Oct 13 - An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.

A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - DOT plans to rip out car lanes on Third Ave. Buses, bikes, and people get space. Six pedestrians and one cyclist died here since 2016. Councilmember Powers backs the plan. The board votes yes. Locals want more. The city promises action in 2023.

On October 13, 2022, the Department of Transportation unveiled a sweeping redesign for Third Avenue between 59th and 96th streets. The plan, discussed in the Board’s Transportation Committee, would convert two of five northbound car lanes into a dedicated bus lane and a parking-protected bike lane, with new pedestrian islands and signal priority. The committee voted 12-1 in favor. Councilmember Keith Powers, representing District 4, supports the overhaul. A spokesperson said, 'This project will expedite commute times, improve pedestrian safety, increase spaces for bikes, and ensure that cars, buses, and bikes can share the road in harmony.' Third Avenue is a Vision Zero priority corridor, scarred by six pedestrian and one cyclist death since 2016. Hundreds of cyclists ride here daily, despite no bike lane. Residents urged swift, bold action. DOT aims to install improvements in 2023.

• City proposes complete redesign of Third Ave on Upper East Side, amny.com, Published 2022-10-13

Oct 12 - DOT will present its Third Avenue redesign. Seven lanes for cars have left little for walkers, cyclists, or bus riders. Since 2019: one pedestrian killed, 198 injured. Advocates demand fewer car lanes, protected bike paths, and wider sidewalks. Change is overdue.

""I don't like riding on this avenue. It's terrifying, it's bad," Paul Krikler said during a July town hall hearing held by state Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Upper East Side). "We deserve much wider sidewalks so we can get around, not just comfortably, but safely."" -- Liz Krueger

On October 12, 2022, the Department of Transportation (DOT) will unveil its Third Avenue redesign proposal to a Manhattan panel. The plan marks the Adams administration's first major street project. The current avenue, with seven northbound car lanes, has seen 703 crashes, one pedestrian death, and 198 injuries since 2019. The matter summary calls for 'reallocation of street space, prioritizing cycling, walking, and public transit over cars.' Advocates like Kate Fillin-Yeh (NACTO) and Paul Krikler (Community Board 8) urge protected bike lanes, busways, and wider sidewalks. Krikler says, 'We deserve much wider sidewalks so we can get around, not just comfortably, but safely.' Transportation Alternatives and Community Board 6 echo these demands. The redesign aims to shift space from cars to people, following models like Paris's Rue de Rivoli. The panel's response will shape the future of vulnerable road user safety on Third Avenue.

• TONIGHT! City Will Unveil Long-Awaited Third Ave. Redesign to Manhattan Panel, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-12

Oct 11 - A 52-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 48 Street against the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The SUV driver was going straight and had no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 48 Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2011 Acura SUV traveling eastbound, was going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing driver errors or vehicle damage. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report notes unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not assign fault to the driver or mention any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 9 - New York legalized cannabis. No reliable test exists for marijuana-impaired drivers. The state scrambles to train officers and find solutions. Crashes rise in states with legal weed. Senator Liz Krueger says tax revenue will fund enforcement. Vulnerable road users face new risks.

On October 9, 2022, New York State, under Governor Hochul, accelerated cannabis legalization and opened retail shops. The Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act passed in March 2021. The state now faces a gap: 'there are concerns of increased incidences of driving while impaired after cannabis use,' the Department of Health said. Senator Liz Krueger, a key architect, stated, 'Revenue from our legalized system will be used to pay these ongoing costs.' The Department of Health seeks new technology to detect cannabis impairment, as no standard test exists. Nearly 400 officers are trained as drug recognition experts, with thousands more in training. Critics warn DWI issues should have been solved before legalization. As enforcement lags, vulnerable road users face greater danger from impaired drivers.

• Hochul hunts for marijuana DWI test as NY opens cannabis shops, nypost.com, Published 2022-10-09

Oct 5 - A 45-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist was unconscious and not wearing safety equipment. The impact was at the front center of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on 5 Avenue was making a left turn when it collided head-on with a bicyclist going straight south. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in unconsciousness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the driver was making a left turn, a critical moment for crashes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 30 - A taxi hit an e-scooter rider traveling west on West 47th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi’s left rear quarter panel collided with the scooter. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-scooter collided on West 47th Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi struck the scooter on its left rear quarter panel, damaging the taxi’s left side doors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not identify any driver errors for the taxi. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - Council Member Bottcher pushes for monthly DOT reports on drivers hiding plates to dodge cameras. The bill targets those who speed and evade enforcement. Advocates back the move. The city faces a hidden threat. Data will now see daylight.

On September 29, 2022, Council Member Erik Bottcher introduced a bill requiring the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue monthly public reports on incidents where speed or red-light cameras were foiled by defaced or covered license plates. The bill, supported by Transportation Alternatives, aims to expose the scale of drivers evading automated enforcement. Bottcher said, 'drivers are illegally concealing, obscuring, and defacing their license plates to continue to speed with impunity.' The legislation mandates DOT to post monthly data online and submit annual reports to the mayor and City Council Speaker. Bottcher sponsored the bill, emphasizing the need for public information and accountability. Advocates argue that open data is crucial for safety and enforcement. The DOT stated it looks forward to reviewing the legislation.

• CM Bottcher: City Must Publicly Report on Plate-Covering Perps, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-29

Sep 28 - A moped and sedan collided on West 20 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The sedan was slowing when it passed too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on West 20 Street collided with a sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the right side doors of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was slowing or stopping at the time. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan passed the moped dangerously close. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The police report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the moped driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 22 - A sedan hit a westbound cyclist near Madison Avenue. The rider, 21, was thrown and suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder. Police cite driver inattention and bad lane use. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 26 Street struck a bicyclist heading west near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The 21-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. He remained conscious but required medical attention for his injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 22 - Manhattan’s Community Board 8 voted 38-3 for protected crosstown bike lanes and a two-way bikeway around Central Park. The move follows a cyclist’s death on E. 85th. Advocates demanded action. The board, once resistant, now shifts toward safety for riders.

On September 22, 2022, Manhattan Community Board 8 (CB8) voted 38-3 to request 'fully protected crosstown bike lanes approximately every 10 blocks between 60th and 110th streets on both sides of Central Park, and a two-way protected bikeway around Central Park.' The resolution had earlier cleared the Transportation Committee 12-2. The measure follows the killing of cyclist Carling Mott by a truck driver on E. 85th Street, where a bike lane had been rejected in 2016. Council Members Julie Menin and Keith Powers, along with Borough President Mark Levine, backed the push. Advocates, including Mott’s boyfriend and parents of student cyclists, spoke out for safety, condemning the board’s past inaction. Only one board member, Marco Tamayo, opposed the resolution. The vote marks a sharp turn for CB8, which had long resisted protected lanes, citing security fears and local opposition. Now, the board calls for comprehensive, protected infrastructure to shield vulnerable road users.

• Upper East Side Community Board Votes for Crosstown Bike Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-22

Sep 21 - A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan near 490 8th Avenue. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The sedan struck the bike's front end and right side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with a bicyclist also heading north. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow. The point of impact was the bike's center front end and the sedan's right side doors. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was driven by a licensed male driver. The crash caused significant injury to the vulnerable road user, highlighting the dangers cyclists face in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 20 - A bicyclist and a sedan collided on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling west. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist and a sedan collided on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Both the bike and sedan were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had one occupant, and the bicyclist was the sole rider on the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A 64-year-old man was hit by an SUV traveling north on Madison Avenue. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 2010 SUV traveling straight north on Madison Avenue struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious following the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. No information on driver license status or other violations was provided. The pedestrian’s actions and safety equipment were not noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A 64-year-old woman suffered a concussion and facial injuries after an e-bike hit her at an intersection on West 38 Street. She was crossing with the signal. The rider’s errors are not listed. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an e-bike collided with her at an intersection on West 38 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a concussion and facial injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or safety equipment is noted for the e-bike rider. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a taxi stopped in traffic on Park Avenue South. The bike struck the taxi’s right side doors. The rider suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions despite wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north collided with a taxi stopped in traffic on Park Avenue South in Manhattan. The impact occurred at the taxi’s right side doors, causing the bicyclist to be ejected and sustain injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use. The taxi driver was licensed and stopped in traffic. The bicyclist suffered contusions and bruises but was not at fault for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564792 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A 35-year-old woman on an e-scooter collided with the left rear quarter panel of a bus on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. She suffered moderate burns and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling north on Madison Avenue struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. The e-scooter driver sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with moderate burns. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error on the e-scooter operator's part. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted as a secondary factor. The bus driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A 23-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 48 Street at Avenue of the Americas. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal when hit by an unspecified vehicle.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 48 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No details about the vehicle or driver were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564378 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A 48-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 7 Avenue near West 55 Street. She was crossing against the signal. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm. She remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Chevrolet SUV made a left turn on 7 Avenue near West 55 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the vehicle's left front bumper struck her. She suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists no driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 13 - SUV turned right on West 30 Street. Hit a 32-year-old man riding east. Cyclist ejected. Suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a Jeep SUV made a right turn on West 30 Street in Manhattan and struck him as he traveled straight east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver was alone. The crash underscores the risk when drivers turn without yielding to cyclists moving straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19