Mar 21 - A sedan traveling north struck a parked SUV on 1 Avenue. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered injuries and incoherence. Police cited illness as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and rear of the SUV.

According to the police report, a 2009 sedan driven by a 45-year-old licensed male driver traveling north on 1 Avenue collided with a parked 2016 SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. The sedan driver was injured and incoherent following the crash, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a possible medical event affecting the driver's control. The SUV was stationary before impact, with its driver licensed and female. Vehicle damage was consistent with a rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - A bicyclist traveling north was struck by a parked SUV’s left side door. The impact partially ejected the rider, causing full-body fractures and dislocations. Limited driver visibility and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash’s severity.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured at 17:50 in Manhattan near 1st Avenue. The bicyclist, traveling straight ahead northbound, collided with the left side doors of a parked 2021 Ford SUV. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating driver error related to limited visibility and failure to account for passing cyclists. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations affecting her entire body. She was conscious but severely injured. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. The collision’s impact and injury pattern highlight the dangers posed by parked vehicles opening doors into active bike lanes or roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 18 - E-bike struck a 65-year-old man crossing 2 Avenue with the signal. The crash left the pedestrian with head wounds and shock. Failure to yield and distraction by the e-bike driver caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was crossing 2 Avenue with the signal when an e-bike traveling south struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered head injuries, minor bleeding, and was in shock. The police report lists the e-bike driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike was going straight ahead at the time of the crash, and its center front end was damaged. The pedestrian's action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the danger of driver errors, especially failure to yield and distraction, to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 17 - A 51-year-old man sped south on 1st Avenue, distracted and helmetless. He struck something head-on. His scooter stood unscathed. His head did not. Blood pooled. He remained conscious, alone, and bleeding on the pavement.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male riding a Segway e-scooter was traveling south on 1st Avenue at East 58th Street in Manhattan. The report states he was 'distracted' and moving at an 'unsafe speed' when he struck an object head-on. The scooter itself showed no damage, but the rider suffered a severe head injury and was bleeding heavily. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved, and the man remained conscious at the scene. The incident underscores the dangers posed by inattention and excessive speed on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 17 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive at 4:50 p.m. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s left rear bumper. A front passenger suffered neck injuries and was trapped, enduring shock. The crash stemmed from following too closely, police reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on FDR Drive involving two sedans traveling north. The rear vehicle, a 2020 Acura sedan, was going straight ahead and impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2004 Honda sedan, which was changing lanes. The impact point was the Acura’s left rear bumper striking the Honda’s left side doors. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. A 58-year-old female front passenger in the Honda was injured, suffering neck trauma and was trapped inside the vehicle, experiencing shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 17 - A garbage truck struck an e-scooter on East 17th. The rider flew off, suffering abrasions and whole-body injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat trucks pose to those unprotected.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old man riding an e-scooter south on East 17 Street collided with a westbound garbage truck at 2 Avenue. The e-scooter was hit at its center front end by the truck’s right front bumper. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries across his body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's lack of focus. Both drivers held New York licenses. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider. This crash highlights the danger large vehicles pose to vulnerable road users when drivers are inattentive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 17 - Two sedans slammed together on Park Avenue. Three people hurt. Whiplash and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Manhattan streets stay dangerous for all inside.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 12:45 a.m. on Park Avenue near East 39th Street in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two male drivers, ages 19 and 29, and a 32-year-old female passenger. Injuries included whiplash and upper arm trauma. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are cited. The crash highlights the risk posed by distracted driving on city streets, with all injuries suffered by vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710805 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - A sedan making a left turn hit a 17-year-old bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The crash happened at night in Manhattan, with failure to yield right-of-way cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2018 Hyundai sedan was making a left turn on East 34th Street in Manhattan at 9:15 p.m. when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight north. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the collision. The sedan driver was licensed in Florida and the crash occurred in Council District 4. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 14 - A pick-up truck changed lanes unsafely on 2 Avenue in Manhattan, striking a sedan. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors. A 23-year-old female front passenger suffered a back injury. The driver errors caused serious harm inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:37 on 2 Avenue near East 59 Street in Manhattan. A pick-up truck traveling west was changing lanes when it collided with a sedan also traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the truck operator. A 23-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining a back injury classified as severity 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision and resulting injury highlight the dangers of improper lane changes in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.

Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• File A 9415, Open States, Published 2024-03-14

Mar 10 - A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on East 17 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:19 on East 17 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling southwest was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist going straight south. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bicyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was injured with a contusion to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Toyota. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. Vehicle damage was centered on the sedan's front end and the bike's left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 10 - Two sedans collided head-on on East 25 Street. The female driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash, left in shock. The crash involved driver inattention, causing significant front-end damage to both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling on East 25 Street collided at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The female driver of the northbound sedan, aged 60, was injured with back pain and whiplash and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was significant on the front ends, indicating a forceful impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 8 - A sedan traveling south on 2 Avenue hit a male in-line skater riding along the highway. The skater suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on 2 Avenue struck a 40-year-old male in-line skater who was riding along the highway, not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front quarter panel, causing abrasions and injuries to the skater’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the skater. The skater was conscious and injured but not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision occurred near East 58 Street in Manhattan at 8:00 PM. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front quarter panel, confirming the point of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining safe following distances on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A 65-year-old man suffered severe full-body injuries after an SUV struck him at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 33rd Street in Manhattan at 9:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling south struck him with the center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting his entire body and was in shock. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report focuses on the driver’s errors as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A taxi making a left turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on East 37 Street. The cyclist suffered upper leg injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on East 37 Street was struck by a taxi making a left turn. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Tesla. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights driver error during turning maneuvers as a systemic danger to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 5 - A station wagon SUV and a firetruck collided at East 23 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash. Damage struck the vehicles’ front and side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:01 on East 23 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A station wagon SUV was making a right turn while a firetruck was making a left turn, resulting in a collision. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the firetruck and the left front quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the left side doors of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained an upper arm contusion and was conscious after the crash. The police report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 4 - A moped and sedan collided on East 38 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, unlicensed and traveling north, struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries amid driver distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:58 on East 38 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A moped traveling north struck the left front quarter panel of a parked 2018 Audi sedan. The moped driver was unlicensed and the sedan driver was licensed from New Jersey. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, sustained serious injuries including a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating failure to maintain attention. The moped driver was also noted for driver inattention or distraction. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the moped. The sedan driver was not ejected and remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 4 - A 48-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV struck him at an intersection on 2 Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing a collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A 48-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2012 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report identifies the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian’s compliance with the crossing signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic risks at intersections involving turning vehicles and pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19