CB2’s Crosswalks: 10 deaths, 1,198 injuries, and the clock won’t stop

Sep 21 - 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 2025-09-19

Sep 21 - 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 2025-09-19

Sep 17 - A 14-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan on Hudson Street, suffering knee and lower leg injuries. The impact hit the vehicle’s right side doors. The pedestrian was off intersection, injured while in the roadway. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Hudson Street in Manhattan at 3:10 PM when a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian was located off an intersection, described as performing 'other actions in roadway.' The report lists the pedestrian's injuries as affecting the knee, lower leg, and foot, with a complaint of pain or nausea and emotional shock. The vehicle was going straight ahead with three occupants, driven by a licensed male driver from New York. The contributing factors for the crash are marked as 'unspecified' in the report, indicating no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A sedan merging westbound struck the left rear bumper of a pickup truck also traveling west on West Street. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered neck contusions and shock. Police cite improper lane usage as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street in Manhattan at 1:37 p.m. A 44-year-old male sedan driver was injured after his vehicle, merging westbound, collided with the left rear bumper of a pickup truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The sedan driver sustained neck contusions and was in shock at the scene. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the sedan operator's part. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The pickup truck was not occupied at the time. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - 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 2025-09-19

Sep 14 - 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 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - 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 2025-09-19

Sep 11 - 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 2025-09-19

Sep 11 - 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 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - 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 2024-09-10

Sep 8 - A 29-year-old female driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions in a Manhattan collision. The crash occurred on Varick Street at 5:25 a.m. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, with the driver restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:25 a.m. on Varick Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, was operating a 2007 Honda sedan traveling south and making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The driver was injured with abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage included impact to the right front quarter panel and center front end. The report does not list any victim errors or pedestrian involvement, focusing on the driver’s impaired condition as the key factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - A 47-year-old e-scooter rider crashed on West Street. Neck abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Rider stayed conscious. No ejection. No other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on West Street in Manhattan was injured after crashing at 9:05 AM. The rider suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or environmental hazards are mentioned. The e-scooter showed no damage. The report does not specify helmet use as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when attention lapses, even with no outside interference.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - An e-scooter rider was partially ejected and injured in Manhattan when an SUV made a U-turn. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near West Broadway at 4:30 p.m. A 24-year-old male e-scooter rider was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-scooter was traveling south going straight ahead when it collided with a 2024 Toyota SUV making a U-turn in the same direction. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The e-scooter rider was conscious but injured and was not using any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 3 - SUV lost steering. Metal hit flesh. A 22-year-old cyclist took the blow. Blood on his arm. Manhattan street, morning. Machine failed. Rider paid.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV parked on Prince Street in Manhattan suffered a steering failure at 10:26 a.m. The SUV struck a westbound bicyclist. The impact hit the SUV’s left side doors and the bike’s right front bumper. The 22-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Steering Failure" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are cited. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No mention of helmet or signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 2 - Taxi and SUV slammed together on Varick Street. Rear passenger, 21, hurt in knee and leg. Blood, shock, pain. Unsafe lane change led to metal and flesh torn in the dark.

According to the police report, a taxi and an SUV collided at 2:30 AM on Varick Street in Manhattan while both vehicles attempted left turns. The crash involved the taxi's right front bumper and the SUV's center front end. Police cite 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. A 21-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. She was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash underscores the danger of poor lane discipline during turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - A taxi driver distracted by inattention struck a pedestrian crossing East 4 Street at Lafayette Street. The woman suffered bruises and a lower arm injury. The crash happened just before midnight in Manhattan’s Council District 2.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling eastbound on East 4 Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at Lafayette Street. The pedestrian, a woman, sustained contusions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock and a severity level 3 injury. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. Despite the collision, the taxi sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal, and no contributing factors were attributed to her behavior. The crash occurred at 11:59 PM in Manhattan, zip code 10003, within Council District 2.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 27 - A 45-year-old woman suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after an e-bike collision at an intersection on East 14 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was in shock and injured while crossing the roadway. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with an e-bike on East 14 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan at 11:00 AM. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The e-bike was unoccupied by a driver at the time, and no additional vehicle damage or driver information was provided. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors were cited. The focus remains on the collision impact and resulting injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - A sedan stopped in traffic on Spring Street was struck from behind by an SUV traveling westbound. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:20 on Spring Street in Manhattan. A 26-year-old female driver of a 2024 sedan was stopped in traffic when a 2019 SUV traveling westbound struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining facial injuries and shock, and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The police report explicitly identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s rear center, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal stands firm. He says New York needs congestion pricing. The governor paused the $15 toll. Lawmakers debate lower fees and exemptions. The MTA’s future hangs in the balance. Vulnerable road users wait for action. Streets stay dangerous.

On August 22, 2024, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47) joined the debate over New York’s congestion pricing plan. The original $15 toll was paused by Governor Hochul in June. Now, officials consider a lower toll or alternatives to fund the MTA. Hoylman-Sigal said, 'we need congestion pricing.' The matter, titled 'MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme,' highlights the urgency of MTA financing. Assemblywoman Deborah Glick noted Hochul’s commitment to a replacement plan. The bill’s status remains in flux, with no committee or vote recorded. The safety impact for vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—was not assessed. The city’s most at-risk remain exposed as leaders argue over dollars and cars.

• MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-22

Aug 19 - A sedan turned left and struck a 34-year-old woman at Varick and West Houston. She suffered a shoulder bruise. The car showed no damage. Police listed unspecified factors. The woman was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan traveling southeast on Varick Street made a left turn and struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with West Houston Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered a contusion to her upper arm and shoulder and was conscious after the crash. The sedan hit her with its left side doors but showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were listed as factors. The incident underscores the persistent threat turning vehicles pose to people on foot in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19