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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Sedan Turns Left, Hits Bicyclist on West 37 Street▸Nov 4 - A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on West 37 Street. The 37-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound on West 37 Street. The 37-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report lists the contributing factor as failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bicycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Avenue of Americas▸Nov 3 - Two male bicyclists crashed on Avenue of the Americas. One was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both bikes hit side to side. Passing too closely caused the crash. One rider was unlicensed and passing; the other rode straight ahead.
According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided while traveling north on Avenue of the Americas. One bicyclist, age 20, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved side impacts to both bikes. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor for both riders. One rider was unlicensed and engaged in passing, while the other was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured bicyclist wore a helmet. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor for the injured rider. No other factors or victim errors are mentioned.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 59th Street▸Nov 2 - A sedan struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm bruises. The crash happened as the sedan entered a parked position. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The sedan was entering a parked position when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's right side doors. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan operator. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No damage was reported to either vehicle.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 8 Avenue▸Nov 2 - A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling east on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling north on 8 Avenue collided with a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The cyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
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Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸Nov 1 - A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
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Multiple Taxi Collision Injures Manhattan Driver▸Oct 30 - Four vehicles collided on West 34 Street in Manhattan. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock. The crash involved taxis and an SUV, all traveling north. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 34 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. Four vehicles, including two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV, were involved in a rear-end collision while traveling north. A 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions and shock. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back ends of the vehicles involved.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on 5 Avenue▸Oct 30 - A taxi and a sedan crashed at 5 Avenue and West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors.
According to the police report, a collision occurred between a taxi and a sedan on 5 Avenue near West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper and the taxi's left front quarter panel were points of impact. The injured driver was not ejected but was incoherent at the scene. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.
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Bus Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Two Passengers▸Oct 28 - A bus struck a stopped sedan from behind on West 19th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back contusions. The bus driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both injured remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 19th Street rear-ended a stopped sedan. The collision caused injuries to two female passengers in the sedan, aged 21 and 24, who suffered neck and back contusions. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the bus driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic when struck at its center back end by the bus's center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 5 Avenue▸Oct 28 - A pick-up truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on 5 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck made a left turn and collided with her on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The truck’s left side doors bore the impact damage. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the truck driver. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists.
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E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue▸Oct 27 - A 66-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The rider was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and moderate injury. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the e-scooter rider was traveling too fast. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The incident highlights the dangers posed by high-speed e-scooter travel in pedestrian areas.
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Two Sedans Collide on Central Park South▸Oct 26 - Two sedans crashed on Central Park South in Manhattan. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Park South in Manhattan. The first vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was traveling west going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was also traveling west but slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. One driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of the Nissan, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown▸Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Midtown Taxi Collision▸Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
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Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
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Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Nov 4 - A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on West 37 Street. The 37-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound on West 37 Street. The 37-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report lists the contributing factor as failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bicycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Avenue of Americas▸Nov 3 - Two male bicyclists crashed on Avenue of the Americas. One was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both bikes hit side to side. Passing too closely caused the crash. One rider was unlicensed and passing; the other rode straight ahead.
According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided while traveling north on Avenue of the Americas. One bicyclist, age 20, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved side impacts to both bikes. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor for both riders. One rider was unlicensed and engaged in passing, while the other was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured bicyclist wore a helmet. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor for the injured rider. No other factors or victim errors are mentioned.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 59th Street▸Nov 2 - A sedan struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm bruises. The crash happened as the sedan entered a parked position. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The sedan was entering a parked position when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's right side doors. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan operator. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No damage was reported to either vehicle.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 8 Avenue▸Nov 2 - A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling east on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling north on 8 Avenue collided with a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The cyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
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Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸Nov 1 - A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
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Multiple Taxi Collision Injures Manhattan Driver▸Oct 30 - Four vehicles collided on West 34 Street in Manhattan. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock. The crash involved taxis and an SUV, all traveling north. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 34 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. Four vehicles, including two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV, were involved in a rear-end collision while traveling north. A 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions and shock. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back ends of the vehicles involved.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on 5 Avenue▸Oct 30 - A taxi and a sedan crashed at 5 Avenue and West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors.
According to the police report, a collision occurred between a taxi and a sedan on 5 Avenue near West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper and the taxi's left front quarter panel were points of impact. The injured driver was not ejected but was incoherent at the scene. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.
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Bus Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Two Passengers▸Oct 28 - A bus struck a stopped sedan from behind on West 19th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back contusions. The bus driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both injured remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 19th Street rear-ended a stopped sedan. The collision caused injuries to two female passengers in the sedan, aged 21 and 24, who suffered neck and back contusions. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the bus driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic when struck at its center back end by the bus's center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 5 Avenue▸Oct 28 - A pick-up truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on 5 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck made a left turn and collided with her on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The truck’s left side doors bore the impact damage. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the truck driver. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists.
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E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue▸Oct 27 - A 66-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The rider was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and moderate injury. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the e-scooter rider was traveling too fast. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The incident highlights the dangers posed by high-speed e-scooter travel in pedestrian areas.
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Two Sedans Collide on Central Park South▸Oct 26 - Two sedans crashed on Central Park South in Manhattan. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Park South in Manhattan. The first vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was traveling west going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was also traveling west but slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. One driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of the Nissan, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown▸Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Midtown Taxi Collision▸Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
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Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
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Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Nov 3 - Two male bicyclists crashed on Avenue of the Americas. One was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both bikes hit side to side. Passing too closely caused the crash. One rider was unlicensed and passing; the other rode straight ahead.
According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided while traveling north on Avenue of the Americas. One bicyclist, age 20, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved side impacts to both bikes. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor for both riders. One rider was unlicensed and engaged in passing, while the other was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured bicyclist wore a helmet. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor for the injured rider. No other factors or victim errors are mentioned.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 59th Street▸Nov 2 - A sedan struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm bruises. The crash happened as the sedan entered a parked position. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The sedan was entering a parked position when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's right side doors. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan operator. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No damage was reported to either vehicle.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 8 Avenue▸Nov 2 - A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling east on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling north on 8 Avenue collided with a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The cyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
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Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸Nov 1 - A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
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Multiple Taxi Collision Injures Manhattan Driver▸Oct 30 - Four vehicles collided on West 34 Street in Manhattan. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock. The crash involved taxis and an SUV, all traveling north. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 34 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. Four vehicles, including two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV, were involved in a rear-end collision while traveling north. A 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions and shock. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back ends of the vehicles involved.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on 5 Avenue▸Oct 30 - A taxi and a sedan crashed at 5 Avenue and West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors.
According to the police report, a collision occurred between a taxi and a sedan on 5 Avenue near West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper and the taxi's left front quarter panel were points of impact. The injured driver was not ejected but was incoherent at the scene. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.
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Bus Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Two Passengers▸Oct 28 - A bus struck a stopped sedan from behind on West 19th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back contusions. The bus driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both injured remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 19th Street rear-ended a stopped sedan. The collision caused injuries to two female passengers in the sedan, aged 21 and 24, who suffered neck and back contusions. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the bus driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic when struck at its center back end by the bus's center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 5 Avenue▸Oct 28 - A pick-up truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on 5 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck made a left turn and collided with her on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The truck’s left side doors bore the impact damage. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the truck driver. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists.
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E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue▸Oct 27 - A 66-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The rider was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and moderate injury. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the e-scooter rider was traveling too fast. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The incident highlights the dangers posed by high-speed e-scooter travel in pedestrian areas.
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Two Sedans Collide on Central Park South▸Oct 26 - Two sedans crashed on Central Park South in Manhattan. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Park South in Manhattan. The first vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was traveling west going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was also traveling west but slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. One driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of the Nissan, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown▸Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Midtown Taxi Collision▸Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
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Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
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Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Nov 2 - A sedan struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm bruises. The crash happened as the sedan entered a parked position. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The sedan was entering a parked position when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's right side doors. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan operator. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No damage was reported to either vehicle.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 8 Avenue▸Nov 2 - A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling east on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling north on 8 Avenue collided with a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The cyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
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Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸Nov 1 - A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
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Multiple Taxi Collision Injures Manhattan Driver▸Oct 30 - Four vehicles collided on West 34 Street in Manhattan. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock. The crash involved taxis and an SUV, all traveling north. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 34 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. Four vehicles, including two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV, were involved in a rear-end collision while traveling north. A 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions and shock. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back ends of the vehicles involved.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on 5 Avenue▸Oct 30 - A taxi and a sedan crashed at 5 Avenue and West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors.
According to the police report, a collision occurred between a taxi and a sedan on 5 Avenue near West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper and the taxi's left front quarter panel were points of impact. The injured driver was not ejected but was incoherent at the scene. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.
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Bus Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Two Passengers▸Oct 28 - A bus struck a stopped sedan from behind on West 19th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back contusions. The bus driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both injured remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 19th Street rear-ended a stopped sedan. The collision caused injuries to two female passengers in the sedan, aged 21 and 24, who suffered neck and back contusions. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the bus driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic when struck at its center back end by the bus's center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 5 Avenue▸Oct 28 - A pick-up truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on 5 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck made a left turn and collided with her on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The truck’s left side doors bore the impact damage. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the truck driver. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists.
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E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue▸Oct 27 - A 66-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The rider was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and moderate injury. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the e-scooter rider was traveling too fast. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The incident highlights the dangers posed by high-speed e-scooter travel in pedestrian areas.
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Two Sedans Collide on Central Park South▸Oct 26 - Two sedans crashed on Central Park South in Manhattan. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Park South in Manhattan. The first vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was traveling west going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was also traveling west but slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. One driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of the Nissan, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown▸Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Midtown Taxi Collision▸Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
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Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
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Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Nov 2 - A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling east on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling north on 8 Avenue collided with a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The cyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
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Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸Nov 1 - A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
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Multiple Taxi Collision Injures Manhattan Driver▸Oct 30 - Four vehicles collided on West 34 Street in Manhattan. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock. The crash involved taxis and an SUV, all traveling north. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 34 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. Four vehicles, including two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV, were involved in a rear-end collision while traveling north. A 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions and shock. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back ends of the vehicles involved.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on 5 Avenue▸Oct 30 - A taxi and a sedan crashed at 5 Avenue and West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors.
According to the police report, a collision occurred between a taxi and a sedan on 5 Avenue near West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper and the taxi's left front quarter panel were points of impact. The injured driver was not ejected but was incoherent at the scene. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.
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Bus Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Two Passengers▸Oct 28 - A bus struck a stopped sedan from behind on West 19th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back contusions. The bus driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both injured remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 19th Street rear-ended a stopped sedan. The collision caused injuries to two female passengers in the sedan, aged 21 and 24, who suffered neck and back contusions. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the bus driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic when struck at its center back end by the bus's center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 5 Avenue▸Oct 28 - A pick-up truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on 5 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck made a left turn and collided with her on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The truck’s left side doors bore the impact damage. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the truck driver. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists.
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E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue▸Oct 27 - A 66-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The rider was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and moderate injury. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the e-scooter rider was traveling too fast. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The incident highlights the dangers posed by high-speed e-scooter travel in pedestrian areas.
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Two Sedans Collide on Central Park South▸Oct 26 - Two sedans crashed on Central Park South in Manhattan. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Park South in Manhattan. The first vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was traveling west going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was also traveling west but slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. One driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of the Nissan, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown▸Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Midtown Taxi Collision▸Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
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Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
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Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Nov 1 - A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
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Multiple Taxi Collision Injures Manhattan Driver▸Oct 30 - Four vehicles collided on West 34 Street in Manhattan. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock. The crash involved taxis and an SUV, all traveling north. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 34 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. Four vehicles, including two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV, were involved in a rear-end collision while traveling north. A 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions and shock. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back ends of the vehicles involved.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on 5 Avenue▸Oct 30 - A taxi and a sedan crashed at 5 Avenue and West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors.
According to the police report, a collision occurred between a taxi and a sedan on 5 Avenue near West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper and the taxi's left front quarter panel were points of impact. The injured driver was not ejected but was incoherent at the scene. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.
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Bus Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Two Passengers▸Oct 28 - A bus struck a stopped sedan from behind on West 19th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back contusions. The bus driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both injured remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 19th Street rear-ended a stopped sedan. The collision caused injuries to two female passengers in the sedan, aged 21 and 24, who suffered neck and back contusions. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the bus driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic when struck at its center back end by the bus's center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 5 Avenue▸Oct 28 - A pick-up truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on 5 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck made a left turn and collided with her on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The truck’s left side doors bore the impact damage. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the truck driver. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists.
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E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue▸Oct 27 - A 66-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The rider was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and moderate injury. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the e-scooter rider was traveling too fast. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The incident highlights the dangers posed by high-speed e-scooter travel in pedestrian areas.
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Two Sedans Collide on Central Park South▸Oct 26 - Two sedans crashed on Central Park South in Manhattan. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Park South in Manhattan. The first vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was traveling west going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was also traveling west but slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. One driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of the Nissan, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown▸Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Midtown Taxi Collision▸Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
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Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
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Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
14
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 30 - Four vehicles collided on West 34 Street in Manhattan. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock. The crash involved taxis and an SUV, all traveling north. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 34 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. Four vehicles, including two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV, were involved in a rear-end collision while traveling north. A 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions and shock. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back ends of the vehicles involved.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on 5 Avenue▸Oct 30 - A taxi and a sedan crashed at 5 Avenue and West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors.
According to the police report, a collision occurred between a taxi and a sedan on 5 Avenue near West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper and the taxi's left front quarter panel were points of impact. The injured driver was not ejected but was incoherent at the scene. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.
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Bus Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Two Passengers▸Oct 28 - A bus struck a stopped sedan from behind on West 19th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back contusions. The bus driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both injured remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 19th Street rear-ended a stopped sedan. The collision caused injuries to two female passengers in the sedan, aged 21 and 24, who suffered neck and back contusions. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the bus driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic when struck at its center back end by the bus's center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 5 Avenue▸Oct 28 - A pick-up truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on 5 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck made a left turn and collided with her on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The truck’s left side doors bore the impact damage. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the truck driver. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists.
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E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue▸Oct 27 - A 66-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The rider was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and moderate injury. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the e-scooter rider was traveling too fast. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The incident highlights the dangers posed by high-speed e-scooter travel in pedestrian areas.
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Two Sedans Collide on Central Park South▸Oct 26 - Two sedans crashed on Central Park South in Manhattan. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Park South in Manhattan. The first vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was traveling west going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was also traveling west but slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. One driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of the Nissan, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown▸Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Midtown Taxi Collision▸Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
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Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
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Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 30 - A taxi and a sedan crashed at 5 Avenue and West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors.
According to the police report, a collision occurred between a taxi and a sedan on 5 Avenue near West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper and the taxi's left front quarter panel were points of impact. The injured driver was not ejected but was incoherent at the scene. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.
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Bus Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Two Passengers▸Oct 28 - A bus struck a stopped sedan from behind on West 19th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back contusions. The bus driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both injured remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 19th Street rear-ended a stopped sedan. The collision caused injuries to two female passengers in the sedan, aged 21 and 24, who suffered neck and back contusions. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the bus driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic when struck at its center back end by the bus's center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 5 Avenue▸Oct 28 - A pick-up truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on 5 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck made a left turn and collided with her on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The truck’s left side doors bore the impact damage. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the truck driver. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists.
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E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue▸Oct 27 - A 66-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The rider was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and moderate injury. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the e-scooter rider was traveling too fast. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The incident highlights the dangers posed by high-speed e-scooter travel in pedestrian areas.
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Two Sedans Collide on Central Park South▸Oct 26 - Two sedans crashed on Central Park South in Manhattan. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Park South in Manhattan. The first vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was traveling west going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was also traveling west but slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. One driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of the Nissan, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown▸Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Midtown Taxi Collision▸Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
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Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
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Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
14
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 28 - A bus struck a stopped sedan from behind on West 19th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back contusions. The bus driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both injured remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 19th Street rear-ended a stopped sedan. The collision caused injuries to two female passengers in the sedan, aged 21 and 24, who suffered neck and back contusions. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the bus driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic when struck at its center back end by the bus's center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 5 Avenue▸Oct 28 - A pick-up truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on 5 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck made a left turn and collided with her on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The truck’s left side doors bore the impact damage. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the truck driver. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists.
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E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue▸Oct 27 - A 66-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The rider was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and moderate injury. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the e-scooter rider was traveling too fast. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The incident highlights the dangers posed by high-speed e-scooter travel in pedestrian areas.
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Two Sedans Collide on Central Park South▸Oct 26 - Two sedans crashed on Central Park South in Manhattan. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Park South in Manhattan. The first vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was traveling west going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was also traveling west but slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. One driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of the Nissan, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown▸Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Midtown Taxi Collision▸Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
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Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
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Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
14
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 28 - A pick-up truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on 5 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck made a left turn and collided with her on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The truck’s left side doors bore the impact damage. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the truck driver. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists.
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E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue▸Oct 27 - A 66-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The rider was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and moderate injury. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the e-scooter rider was traveling too fast. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The incident highlights the dangers posed by high-speed e-scooter travel in pedestrian areas.
26
Two Sedans Collide on Central Park South▸Oct 26 - Two sedans crashed on Central Park South in Manhattan. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Park South in Manhattan. The first vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was traveling west going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was also traveling west but slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. One driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of the Nissan, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
26
Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown▸Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
25
Bicyclist Ejected in Midtown Taxi Collision▸Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
22
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
21
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
20
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
20
Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
19
Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
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Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
14
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 27 - A 66-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The rider was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and moderate injury. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the e-scooter rider was traveling too fast. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The incident highlights the dangers posed by high-speed e-scooter travel in pedestrian areas.
26
Two Sedans Collide on Central Park South▸Oct 26 - Two sedans crashed on Central Park South in Manhattan. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Park South in Manhattan. The first vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was traveling west going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was also traveling west but slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. One driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of the Nissan, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
26
Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown▸Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
25
Bicyclist Ejected in Midtown Taxi Collision▸Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
22
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
21
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
20
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
20
Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
19
Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
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Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
14
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 26 - Two sedans crashed on Central Park South in Manhattan. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Park South in Manhattan. The first vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was traveling west going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was also traveling west but slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. One driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of the Nissan, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
26
Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown▸Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
25
Bicyclist Ejected in Midtown Taxi Collision▸Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
22
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
21
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
20
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
20
Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
19
Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
-
Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
14
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
25
Bicyclist Ejected in Midtown Taxi Collision▸Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
22
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
21
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
20
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
20
Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
19
Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
-
Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
14
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 25 - A 52-year-old man on a bike struck a taxi near West 43rd. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The taxi was stopped. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist collided with a taxi near 124 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The crash left the bicyclist partially ejected and injured, with a concussion and head trauma. The taxi was stopped in traffic and did not sustain damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The bicyclist was heading west, going straight before the crash.
22
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
21
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
20
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
20
Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
19
Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
-
Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
14
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 22 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 31 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver, traveling north, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
21
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
20
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
20
Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
19
Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
-
Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
14
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 21 - A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 27 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
20
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
20
Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
19
Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
-
Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
14
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 20 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was parked before the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the car.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors, while the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver held a valid New York license.
20
Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan▸Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
19
Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
-
Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
14
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 20 - Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.
19
Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan▸Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
-
Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
14
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 19 - A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Third Avenue Bus Bike Lanes▸Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
-
Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
14
E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.
On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.
- Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-18
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Arm Fracture on 8 Avenue▸Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.
Oct 14 - E-scooter rider, 39, crashed on 8 Avenue. He broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed driver inattention. No other injuries reported. The scooter was damaged. The rider stayed conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter sustained damage, but no clear collision point was noted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not mention any victim errors or use of safety equipment beyond noting none was worn.