No More Accidents—Only Choices: Demand Action on Deadly Streets

A taxi struck a vehicle changing lanes on Hudson Street just after midnight. The driver of the other vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage by the other driver as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:01 AM on Hudson Street. The taxi was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, when it collided with another vehicle that was changing lanes. The point of impact was the taxi's right front quarter panel and the other vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver of the vehicle changing lanes, a 34-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor to the crash, explicitly pointing to the lane change maneuver as a driver error. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight, while the other driver’s improper lane usage led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 39-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of West 13 Street and 7 Avenue in Manhattan at 2:54 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Ford sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn directly led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A woman crossing with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck making a right turn on Bleecker Street. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way amid limited visibility, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Bleecker Street made a right turn and struck a female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, compounded by limited or obstructed view. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Ford pick-up truck with two occupants. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and limited visibility as the causes, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council bill orders DOT to build 35 e-bike battery stations yearly. A quarter will sit curbside, letting riders lock up. Sponsors: Rivera, Nurse, Hanif. Streets may shift. City must post locations.

Int 1084-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced October 10, 2024. The bill reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to install e-bicycle battery stations.' Council Members Carlina Rivera (primary sponsor), Sandy Nurse, and Shahana K. Hanif back the measure. It mandates DOT to install at least 35 e-bike battery stations each year for five years, with at least 25% curbside for secure parking. DOT must report on station rollout and post locations online. The bill aims to reshape curb space and infrastructure for e-bike riders, but offers no direct safety analysis for vulnerable road users.

• File Int 1084-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-10-10

A sedan turned left on East 13 Street and struck an 18-year-old woman riding west. She suffered leg injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention. The crash shows danger for cyclists in Manhattan traffic.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford sedan making a left turn collided with an 18-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on East 13 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at 3:45 PM. The cyclist suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the left side of the bike. No vehicle damage was reported. The cyclist was not ejected and wore a helmet classified as 'Motorcycle Only.' No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 62-year-old woman suffered a serious head injury after a taxi struck her while she crossed Canal Street against the signal. The taxi driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Canal Street was making a left turn when it struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center front end, causing a head injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The report cites driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Toyota taxi with one occupant. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted but the primary cause emphasized is the driver’s failure to safely navigate the turn while attentive and experienced.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 28-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on King Street. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:25 on King Street in Manhattan. A 2024 SUV, traveling east, rear-ended a sedan also moving east. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The injured party was a 28-year-old female front passenger in the sedan who sustained head injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The sedan had one occupant, with no driver license information provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

E-scooter driver thrown from vehicle on West 14th. Head injury. Unconscious. Police cite driver inattention. Center front end smashed. One man hurt. Streets unforgiving.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old man driving an e-scooter eastbound near West 14th Street in Manhattan was ejected and injured in a crash at 12:15. He suffered a head injury, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The e-scooter hit with its center front end and sustained damage there. No other vehicles or contributing factors were noted. The crash underlines the risk of distraction for all who travel New York’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council pushes Albany to let New York City ticket drivers who block bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Cyclists face deadly risk. Lawmakers demand action. Streets must protect the vulnerable.

Resolution 0574-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 26, 2024, it urges passage of S.5008A/A.803A. The measure calls for a 'bicycle lane safety program' using cameras to enforce bike lane rules. Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary sponsor), Lincoln Restler, and Erik D. Bottcher back the resolution. The text states: 'enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' The council demands Albany act. Cyclists die while drivers block lanes. The bill aims to hold motorists accountable and protect those most at risk.

• File Res 0574-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

A parked SUV’s roof caved in near Elizabeth Street. A 51-year-old man inside suffered head trauma and internal injuries. He was found unconscious. No driver errors listed. The cause remains unspecified.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male occupant was inside a parked 2022 Nissan SUV when the roof collapsed near 45 Elizabeth Street in Manhattan. The man suffered a severe head injury, internal injuries, and was found unconscious. The SUV was parked and facing north at the time of the crash, with damage focused on the roof. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information is provided about the driver. The incident highlights the impact and injuries sustained by the occupant, with the police report offering no details on fault or cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan turning right collided with an e-scooter traveling north on West Broadway. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on West Broadway near West Houston Street in Manhattan. A sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck an e-scooter going straight north. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old female, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, specifically linked to the e-scooter driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and driving a 2017 Lexus. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan changing lanes collided with a bicyclist traveling west on West Houston Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage by the sedan as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:05 AM on West Houston Street involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The sedan was changing lanes when it struck the bicyclist, who was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, and the cyclist was injured on the lower body. No damage was reported to the sedan. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 61-year-old man walking along Centre Street was struck by a northbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion, left semiconscious. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. Vehicle showed no damage despite impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 2:30 AM on Centre Street in Manhattan. The 61-year-old male was walking along the highway with traffic when struck by a vehicle traveling north. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was going straight ahead and showed no damage from the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights driver errors—specifically distraction and speeding—as the primary causes of harm to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 54-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash in Manhattan. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction contributed to the collision. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on East 12 Street in Manhattan at 9:30 AM. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was riding eastbound, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The vehicle, a bike, sustained no damage. The report highlights driver errors related to inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision, with no mention of any contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A distracted taxi driver struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Bowery outside a crosswalk. The impact caused neck injuries and shock. The taxi showed no damage. Driver inattention led to this serious collision in Manhattan late at night.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southbound on Bowery struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was in shock at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver, licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota vehicle, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. Despite the severity of the pedestrian's injuries, the taxi sustained no damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Manhattan's busy streets late at night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A taxi turning right on Bleecker Street struck a 38-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and conscious.

According to the police report, at 10:50 AM on Bleecker Street near LaGuardia Place in Manhattan, a taxi making a right turn struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation, classified as injury severity 3. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and located at the intersection. No damage was reported to the taxi, which was traveling southeast with one occupant. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on 5th Avenue during right turns. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite improper turning and lane usage. The crash underscores the danger of driver error at busy Manhattan corners.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 5 Avenue near West 11 Street in Manhattan at 9:40 AM. Both vehicles were making right turns when they collided. One driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered an internal shoulder and upper arm injury. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The crash highlights driver mistakes in turning and lane use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04