About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 16
▸ Crush Injuries 13
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 30
▸ Severe Lacerations 25
▸ Concussion 29
▸ Whiplash 77
▸ Contusion/Bruise 341
▸ Abrasion 198
▸ Pain/Nausea 58
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Midtown’s kill zone: seven dead, hundreds hurt, and the lights stay green
Manhattan CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
Sixth Avenue takes. Fifth Avenue takes. The numbers do not look away.
- Since 2022, Manhattan CB5 logged 14 deaths and 2,341 injuries in 4,459 crashes. Pedestrians and cyclists took most of the pain: 8 pedestrians killed, 4 cyclists killed. NYC Open Data
- This year alone: 7 dead, 541 injured. Deaths are up 250% over last year’s pace. Period stats
A car hits a person. The person falls. The city waits.
Sixth Avenue, West 51st: blood on the corner
On West 58th and the Avenue of the Americas, an SUV turned left. An 83‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal went down and died. The driver was licensed. The car was a Mazda. The date was Feb. 11, 10:22 p.m. Crash record
At West 51st and Fifth, a “top intersection” by injuries, the tally climbs: 101 injuries, 8 serious injuries, 1 death on the corridor list. The avenue hums; people cross; steel wins. Hotspots
At West 36th and Seventh, a Toyota SUV struck a 34‑year‑old in the crosswalk. The city wrote “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” He died. It was 11:31 p.m. Crash record
Who gets hurt, and when
The worst hours here hit late afternoon into night. At 3 p.m., the sheet shows 3 deaths and 131 injuries. At 10 p.m., 1 death and 106 injuries. At 11 p.m., 1 death and 86 injuries. The clock turns; so do the wheels. Hourly data
Pedestrians are struck most by SUVs and sedans in this district: SUVs are tied to 6 pedestrian deaths and 144 pedestrian injuries; sedans to 193 pedestrian injuries. Trucks and buses add 66 more pedestrian injuries and 1 death. Bikes also hit people: 131 pedestrian injuries by bikes. The street gives no one mercy. Mode rollup
Causes the city writes down
The blame boxes tell a story in blunt ink.
- “Other” sits on top: 13 deaths, 1,202 injuries.
- “Vulnerable road user error” is next: 2 deaths, 159 injuries.
- “Inattention/distraction” shows 87 injuries.
- “Failure to yield” shows 57 injuries.
- “Unsafe speed” is listed in this area with 3 injuries and 2 serious injuries — a small count that doesn’t quiet the body count. District factors
Names don’t come back. Numbers don’t heal.
City Hall moves slow; cars do not
On Canal Street, after two people were killed by a driver going over 100 mph, the city promised fixes. “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. Advocates warned most of the corridor stays deadly. Gothamist, NY1
Up the island, DOT says 14th Street will be redesigned next year “to improve the pedestrian experience.” The budget is $3 million, public and BID money mixed. Concrete will come. Lives already left. NY1
The law that could stop the worst repeaters
Albany advanced a bill to force speed limiters on repeat speeders. State Senator Liz Krueger voted yes in committee on S 4045, which targets drivers with a pattern of violations. Open States The Senate also voted to keep school‑zone speed cameras running. Timeline votes
One crash in this district lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Another: a left turn into a person with the light. The pattern is plain. The system lets it continue.
What fixes here, now
- Harden left turns and add leading walk signals at known pain points like the Avenue of the Americas and West 51st, and along Seventh Avenue and West 42nd Street, which together show over 150 injuries. Hotspots
- Daylight corners and protect crossings in the late‑day hours when deaths spike, especially 3–6 p.m. and 10–11 p.m. Hourly data
- Target left‑turn failure‑to‑yield enforcement and curb truck turns in Midtown’s grid during peak crash hours. District factors
Citywide moves that save lives
- Lower the speed limit using the city’s new authority and pair it with 24/7 cameras that Albany already extended. Slower traffic gives people a chance to live. Take Action
- Pass the speed‑limiter bill and make it stick against repeat offenders. Open States
The avenues will not stop themselves. People have to make them stop.
Take one step: demand it now. Act.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions — Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07
- City Acts After Canal Street Deaths, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07
- 14th Street Redesign Begins Next Year, NY1, Published 2025-08-15
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
Other Representatives
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▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB5 Manhattan Community Board 5 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 14, District 4, AD 75, SD 28.
It contains Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Midtown-Times Square.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 5
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Dump truck injures SUV driver on 52nd▸Aug 21 - Eastbound dump truck and parked SUV met on West 52nd at Fifth. Metal against metal. The SUV driver bled from the arm. Police logged injuries. No listed factors. Manhattan traffic did its harm.
A dump truck traveling east and a parked SUV were involved in a crash at West 52nd Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. One man driving the dump truck and a 63-year-old man driving the SUV were listed; the SUV driver was injured with severe bleeding to his arm. According to the police report, both vehicles showed “No Damage,” and contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” The data lists both drivers as licensed and the truck as going straight while the SUV was parked. No driver errors were identified in the report, which limits accountability in a crash that still left a person hurt.
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SUV Left Turn Hits Woman on Broadway▸Aug 20 - A driver turned left at 1681 Broadway and hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell unconscious, bleeding from whole-body injuries. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
An SUV made a left turn at 1681 Broadway and struck a female pedestrian in the intersection. She was rendered unconscious with severe bleeding and whole-body injuries. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was \"Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.\"" The vehicle's pre-crash action is listed as Making Left Turn and the point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a turning driver entering the crosswalk. Police recorded driver errors: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way; the report also lists Unspecified. The driver is a licensed female; an occupant is listed as a witness.
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Pedestrian fractured at Rockefeller Plaza▸Aug 20 - Midday at Rockefeller Plaza. A standing vehicle strikes a woman in the crosswalk. Her arm breaks. She stays conscious. The front end hits hard. Streets built for speed, not people.
A pedestrian, a 60-year-old woman, was struck and injured at Rockefeller Plaza at West 50th Street in Manhattan. She suffered an arm fracture and remained conscious. According to the police report, the involved vehicle was listed as “Standing S,” traveling straight with a center-front impact and no recorded damage. The crash injured the pedestrian at an intersection. The report lists contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified” and shows no driver contributing factors, yet the driver’s straight-ahead movement and front-end strike reflect driver action at the point of impact. No helmet or signal issues are cited.
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SUV hits senior at Sixth Avenue▸Aug 20 - Eastbound Jeep SUV struck a 74‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk at W 36th and Sixth. She went down with a leg bruise. The front left bumper told the story. Failure to yield in Midtown’s churn.
A 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east on West 36th Street struck a 74-year-old woman at the Avenue of the Americas intersection. She suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the listed factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Records show the driver going straight, with impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. Driver errors in the report include Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as “Crossing Against Signal,” noted after the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors are cited.
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Sedan Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 19 - A sedan driver hit a 21-year-old man at Avenue of the Americas and W 34th in Manhattan. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, the crash listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. A sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling east on West 34th Street and struck a 21-year-old man at the intersection with Avenue of the Americas. The man suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain and nausea; police recorded his emotional status as shock. The point of impact was the center front end. The vehicle showed no reported damage. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Cyclist on Central Park South▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicyclist on Central Park South. The 37-year-old rider fell and suffered arm trauma and a contusion. Both were eastbound. Emergency responders treated the rider at the scene.
According to the police report ... the driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicycle near 150 Central Park South. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained elbow/lower-arm-hand trauma and a contusion. The report records that both the sedan driver and the bicyclist were traveling east and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The police report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other vehicle occupants were reported injured. Emergency responders treated the bicyclist at the scene. The report does not identify a specific driver error in the contributing factors field.
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Head-on bike crash at W 54 and Sixth▸Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
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Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
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Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
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Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
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Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 21 - Eastbound dump truck and parked SUV met on West 52nd at Fifth. Metal against metal. The SUV driver bled from the arm. Police logged injuries. No listed factors. Manhattan traffic did its harm.
A dump truck traveling east and a parked SUV were involved in a crash at West 52nd Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. One man driving the dump truck and a 63-year-old man driving the SUV were listed; the SUV driver was injured with severe bleeding to his arm. According to the police report, both vehicles showed “No Damage,” and contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” The data lists both drivers as licensed and the truck as going straight while the SUV was parked. No driver errors were identified in the report, which limits accountability in a crash that still left a person hurt.
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SUV Left Turn Hits Woman on Broadway▸Aug 20 - A driver turned left at 1681 Broadway and hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell unconscious, bleeding from whole-body injuries. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
An SUV made a left turn at 1681 Broadway and struck a female pedestrian in the intersection. She was rendered unconscious with severe bleeding and whole-body injuries. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was \"Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.\"" The vehicle's pre-crash action is listed as Making Left Turn and the point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a turning driver entering the crosswalk. Police recorded driver errors: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way; the report also lists Unspecified. The driver is a licensed female; an occupant is listed as a witness.
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Pedestrian fractured at Rockefeller Plaza▸Aug 20 - Midday at Rockefeller Plaza. A standing vehicle strikes a woman in the crosswalk. Her arm breaks. She stays conscious. The front end hits hard. Streets built for speed, not people.
A pedestrian, a 60-year-old woman, was struck and injured at Rockefeller Plaza at West 50th Street in Manhattan. She suffered an arm fracture and remained conscious. According to the police report, the involved vehicle was listed as “Standing S,” traveling straight with a center-front impact and no recorded damage. The crash injured the pedestrian at an intersection. The report lists contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified” and shows no driver contributing factors, yet the driver’s straight-ahead movement and front-end strike reflect driver action at the point of impact. No helmet or signal issues are cited.
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SUV hits senior at Sixth Avenue▸Aug 20 - Eastbound Jeep SUV struck a 74‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk at W 36th and Sixth. She went down with a leg bruise. The front left bumper told the story. Failure to yield in Midtown’s churn.
A 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east on West 36th Street struck a 74-year-old woman at the Avenue of the Americas intersection. She suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the listed factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Records show the driver going straight, with impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. Driver errors in the report include Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as “Crossing Against Signal,” noted after the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors are cited.
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Sedan Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 19 - A sedan driver hit a 21-year-old man at Avenue of the Americas and W 34th in Manhattan. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, the crash listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. A sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling east on West 34th Street and struck a 21-year-old man at the intersection with Avenue of the Americas. The man suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain and nausea; police recorded his emotional status as shock. The point of impact was the center front end. The vehicle showed no reported damage. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Cyclist on Central Park South▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicyclist on Central Park South. The 37-year-old rider fell and suffered arm trauma and a contusion. Both were eastbound. Emergency responders treated the rider at the scene.
According to the police report ... the driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicycle near 150 Central Park South. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained elbow/lower-arm-hand trauma and a contusion. The report records that both the sedan driver and the bicyclist were traveling east and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The police report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other vehicle occupants were reported injured. Emergency responders treated the bicyclist at the scene. The report does not identify a specific driver error in the contributing factors field.
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Head-on bike crash at W 54 and Sixth▸Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
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Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
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Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
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Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
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Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 20 - A driver turned left at 1681 Broadway and hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell unconscious, bleeding from whole-body injuries. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
An SUV made a left turn at 1681 Broadway and struck a female pedestrian in the intersection. She was rendered unconscious with severe bleeding and whole-body injuries. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was \"Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.\"" The vehicle's pre-crash action is listed as Making Left Turn and the point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a turning driver entering the crosswalk. Police recorded driver errors: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way; the report also lists Unspecified. The driver is a licensed female; an occupant is listed as a witness.
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Pedestrian fractured at Rockefeller Plaza▸Aug 20 - Midday at Rockefeller Plaza. A standing vehicle strikes a woman in the crosswalk. Her arm breaks. She stays conscious. The front end hits hard. Streets built for speed, not people.
A pedestrian, a 60-year-old woman, was struck and injured at Rockefeller Plaza at West 50th Street in Manhattan. She suffered an arm fracture and remained conscious. According to the police report, the involved vehicle was listed as “Standing S,” traveling straight with a center-front impact and no recorded damage. The crash injured the pedestrian at an intersection. The report lists contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified” and shows no driver contributing factors, yet the driver’s straight-ahead movement and front-end strike reflect driver action at the point of impact. No helmet or signal issues are cited.
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SUV hits senior at Sixth Avenue▸Aug 20 - Eastbound Jeep SUV struck a 74‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk at W 36th and Sixth. She went down with a leg bruise. The front left bumper told the story. Failure to yield in Midtown’s churn.
A 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east on West 36th Street struck a 74-year-old woman at the Avenue of the Americas intersection. She suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the listed factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Records show the driver going straight, with impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. Driver errors in the report include Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as “Crossing Against Signal,” noted after the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors are cited.
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Sedan Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 19 - A sedan driver hit a 21-year-old man at Avenue of the Americas and W 34th in Manhattan. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, the crash listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. A sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling east on West 34th Street and struck a 21-year-old man at the intersection with Avenue of the Americas. The man suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain and nausea; police recorded his emotional status as shock. The point of impact was the center front end. The vehicle showed no reported damage. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Cyclist on Central Park South▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicyclist on Central Park South. The 37-year-old rider fell and suffered arm trauma and a contusion. Both were eastbound. Emergency responders treated the rider at the scene.
According to the police report ... the driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicycle near 150 Central Park South. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained elbow/lower-arm-hand trauma and a contusion. The report records that both the sedan driver and the bicyclist were traveling east and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The police report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other vehicle occupants were reported injured. Emergency responders treated the bicyclist at the scene. The report does not identify a specific driver error in the contributing factors field.
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Head-on bike crash at W 54 and Sixth▸Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
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Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
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Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
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Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
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Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 20 - Midday at Rockefeller Plaza. A standing vehicle strikes a woman in the crosswalk. Her arm breaks. She stays conscious. The front end hits hard. Streets built for speed, not people.
A pedestrian, a 60-year-old woman, was struck and injured at Rockefeller Plaza at West 50th Street in Manhattan. She suffered an arm fracture and remained conscious. According to the police report, the involved vehicle was listed as “Standing S,” traveling straight with a center-front impact and no recorded damage. The crash injured the pedestrian at an intersection. The report lists contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified” and shows no driver contributing factors, yet the driver’s straight-ahead movement and front-end strike reflect driver action at the point of impact. No helmet or signal issues are cited.
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SUV hits senior at Sixth Avenue▸Aug 20 - Eastbound Jeep SUV struck a 74‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk at W 36th and Sixth. She went down with a leg bruise. The front left bumper told the story. Failure to yield in Midtown’s churn.
A 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east on West 36th Street struck a 74-year-old woman at the Avenue of the Americas intersection. She suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the listed factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Records show the driver going straight, with impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. Driver errors in the report include Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as “Crossing Against Signal,” noted after the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors are cited.
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Sedan Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 19 - A sedan driver hit a 21-year-old man at Avenue of the Americas and W 34th in Manhattan. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, the crash listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. A sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling east on West 34th Street and struck a 21-year-old man at the intersection with Avenue of the Americas. The man suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain and nausea; police recorded his emotional status as shock. The point of impact was the center front end. The vehicle showed no reported damage. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Cyclist on Central Park South▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicyclist on Central Park South. The 37-year-old rider fell and suffered arm trauma and a contusion. Both were eastbound. Emergency responders treated the rider at the scene.
According to the police report ... the driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicycle near 150 Central Park South. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained elbow/lower-arm-hand trauma and a contusion. The report records that both the sedan driver and the bicyclist were traveling east and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The police report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other vehicle occupants were reported injured. Emergency responders treated the bicyclist at the scene. The report does not identify a specific driver error in the contributing factors field.
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Head-on bike crash at W 54 and Sixth▸Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
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Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
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Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
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Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
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Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 20 - Eastbound Jeep SUV struck a 74‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk at W 36th and Sixth. She went down with a leg bruise. The front left bumper told the story. Failure to yield in Midtown’s churn.
A 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east on West 36th Street struck a 74-year-old woman at the Avenue of the Americas intersection. She suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the listed factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Records show the driver going straight, with impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. Driver errors in the report include Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as “Crossing Against Signal,” noted after the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors are cited.
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Sedan Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 19 - A sedan driver hit a 21-year-old man at Avenue of the Americas and W 34th in Manhattan. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, the crash listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. A sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling east on West 34th Street and struck a 21-year-old man at the intersection with Avenue of the Americas. The man suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain and nausea; police recorded his emotional status as shock. The point of impact was the center front end. The vehicle showed no reported damage. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Cyclist on Central Park South▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicyclist on Central Park South. The 37-year-old rider fell and suffered arm trauma and a contusion. Both were eastbound. Emergency responders treated the rider at the scene.
According to the police report ... the driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicycle near 150 Central Park South. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained elbow/lower-arm-hand trauma and a contusion. The report records that both the sedan driver and the bicyclist were traveling east and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The police report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other vehicle occupants were reported injured. Emergency responders treated the bicyclist at the scene. The report does not identify a specific driver error in the contributing factors field.
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Head-on bike crash at W 54 and Sixth▸Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
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Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
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Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
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Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
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Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 19 - A sedan driver hit a 21-year-old man at Avenue of the Americas and W 34th in Manhattan. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, the crash listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. A sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling east on West 34th Street and struck a 21-year-old man at the intersection with Avenue of the Americas. The man suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain and nausea; police recorded his emotional status as shock. The point of impact was the center front end. The vehicle showed no reported damage. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Cyclist on Central Park South▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicyclist on Central Park South. The 37-year-old rider fell and suffered arm trauma and a contusion. Both were eastbound. Emergency responders treated the rider at the scene.
According to the police report ... the driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicycle near 150 Central Park South. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained elbow/lower-arm-hand trauma and a contusion. The report records that both the sedan driver and the bicyclist were traveling east and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The police report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other vehicle occupants were reported injured. Emergency responders treated the bicyclist at the scene. The report does not identify a specific driver error in the contributing factors field.
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Head-on bike crash at W 54 and Sixth▸Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
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Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
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Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
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Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
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Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicyclist on Central Park South. The 37-year-old rider fell and suffered arm trauma and a contusion. Both were eastbound. Emergency responders treated the rider at the scene.
According to the police report ... the driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicycle near 150 Central Park South. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained elbow/lower-arm-hand trauma and a contusion. The report records that both the sedan driver and the bicyclist were traveling east and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The police report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other vehicle occupants were reported injured. Emergency responders treated the bicyclist at the scene. The report does not identify a specific driver error in the contributing factors field.
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Head-on bike crash at W 54 and Sixth▸Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
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Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
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Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
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Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
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Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
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Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
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Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
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Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
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Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
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Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
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Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
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Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
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Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
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Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
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Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
7
Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
7
Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
7
Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
7
Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
7
Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
7
Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now." -- Erik D. Bottcher
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 8 - Officials and advocates raced the M34 bus in Midtown. Walking beat the bus. The street choked with traffic. Buses crawled. Riders waited. The city failed its most vulnerable. Cars ruled. Transit lost.
"It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that. I’m proud to have fought for the busway, and I look forward to faster service on 34th Street." -- Keith Powers
On August 8, 2025, Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined transit advocates in Midtown. They raced the M34 bus across 34th Street to expose slow bus speeds. The event asked: 'Is it faster to walk across town or take the bus?' Russo-Lennon and others backed bus improvements, highlighting how cars choke streets and trap riders. The demonstration drew support from Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, and city officials. The safety analyst notes this was a demonstration, not a policy change, so it does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety or system-wide outcomes.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
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Limo Hits Man at West 49th and Broadway▸Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 7 - A driver of a limo struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. He was found unconscious with a neck injury. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified" and do not detail driver errors.
A driver of a limo traveling west struck a 35-year-old man at West 49th Street and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was found unconscious." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not document any driver errors. The limo’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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Cyclist Strikes Senior At 7th And 49th▸Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.
Aug 7 - A southbound bike hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at Seventh Avenue and West 49th. The impact caught the pedestrian’s head. Sirens. Cold morning light. Improper lane use named. The man was injured. The rider kept going straight.
A southbound bicyclist going straight on Seventh Avenue at West 49th Street struck a 70-year-old pedestrian in the intersection, injuring the man’s head. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists the same factor for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian entry. Driver error here is improper passing or lane use by the cyclist. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, which is noted after the operator’s error. The cyclist’s helmet use is documented but follows the primary factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s Midtown within the 18th Precinct.