and information-sharing with building and industry partners.