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.
CloseAbout these numbers
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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W 47 St, 2 PM
Manhattan CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just about 2 PM on Sep 10, 2025, on W 47 St, a driver in a Chevy SUV going west hit a 66‑year‑old man who was walking outside the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver (NYC Open Data crash 4841402).
This Week
- Sep 9: a driver in a Ford pickup hit a man on a bike near 232 W 37 St (NYC Open Data crash 4841145).
- Sep 9: a van driver making a left at W 25 St and Avenue of the Americas hit a woman walking, with failure to yield recorded by police (NYC Open Data crash 4841122).
- Sep 8: a sedan driver hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 38 St and 8 Ave; police cited distraction by the driver (NYC Open Data crash 4840896).
How big is the toll here?
Since Jan 1, 2022, in Manhattan CB5 there have been 16 people killed, 3,012 injured, and 73 seriously injured in 5,662 crashes (NYC Open Data). In the past 12 months, 7 people were killed and 857 were injured here (PeriodStats, NYC Open Data). Pedestrians account for 9 of the deaths; people on bikes, 4 (mode split from NYC Open Data).
The risk clusters on known blocks. Avenue of the Americas is a top hotspot with deaths and injuries. So is 7 Avenue (NYC Open Data). Police most often record driver actions we can fix: failure to yield, distraction, unsafe speed, and improper turns (NYC Open Data).
Where the street fails people
Left turns cut people down at W 25 St and Sixth. Distraction hits people in the crosswalk at W 38 St and Eighth. The pattern repeats on the hour: crashes pile up from late afternoon into the evening rush (NYC Open Data).
There are fixes we can install now: daylight every corner, add leading pedestrian intervals, harden turns with concrete, and route trucks off the narrow blocks that carry the most people walking. Enforcement has to match the map.
Leaders with levers
Council Member Keith Powers backed a car‑free 34th Street busway. “It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,” he said (AMNY). Cutting car volume saves lives on foot and on bikes.
At the state level, Senator Liz Krueger co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee for S 4045, which would require intelligent speed assistance for repeat speeders (Open States). Assembly Member Tony Simone co‑sponsors the Assembly speed‑limiter bill A 2299 and a bill to expand camera enforcement of plate obstruction A 7997 (Open States).
The tools exist. Slow the default speed. Stop the worst repeat offenders. Keep cars out where the crowds are thick. A man went down on W 47 St. He should have made it home.
Take one step now: ask your officials to back safer speeds and speed limiters. Start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 7997, Open States, Published 2025-04-16
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Tony Simone
District 75
Council Member Keith Powers
District 4
State Senator Liz Krueger
District 28
▸ 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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Pedestrian Injured by Taxi Unsafe Lane Change▸Dec 24 - A 40-year-old man was struck on 7 Avenue by a southbound Yellow Taxi. The driver changed lanes unsafely, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and elbow injuries. The taxi showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a Yellow Taxi traveling south on 7 Avenue struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's unsafe lane changing and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver errors in lane changes and distraction.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Madison Avenue▸Dec 22 - A taxi struck a bicyclist from behind on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The 44-year-old rider was ejected and suffered facial contusions. The driver was distracted. Both vehicles were traveling north. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Madison Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also heading north. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.
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Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Bicyclist▸Dec 22 - A sedan passed too close to a bicyclist on East 31 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. The rider was semiconscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no visible damage.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle were traveling westbound on East 31 Street in Manhattan when the sedan passed too closely to the bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in a semiconscious state. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper was the point of impact, but no vehicle damage was recorded. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured in Manhattan Collision▸Dec 22 - An e-scooter and sedan collided on West 34 Street near Avenue of the Americas. The e-scooter driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a sedan on West 34 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter, traveling east, struck the sedan, also traveling east. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver. The sedan driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision impacted the center front end of both vehicles, with damage noted on the sedan's left side doors. No failure to yield or other driver errors were specified in the report.
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Taxi Disregards Traffic Control, Injures Bicyclist▸Dec 22 - A taxi and a bicyclist collided on West 19 Street near Avenue of the Americas. The 58-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver ignored traffic controls. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north and a bicyclist traveling south collided on West 19 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was making a left turn at the time. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The taxi driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted.
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Taxi Hits Bicyclist on West 33rd Street▸Dec 21 - A taxi struck a 26-year-old female bicyclist on West 33rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The taxi was parked before impact. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a taxi parked on West 33rd Street in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The 26-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No other contributing factors were specified.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸Dec 20 - A 30-year-old man was struck by an SUV on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and passing too closely, hit the pedestrian working in the road. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on West 50 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 BMW SUV, traveling north, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Injures Front Passenger▸Dec 19 - A 24-year-old male driver and his 40-year-old female front passenger suffered head contusions in a crash on Park Avenue South. The SUV struck an object with its left front bumper. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling south on Park Avenue South collided with an object using its left front bumper. The driver, a 24-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 40-year-old female, both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to both vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Unsafe Lane Change Hits Bus Passenger▸Dec 17 - A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Madison Avenue. It struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. A female bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ right front and left rear panels.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Madison Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a northbound bus. The impact occurred at the bus’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The bus carried nine occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. The bus driver was also licensed and male. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Taxi Hits E-Scooter During Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A taxi struck an e-scooter in Manhattan at 333 5 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, 67, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The taxi made a left turn into the scooter’s path.
According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south at 333 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when turning vehicles fail to yield or pay attention to vulnerable road users.
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Truck Strikes Bicyclist on West 54 Street▸Dec 13 - A tractor truck hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on West 54 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions. No damage to the truck. Confusion and traffic control disregard played a role.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 54 Street collided with a tractor truck moving east near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured, suffering neck abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck, driven by a licensed operator, showed no visible damage. The collision involved the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the truck.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 13 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Park Avenue▸Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
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SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
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SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
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Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
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Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 24 - A 40-year-old man was struck on 7 Avenue by a southbound Yellow Taxi. The driver changed lanes unsafely, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and elbow injuries. The taxi showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a Yellow Taxi traveling south on 7 Avenue struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's unsafe lane changing and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver errors in lane changes and distraction.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Madison Avenue▸Dec 22 - A taxi struck a bicyclist from behind on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The 44-year-old rider was ejected and suffered facial contusions. The driver was distracted. Both vehicles were traveling north. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Madison Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also heading north. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.
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Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Bicyclist▸Dec 22 - A sedan passed too close to a bicyclist on East 31 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. The rider was semiconscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no visible damage.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle were traveling westbound on East 31 Street in Manhattan when the sedan passed too closely to the bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in a semiconscious state. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper was the point of impact, but no vehicle damage was recorded. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured in Manhattan Collision▸Dec 22 - An e-scooter and sedan collided on West 34 Street near Avenue of the Americas. The e-scooter driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a sedan on West 34 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter, traveling east, struck the sedan, also traveling east. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver. The sedan driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision impacted the center front end of both vehicles, with damage noted on the sedan's left side doors. No failure to yield or other driver errors were specified in the report.
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Taxi Disregards Traffic Control, Injures Bicyclist▸Dec 22 - A taxi and a bicyclist collided on West 19 Street near Avenue of the Americas. The 58-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver ignored traffic controls. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north and a bicyclist traveling south collided on West 19 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was making a left turn at the time. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The taxi driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted.
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Taxi Hits Bicyclist on West 33rd Street▸Dec 21 - A taxi struck a 26-year-old female bicyclist on West 33rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The taxi was parked before impact. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a taxi parked on West 33rd Street in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The 26-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No other contributing factors were specified.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸Dec 20 - A 30-year-old man was struck by an SUV on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and passing too closely, hit the pedestrian working in the road. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on West 50 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 BMW SUV, traveling north, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Injures Front Passenger▸Dec 19 - A 24-year-old male driver and his 40-year-old female front passenger suffered head contusions in a crash on Park Avenue South. The SUV struck an object with its left front bumper. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling south on Park Avenue South collided with an object using its left front bumper. The driver, a 24-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 40-year-old female, both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to both vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Unsafe Lane Change Hits Bus Passenger▸Dec 17 - A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Madison Avenue. It struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. A female bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ right front and left rear panels.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Madison Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a northbound bus. The impact occurred at the bus’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The bus carried nine occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. The bus driver was also licensed and male. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Taxi Hits E-Scooter During Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A taxi struck an e-scooter in Manhattan at 333 5 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, 67, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The taxi made a left turn into the scooter’s path.
According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south at 333 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when turning vehicles fail to yield or pay attention to vulnerable road users.
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Truck Strikes Bicyclist on West 54 Street▸Dec 13 - A tractor truck hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on West 54 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions. No damage to the truck. Confusion and traffic control disregard played a role.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 54 Street collided with a tractor truck moving east near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured, suffering neck abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck, driven by a licensed operator, showed no visible damage. The collision involved the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the truck.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 13 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Park Avenue▸Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
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SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
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SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
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Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
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Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 22 - A taxi struck a bicyclist from behind on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The 44-year-old rider was ejected and suffered facial contusions. The driver was distracted. Both vehicles were traveling north. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Madison Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also heading north. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.
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Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Bicyclist▸Dec 22 - A sedan passed too close to a bicyclist on East 31 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. The rider was semiconscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no visible damage.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle were traveling westbound on East 31 Street in Manhattan when the sedan passed too closely to the bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in a semiconscious state. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper was the point of impact, but no vehicle damage was recorded. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured in Manhattan Collision▸Dec 22 - An e-scooter and sedan collided on West 34 Street near Avenue of the Americas. The e-scooter driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a sedan on West 34 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter, traveling east, struck the sedan, also traveling east. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver. The sedan driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision impacted the center front end of both vehicles, with damage noted on the sedan's left side doors. No failure to yield or other driver errors were specified in the report.
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Taxi Disregards Traffic Control, Injures Bicyclist▸Dec 22 - A taxi and a bicyclist collided on West 19 Street near Avenue of the Americas. The 58-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver ignored traffic controls. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north and a bicyclist traveling south collided on West 19 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was making a left turn at the time. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The taxi driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted.
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Taxi Hits Bicyclist on West 33rd Street▸Dec 21 - A taxi struck a 26-year-old female bicyclist on West 33rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The taxi was parked before impact. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a taxi parked on West 33rd Street in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The 26-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No other contributing factors were specified.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸Dec 20 - A 30-year-old man was struck by an SUV on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and passing too closely, hit the pedestrian working in the road. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on West 50 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 BMW SUV, traveling north, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Injures Front Passenger▸Dec 19 - A 24-year-old male driver and his 40-year-old female front passenger suffered head contusions in a crash on Park Avenue South. The SUV struck an object with its left front bumper. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling south on Park Avenue South collided with an object using its left front bumper. The driver, a 24-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 40-year-old female, both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to both vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Unsafe Lane Change Hits Bus Passenger▸Dec 17 - A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Madison Avenue. It struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. A female bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ right front and left rear panels.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Madison Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a northbound bus. The impact occurred at the bus’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The bus carried nine occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. The bus driver was also licensed and male. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Taxi Hits E-Scooter During Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A taxi struck an e-scooter in Manhattan at 333 5 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, 67, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The taxi made a left turn into the scooter’s path.
According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south at 333 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when turning vehicles fail to yield or pay attention to vulnerable road users.
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Truck Strikes Bicyclist on West 54 Street▸Dec 13 - A tractor truck hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on West 54 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions. No damage to the truck. Confusion and traffic control disregard played a role.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 54 Street collided with a tractor truck moving east near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured, suffering neck abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck, driven by a licensed operator, showed no visible damage. The collision involved the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the truck.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 13 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Park Avenue▸Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
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SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
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SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
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Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
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Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 22 - A sedan passed too close to a bicyclist on East 31 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. The rider was semiconscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no visible damage.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle were traveling westbound on East 31 Street in Manhattan when the sedan passed too closely to the bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in a semiconscious state. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper was the point of impact, but no vehicle damage was recorded. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured in Manhattan Collision▸Dec 22 - An e-scooter and sedan collided on West 34 Street near Avenue of the Americas. The e-scooter driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a sedan on West 34 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter, traveling east, struck the sedan, also traveling east. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver. The sedan driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision impacted the center front end of both vehicles, with damage noted on the sedan's left side doors. No failure to yield or other driver errors were specified in the report.
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Taxi Disregards Traffic Control, Injures Bicyclist▸Dec 22 - A taxi and a bicyclist collided on West 19 Street near Avenue of the Americas. The 58-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver ignored traffic controls. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north and a bicyclist traveling south collided on West 19 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was making a left turn at the time. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The taxi driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted.
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Taxi Hits Bicyclist on West 33rd Street▸Dec 21 - A taxi struck a 26-year-old female bicyclist on West 33rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The taxi was parked before impact. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a taxi parked on West 33rd Street in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The 26-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No other contributing factors were specified.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸Dec 20 - A 30-year-old man was struck by an SUV on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and passing too closely, hit the pedestrian working in the road. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on West 50 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 BMW SUV, traveling north, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Injures Front Passenger▸Dec 19 - A 24-year-old male driver and his 40-year-old female front passenger suffered head contusions in a crash on Park Avenue South. The SUV struck an object with its left front bumper. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling south on Park Avenue South collided with an object using its left front bumper. The driver, a 24-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 40-year-old female, both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to both vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Unsafe Lane Change Hits Bus Passenger▸Dec 17 - A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Madison Avenue. It struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. A female bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ right front and left rear panels.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Madison Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a northbound bus. The impact occurred at the bus’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The bus carried nine occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. The bus driver was also licensed and male. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Taxi Hits E-Scooter During Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A taxi struck an e-scooter in Manhattan at 333 5 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, 67, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The taxi made a left turn into the scooter’s path.
According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south at 333 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when turning vehicles fail to yield or pay attention to vulnerable road users.
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Truck Strikes Bicyclist on West 54 Street▸Dec 13 - A tractor truck hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on West 54 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions. No damage to the truck. Confusion and traffic control disregard played a role.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 54 Street collided with a tractor truck moving east near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured, suffering neck abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck, driven by a licensed operator, showed no visible damage. The collision involved the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the truck.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 13 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Park Avenue▸Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
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SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
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SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
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Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
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Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 22 - An e-scooter and sedan collided on West 34 Street near Avenue of the Americas. The e-scooter driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a sedan on West 34 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter, traveling east, struck the sedan, also traveling east. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver. The sedan driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision impacted the center front end of both vehicles, with damage noted on the sedan's left side doors. No failure to yield or other driver errors were specified in the report.
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Taxi Disregards Traffic Control, Injures Bicyclist▸Dec 22 - A taxi and a bicyclist collided on West 19 Street near Avenue of the Americas. The 58-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver ignored traffic controls. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north and a bicyclist traveling south collided on West 19 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was making a left turn at the time. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The taxi driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted.
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Taxi Hits Bicyclist on West 33rd Street▸Dec 21 - A taxi struck a 26-year-old female bicyclist on West 33rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The taxi was parked before impact. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a taxi parked on West 33rd Street in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The 26-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No other contributing factors were specified.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸Dec 20 - A 30-year-old man was struck by an SUV on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and passing too closely, hit the pedestrian working in the road. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on West 50 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 BMW SUV, traveling north, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Injures Front Passenger▸Dec 19 - A 24-year-old male driver and his 40-year-old female front passenger suffered head contusions in a crash on Park Avenue South. The SUV struck an object with its left front bumper. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling south on Park Avenue South collided with an object using its left front bumper. The driver, a 24-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 40-year-old female, both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to both vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Unsafe Lane Change Hits Bus Passenger▸Dec 17 - A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Madison Avenue. It struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. A female bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ right front and left rear panels.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Madison Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a northbound bus. The impact occurred at the bus’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The bus carried nine occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. The bus driver was also licensed and male. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Taxi Hits E-Scooter During Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A taxi struck an e-scooter in Manhattan at 333 5 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, 67, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The taxi made a left turn into the scooter’s path.
According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south at 333 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when turning vehicles fail to yield or pay attention to vulnerable road users.
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Truck Strikes Bicyclist on West 54 Street▸Dec 13 - A tractor truck hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on West 54 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions. No damage to the truck. Confusion and traffic control disregard played a role.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 54 Street collided with a tractor truck moving east near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured, suffering neck abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck, driven by a licensed operator, showed no visible damage. The collision involved the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the truck.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 13 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Park Avenue▸Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
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SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
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SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
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Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
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Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 22 - A taxi and a bicyclist collided on West 19 Street near Avenue of the Americas. The 58-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver ignored traffic controls. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north and a bicyclist traveling south collided on West 19 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was making a left turn at the time. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The taxi driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted.
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Taxi Hits Bicyclist on West 33rd Street▸Dec 21 - A taxi struck a 26-year-old female bicyclist on West 33rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The taxi was parked before impact. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a taxi parked on West 33rd Street in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The 26-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No other contributing factors were specified.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸Dec 20 - A 30-year-old man was struck by an SUV on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and passing too closely, hit the pedestrian working in the road. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on West 50 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 BMW SUV, traveling north, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Injures Front Passenger▸Dec 19 - A 24-year-old male driver and his 40-year-old female front passenger suffered head contusions in a crash on Park Avenue South. The SUV struck an object with its left front bumper. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling south on Park Avenue South collided with an object using its left front bumper. The driver, a 24-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 40-year-old female, both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to both vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Unsafe Lane Change Hits Bus Passenger▸Dec 17 - A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Madison Avenue. It struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. A female bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ right front and left rear panels.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Madison Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a northbound bus. The impact occurred at the bus’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The bus carried nine occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. The bus driver was also licensed and male. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Taxi Hits E-Scooter During Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A taxi struck an e-scooter in Manhattan at 333 5 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, 67, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The taxi made a left turn into the scooter’s path.
According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south at 333 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when turning vehicles fail to yield or pay attention to vulnerable road users.
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Truck Strikes Bicyclist on West 54 Street▸Dec 13 - A tractor truck hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on West 54 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions. No damage to the truck. Confusion and traffic control disregard played a role.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 54 Street collided with a tractor truck moving east near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured, suffering neck abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck, driven by a licensed operator, showed no visible damage. The collision involved the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the truck.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 13 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Park Avenue▸Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
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SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
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SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
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Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
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Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 21 - A taxi struck a 26-year-old female bicyclist on West 33rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The taxi was parked before impact. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a taxi parked on West 33rd Street in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The 26-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No other contributing factors were specified.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸Dec 20 - A 30-year-old man was struck by an SUV on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and passing too closely, hit the pedestrian working in the road. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on West 50 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 BMW SUV, traveling north, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Injures Front Passenger▸Dec 19 - A 24-year-old male driver and his 40-year-old female front passenger suffered head contusions in a crash on Park Avenue South. The SUV struck an object with its left front bumper. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling south on Park Avenue South collided with an object using its left front bumper. The driver, a 24-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 40-year-old female, both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to both vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Unsafe Lane Change Hits Bus Passenger▸Dec 17 - A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Madison Avenue. It struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. A female bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ right front and left rear panels.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Madison Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a northbound bus. The impact occurred at the bus’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The bus carried nine occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. The bus driver was also licensed and male. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Taxi Hits E-Scooter During Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A taxi struck an e-scooter in Manhattan at 333 5 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, 67, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The taxi made a left turn into the scooter’s path.
According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south at 333 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when turning vehicles fail to yield or pay attention to vulnerable road users.
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Truck Strikes Bicyclist on West 54 Street▸Dec 13 - A tractor truck hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on West 54 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions. No damage to the truck. Confusion and traffic control disregard played a role.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 54 Street collided with a tractor truck moving east near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured, suffering neck abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck, driven by a licensed operator, showed no visible damage. The collision involved the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the truck.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 13 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Park Avenue▸Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
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SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
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SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
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Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
6
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
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Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 20 - A 30-year-old man was struck by an SUV on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and passing too closely, hit the pedestrian working in the road. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on West 50 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 BMW SUV, traveling north, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Injures Front Passenger▸Dec 19 - A 24-year-old male driver and his 40-year-old female front passenger suffered head contusions in a crash on Park Avenue South. The SUV struck an object with its left front bumper. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling south on Park Avenue South collided with an object using its left front bumper. The driver, a 24-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 40-year-old female, both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to both vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Unsafe Lane Change Hits Bus Passenger▸Dec 17 - A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Madison Avenue. It struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. A female bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ right front and left rear panels.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Madison Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a northbound bus. The impact occurred at the bus’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The bus carried nine occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. The bus driver was also licensed and male. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Taxi Hits E-Scooter During Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A taxi struck an e-scooter in Manhattan at 333 5 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, 67, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The taxi made a left turn into the scooter’s path.
According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south at 333 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when turning vehicles fail to yield or pay attention to vulnerable road users.
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Truck Strikes Bicyclist on West 54 Street▸Dec 13 - A tractor truck hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on West 54 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions. No damage to the truck. Confusion and traffic control disregard played a role.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 54 Street collided with a tractor truck moving east near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured, suffering neck abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck, driven by a licensed operator, showed no visible damage. The collision involved the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the truck.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 13 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Park Avenue▸Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
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SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
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SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
-
Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
6
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
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Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 19 - A 24-year-old male driver and his 40-year-old female front passenger suffered head contusions in a crash on Park Avenue South. The SUV struck an object with its left front bumper. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling south on Park Avenue South collided with an object using its left front bumper. The driver, a 24-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 40-year-old female, both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to both vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Unsafe Lane Change Hits Bus Passenger▸Dec 17 - A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Madison Avenue. It struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. A female bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ right front and left rear panels.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Madison Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a northbound bus. The impact occurred at the bus’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The bus carried nine occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. The bus driver was also licensed and male. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Taxi Hits E-Scooter During Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A taxi struck an e-scooter in Manhattan at 333 5 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, 67, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The taxi made a left turn into the scooter’s path.
According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south at 333 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when turning vehicles fail to yield or pay attention to vulnerable road users.
13
Truck Strikes Bicyclist on West 54 Street▸Dec 13 - A tractor truck hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on West 54 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions. No damage to the truck. Confusion and traffic control disregard played a role.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 54 Street collided with a tractor truck moving east near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured, suffering neck abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck, driven by a licensed operator, showed no visible damage. The collision involved the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the truck.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 13 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Park Avenue▸Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
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SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
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SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
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Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
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Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 17 - A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Madison Avenue. It struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. A female bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ right front and left rear panels.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Madison Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a northbound bus. The impact occurred at the bus’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The bus carried nine occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. The bus driver was also licensed and male. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Taxi Hits E-Scooter During Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A taxi struck an e-scooter in Manhattan at 333 5 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, 67, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The taxi made a left turn into the scooter’s path.
According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south at 333 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when turning vehicles fail to yield or pay attention to vulnerable road users.
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Truck Strikes Bicyclist on West 54 Street▸Dec 13 - A tractor truck hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on West 54 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions. No damage to the truck. Confusion and traffic control disregard played a role.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 54 Street collided with a tractor truck moving east near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured, suffering neck abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck, driven by a licensed operator, showed no visible damage. The collision involved the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the truck.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 13 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Park Avenue▸Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
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SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
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SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
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Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
6
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
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Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 13 - A taxi struck an e-scooter in Manhattan at 333 5 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, 67, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The taxi made a left turn into the scooter’s path.
According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south at 333 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when turning vehicles fail to yield or pay attention to vulnerable road users.
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Truck Strikes Bicyclist on West 54 Street▸Dec 13 - A tractor truck hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on West 54 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions. No damage to the truck. Confusion and traffic control disregard played a role.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 54 Street collided with a tractor truck moving east near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured, suffering neck abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck, driven by a licensed operator, showed no visible damage. The collision involved the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the truck.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 13 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Park Avenue▸Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
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SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
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SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
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Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
6
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
5
Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 13 - A tractor truck hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on West 54 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions. No damage to the truck. Confusion and traffic control disregard played a role.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 54 Street collided with a tractor truck moving east near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured, suffering neck abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck, driven by a licensed operator, showed no visible damage. The collision involved the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the truck.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 13 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Park Avenue▸Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
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SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
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SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
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Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
6
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
5
Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
3
Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 13 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.
12
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Park Avenue▸Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
10
SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
9
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
9
SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
7
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
-
Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
6
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
5
Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
3
Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 12 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling north struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the scene.
10
SUV Merging Hits Bus on Madison Avenue▸Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
9
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
9
SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
7
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
-
Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
6
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
5
Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
3
Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 10 - A sport utility vehicle merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bus just before midnight. The bus’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right side doors. A 58-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a northbound 2021 bus. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bus’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.
9
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan▸Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
9
SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
7
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
-
Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
6
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
5
Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
3
Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 9 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 46 Street against the signal. The SUV made a right turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
9
SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd▸Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
7
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
-
Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
6
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
5
Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
3
Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 9 - A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.
7
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Repeal of Bike Lane Delay Law▸Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
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Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-12-07
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
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Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 7 - Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.
""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers
On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.
- Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-12-07
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
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Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 6 - An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.
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Motorcycle Hits Parked Taxi on East 51st Street▸Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 5 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited outside car distraction and unsafe lane changing as factors.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 51st Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right side doors of the taxi.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown▸Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.
Dec 3 - A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.