Feb 6 - A motorcycle struck a pedestrian crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. Both suffered serious injuries. The rider wore a helmet but failed to yield. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and also confused the situation. Both left in shock.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver collided with a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. Both were injured with serious trauma; the rider suffered hip and upper leg injuries, while the pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The motorcycle was traveling west, going straight ahead, and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right side doors. Neither party was at an intersection during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 5 - Bus struck sedan’s right side on Madison Avenue. Two male passengers inside suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Crash stemmed from driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Both victims remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Madison Avenue collided with a sedan making a right turn. The bus hit the sedan’s right side doors with its left front bumper. Two male passengers in the sedan, ages 27 and 43, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The sedan driver was licensed and turning right when the crash happened. No ejections occurred. The injuries were moderate. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 5 - A motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV on West 16 Street in Manhattan. The SUV carried two men; the motorcycle had two riders. A female passenger hanging outside the motorcycle suffered knee and lower leg injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on West 16 Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV. The SUV had two occupants, and the motorcycle carried two riders, including a female passenger riding outside the vehicle. The passenger sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The motorcycle passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The collision occurred with both vehicles going straight ahead. The report does not specify other driver errors but notes alcohol involvement as a key factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - A 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked sedan on West 53 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 53 Street collided with a parked sedan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver’s error in lane use led to the crash. The sedan was stationary at the time, with no damage reported. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 Mercedes sedan. The collision occurred at the left side doors of the sedan, impacting the center front end of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 34th Street outside an intersection. The SUV hit her center front with no vehicle damage. She suffered a bruised shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 34th Street outside a crosswalk or signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2017 Ford SUV traveling westbound, struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm and was conscious after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 30 - Senate bill S 3304 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Photo devices would catch violators. Sponsors say it’s time to protect cyclists. The bill stands at the sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 3304, sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal with co-sponsors Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, and Julia Salazar, was introduced on January 30, 2023. The bill is in the sponsorship stage. It seeks to 'establish in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' The measure targets drivers who block bike lanes, aiming to keep space clear for cyclists. No safety analyst note is available. The bill has not yet advanced to committee or vote.

• File S 3304, Open States, Published 2023-01-30

Jan 28 - A taxi making a left turn struck an eastbound e-bike on East 28 Street near Madison Avenue. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered neck injuries. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged. Driver inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi driver making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-bike on East 28 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike rider, a 38-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged in the impact. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors. The e-bike rider was injured but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and distracted driving in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 27 - A bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The SUV was traveling north, the bike south. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The SUV hit the bike’s center back end.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 50 Street in Manhattan involving a southbound bicyclist and a northbound SUV. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with contusions and bruises. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bike was struck at its center back end while the SUV impacted at its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602027 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - Assembly bill A 2610 targets bus lane cheaters. Sponsors back cameras and owner liability. The goal: keep bus lanes clear, speed up buses, cut crashes. No votes yet. The fight for safer streets rolls on.

Assembly bill A 2610, now in sponsorship, aims to extend bus rapid transit camera enforcement. The bill, titled "Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions," was introduced January 26, 2023. Primary sponsor Alicia Hyndman leads, joined by Deborah Glick, Sarahana Shrestha, Manny De Los Santos, Zohran Mamdani, and others. The bill would hold vehicle owners liable for bus lane violations and expand photo enforcement. No votes have been recorded. The measure seeks to keep bus lanes clear, speed up transit, and reduce risk for those outside cars.

• File A 2610, Open States, Published 2023-01-26

Jan 24 - A 48-year-old woman walking along East 42 Street in Manhattan was struck by an e-scooter traveling west. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The scooter showed no damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured while walking along East 42 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was an e-scooter traveling west, which sustained no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was moving with traffic when the collision occurred. The report does not mention any safety equipment or driver violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 23 - A taxi making a U-turn struck a westbound e-scooter on East 42 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a taxi was making a U-turn on East 42 Street near Lexington Avenue when it collided with an e-scooter traveling westbound. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The report lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured party was the sole occupant of the e-scooter, and the taxi had one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600298 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 22 - A 17-year-old girl was struck by a taxi while crossing West 53 Street with the signal. The taxi was making a left turn when it hit her in the hip and upper leg. She suffered bruises but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 53 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a taxi making a left turn struck her with its center front end. The victim sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the taxi's left turn. The taxi showed no visible damage after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - Assembly bill A 1637 targets drivers who block bike lanes. It adds a mandatory surcharge for violators. Money goes straight to the court. Cyclists get a clear lane. Law aims to keep cars out.

Assembly bill A 1637 was introduced on January 17, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to violations and a mandatory surcharge for parking in a bicycle lane,' would require drivers who park in bike lanes to pay an extra fee to the court that finds them liable. Jo Anne Simon (District 52) sponsored the bill, joined by Deborah Glick (District 66) and Tony Simone (District 75) as co-sponsors. The measure seeks to deter illegal parking in bike lanes by hitting violators in the wallet. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 1637, Open States, Published 2023-01-17

Jan 14 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash happened at night. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on West 57 Street collided with a parked SUV. The SUV's driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was damaged on its left rear bumper, and the box truck sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 9 - Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Jan 9 - Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.

• File A 551, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Jan 5 - A 62-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of East 40 Street and Madison Avenue. The driver made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a driver making a left turn on East 40 Street in Manhattan failed to yield right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing at the intersection with Madison Avenue. The pedestrian, a 62-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end but sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04