Mar 31 - A 62-year-old man was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered shock and unknown injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 SUV traveling westbound on Avenue of the Americas near 1221, Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, described as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.' The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the driver struck the pedestrian while going straight ahead. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and operating the SUV alone. The pedestrian suffered shock and an injury severity level of 3, with bodily injury unspecified. The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. However, the pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk created a hazardous situation that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A 54-year-old man suffered a concussion and upper leg injury after being struck outside an intersection on East 42nd Street. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The crash involved a Nissan SUV with no reported driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured on East 42nd Street in Manhattan around 16:45. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injury while located outside an intersection, described as "Other Actions in Roadway." The involved vehicle was a Nissan SUV registered in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The absence of driver error in the report highlights systemic dangers pedestrians face even when no explicit fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured on West 59th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved unsafe speed, causing severe lower leg injuries. The driver was semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on West 59th Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The injured party was a 45-year-old male e-scooter driver who was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The e-scooter was traveling westbound and suffered damage at the point of impact. No damage was reported to the Acura car involved, which was going straight ahead. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the victim beyond the driver's unsafe speed. This incident highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed on micromobility devices in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

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

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Mar 26 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked box truck on Park Avenue South. Two occupants in the SUV, including a child restrained in the rear seat, suffered whiplash and shock. Both drivers and vehicles showed signs of vehicular error.

According to the police report, at 11:44 AM on Park Avenue South in Manhattan, a 2023 Nissan SUV traveling north collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2010 International box truck. The impact injured two occupants in the SUV: a 34-year-old female driver and a 1-year-old child passenger restrained in a child safety seat in the left rear. Both suffered whiplash and shock, with bodily injuries to the back and entire body respectively. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both occupants, indicating driver or vehicle-related error on the part of the SUV. The box truck was stationary at the time, showing damage only to its left rear bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver failure to maintain control or awareness around parked vehicles, resulting in injury to vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 25 - A cyclist, distracted, struck an 80-year-old woman at 8th Avenue and West 38th. She suffered bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear. Inattention left her hurt.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling west on 8 Avenue at West 38 Street in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at 5:30 p.m. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and bruises to her abdomen and pelvis, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The cyclist's bike showed no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact but significant harm to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 25 - A 33-year-old woman suffered a back injury after a sedan with defective brakes struck her on West 42 Street. The driver’s inattention and vehicle malfunction combined to cause the crash outside an intersection, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was entering a parked position on West 42 Street in Manhattan when it struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was injured in the back, sustaining internal complaints. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end, indicating a failure in vehicle control and driver awareness. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle mechanical failure combined with driver distraction in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - A 27-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way on Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck on the right side. The driver caused the collision by not yielding.

According to the police report, at 11:20 AM on Avenue of the Americas near West 34th Street in Manhattan, a sedan traveling east struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection with the signal when the vehicle impacted her on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was conscious with abrasions. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The sedan showed no vehicle damage and was driven by a licensed male driver going straight ahead. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause of injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - A 33-year-old male driver, impaired by alcohol and distracted, struck multiple parked vehicles on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The collision caused neck injuries and shock, with damage focused on the right front bumper of the sedan he was driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:36 AM on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The driver, a 33-year-old male occupant of a 2014 Lexus sedan, was injured with neck pain and shock. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan's right front bumper impacted multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, causing damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The driver's impairment and distraction directly led to the collision with stationary vehicles, highlighting systemic dangers posed by impaired driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9462 would hike fines for drivers caught speeding by cameras more than once. The aim is clear: hit repeat offenders in the wallet. Glick and Simone sponsor. No safety analyst review yet.

Assembly bill A 9462 was introduced on March 14, 2024, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to increasing fines for certain speed camera violations,' would impose higher fines for drivers who rack up multiple speed camera tickets in New York City. Assembly Members Deborah Glick (District 66, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. The bill's summary states: 'Imposes increasing fines for subsequent speed camera violations in the city of New York.' No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• File A 9462, Open States, Published 2024-03-14

Mar 10 - A motorbike traveling north struck a sedan pulling out from parking at Union Square East. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions, shocked but not ejected. Police cite driver inattention as the key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:52 near Union Square East in Manhattan. A sedan was starting from parking when it was struck on the left front quarter panel by a motorbike traveling north. The motorbike's front center end was damaged. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg and was in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe or yield. The motorbike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by inattentive vehicle maneuvers in busy urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A bicyclist was ejected and injured after being struck by a parked SUV on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The collision caused elbow and arm injuries, leaving the rider in shock and pain. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on West 42nd Street was struck by a parked 2023 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike against the SUV's left side doors, which sustained damage. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike, suffering injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to the SUV. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV was stationary before the crash, suggesting failure in vehicle positioning or awareness. No victim fault is indicated in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Mar 7 - Council aims to ban moving billboards. These rolling ads distract drivers. The bill locks in an existing rule. Streets need fewer distractions. Safety for walkers and riders comes first.

Bill Int 0541-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced March 7, 2024, by Council Members Bottcher (primary), Brannan, Brewer, and Restler, it seeks to ban moving billboards. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to banning moving billboards.' These billboards are already illegal under city rules. The bill would codify 34 RCNY 4-12(j), making the ban law. Bottcher and co-sponsors want to cut visual clutter and driver distraction. The bill was referred to committee on March 7, 2024.

• File Int 0541-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Mar 6 - A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck him from behind on West 29th Street. The collision occurred late at night, with driver inattention and following too closely cited as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on West 29th Street in Manhattan. A 22-year-old male bicyclist was traveling westbound when a 2024 Chevrolet SUV, also heading west, struck him from behind. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No safety equipment usage was noted as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was noted only on the bike, indicating the SUV sustained no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 6 - An e-bike hit an 85-year-old man as he got on or off a vehicle. The crash left the man with a head abrasion. The e-bike kept moving, undamaged. The street stayed dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an e-bike traveling south on 7th Avenue in Manhattan at 18:56. The man was getting on or off a vehicle when the e-bike hit him on the left front bumper. He suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious at the scene. The e-bike showed no damage. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors or violations. No helmet or crossing signal issues were noted. The crash underscores the risks faced by pedestrians near moving vehicles, even when no clear fault is assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 5 - Drivers rack up tickets for blocking street sweepers. Fines are low. Many ignore them. Council Member Restler and Assembly Member Simone push bills to hike penalties. The city’s old crackdown expired. Lawmakers want real consequences for repeat scofflaws.

Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced a bill to raise fines for drivers who fail to move cars during alternate-side parking. The bill would increase the penalty to $100 for a second offense within a year and require towing after three violations in 12 months. Assembly Member Tony Simone submitted a state bill to double fines after the tenth violation, up to five times the current cap. The matter targets 'the worst repeat offenders of parking tickets.' Manhattan safe streets activist Jehiah Czebotar analyzed city data, finding that 77 percent of street-sweeping tickets go to repeat offenders, with 37 percent to drivers who got at least six tickets. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program expired last year, leaving a gap in enforcement. Lawmakers say fines must deter, not just be a cost of doing business.

• ‘Cheaper than a Garage’: Meet the Drivers Who Get Repeat Tickets for Not Moving Their Cars, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-03-05

Mar 4 - A box truck rolled north outside 1251 Avenue of the Americas. A baby boy, not in the street, was crushed beneath its front. His back broken. The driver was distracted. Midtown lights blinked on as sirens came.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north outside 1251 Avenue of the Americas struck a baby boy who was not in the roadway. The report states the child was 'crushed beneath its front,' suffering severe back injuries but remaining conscious. The only contributing factor listed in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver, operating a GMC box truck registered in South Carolina, was licensed. The report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the truck, underscoring the direct role of driver distraction in this Midtown collision. No other vehicles or factors are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 2 - A taxi making a right turn struck the rear center of a northbound bus on Madison Avenue. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The bus showed no damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the taxi driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Madison Avenue near East 46th Street in Manhattan at 14:11. A taxi, traveling north and making a right turn, collided with the center back end of a northbound bus. The taxi's right rear bumper sustained damage, while the bus showed no damage. The taxi driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes unspecified contributing factors for the taxi driver but does not list any explicit driver errors or victim behaviors. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks associated with turning maneuvers involving large vehicles in dense urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712602 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19