Sep 20 - A 44-year-old man was struck while crossing East 45th Street at Lexington Avenue. The sedan was making a right turn westbound. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 45th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling westbound made a right turn and struck him. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The driver’s license status and sex were not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664460 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 19 - A 46-year-old man crossing Broadway with the signal was hit by an e-bike traveling north. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The e-bike showed no damage. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Broadway struck a 46-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-bike had no visible damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was legally crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-bike riders ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 19 - A box truck struck a 35-year-old woman pedestrian on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The driver was distracted. The woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the scene.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 7th Avenue in Manhattan hit a 35-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The truck's point of impact was the left side doors, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663613 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 18 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan when an SUV changed lanes and struck him. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2017 Chevrolet SUV in Manhattan near East 23rd Street. The SUV was changing lanes eastbound when it struck the bicyclist, who was traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 17 - A sedan hit a 59-year-old female bicyclist going south on West 57th Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as factors. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 57th Street collided with a bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The sedan's left rear bumper struck the bicyclist, who was not ejected and remained conscious. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet only for motorcycles, which was not noted as a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash caused damage to the sedan's left rear bumper but no damage to the bicycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - Two motorcycles crashed on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. One passenger suffered back abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The collision involved following too closely and other vehicular factors. Both vehicles were traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two motorcycles traveling westbound on West 42nd Street collided. The impact occurred between the left front quarter panel of one motorcycle and the center back end of the other. A 42-year-old female passenger on the second motorcycle was injured, sustaining back abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured passenger was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A man crossing West 42 Street with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 42 Street at the intersection with Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage from the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A motorcycle hit a man crossing West 34th Street. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The bike showed no damage. Midtown traffic kept moving. The street offered no signal. The crash left the man injured and bleeding.

A pedestrian was struck by a motorcycle on West 34th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan at 10:55 a.m. According to the police report, the man was crossing where there was no signal or crosswalk when the motorcycle hit him head-on. The report states, 'A man stepped into the street where no light guided him. A motorcycle hit him head-on. Blood ran from his head. He stayed awake. The bike stood untouched.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663029 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - City inspectors hit retailers this weekend. They target illegal lithium-ion batteries and mopeds. The law aims to curb deadly fires and street chaos. Delivery workers face new hurdles. Enforcement falls to DCWP, NYPD, and FDNY. Gaps in moped regulation remain.

On September 16, 2023, Local Law 39 takes effect in New York City. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will start enforcing the ban on uncertified lithium-ion battery sales. Inspectors will also check for illegal mopeds, issuing summonses and referring cases to NYPD and FDNY. DCWP spokesperson Michael Lanza said, 'While inspecting retailers for compliance with LL39, we will also check for illegal motorized scooters [mopeds], issue summonses and refer issues to NYPD and FDNY as appropriate.' Two days earlier, the City Council passed Council Member Keith Powers's bill for a citywide battery buyback program, letting delivery workers swap faulty batteries for certified ones. Powers acknowledged the ongoing problem of illegal mopeds, stating, 'We recognize that problem. We've been talking to the deputy mayor's office about further measures ahead.' The new law targets fire risk and unregulated vehicles, but loopholes in moped sales and enforcement persist.

• Enforcement of Illegal Batteries — and, Apparently, Mopeds — Starts on Saturday, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-15

Sep 14 - A 45-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in Manhattan. The SUV was making a left turn when it collided with the cyclist going straight. The rider suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. No driver errors specified.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV making a left turn on East 32 Street in Manhattan collided with a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The 45-year-old female bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, along with a concussion. She was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV had no occupants and no driver details were provided. The cyclist was conscious after the crash and was the only person injured in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 14 - A 23-year-old woman crossing Central Park South with the signal was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the right front bumper. She suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Park South and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The 23-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper arm injury. The vehicle showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 14 - City Council passed a battery buy-back bill. Delivery workers can swap unsafe batteries for certified ones. New rules target deadly lithium-ion fires. Lawmakers demand delivery companies step up. Fourteen dead, over 100 hurt this year. Enforcement on uncertified sales begins soon.

"We know there are folks who can't afford high-priced batteries and bikes, and we will provide them the opportunity to surrender that unsafe equipment and receive a safe replacement." -- Keith Powers

On September 14, 2023, the New York City Council passed a package of bills to fight lithium-ion battery fires. The main bill, introduced by Council Member Keith Powers, creates a city-funded buy-back program for delivery workers to exchange faulty batteries and devices for safe, certified ones. The matter summary states the program aims to address the high cost of certified batteries, which can be prohibitive for low-paid workers. Council Members Oswald Feliz and Gale Brewer sponsored additional bills: Feliz's requires safe bikes and batteries for deliveries, while Brewer's mandates delivery apps provide safety training and equipment. Brewer also called for the Department of Transportation to update its safety course. Powers said, "We will provide them the opportunity to surrender that unsafe equipment and receive a safe replacement." The Council's action follows 180 battery fire incidents, 14 deaths, and over 100 injuries this year. Lawmakers push for delivery companies to take responsibility for worker safety and equipment standards. Enforcement against uncertified battery sales will begin soon.

• Council Passes Battery ‘Buy-Back’ Program and Other Bills to Curb Lithium-Ion Fires, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-14

Sep 12 - A 34-year-old man was struck by a taxi making a right turn on West 56 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered bruises and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 7 Avenue made a right turn onto West 56 Street and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 34-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 11 - A taxi turned left at East 43rd and 5th. The front end hit a 71-year-old man crossing. Blood pooled in the crosswalk. He stayed conscious, head split open. The city kept moving. Driver inattention marked the moment.

A 71-year-old man was crossing at the corner of East 43rd Street and 5th Avenue when a taxi, making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. According to the police report, 'A taxi turned left. A 71-year-old man crossed without a signal. The front end struck his head. He stayed conscious. Blood pooled in the crosswalk.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited in the data. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by those on foot in Manhattan’s busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 8 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist collided with a stopped SUV on West 31 Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted and unlicensed.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike westbound struck a stationary Porsche SUV stopped in traffic on West 31 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the right side doors of the e-bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 8 - A 36-year-old man was struck while crossing West 49 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 49 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Nissan SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely low-speed. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no ejection or further injury details were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660558 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - A Citi Bike rider slammed into a taxi at 7th Avenue and West 44th. The cyclist crashed headfirst, hitting the pavement. Blood pooled. His head split open. The cab kept moving. The street marked another wound.

A 23-year-old male Citi Bike rider suffered severe head lacerations after colliding headfirst with a southbound taxi at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A northbound Citi Bike slams headfirst into a southbound taxi. The 23-year-old rider, no helmet, hits the pavement. Blood pools. His head torn open. The cab keeps going.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors by the taxi are cited in the data. The injured cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the contributing factors. The crash left the cyclist with severe injuries while the taxi sustained no damage and did not stop.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660529 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A 23-year-old woman was struck by a northbound box truck on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when the truck failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused hip and upper leg injuries, leaving her bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Avenue of the Americas struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and sustained a bruise. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The truck's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - Bicyclist and pedestrian struck heads in Times Square. Both men conscious, both bruised. Confusion and distraction fueled the crash. Bike undamaged. Streets churned, injuries lingered.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist and a 39-year-old male pedestrian collided at Times Square in Manhattan. Both suffered head contusions. The bicyclist traveled south, the pedestrian crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was recorded. The crash stemmed from confusion and distraction involving both the bicyclist and the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - A sedan crashed into the right side of a northbound MTA bus on Madison Avenue. The sedan driver suffered back injuries. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Both drivers survived.

According to the police report, a sedan heading west on Madison Avenue struck the right side doors of a northbound MTA bus near East 49th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The bus driver was unhurt. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end hit the bus’s right side, damaging both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19