Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Jul 22 - A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on East 92nd. The rider, 34, suffered crushed legs. Police cite outside distraction and inexperience. The crash left the rider partially ejected but conscious.

A 34-year-old motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a parked SUV on East 92nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot and was partially ejected from the motorcycle but remained conscious. Police list 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distraction and inexperience on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830611 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Jul 21 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man at E 86th and 2nd. The car’s right front smashed his arm. Blood pooled. The driver, 75, stayed at the scene. View was blocked. The street did not forgive.

A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan at the intersection of E 86th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding and a serious upper arm injury. The vehicle, a 2020 Mercedes sedan, was traveling straight when its right front quarter panel hit the pedestrian. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830612 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Jul 13 - A 55-year-old driver lost consciousness while driving a sedan on York Avenue and died. The car’s right front bumper took the impact. No other people were injured. Police list "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor.

A sedan was traveling west on York Avenue near East 83rd Street when the driver lost consciousness and crashed. According to the police report, the driver, a 55-year-old man, was killed. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the vehicle was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the right front bumper. The driver was not ejected. No other pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicle occupants were reported injured. The police report does not note helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Jul 9 - A 33-year-old male driver was ejected on E 78th at 3rd Avenue. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction. Helmet use was recorded.

A 33-year-old male driver of an Other Motorized device listed as "Standing S" was injured on East 78th Street at 3rd Avenue. He was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver as the contributing factor. Helmet use was noted in the report. The vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead; point of impact and damage were recorded at the center back end. No other injuries were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

May 3 - A motorcycle and sedan collided on East 76th. The crash left the motorcyclist with crushed hips and legs. Police cite improper lane use and passenger distraction as causes.

A motorcycle and a sedan crashed at 348 E 76th Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, a 54-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passenger Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan was parked before impact; the motorcycle was passing. No pedestrians were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane use and distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Apr 15 - SUV struck a parked car on FDR Drive. A man bled from the head. A baby was hurt. Two others shaken. Dawn broke over blood and glass. Driver distracted. Road was straight. He did not see.

An SUV crashed into a parked car on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a pedestrian suffered head injuries and crush wounds. A baby and two adults inside the vehicles were also hurt. The report states: “FDR Drive, near dawn—an SUV slammed into a parked car. A man lay bleeding from the head. A baby was hurt. Two others shaken. The driver, 21, wore his belt. He was conscious. The road was straight. He didn’t see.” Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Feb 14 - Assembly bill A 5440 targets reckless drivers. It makes car owners pay when their vehicles run red lights. Cameras catch the lawbreakers. The aim: fewer crashes, safer streets for all.

Assembly bill A 5440 was introduced on February 14, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled "Imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York," seeks to hold vehicle owners accountable when their cars violate traffic signals, using camera enforcement. Assembly Member Steven Raga sponsors the bill, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Tony Simone, Yudelka Tapia, Karines Reyes, and Marcela Mitaynes as co-sponsors. No safety analyst note is available. The bill aims to curb dangerous driving and protect vulnerable road users by making owners answer for violations caught on camera.

• File A 5440, Open States, Published 2025-02-14

Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.

According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue, New York Post, Published 2025-02-06

Feb 5 - A ninety-year-old woman stepped off the curb on York Avenue. A taxi hit her head-on. An SUV rolled over her. Her skull crushed. She lay still. Two drivers kept straight. They did not see. She died on the street.

According to the police report, a ninety-year-old woman was killed on York Avenue near East 72nd Street when she was struck by a taxi and then run over by an SUV. The crash occurred at 17:41 in Manhattan. The report states, 'she stepped off the curb, alone, no signal. A taxi hit her head-on. An SUV rolled over her. Her skull crushed.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both vehicles, a taxi and an SUV, were traveling straight ahead. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The drivers 'did not see' her, according to the narrative. The victim suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No driver errors beyond inattention/distraction are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Feb 4 - A Tesla tore down FDR Drive at unsafe speed. Metal screamed. A baby girl, unbelted, was thrown from the car and killed. The sedan crumpled. The road bore witness. No warning, no mercy, only silence and wreckage.

According to the police report, a Tesla sedan traveling north on FDR Drive crashed at 2:44 a.m. The report states the vehicle was moving at 'unsafe speed.' The impact left the sedan demolished. A baby girl, listed as an occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and died on impact, her injuries described as affecting her 'entire body.' The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. No seatbelt was used, as noted in the report. The narrative describes the scene as the Tesla 'slammed at speed,' resulting in the infant's death. The focus remains on the excessive speed and the catastrophic consequences that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Feb 4 - Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.

NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.

• Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-04

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16