Mar 29 - A 51-year-old woman was struck by a northbound taxi at 1133 Avenue of the Americas. She crossed against the signal and suffered an elbow injury. The taxi showed no damage. The pedestrian was incoherent after the impact at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a northbound taxi at 1133 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's error and confusion as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was incoherent following the crash. No driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 26 - A sedan slammed into a young woman on a bike near Avenue of the Americas. Both driver and cyclist were injured. Driver distraction played a role. The street saw pain and shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 58th Street struck a 19-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Avenue of the Americas. The crash left the driver, a 33-year-old man, with chest injuries and shock. The bicyclist suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. It also notes "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan's center front end hit the bike. Both were going straight. No helmet or signaling issues were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 26 - A 49-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing West 53 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 53 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Infiniti sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - A moped collided with a taxi on East 20 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north. The impact damaged the front center of the moped and the taxi’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on East 20 Street collided with a taxi also heading north. The moped struck the left rear bumper of the taxi, damaging its front center. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2014 Nissan. The moped driver was not ejected but was in shock. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused moderate injury to the moped driver, with no mention of helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 52 Street at 5 Avenue. The pick-up truck failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver remained licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East 52 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2017 pick-up truck, traveling south and making a right turn, struck her. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male, had no reported vehicle damage and was the sole occupant. The impact point was the center front end of the truck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 21 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 20 - A 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected after colliding with a southbound bus on West 53 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 53 Street collided with a southbound bus near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus and bike both showed no vehicle damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644788 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan traveling west on West 49 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was incoherent and bruised, with no helmet worn. The sedan struck the bike’s center front.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 49 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries and contusions. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The sedan impacted the bike’s center front, damaging its front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash left the bicyclist incoherent and injured, highlighting the severe consequences of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A 60-year-old man driving a sedan in Manhattan suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened when the driver passed too closely and used the lane improperly. The driver was conscious and not ejected. No other vehicles were damaged.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on West 46 Street in Manhattan. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved a sedan traveling east and another unspecified vehicle also traveling east. The sedan driver was the only injured party. No damage was reported to the other vehicle, which was parked before the crash. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - A 35-year-old man walking along a Manhattan highway was hit by an SUV. The vehicle struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south on 7th Avenue in Manhattan struck a 35-year-old male pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and no occupants were present. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way was a critical error leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614398 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - A 35-year-old woman was struck at a Manhattan intersection. She was crossing with the signal when an SUV made a left turn and hit her. The impact fractured her hip and upper leg. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 45 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612923 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 13 - A taxi merging north on Madison Avenue struck a northbound bicyclist on East 58 Street. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The taxi’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel were damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi merging north on Madison Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling north on East 58 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The collision damaged the right front quarter panel of the taxi and the left front quarter panel of the bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during merging maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 11 - An e-scooter rider struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV entering a parked position on West 54th Street. The 20-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved confusion and improper lane usage by the rider.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a 2021 SUV that was entering a parked position on West 54th Street in Manhattan. The rider was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating rider error in lane usage and situational awareness. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The e-scooter struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV, damaging the scooter's right side doors. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 10 - State senators pressed DOTs to fight e-bike stigma and protect riders. They called for education, better battery rules, and fair treatment for delivery workers. City Hall’s inaction leaves e-bike users exposed. Bans loom while agencies stall. Vulnerable riders pay the price.

On March 2, 2023, State Sen. Jessica Ramos and colleagues sent a letter to city and state DOTs urging action against the 'demonization' of e-bikes and e-scooters. The letter, signed by Ramos and State Sen. Liz Krueger, demanded more education on safe riding and battery use, warning, 'We cannot allow a narrative to build against a vital, green, and growing mode of transportation.' Ramos criticized City Hall for failing to post speed limits and design streets for e-mobility. Krueger backed battery safety bills, while Councilman Bob Holden pushed for outright bans, citing deaths and injuries. The senators warned that inaction could lead to blanket bans, hitting delivery workers hardest. The city’s plan for safe charging hubs faces local opposition. DOT claims a 'holistic approach,' but vulnerable riders remain at risk as agencies drag their feet.

• State Pols Call on DOTs to Counter E-Bike ‘Demonization’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-10

Mar 7 - Taxi hit a 55-year-old man on a bike in Manhattan. Both moved west. The cyclist took the blow, legs bruised, conscious. No damage to vehicles. No driver errors listed. Helmet noted after impact.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a taxi while both traveled west on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious at the scene. The report notes no vehicle damage and lists no driver errors for the taxi. The only contributing factor for the bicyclist is unspecified. The cyclist wore a helmet, as documented after the crash. The taxi, a 2017 Toyota SUV, was operated by a licensed driver. The impact hit the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614483 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 6 - A bus struck a sedan making a right turn on red at Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers. The sedan driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north collided with a sedan making a right turn on red at 477 Madison Avenue. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus impacted the sedan’s left front bumper with its right front bumper. The sedan driver’s actions—making a right turn on red—contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, but the bus driver was going straight ahead with no noted errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 6 - A 16-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan on Park Avenue South. He emerged from behind a parked vehicle and suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver hit the pedestrian with the right front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Park Avenue South in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a northbound sedan, which struck the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists the pedestrian's confusion or error as the contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and no safety equipment was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 4 - An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Central Park South. The scooter struck the left side of a car making a U-turn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2020 Toyota SUV making a U-turn on Central Park South in Manhattan. The scooter hit the left side doors of the car while traveling east. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the car was making a U-turn and the scooter was going straight ahead. No safety equipment was used by the scooter driver. The crash caused center front end damage to the scooter and left side door damage to the car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 4 - A 64-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked sedan on West 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of a parked 2016 Ford sedan on West 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The sedan was parked and showed no damage, with impact noted at the right rear bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the collision. The driver was licensed and female. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19