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
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What are the worst spots in this area?
▸ Which driver actions show up most often?
▸ What can the city change on these blocks?
▸ What is CrashCount?
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
4
Defective Brakes Send Box Truck Into Pedestrian▸Feb 4 - A box truck with bad brakes backed into a 27-year-old man near West 48th Street. The right front bumper hit him. His elbow broke and dislocated. He stayed conscious. The truck driver was licensed. System failed him.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing east near West 48th Street in Manhattan when it struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian. The truck's right front bumper hit the man, who was not in the roadway. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious. The report lists defective brakes and a defective accelerator as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle. No pedestrian errors or safety equipment were noted. The crash left the pedestrian with serious arm injuries.
4
Distracted Driver Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Feb 4 - A 59-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of 8 Avenue and West 43 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on 8 Avenue near West 43 Street in Manhattan. The 59-year-old female pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle was traveling westbound, going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact and was located at the intersection. The driver’s distraction led directly to the collision and injury.
28
74-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Backing Vehicle Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A 74-year-old man crossing East 51 Street was struck by a vehicle backing unsafely near Lexington Avenue. He suffered a head injury and internal complaints. The crash happened late at night. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 51 Street at an intersection near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle involved was backing unsafely, which the report lists as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and internal complaints but remained conscious. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. The pedestrian was crossing without mention of signal or crosswalk status. The driver’s error of backing unsafely caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
25
Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
23
SUV and Sedan Collide at Avenue of Americas▸Jan 23 - Two parked vehicles collided on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2015 SUV and a 2019 sedan, both parked and facing north, collided at 1185 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The sedan was struck on its right rear bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan's 27-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any specific driver errors or victim actions. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The crash caused moderate injury severity and vehicle damage concentrated on the bumpers.
21
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
13
Two Bicyclists Collide on 7th Avenue▸Jan 13 - Two bicyclists crashed on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Both were riding straight when they collided front to front. One rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling on 7th Avenue collided head-on. Both riders were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. One bicyclist, a 43-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both riders. Neither bike showed damage, and no one was ejected. The injured rider was conscious and not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding among cyclists in Manhattan.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
-
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
8
Sedan Hits Passenger Amid Reaction to Vehicle▸Jan 8 - A sedan traveling west on West 35th Street struck a passenger inside the vehicle. The 41-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on West 35th Street in Manhattan collided due to the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. A 41-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
2
Pedestrian Injured Working on Manhattan Street▸Jan 2 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while working in the roadway at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of West 48 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling east, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's role was clearly identified as working in the roadway, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Feb 4 - A box truck with bad brakes backed into a 27-year-old man near West 48th Street. The right front bumper hit him. His elbow broke and dislocated. He stayed conscious. The truck driver was licensed. System failed him.
According to the police report, a box truck was backing east near West 48th Street in Manhattan when it struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian. The truck's right front bumper hit the man, who was not in the roadway. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious. The report lists defective brakes and a defective accelerator as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle. No pedestrian errors or safety equipment were noted. The crash left the pedestrian with serious arm injuries.
4
Distracted Driver Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Feb 4 - A 59-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of 8 Avenue and West 43 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on 8 Avenue near West 43 Street in Manhattan. The 59-year-old female pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle was traveling westbound, going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact and was located at the intersection. The driver’s distraction led directly to the collision and injury.
28
74-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Backing Vehicle Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A 74-year-old man crossing East 51 Street was struck by a vehicle backing unsafely near Lexington Avenue. He suffered a head injury and internal complaints. The crash happened late at night. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 51 Street at an intersection near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle involved was backing unsafely, which the report lists as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and internal complaints but remained conscious. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. The pedestrian was crossing without mention of signal or crosswalk status. The driver’s error of backing unsafely caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
25
Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
23
SUV and Sedan Collide at Avenue of Americas▸Jan 23 - Two parked vehicles collided on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2015 SUV and a 2019 sedan, both parked and facing north, collided at 1185 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The sedan was struck on its right rear bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan's 27-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any specific driver errors or victim actions. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The crash caused moderate injury severity and vehicle damage concentrated on the bumpers.
21
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
13
Two Bicyclists Collide on 7th Avenue▸Jan 13 - Two bicyclists crashed on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Both were riding straight when they collided front to front. One rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling on 7th Avenue collided head-on. Both riders were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. One bicyclist, a 43-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both riders. Neither bike showed damage, and no one was ejected. The injured rider was conscious and not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding among cyclists in Manhattan.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
-
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
8
Sedan Hits Passenger Amid Reaction to Vehicle▸Jan 8 - A sedan traveling west on West 35th Street struck a passenger inside the vehicle. The 41-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on West 35th Street in Manhattan collided due to the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. A 41-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
2
Pedestrian Injured Working on Manhattan Street▸Jan 2 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while working in the roadway at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of West 48 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling east, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's role was clearly identified as working in the roadway, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Feb 4 - A 59-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of 8 Avenue and West 43 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on 8 Avenue near West 43 Street in Manhattan. The 59-year-old female pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle was traveling westbound, going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact and was located at the intersection. The driver’s distraction led directly to the collision and injury.
28
74-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Backing Vehicle Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A 74-year-old man crossing East 51 Street was struck by a vehicle backing unsafely near Lexington Avenue. He suffered a head injury and internal complaints. The crash happened late at night. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 51 Street at an intersection near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle involved was backing unsafely, which the report lists as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and internal complaints but remained conscious. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. The pedestrian was crossing without mention of signal or crosswalk status. The driver’s error of backing unsafely caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
25
Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
23
SUV and Sedan Collide at Avenue of Americas▸Jan 23 - Two parked vehicles collided on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2015 SUV and a 2019 sedan, both parked and facing north, collided at 1185 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The sedan was struck on its right rear bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan's 27-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any specific driver errors or victim actions. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The crash caused moderate injury severity and vehicle damage concentrated on the bumpers.
21
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
13
Two Bicyclists Collide on 7th Avenue▸Jan 13 - Two bicyclists crashed on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Both were riding straight when they collided front to front. One rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling on 7th Avenue collided head-on. Both riders were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. One bicyclist, a 43-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both riders. Neither bike showed damage, and no one was ejected. The injured rider was conscious and not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding among cyclists in Manhattan.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
8
Sedan Hits Passenger Amid Reaction to Vehicle▸Jan 8 - A sedan traveling west on West 35th Street struck a passenger inside the vehicle. The 41-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on West 35th Street in Manhattan collided due to the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. A 41-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
2
Pedestrian Injured Working on Manhattan Street▸Jan 2 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while working in the roadway at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of West 48 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling east, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's role was clearly identified as working in the roadway, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Jan 28 - A 74-year-old man crossing East 51 Street was struck by a vehicle backing unsafely near Lexington Avenue. He suffered a head injury and internal complaints. The crash happened late at night. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 51 Street at an intersection near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle involved was backing unsafely, which the report lists as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and internal complaints but remained conscious. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. The pedestrian was crossing without mention of signal or crosswalk status. The driver’s error of backing unsafely caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
25
Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
23
SUV and Sedan Collide at Avenue of Americas▸Jan 23 - Two parked vehicles collided on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2015 SUV and a 2019 sedan, both parked and facing north, collided at 1185 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The sedan was struck on its right rear bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan's 27-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any specific driver errors or victim actions. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The crash caused moderate injury severity and vehicle damage concentrated on the bumpers.
21
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
13
Two Bicyclists Collide on 7th Avenue▸Jan 13 - Two bicyclists crashed on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Both were riding straight when they collided front to front. One rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling on 7th Avenue collided head-on. Both riders were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. One bicyclist, a 43-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both riders. Neither bike showed damage, and no one was ejected. The injured rider was conscious and not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding among cyclists in Manhattan.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
-
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
8
Sedan Hits Passenger Amid Reaction to Vehicle▸Jan 8 - A sedan traveling west on West 35th Street struck a passenger inside the vehicle. The 41-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on West 35th Street in Manhattan collided due to the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. A 41-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
2
Pedestrian Injured Working on Manhattan Street▸Jan 2 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while working in the roadway at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of West 48 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling east, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's role was clearly identified as working in the roadway, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
- Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
23
SUV and Sedan Collide at Avenue of Americas▸Jan 23 - Two parked vehicles collided on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2015 SUV and a 2019 sedan, both parked and facing north, collided at 1185 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The sedan was struck on its right rear bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan's 27-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any specific driver errors or victim actions. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The crash caused moderate injury severity and vehicle damage concentrated on the bumpers.
21
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
13
Two Bicyclists Collide on 7th Avenue▸Jan 13 - Two bicyclists crashed on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Both were riding straight when they collided front to front. One rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling on 7th Avenue collided head-on. Both riders were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. One bicyclist, a 43-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both riders. Neither bike showed damage, and no one was ejected. The injured rider was conscious and not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding among cyclists in Manhattan.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
-
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
8
Sedan Hits Passenger Amid Reaction to Vehicle▸Jan 8 - A sedan traveling west on West 35th Street struck a passenger inside the vehicle. The 41-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on West 35th Street in Manhattan collided due to the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. A 41-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
2
Pedestrian Injured Working on Manhattan Street▸Jan 2 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while working in the roadway at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of West 48 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling east, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's role was clearly identified as working in the roadway, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
- Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-01-25
23
SUV and Sedan Collide at Avenue of Americas▸Jan 23 - Two parked vehicles collided on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2015 SUV and a 2019 sedan, both parked and facing north, collided at 1185 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The sedan was struck on its right rear bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan's 27-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any specific driver errors or victim actions. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The crash caused moderate injury severity and vehicle damage concentrated on the bumpers.
21
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
13
Two Bicyclists Collide on 7th Avenue▸Jan 13 - Two bicyclists crashed on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Both were riding straight when they collided front to front. One rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling on 7th Avenue collided head-on. Both riders were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. One bicyclist, a 43-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both riders. Neither bike showed damage, and no one was ejected. The injured rider was conscious and not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding among cyclists in Manhattan.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
-
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
8
Sedan Hits Passenger Amid Reaction to Vehicle▸Jan 8 - A sedan traveling west on West 35th Street struck a passenger inside the vehicle. The 41-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on West 35th Street in Manhattan collided due to the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. A 41-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
2
Pedestrian Injured Working on Manhattan Street▸Jan 2 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while working in the roadway at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of West 48 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling east, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's role was clearly identified as working in the roadway, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Jan 23 - Two parked vehicles collided on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2015 SUV and a 2019 sedan, both parked and facing north, collided at 1185 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The sedan was struck on its right rear bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan's 27-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any specific driver errors or victim actions. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The crash caused moderate injury severity and vehicle damage concentrated on the bumpers.
21
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
13
Two Bicyclists Collide on 7th Avenue▸Jan 13 - Two bicyclists crashed on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Both were riding straight when they collided front to front. One rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling on 7th Avenue collided head-on. Both riders were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. One bicyclist, a 43-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both riders. Neither bike showed damage, and no one was ejected. The injured rider was conscious and not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding among cyclists in Manhattan.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
-
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
8
Sedan Hits Passenger Amid Reaction to Vehicle▸Jan 8 - A sedan traveling west on West 35th Street struck a passenger inside the vehicle. The 41-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on West 35th Street in Manhattan collided due to the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. A 41-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
2
Pedestrian Injured Working on Manhattan Street▸Jan 2 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while working in the roadway at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of West 48 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling east, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's role was clearly identified as working in the roadway, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
13
Two Bicyclists Collide on 7th Avenue▸Jan 13 - Two bicyclists crashed on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Both were riding straight when they collided front to front. One rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling on 7th Avenue collided head-on. Both riders were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. One bicyclist, a 43-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both riders. Neither bike showed damage, and no one was ejected. The injured rider was conscious and not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding among cyclists in Manhattan.
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Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
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Sedan Hits Passenger Amid Reaction to Vehicle▸Jan 8 - A sedan traveling west on West 35th Street struck a passenger inside the vehicle. The 41-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on West 35th Street in Manhattan collided due to the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. A 41-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured Working on Manhattan Street▸Jan 2 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while working in the roadway at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of West 48 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling east, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's role was clearly identified as working in the roadway, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Jan 13 - Two bicyclists crashed on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Both were riding straight when they collided front to front. One rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling on 7th Avenue collided head-on. Both riders were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. One bicyclist, a 43-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both riders. Neither bike showed damage, and no one was ejected. The injured rider was conscious and not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding among cyclists in Manhattan.
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Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
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Sedan Hits Passenger Amid Reaction to Vehicle▸Jan 8 - A sedan traveling west on West 35th Street struck a passenger inside the vehicle. The 41-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on West 35th Street in Manhattan collided due to the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. A 41-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured Working on Manhattan Street▸Jan 2 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while working in the roadway at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of West 48 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling east, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's role was clearly identified as working in the roadway, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
- Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-01-10
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Sedan Hits Passenger Amid Reaction to Vehicle▸Jan 8 - A sedan traveling west on West 35th Street struck a passenger inside the vehicle. The 41-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on West 35th Street in Manhattan collided due to the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. A 41-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured Working on Manhattan Street▸Jan 2 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while working in the roadway at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of West 48 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling east, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's role was clearly identified as working in the roadway, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Jan 8 - A sedan traveling west on West 35th Street struck a passenger inside the vehicle. The 41-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on West 35th Street in Manhattan collided due to the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. A 41-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured Working on Manhattan Street▸Jan 2 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while working in the roadway at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of West 48 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling east, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's role was clearly identified as working in the roadway, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Jan 2 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while working in the roadway at a Manhattan intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of West 48 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling east, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's role was clearly identified as working in the roadway, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.