Feb 13 - 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 2024-02-13

Feb 8 - An 8-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The child suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, left in shock at the intersection on 1 Avenue.

According to the police report, at 18:07 an SUV traveling west on 1 Avenue was making a left turn when it struck an 8-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention while turning. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 7 - An SUV making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on 1 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision’s impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 AM on 1 Avenue when a 2015 SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with an e-scooter also traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly observe the e-scooter. No other contributing factors were noted for the victim. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning movements in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 4 - A sedan driven by an unlicensed 18-year-old hit a pickup truck on East 40th Street. The impact tore the sedan’s front. The young driver suffered leg abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as a cause.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old unlicensed female driving a sedan crashed into a pickup truck on East 40th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan at 20:40. The sedan’s center front struck the truck’s right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The pickup truck had no occupants. The sedan’s airbag deployed, and the driver was not ejected. The crash highlights the danger of driver inexperience and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - A 59-year-old woman suffered facial contusions after an e-scooter traveling west struck her in the roadway on East 49th Street. The scooter showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling west on East 49th Street in Manhattan struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian who was located in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified. The e-scooter driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter, which sustained no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'other actions in roadway,' but no further details or contributing factors related to the pedestrian were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699604 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - A 24-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck him at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:47 AM on East 34 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A 2019 Ford SUV was making a right turn when it struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver failure to yield and distraction as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 31 - A 6-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by a GMC pick-up truck making a left turn on East 57 Street in Manhattan. The child suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The driver’s inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a GMC pick-up truck traveling southwest on East 57 Street in Manhattan struck a 6-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred at 8:28 AM. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 30 - 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 2024-01-30

Jan 26 - A bus traveling north on FDR Drive struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan. Two occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:36 on FDR Drive when a bus traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked 2017 Chevrolet sedan. The bus driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The sedan had two occupants, both injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both injured occupants. The bus driver’s inattention or distraction led to the collision with the parked vehicle. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 21 - Two sedans slammed together on East 49 Street. A driver took a blow to the head. A passenger suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Both stayed conscious. Metal twisted. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 49 Street at 7:11 a.m. The crash left a 61-year-old male driver with a concussion and head injury. A 34-year-old female passenger suffered whiplash and lower leg injuries. Both were conscious after the impact. The 2004 Hyundai sedan took center front end damage. A 2021 Toyota sedan showed center back end damage. No ejections occurred. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the collision and the injuries to those inside the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 19 - Three sedans collided northbound on FDR Drive. Driver inattention slammed metal into metal. A 38-year-old man suffered neck whiplash. Rear and front panels crumpled. Distraction ruled the night.

According to the police report, three northbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive at 22:05. All were sedans. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for each vehicle. A 38-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck whiplash. He was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The impact points were rear and front quarter panels, showing a chain-reaction crash. No pedestrians were involved. The police report attributes the crash to repeated driver distraction, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 16 - A 59-year-old woman was struck at East 50 Street and 3 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 50 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan around 6:30 PM. The 59-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle impacting her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified with an injury severity level of 3. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions. The vehicle's driver errors are not explicitly cited, but the collision at a signalized intersection indicates a failure to yield or lack of proper caution. The pedestrian remained conscious throughout the incident. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, and no driver license or vehicle details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - A sedan struck the rear of a taxi on East 42 Street, injuring the sedan driver. The impact damaged both vehicles’ center sections. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 1:32 AM on East 42 Street, a 2022 Acura sedan traveling north struck the center back end of a 2023 Toyota taxi also traveling north. The sedan’s center front end and the taxi’s center back end sustained damage. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. There are no indications of victim fault or contributing behaviors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 12 - A moped rider was ejected and injured after a rear-end collision with an SUV on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver followed too closely, striking the moped’s front center. The rider suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 12:22 a.m. on East 36 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan involving a moped and an SUV. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle after the SUV struck the moped’s center front end. The SUV driver was traveling eastbound behind the moped and failed to maintain a safe distance, with 'Following Too Closely' cited as the primary contributing factor. The moped driver sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report notes the moped driver was wearing a helmet. The SUV’s center back end was damaged, confirming the rear-end nature of the crash. No victim fault was indicated; the crash resulted from the SUV driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694899 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 9 - A sedan crashed on FDR Drive. Two passengers suffered head and neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction and slick pavement. Metal twisted. No blame for those hurt.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan heading north on FDR Drive crashed at 20:49. The sedan struck with its left front bumper. Four people were inside. Two passengers were injured: a 31-year-old woman in the front seat with neck injuries and whiplash, and a 37-year-old man in the rear with head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery' as causes. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. No fault is placed on the injured passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 8 - A 24-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a crash involving multiple sedans on 2 Avenue. The collision caused contusions and bruises, with the driver conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on 2 Avenue involving multiple sedans. The injured party was a 24-year-old male driver who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. The report notes no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Several vehicles were parked prior to the crash, with impact points including left front bumper, right front bumper, and center front end damage. The police report does not assign fault or list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 3 - A man crossing with the signal on 1 Avenue was struck by a northbound vehicle. He suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver’s disregard for traffic control as the cause.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old man was crossing 1 Avenue with the signal at East 22 Street when a northbound vehicle struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered a head injury, lost consciousness, and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The vehicle sustained no damage. The police report attributes the crash to the driver’s disregard for traffic control, with no contributing factors assigned to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 30 - A 57-year-old man on a bike was injured in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The bicyclist suffered a head injury.

A 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 KIA SUV made a right turn on 3 Avenue. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The bicyclist, who was riding without safety equipment, sustained a head injury and complained of abrasions. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north when the impact occurred on the right side doors of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 29 - Assembly bill A 8423 orders complete street design on all DOT projects with state or federal cash. Lawmakers push for safer roads. No loopholes. No half-measures. Streets must serve all, not just cars.

Assembly bill A 8423, 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 Patricia Fahy, MaryJane Shimsky, Harvey Epstein, Fred Thiele, Albert A. Stirpe, Jonathan Jacobson, Keith Brown, David McDonough, and Chris Burdick. The measure aims to force every qualifying project to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders—not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 8423, Open States, Published 2023-12-29

Dec 27 - A 40-year-old woman was struck while crossing 1 Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield. She suffered facial injuries and abrasions. The driver was distracted.

A pedestrian was injured in a collision on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the 40-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a sedan making a left turn struck her. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and abrasions but remained conscious after the impact. No damage was reported to the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19