Blood on the Crosswalk: Manhattan’s Streets Still Kill

Jul 16 - A 39-year-old male moped driver was ejected during a crash on Canal Street in Manhattan. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Canal Street collided with another vehicle also traveling west and passing. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash caused damage to the moped’s right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other specific driver errors. The other vehicle involved is unspecified with no reported damage or injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - A 34-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Fulton Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking her with the vehicle's left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fulton Street and Church Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV, making a right turn westbound, struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A 30-year-old man was struck at Church Street and Park Place. He crossed against the signal. The SUV driver was going straight north. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at the intersection of Church Street and Park Place in Manhattan. The driver, a licensed female from Pennsylvania, was operating a 2015 Jeep SUV traveling northbound, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing driver errors or vehicle damage. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted but no driver violations were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644304 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Worth Street in Manhattan. The sedan's right rear quarter panel was struck. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Worth Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-bike, both traveling east. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The sedan was impacted on its right rear quarter panel. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage and distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Worth Street in Manhattan. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist on the right side. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver was inattentive and distracted.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Worth Street was struck by a 2018 Toyota SUV making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruise to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making turns in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling west on Broadway near Leonard Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Both drivers showed signs of inattention. The sedan was parked before impact and damaged on the right side.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Broadway in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was also in shock but had no reported injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both parties. The sedan was parked prior to the crash and sustained damage to the right side doors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing no specified helmet. The collision point was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 29 - New Jersey officials rail against MTA congestion pricing. Yet their state rakes in billions from MTA contracts. The plan will raise $15 billion for transit. Jersey firms stand to gain more. Lawsuits loom. Money and politics collide. Streets stay dangerous.

On June 29, 2023, a report surfaced in Streetsblog NYC detailing the debate over MTA congestion pricing. The report, titled "New Jersey May See Red over Congestion Pricing, but Garden State Gets Plenty of MTA Green," highlights that from 2014 to 2022, the MTA paid New Jersey companies $3.3 billion for goods and services. The plan, set to raise $15 billion for the MTA's 2020-2024 capital plan, faces opposition from New Jersey officials, including Governor Phil Murphy, who have threatened lawsuits. The article quotes Rachael Fauss of Reinvent Albany: "Congestion pricing will bring in $15 billion alone for the MTA's $55 billion 2020-2024 capital plan, and New Jersey businesses stand to profit from this major increase in MTA capital spending." MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick adds that congestion pricing will "reduce traffic, improve regional air quality, and boost the Garden State's economy." Despite the political fight, the money keeps flowing. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the system prioritizes contracts and capital over street safety.

• Report: New Jersey May See Red over Congestion Pricing, but Garden State Gets Plenty of MTA Green, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-29

Jun 28 - A motorcycle struck a 50-year-old woman crossing South Street with the signal. She suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control and sped. The pedestrian was left in shock at the intersection near Fulton Street.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on South Street struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Fulton Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in moderate injury severity. The report lists the driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The motorcycle had no visible damage, and the pedestrian was not at fault. The pedestrian was left in shock following the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist on Chambers Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and shock. The driver showed signs of inattention and distraction. The bicyclist wore a helmet and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling east on Chambers Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan impacted the left front bumper, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - A new storm-resistant street opened on Beach 108th in Rockaway. Porous pavement, wider sidewalks, and bike lanes now line the block. The project promises less flooding and safer passage for people on foot and bike. Connections to the ferry and boardwalk improved.

On June 18, 2023, Council Member Joann Ariola (District 32) marked the completion of a major infrastructure project in Rockaway. The work, running from Beach Channel Drive to Shore Front Parkway, added porous pavement, new bike lanes, and wider pedestrian walkways. The city says the 11,000 square feet of new surface can absorb nearly 1.3 million gallons of stormwater each year. Ariola said, 'At long last, we will finally have a safe, steady, and efficient flow of traffic here, and the area is now more resilient than ever before.' The project, part of a $16.6 million investment begun in March 2021, also repaired or replaced 1,100 feet of storm sewer and added new left turn lanes. The changes give cyclists and pedestrians an easier, safer route to the Rockaway ferry terminal and boardwalk.

• New storm-resistant street with ‘porous pavement’ opens in Rockaway, just in time for hurricane season, gothamist.com, Published 2023-06-18

Jun 17 - A 2-year-old boy was hit by a bike at Broadway and Park Place. The child was crossing with the signal when the bike disregarded traffic control and failed to yield. The boy suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on Broadway struck a 2-year-old pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The toddler sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the bike rider's errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely low speed. The child was not at fault and was legally crossing. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - A 4-year-old girl was hit by an SUV on Canal Street while crossing with the signal. The driver, distracted and failing to yield, struck her in the head. She suffered whiplash and a serious head injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Canal Street in Manhattan after being struck by a 2014 Jeep SUV traveling westbound. The child was crossing the intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV hit the pedestrian with its center front end but sustained no damage. The child suffered a head injury and whiplash, with injury severity rated as serious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A sedan hit a bicyclist riding south on Murray Street. The crash left the cyclist with head abrasions. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The cyclist stayed conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed woman, turned left on Murray Street and struck a 26-year-old man riding a bike south. The bicyclist suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact hit the front center of both the sedan and the bike. The cyclist wore a helmet. No driver errors like failure to yield or speeding appear in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - The word ‘micromobility’ shrinks bikes and scooters to fit car culture’s frame. These vehicles are not small—they are right-sized. Cars, SUVs, and trucks are oversized and deadly. Language shapes danger. Words matter. Human-scaled mobility deserves respect, not diminishment.

This opinion piece, published June 12, 2023, on Streetsblog NYC, challenges the use of the term ‘micromobility’ to describe bikes, scooters, and similar vehicles. The article argues, ‘SUVs, pick-up trucks, and passenger cars should not be the benchmark by which we judge the size of other forms of transit, and the term 'micromobility' encourages us to believe that they are.’ Author Sarah Risser calls for dropping the ‘micro’ prefix, urging us to see bikes and scooters as standard, not lesser. She highlights how oversized vehicles—cars, SUVs, trucks—fuel rising deaths among pedestrians and cyclists. Risser urges language that centers human-scaled mobility and rejects car supremacy. No council bill or vote is attached, but the stance is clear: words shape safety, and the right words can help dismantle systemic danger.

• Opinion: Why We Should Stop Using the Word ‘Micromobility’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-12

Jun 12 - The city delayed BQE reconstruction. Construction waits. Traffic study comes first. Interim repairs promise safety, but the crumbling cantilever looms. Council Member Restler doubts the city’s resolve. Residents fear more delays. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as trucks roll on.

On June 12, 2023, the city announced a delay in the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) project. The Department of Transportation will conduct a traffic study before starting the environmental review, pushing construction to late 2027. The matter, titled 'City delays BQE construction to conduct traffic study, says roadway is ‘safe’ amid interim repairs,' highlights the city’s claim that interim repairs will keep the road safe until at least 2028. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, voiced concern about the delay and the city’s ability to finish the project. Community Visioning Council members were not told in advance. Residents and advocates worry about the crumbling structure and lack of transparency. The city plans automated enforcement against overweight trucks, but the delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.

• City delays BQE construction to conduct traffic study, says roadway is ‘safe’ amid interim repairs, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2023-06-12

Jun 8 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Chambers Street in Manhattan. The impact injured her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and wore a helmet. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on Chambers Street was hit by a 2022 SUV making a right turn northeast. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report also notes "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a secondary factor, but the primary driver error was failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal wants OMNY to work with Citi Bike. He calls for a unified payment system to break down barriers for riders. The move could make bike-share easier, but fractured agencies and costly upgrades stand in the way.

On June 8, 2023, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Midtown West) urged the MTA and Lyft to integrate OMNY, the city’s contactless fare system, with Citi Bike. In a letter, Hoylman-Sigal wrote, "We urge you to create a unified payment system as expeditiously as possible." The proposal aims to remove barriers for would-be Citi Bike users and address issues like vandalized QR codes. The bill is a policy proposal, not yet in committee or up for a vote. Hoylman-Sigal’s push highlights the fractured nature of New York’s fare systems, with separate payments for subways, bikes, ferries, and regional trains. While OMNY integration could streamline access, technical and financial hurdles remain. The MTA and Cubic, OMNY’s contractor, say they are reviewing expansion opportunities. No direct safety impact assessment was provided.

• Manhattan Pol Wants OMNY to Work With Citi Bike, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-08

Jun 8 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Jun 6 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Jun 6 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06