Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 12 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck him on W 35th Street. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield. The cyclist was not ejected but experienced shock and pain.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 8:30 PM on W 35th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan. A Nissan SUV traveling east struck a southbound bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was not reported. This crash highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to yield, as critical causes of injury to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.

An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 10 - A box truck, left parked on Avenue of the Americas, lurched forward and struck a 33-year-old man behind the wheel of another vehicle. He wore a harness. He did not move again. Cold air hung over the still street.

According to the police report, a box truck parked near 851 Avenue of the Americas suddenly lurched north and struck a 33-year-old man who was behind the wheel of another vehicle. The man, identified as the driver and sole occupant, wore a lap belt and harness but was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred at 8:10 a.m. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical lapse in driver vigilance. The truck, registered in Ohio and operated by a licensed driver from Louisiana, was supposed to be stationary but instead moved forward, causing fatal impact. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior are cited in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and the dangers posed by large vehicles left unattended on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 4 - An SUV struck a 54-year-old woman crossing East 26th Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered injuries to her entire body. Shock and pain followed. The street did not forgive.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman was crossing East 26th Street near 5th Avenue in Manhattan with the signal when an SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash was caused by the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.

According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.

• Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive, New York Post, Published 2025-02-04

Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.

A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - Transit advocates and officials rallied at Grand Central. They demanded Governor Hochul fill a $33 billion gap in the MTA capital plan. Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal called transit vital for the region. Advocates stressed accessibility and equity. The state’s budget leaves riders exposed.

On February 2, 2025, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal joined transit advocates at Grand Central Terminal to push for full funding of the MTA’s 2025-2029 capital plan. The rally targeted Governor Hochul’s $252 billion budget, which omits $33 billion needed for transit upgrades. The event, covered by amny.com, highlighted the matter: 'NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue.' Hoylman-Sigal said, 'This is about the economic engine for the entire region.' Assembly Member Tony Simone and others demanded investment in transportation deserts and accessible stations. Advocates cited the MTA’s ADA settlement, noting only a quarter of stations are wheelchair-accessible, with the fewest in low-income areas. The rally underscored that without full funding, vulnerable riders—especially those with disabilities—face continued barriers and danger.

• NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue, amny.com, Published 2025-02-02

Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790410 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 28 - A 34-year-old man was injured walking along a Manhattan highway near East 46th Street. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Multiple vehicles were stopped or backing, contributing to the collision’s chaotic conditions.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along the highway in Manhattan near East 46th Street at 12:20. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pedestrian’s location as "Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and his action as "Riding/Walking Along Highway With Traffic." Multiple vehicles were involved: a 2021 Chevrolet truck stopped in traffic, a 2022 Ford taxi backing, and a 2006 Mazda sedan stopped in traffic. The taxi’s backing movement and the stopped vehicles created hazardous conditions. The report does not specify driver errors or contributing factors but notes unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. The collision’s impact points and vehicle damage centered on the back ends of the truck and taxi and the front of the sedan, indicating complex vehicle interactions around the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 28 - New York opens its e-bike trade-in. Four hundred delivery workers can swap dangerous, uncertified bikes for safe, legal models. The program targets deadly battery fires. But 400 is a drop in the bucket. Tens of thousands remain at risk. The danger lingers.

On January 28, 2025, the Department of Transportation launched New York City's e-bike and moped trade-in program, born from a 2023 law introduced by Council Member Keith Powers. The program, praised by Council Member Oswald Feliz, allows 400 delivery workers to exchange uncertified, fire-prone bikes for certified, street-legal models. The law followed a spike in lithium-ion battery fires—277 in 2024, killing six. The $2 million program offers bikes and spare batteries, but only scratches the surface for the city’s estimated 80,000 delivery workers. Ligia Guallpa of the Worker’s Justice Project called the effort a step toward safer, cleaner mobility. Applications close February 17. The program’s reach is small, leaving most workers exposed to the same deadly risks.

• Apply Yourself: Tiny Number of Delivery Workers Will Get Safe E-Bikes in City Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-01-28

Jan 27 - A taxi, parked and facing west, struck a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on East 53rd Street. The cyclist suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The taxi showed no damage on impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:30 near East 53rd Street in Manhattan. A licensed male taxi driver was parked when the collision happened. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was traveling straight ahead westbound when the taxi struck him on the right side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the taxi driver. The bicyclist was injured with trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was not ejected from his bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi sustained no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no blame placed on the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 27 - Senate bill S 3387 demands complete street design in all DOT projects with state or federal funds. Streets must serve walkers, cyclists, and riders. No more car-first roads. Sponsors push for safer, fairer streets.

Senate bill S 3387, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Senate. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects subject to oversight by the department of transportation,' would force all DOT projects using state or federal funds to include complete street design. Senator Andrew Gounardes leads as primary sponsor, joined by Patricia Fahy, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Liz Krueger. Their action aims to end car dominance and put vulnerable road users first. The bill was introduced January 27, 2025. No safety analyst note is available.

• File S 3387, Open States, Published 2025-01-27

Jan 26 - A southbound bus slammed into a 39-year-old man near East 51st Street. The right front bumper hit with force. The man, not in the roadway, died at the scene. Steel and speed left no chance. The city’s danger is relentless.

A 39-year-old man was killed when a southbound bus struck him near Fifth Avenue and East 51st Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 21:34. The report states, 'A southbound bus struck a 39-year-old man who was not in the roadway. The right front bumper hit him. He died at the scene. His body bore the full weight of steel and speed.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The bus was traveling straight ahead when its right front bumper made contact with the pedestrian. The victim was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No driver errors are specified in the report, but the lethal outcome underscores the ever-present risk posed by large vehicles in dense urban environments. Victim behavior is not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - A 44-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn hit her on West 52nd Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s vehicle impacted her with the right front bumper, causing bruising and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:22 on West 52nd Street near 5th Avenue in Manhattan. A 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s right turn, indicating a failure to avoid the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - A 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan when a vehicle made an unsafe lane change. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered lower leg injuries. The crash demolished the bike’s front end and damaged the vehicle’s left bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 620 Madison Avenue in Manhattan around noon. A licensed male driver from New Jersey was operating a bike traveling east, going straight ahead, when a Toyota car/SUV traveling east attempted to pass and made an unsafe lane change. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the cyclist’s bike, demolishing the bike and causing injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male wearing a helmet, was conscious and sustained internal complaints. The primary contributing factor cited was the vehicle driver’s unsafe lane changing. No other contributing factors were specified. The report highlights the driver error as the cause of the collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - Two vehicles crashed at the intersection of E 34 St and Madison Ave in Manhattan. The convertible driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on E 34 St near Madison Ave involving a 2017 Honda convertible traveling north and a 2018 Acura sedan traveling west. Both drivers were licensed men. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on or angled frontal collision. The convertible driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with facial trauma and minor bleeding, and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error. No other contributing factors were specified, and there is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788176 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 22 - A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Manhattan when an SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist incoherent with upper arm injuries and internal complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:08 on West 39th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan. A 2015 Nissan SUV was making a left turn westbound when it struck a westbound bicyclist head-on at the center front end. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm and internal injuries, rendering him incoherent. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making turns in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19