Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.

According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 23 - A moped rider traveling north was struck on the left rear quarter panel by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The moped driver was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, at 16:38 in Manhattan near 462 1 Avenue, a moped traveling north was struck by an SUV making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped rider. Both drivers were licensed New York residents. The collision caused significant vehicle damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the front center of the moped. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766068 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.

According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765597 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A cyclist cut through Gramercy dusk and struck a man crossing with the light. Blood spilled on the crosswalk. The rider looked away. The man did not. Flesh torn, arm gashed, the city kept moving.

A man crossing Gramercy Park South and 17th Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:10 p.m. The report states the cyclist was traveling east and hit the pedestrian’s arm with the front wheel, causing severe lacerations. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The narrative details: 'A man stepped into the crosswalk, light in his favor. A bike cut through the dusk. Its front wheel struck his arm. Skin tore. Blood spilled.' The pedestrian, age 38, suffered injuries to the elbow and lower arm and remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly notes the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal.' The focus remains on the cyclist’s failure to yield and inattention, which led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A 29-year-old bicyclist suffered shoulder injuries after a 2023 Kia SUV struck him on Manhattan’s 2nd Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the collision, impacting the bike’s front and the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. A 29-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and upper arm shoulder trauma. The collision involved a 2023 Kia SUV traveling southbound, which struck the bicyclist on its right rear quarter panel. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist, with additional mention of 'Driver Inexperience' for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time. The impact caused damage to the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The data highlights driver errors, particularly the SUV driver’s distraction, as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - Two sedans slammed together on East 53rd. Both drivers erred in lane use. One man took a blow to the head, shaken and in pain. Metal twisted. The street bore witness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:10 AM on East 53rd Street in Manhattan. One driver was making a left turn, the other going straight. Both were cited for 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The crash struck the right side doors of one car and the left front bumper of the other. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock, reporting pain or nausea. Both drivers held New York licenses. The report lists improper lane usage by both drivers as the cause. No contributing factors were attributed to the injured driver beyond the cited driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A moped hit a 41-year-old man riding a bike west on East 49th. The crash left the cyclist bruised and limping. No helmet. No listed driver errors. Manhattan street, hard impact.

According to the police report, a moped collided with a 41-year-old male bicyclist near 309 East 49th Street in Manhattan at 19:10. The bicyclist, riding westbound, suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped struck the cyclist at an unspecified point of impact. No contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report. The bicyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The moped had no occupants at the time of the crash. The report documents the cyclist as conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A 26-year-old male SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a taxi on East 19th Street in Manhattan. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled westbound, with police citing following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 19th Street in Manhattan at 3:30 PM. A 26-year-old male driver of a 2019 Jeep SUV was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the center back end of a 2022 Toyota taxi while both vehicles were traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the taxi's center back end. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance, leading to injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A taxi struck the back of a stopped bus on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The bus was halted in traffic when hit from behind.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 2nd Avenue rear-ended a bus that was stopped in traffic. The collision occurred at 9:52 AM in Manhattan near zip code 10022. The taxi driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The bus, also traveling south, was stationary when struck. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end, while the bus was damaged at its center back end. The taxi driver was licensed, but the SUV involved in the crash was driven by an unlicensed driver, though the SUV was not directly involved in this impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A 47-year-old male bicyclist suffered an upper arm injury and shock on East 22 Street. The crash involved no vehicle damage and occurred while the cyclist was going straight. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver fault.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 22 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 16:40. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm injury and was in shock. The vehicle involved was a single bike with no damage reported. The bicyclist was the sole occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or failures. There is no indication of collision with another vehicle or pedestrian, and no ejection occurred. The report focuses on the bicyclist's injury without assigning fault or blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 4 - A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV hit the bike’s left side as both traveled south. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue near East 19th Street in Manhattan around 6 p.m. A 53-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was struck on his left side by a southbound 2022 Subaru SUV. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the bike’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 2 - A 36-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg bruises after a taxi struck him on East 20th Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured with contusions but no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling straight ahead on East 20th Street in Manhattan struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The taxi showed no damage upon impact, indicating the collision was likely at low speed or involved minimal force. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors were attributed to him. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly resulted in the pedestrian’s injuries, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 30 - A sedan making a left turn on East 40th Street hit an 86-year-old woman. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver’s actions led to a severe impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 40th Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when it struck an 86-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, causing fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the driver’s maneuver—making a left turn—directly preceded the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, confirming the force of impact. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - A Jeep struck a northbound Vespa on East 26th near FDR. The rider, 28, was ejected, his leg crushed. He lay helmeted, conscious, on the pavement. Right bumper met scooter’s front. Failure to yield left blood and metal on the street.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling on East 26th Street near FDR Drive collided with a northbound Vespa. The crash occurred at 17:27. The report states, 'A Jeep struck a northbound Vespa. The rider, 28, was ejected. His leg crushed. He lay conscious, helmeted, on the pavement. Right bumper met scooter’s front quarter. Failure to yield.' The Vespa rider suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was ejected from his motorcycle. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the Vespa’s front quarter, confirming the impact location. The Vespa rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use is not cited as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the Jeep driver’s failure to yield, which led directly to the violent collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - A helmeted e-scooter rider was ejected and injured when an SUV made a left turn on 2 Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused a violent impact to the rider’s shoulder and upper arm, leaving abrasions and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2 Avenue near East 56 Street in Manhattan at 6:50 AM. A 34-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a left turn in the same direction. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The e-scooter rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries classified as severity level 3, along with abrasions. The SUV sustained front center-end damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, placing full emphasis on the driver’s failure to maintain attention during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 24 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on East 20 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:10 on East 20 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A 2024 sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries and whiplash, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The sedan driver held a valid license, while the bicyclist had a permit. This collision highlights critical driver errors leading to severe injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19