Jan 28 - New York opens its e-bike trade-in. Four hundred delivery workers can swap dangerous, uncertified bikes for safe, legal models. The program targets deadly battery fires. But 400 is a drop in the bucket. Tens of thousands remain at risk. The danger lingers.

On January 28, 2025, the Department of Transportation launched New York City's e-bike and moped trade-in program, born from a 2023 law introduced by Council Member Keith Powers. The program, praised by Council Member Oswald Feliz, allows 400 delivery workers to exchange uncertified, fire-prone bikes for certified, street-legal models. The law followed a spike in lithium-ion battery fires—277 in 2024, killing six. The $2 million program offers bikes and spare batteries, but only scratches the surface for the city’s estimated 80,000 delivery workers. Ligia Guallpa of the Worker’s Justice Project called the effort a step toward safer, cleaner mobility. Applications close February 17. The program’s reach is small, leaving most workers exposed to the same deadly risks.

• Apply Yourself: Tiny Number of Delivery Workers Will Get Safe E-Bikes in City Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-01-28

Jan 27 - Senate bill S 3387 demands complete street design in all DOT projects with state or federal funds. Streets must serve walkers, cyclists, and riders. No more car-first roads. Sponsors push for safer, fairer streets.

Senate bill S 3387, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Senate. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects subject to oversight by the department of transportation,' would force all DOT projects using state or federal funds to include complete street design. Senator Andrew Gounardes leads as primary sponsor, joined by Patricia Fahy, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Liz Krueger. Their action aims to end car dominance and put vulnerable road users first. The bill was introduced January 27, 2025. No safety analyst note is available.

• File S 3387, Open States, Published 2025-01-27

Jan 26 - Two SUVs crashed at 3 Ave and E 36 St. Impact crushed left doors and right bumper. Driver and front passenger, both men, suffered head and neck whiplash. Both were conscious. Airbags deployed. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 3 Ave and E 36 St in Manhattan at 23:40. A 2025 Honda SUV, heading east and making a left turn, struck a 2022 Ford SUV traveling north. The Honda’s right front bumper hit the Ford’s left side doors. The 28-year-old male driver and 27-year-old male front passenger in the Honda were injured, reporting whiplash to the head and neck. Both were conscious, not ejected, and had airbags deployed with lap belts or harnesses. The police listed contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 26 - A 25-year-old woman suffered back contusions after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor; the vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 52 St and 3 Ave in Manhattan around 14:58. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Mercedes sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The pedestrian was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The focus remains on the pedestrian's confusion during crossing as noted by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 26 - Taxi hit e-bike on 1st Avenue near East 25th. Rider thrown, shoulder shattered. Taxi unscathed. Night, empty street, one man broken, steel untouched.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 1st Avenue struck a northbound e-bike near East 25th Street in Manhattan just after midnight. The 34-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder. The taxi, a Ford carrying two men, showed no damage. Both vehicles were moving straight before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No victim actions were cited. The crash left the rider badly hurt, highlighting the danger faced by cyclists in collisions with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 24 - A 21-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and fractures after a high-speed collision on FDR Drive. The sedan struck an object with its right front bumper, causing severe vehicle damage and deploying the airbag. Unsafe speed was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Nissan sedan on FDR Drive was injured in a crash at 11:33. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, when the right front bumper impacted an object, resulting in center front end damage. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and the airbag deployed. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver held a New York permit license. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 19 - Two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided head-to-back. Both drivers suffered upper arm and chest injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Passengers were not ejected but experienced shock and injury.

According to the police report, at 11:46 AM on FDR Drive, two sedans traveling south collided with the front of one striking the center back end of the other. The driver of the Honda sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' a key contributing factor. Both drivers were injured, with the Honda driver sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries and the Nissan passenger suffering chest injuries. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles, but both experienced shock. The report lists no contributing factors related to the passengers or any pedestrian involvement. The collision impact was centered on the front and back ends of the vehicles, indicating a rear-end crash caused by driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 18 - Three sedans collided on East 30th Street in Manhattan. A 45-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. All vehicles were traveling eastbound. The crash left one occupant injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 30th Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan at 22:39. Three sedans, all traveling eastbound, were involved in a chain collision. The primary contributing factor was driver inattention or distraction. A 45-year-old female driver, who was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The vehicles impacted each other at their center front and back ends, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. The report explicitly identifies driver distraction as the cause, with no other contributing factors noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787148 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 18 - A 21-year-old man suffered head injuries and abrasions after a BMW SUV struck him while he crossed outside an intersection in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, at 4:15 AM in Manhattan near East 57th Street, a BMW SUV traveling east struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the road outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report attributes the crash to driver errors. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The vehicle suffered other damage, and the driver was the sole occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 16 - A 32-year-old man crashed his sedan late at night on FDR Drive. The car’s front end took the hit. He stayed conscious but suffered a head contusion. Police list no clear cause. No other people were hurt.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver crashed a 2007 Nissan sedan on FDR Drive at 23:54. He suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan’s center front end was damaged, showing a direct impact. The driver was alone in the car and held a New York permit license. The report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the driver injured, with severity level 3, underscoring the force of the collision despite no listed driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786604 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Jan 15 - A taxi traveling north on FDR Drive struck another vehicle improperly passing on the left. The crash injured the taxi driver and a rear-seat passenger, both conscious with neck and head injuries. The impact damaged the taxi’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:22 on FDR Drive when a taxi traveling north was struck on its right front quarter panel by another vehicle passing improperly on the left. The taxi driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered whiplash and head injuries, while a 48-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat sustained neck injuries and contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error in lane management. The taxi’s center front end sustained damage from the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 14 - Assembly bill A 1875 orders complete street design for all DOT projects. Pedestrians and cyclists get space. No more car-only roads. Sponsors push for safer, shared streets.

Assembly bill A 1875, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. The bill requires 'inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects undertaken by DOT or which receive both federal and state funding and are subject to DOT oversight.' Dana Levenberg leads as primary sponsor, joined by MaryJane Shimsky, Chris Burdick, Harvey Epstein, Albert A. Stirpe, Jonathan Jacobson, Keith Brown, and David McDonough. No votes yet. The bill aims to force every new or rebuilt road to serve all users, not just drivers. This is a direct move to end car dominance and give space back to people on foot and bike.

• File A 1875, Open States, Published 2025-01-14

Jan 13 - Glass burst at E 34th and 1st. A convertible struck a sedan’s rear. A young woman, seatbelted, bled from the face. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. The city’s night offered no mercy.

A crash at the corner of East 34th Street and 1st Avenue left a 22-year-old woman with severe facial lacerations, according to the police report. The incident involved a convertible traveling north striking the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The police report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The woman, riding as a front passenger and secured by a lap belt and harness, was injured when the convertible hit the sedan, shattering glass. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver actions: alcohol use and failure to obey traffic controls. The crash, late at night, underscores the ongoing danger posed by reckless driving and systemic failures on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 13 - A pick-up truck struck a cyclist on East 40th Street. The cyclist suffered arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed by the driver. The truck showed no damage after the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on East 40th Street in Manhattan struck a 47-year-old male bicyclist, also heading east. The cyclist suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a driver error contributing to the crash. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was also noted as a factor. The truck hit the cyclist on the right side doors but sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No helmet use or signal issues were listed as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 12 - A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck him on E 26 Street in Manhattan. The crash happened as the cyclist changed lanes. The driver’s inattention was a key factor in the collision, leaving the rider bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 26 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15. A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south struck him on the left rear quarter panel as he changed lanes. The SUV driver was also traveling south and was going straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving, particularly when vulnerable road users like cyclists are maneuvering in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 10 - A male bicyclist traveling north on 3rd Avenue was injured when struck from behind. The impact caused contusions and lower leg injuries. Police report cites following too closely as the contributing factor. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a male bicyclist was injured in a rear-end collision on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 16:25. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the impact occurred at the center back end of his bike. The crash caused contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the driver error contributing to the collision. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the center back end of the bike. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08