Apr 26 - A taxi and sedan collided on FDR Drive late at night. A 66-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes. The crash left the passenger conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:15 PM on FDR Drive involving a taxi and a sedan, both traveling southbound. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the sedan with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in vehicle operation. A 66-year-old female passenger in the taxi was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and remained conscious. She was seated in the left rear passenger position without safety equipment. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. The collision caused damage primarily to the taxi's right front bumper and unspecified damage to the sedan. This incident highlights the dangers of excessive speed and vehicle control failures on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - A sedan backing near the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit hit a 29-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm and hand injuries. The car showed no damage. The crash cut through the afternoon calm.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old woman was crossing East 38 Street in a marked crosswalk near the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit when a sedan, backing northwest, struck her at the center back end of the vehicle. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Her injuries were rated moderate. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors, but notes the sedan was backing at the time. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians when vehicles reverse in busy city zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - A moped driver, traveling west on East 39 Street, collided with a northbound sedan turning left improperly. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and improper turning by the sedan driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 39 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan at 12:45. A moped traveling west struck the left front quarter panel of a northbound sedan that was making an improper left turn. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male, was cited for unsafe speed and turning improperly. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The sedan sustained damage to the right side doors, and the moped's left front quarter panel was damaged. The report highlights driver errors of unsafe speed and improper turning as the contributing factors, focusing on the sedan driver's actions without attributing fault to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 22 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on East 28 Street. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 28 Street was struck by a 2014 Toyota sedan making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a contusion to the hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - A taxi struck a sedan on Park Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger took the hit, suffering knee and leg bruises. Police blamed driver distraction. The city’s streets remain unforgiving for the unwary.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided at 2:34 AM on Park Avenue near East 36th Street in Manhattan. The taxi hit the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The front passenger in the sedan, a 31-year-old woman, suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles as the cause. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report highlights driver distraction as the key factor in this early-morning collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - A taxi struck the rear of a slowing SUV on 1 Avenue in Manhattan shortly after midnight. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on 1 Avenue near East 30 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 taxi traveling north struck the center back end of a 2022 SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the taxi driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The taxi's front end and the SUV's rear end sustained damage. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic and the resulting harm to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 20 - A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered facial abrasions after losing control on slippery pavement. The vehicle struck an object front-center while traveling northbound on FDR Drive. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver of a 2005 Toyota sedan was traveling northbound on FDR Drive at 9:06 AM when the pavement was slippery, contributing to the crash. The sedan's center front end impacted an unspecified object. The driver, who was not wearing any safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Pavement Slippery' as a primary contributing factor, indicating loss of control due to road conditions. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The driver held a valid New York license and was the sole occupant in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - A 28-year-old man was struck at an intersection on East 34 Street while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, making a left turn, showed inattention and inexperience. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured on East 34 Street in Manhattan at 1:00 PM while crossing with the signal at an intersection. The crash involved a 2024 Chevrolet SUV traveling north and making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not blamed; the report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention during the left turn maneuver as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - A pick-up truck traveling west collided with a bicyclist heading east on East 57th Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 6:44 AM on East 57th Street near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, a pick-up truck traveling westbound struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including contusions and bruises. The truck, a 2023 Honda pick-up, sustained front center-end damage. The report identifies driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' on the part of the truck driver. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718584 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2024-04-15

Apr 14 - A sedan and moped collided on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, traveling south, struck the moped with the left front quarter panel. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 2 Avenue near East 42 Street in Manhattan at 13:24. A 2018 Ford sedan traveling south went straight ahead and impacted a moped also traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the moped's right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The driver held a valid New York license. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error related to speed management in a busy Manhattan corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 12 - A 37-year-old man suffered upper arm contusions after an SUV struck him outside an intersection in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, according to the police report. The pedestrian remained conscious but injured in the impact.

According to the police report, at 6:00 PM in Manhattan near East 46th Street, a Station Wagon/SUV struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end of the SUV. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention created a hazardous situation resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716796 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - A taxi driver distracted while making a U-turn struck a 17-year-old bicyclist traveling east on East 59 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The crash exposed critical driver inattention at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on East 59 Street in Manhattan. A taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a U-turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the taxi driver. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during complex maneuvers such as U-turns in dense urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718381 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - Mayor Adams dodged questions on e-bike registration and battery swap rollout. City Hall offered no answers. Delivery workers wait. Council Member Powers grows impatient. Advocates warn registration could hurt cycling. The city stalls. Streets stay dangerous for riders and walkers.

On April 2, 2024, Mayor Adams faced questions about Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar's bill to require e-bike registration and the city’s delay in launching a mandated battery swap program. The mayor called both topics 'off topic' at a press conference. City Hall later said it is reviewing the Rajkumar bill and that the Department of Transportation would oversee the battery swap program, but provided no timeline. The bill, based on disputed injury statistics, has drawn criticism from street safety advocates who argue registration would suppress cycling and sustainable transit. Local Law 131, sponsored by Council Member Keith Powers, requires the battery swap program, but the city has not acted. Powers voiced frustration, noting the Council plans to allocate $3 million for the program. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as city action stalls.

• Mayor Mum on E-Bike Registration Bill, Battery Swap Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-04-02

Apr 1 - SUV changing lanes struck a 22-year-old man outside an intersection. The impact broke and dislocated his leg. Driver inexperience cited. Manhattan street, hard morning, blood on the asphalt.

According to the police report, a female driver with a learner's permit was driving a 2007 Honda SUV north on East 58th Street near 3rd Avenue at 9:08 a.m. While changing lanes, the SUV's center front end struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the sole contributing factor. No other factors, including pedestrian behavior or safety equipment, were noted. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The crash left a young man injured and exposed the risks of inexperienced drivers on Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Mar 25 - Two vehicles traveling south on East 21 Street collided, striking the right side doors of an SUV. Both male passengers suffered head injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 22:36 two vehicles—a 2003 Ford SUV and a 2023 Tesla sedan—were traveling southbound on East 21 Street when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The SUV carried two male occupants, ages 42 and 46, both injured with head trauma and internal complaints. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report explicitly lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers held permit licenses from New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused significant damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713499 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way on 3 Avenue. The collision caused contusions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver error in Manhattan’s busy streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected from her bike after a collision with a 2023 Tesla SUV. The SUV struck the bike on its left front quarter panel while both vehicles were traveling north. The police report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly to the bicyclist. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The bike showed no damage, but the SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was not using any safety equipment. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A 29-year-old bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan struck him on East 44th Street. The crash involved driver inexperience and inattention, causing significant impact to the cyclist’s front center and left side of the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:56 AM on East 44th Street in Manhattan. A sedan and a bicycle collided, with the sedan impacting the left side doors and the bicycle sustaining damage to its center front end. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The evidence points to driver error as the primary cause of the crash, with no contributing fault attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19