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A 36-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe leg injuries on West 30 Street. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The rider was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg in the impact.

At approximately 16:30 on West 30 Street, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash caused by driver inattention, according to the police report. The bicyclist, described as the vehicle driver, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was a bicycle traveling straight ahead, with impact occurring at the center front end. No damage to the bicycle was reported. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 44-year-old man outside an intersection on West 35 Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 PM on West 35 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan, described as a Jeep, was making a left turn traveling northeast when it struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and no other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

An 86-year-old driver was partially ejected and injured at a Manhattan intersection. The crash involved disregarding traffic control and driver distraction. The victim suffered knee and lower leg injuries despite crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 AM on 9 Avenue near West 21 Street in Manhattan. The 86-year-old male driver, classified as an occupant and partially ejected, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, with no vehicle damage recorded. The victim was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash, indicating no fault on the pedestrian side. The injuries included contusions and bruises, with the victim conscious at the scene. This incident highlights driver errors in obeying traffic controls and maintaining attention, leading to serious injury even without vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704953 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

More delivery workers now register their mopeds. Police crackdowns and ticket threats push them to comply. Advocates step in, guiding new immigrants through red tape. Sellers rarely warn buyers about legal requirements. Workers pay steep fees to keep earning and avoid losing their rides.

This report, published February 21, 2024, details the surge in moped registrations among New York City delivery workers. DMV data show ZIP codes with many deliveristas now lead in registered mopeds. The article quotes workers like Junior Pichardo, who says, 'If you have plates, [the police] won’t summons you.' Eric Macario and William Medina, both delivery workers, highlight confusion and lack of information about registration and insurance. Medina blames sellers for failing to inform buyers. State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assembly Member Alex Bores have introduced a bill to require sellers to register mopeds before sale, but it remains pending. For now, advocates help workers navigate the system. Ligia Guallpa of the Worker’s Justice Project says many only learn the rules after police seize their mopeds or issue tickets. The crackdown exposes systemic gaps, leaving vulnerable workers to bear the cost and risk.

• Data Dive: More Delivery Workers are Registering Their Mopeds, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-02-21

A 39-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck her at an intersection on West 57 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a right turn on West 57 Street in Manhattan when it struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The driver's action of making a right turn while the pedestrian was crossing with the signal highlights a failure to yield or lack of adequate caution by the driver. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured with contusions and lower leg trauma after a sedan struck him on Manhattan’s 8th Avenue. The sedan driver was changing lanes, impacting the bike’s front end and causing serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:49 on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. A 26-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was traveling north when a 2016 Toyota sedan, also heading north, was changing lanes. The sedan’s right rear bumper struck the e-bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists the sedan driver’s action of changing lanes as a critical factor in the collision. No other contributing factors were specified. The impact and driver error highlight the dangers of lane changes in dense urban traffic, especially for vulnerable road users like e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704028 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield right-of-way. The collision struck the bike’s right side and the SUV’s left side doors, causing moderate injury in Midtown Manhattan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 near West 42 Street in Manhattan. A 2021 Mercedes SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was changing lanes eastbound when it collided with a 22-year-old male bicyclist also traveling eastbound. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as moderate injury severity. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the SUV and the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The report focuses on driver errors leading to the collision, without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A bus making a right turn struck a pedestrian crossing West 42 Street with the signal. The 33-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite the bus driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a bus traveling northwest on West 42 Street was making a right turn when it struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the bus driver as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and operating the 2017 bus at the time. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, crashed into the rear of a stopped SUV on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 AM on 8 Avenue near West 20 Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling north struck the rear of a northbound SUV that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old male wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan's front end and the SUV's rear end both sustained damage. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Pickup truck turned left on 9th Avenue. Struck a 24-year-old man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries. No damage to the truck. The street left him hurt.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was crossing 9 Avenue at West 53 Street in Manhattan with the signal when a southbound Ford pickup truck made a left turn and struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any pedestrian errors. The driver was making a left turn while the pedestrian crossed, a maneuver that often demands caution.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

A sedan turned left on 8th Avenue. A 62-year-old man biked north. Metal met flesh. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The car was untouched. The man was not.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at 8th Avenue and West 35th Street struck a northbound cyclist at 12:04 p.m. The 62-year-old man on the bike suffered a head injury, was partially ejected, and bled severely but remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, both attributed to driver error. The sedan was undamaged, while the cyclist lay half-thrown beside his frame. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the primary driver errors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered a severe arm fracture after a collision on 11 Avenue. The cyclist was unhelmeted and injured but conscious. The motorist was unlicensed, traveling southbound, and struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on 11 Avenue near West 51 Street in Manhattan. A 22-year-old male bicyclist, traveling southbound without a helmet, was injured with a fractured elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The collision involved a vehicle traveling straight ahead southbound that impacted the bicyclist on the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The driver of the vehicle was unlicensed in New York, indicating a critical driver error contributing to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist’s lack of helmet use was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The report highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Council bill targets cars blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, and hydrants near schools. Civilian complaints trigger fines. Streets clear, danger cut. Council moves to protect the vulnerable.

Int 0080-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 8, 2024, the bill creates a $175 penalty for vehicles blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, or hydrants within 2,640 feet of schools. The Department of Transportation must set up a civilian reporting program. If a civilian complaint leads to a fine, the complainant gets 25 percent of proceeds. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to hazardous obstruction by vehicles and civilian complaints.' Council Member Carlina Rivera leads, joined by Restler, Ayala, Joseph, Menin, and others. The bill aims to keep paths clear for those most at risk.

• File Int 0080-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.

• File Int 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

A moped rider crashed headfirst into a parked SUV on Ninth Avenue. Blood pooled beneath his helmet. He stayed conscious, wounded and dazed, as streetlights flickered onto the cold Manhattan night.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old moped rider traveling south on 9th Avenue near West 58th Street struck the left side doors of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A moped struck a parked SUV. The rider, 29, hit headfirst. Blood seeped from his helmet. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, indicating the moped rider responded to another vehicle's actions before the crash. The SUV was stationary at the time, with no damage reported. The injured rider suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious. The police report notes the use of a helmet by the rider. No driver errors from the parked SUV are cited; the focus remains on the chain of events triggered by traffic conditions and the presence of large, stationary vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

An e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a taxi on West 36 Street. The driver was partially ejected and sustained bruises. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on West 36 Street in Manhattan involving an e-scooter and a taxi. The e-scooter driver, a 56-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The taxi, traveling south, struck the left side doors of the e-scooter, which was traveling west. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The e-scooter driver was licensed but wore no safety equipment. The taxi driver was also licensed and driving straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted on the taxi's left side doors, while the e-scooter showed no damage. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the victim beyond driver inexperience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A 76-year-old woman suffered facial contusions when an SUV backing south on West 44th Street hit her. The driver’s unsafe backing and limited view caused the collision. The pedestrian remained conscious but injured in Manhattan’s busy streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:01 on West 44th Street in Manhattan. A 2009 Hyundai SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was backing south when it struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. No vehicle damage was reported. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during backing maneuvers in crowded urban environments, especially when visibility is compromised.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A van backing east collided with a westbound bicyclist on West 53rd Street in Manhattan. The 25-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved confusion or error by the bicyclist, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on West 53rd Street in Manhattan. A 2013 van was backing east when it struck a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the cyclist's actions played a role. The van's point of impact was the center back end, confirming it was backing at the time of collision. The driver held a valid New York license. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist but highlights the van driver's backing maneuver and the bicyclist's confusion as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07