Nov 8 - A Ford SUV stopped in traffic on Avenue C was hit from behind by a Toyota sedan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles damaged at center impact points.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver of a 2014 Toyota sedan was injured when a 2016 Ford SUV rear-ended his vehicle while stopped in traffic on Avenue C. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677701 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 8 - Manhattan’s Community Board 6 slammed Council Member Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The panel voted 8-1 against it. They called it punitive and harmful. Critics say it burdens cyclists and delivery workers, while failing to address illegal mopeds or improve street safety.

Council bill drafted by Bob Holden, backed by 32 co-sponsors, would require registration and license plates for all e-bikes, e-scooters, and other legal motorized vehicles. On November 8, 2023, the transportation committee of Manhattan’s Community Board 6 voted 8-1 to oppose the measure, calling it 'harmful and unnecessarily punitive.' The matter’s summary: 'require license and registration for all types of e-bikes.' Council Members Keith Powers and Julie Menin support the bill; Carlina Rivera has not signed on. The committee’s resolution states the proposal would negatively impact all cyclists, especially delivery workers, and fails to address illegal mopeds or require point-of-sale registration. Critics argue the bill is regressive, ineffective, and would not improve safety for vulnerable road users.

• Manhattan Panel Pans City Council E-Bike Registration Bill, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-08

Nov 1 - A 64-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 42 Street at 3 Avenue. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The vehicle involved was unspecified.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 42 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The report does not assign fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675602 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 29 - A taxi rear-ended a sedan on FDR Drive. The sedan driver, 27, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction, limited view, and following too closely. Both cars moved south. Impact was hard and direct.

According to the police report, a taxi struck a sedan from behind on FDR Drive at 8:30 p.m. The 27-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited," "Driver Inattention/Distraction," and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled southbound when the taxi hit the sedan’s center front with its rear. The sedan, a 2003 Chevrolet, and the taxi, a 2019 BMW, were both damaged at their points of impact. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 25 - A 67-year-old woman crossing East 37 Street with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 37 Street at the intersection with 1 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Ford SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 25 - E-bike rider hit near East 26th. Head injury. Rider unconscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. No vehicle damage. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound near East 26th Street in Manhattan collided with a westbound vehicle. The rider suffered a head injury, lost consciousness, and had minor bleeding. Police list driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The e-bike struck the center front end of the other vehicle, which had no occupants at the time. Neither vehicle showed damage. No other contributing factors were reported. The rider was not ejected and safety equipment use is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 23 - Albany lawmakers move to force moped registration before sale. The bill aims to block illegal, unregistered mopeds from city streets. Dealers, not riders, would handle paperwork. Advocates say this targets bad actors and protects pedestrians from rogue machines.

On October 23, 2023, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan) introduced a bill in Albany to require moped dealers to register vehicles with the DMV before buyers leave the shop. The bill, supported by Assembly Member Alex Bores (D-Upper East Side), seeks to close a loophole that lets illegal mopeds flood city streets. The matter summary states: 'New legislation in Albany seeks to eliminate the use of illegal mopeds by requiring sellers to register them with the DMV before buyers can take them out of the shop.' Hoylman-Sigal said, 'This common-sense bill would simply ensure that the registration happens at the point of sale, before someone rides out of the shop.' Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project backs the move, stressing manufacturer responsibility. Attorney Daniel Flanzig says the law could clear streets of unregistered, dangerous vehicles. The bill is not yet law, but enforcement actions against illegal mopeds are already underway.

• State Lawmaker Seeks to Close Moped-Registration Loophole, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-23

Oct 22 - Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive at night. Both vehicles traveled north. Impact struck left side doors and rear bumper. One driver, 46, suffered head injury and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction contributed. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on FDR Drive at 9:09 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling north. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. One driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors and rear bumper. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 19 - A 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected after a left-turn collision on East 49 Street near 1 Avenue. The bike struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and bruises.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash on East 49 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was making a left turn when she collided with an unspecified vehicle traveling westbound. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the vehicle, causing the bicyclist to be ejected. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The vehicle involved showed no damage, while the bike had damage to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 19 - A 47-year-old woman was hit by a sedan on East 29 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 29 Street struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 3 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 17 - An 18-year-old female e-scooter driver collided with a southbound SUV making a right turn on East 23 Street in Manhattan. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. The rider was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling east on East 23 Street struck the right side doors of a southbound SUV making a right turn. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and operating legally. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right side doors and the e-scooter’s front end. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - Two sedans smashed on East 15 Street. Three people hurt. Neck and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 15 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash injured both drivers and a front passenger. The 38-year-old female driver suffered arm pain and shock. The 29-year-old male driver and 25-year-old male passenger reported neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for both drivers and the passenger. All occupants wore seat belts and were not ejected. The impact damaged the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A 56-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured and ejected in a Manhattan crash. The van was parked. The sedan struck the scooter’s left side. The rider suffered a facial abrasion. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female e-scooter rider was injured and ejected during a collision in Manhattan near East 39th Street. The crash involved a parked van and a westbound sedan that struck the scooter on its left side doors. The rider sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious after the impact. The report lists "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The van showed no damage, while the sedan had damage on its left side doors. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet. No other driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A moped traveling south struck a parked SUV on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The 20-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a moped driver collided with a parked SUV on 2 Avenue near East 24 Street in Manhattan. The moped's left front bumper struck the left side doors of the stationary SUV. The 20-year-old male moped driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed but wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles were damaged or involved. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A 23-year-old woman was struck by a tow truck making a left turn on 1 Avenue. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling north on 1 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The impact occurred at the truck's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A 40-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected after colliding with a parked sedan on 3 Avenue near East 46 Street. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan was stationary at impact.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after colliding with a parked sedan on 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter was making a right turn when it struck the left rear quarter panel of the sedan, which was parked and unoccupied. The rider was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim faults. The sedan driver was licensed and stationary. The e-scooter driver held a permit license. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 11 - A moped and sedan collided near East 30 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was making a right turn. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north and a sedan making a right turn collided near East 30 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, while the moped had damage to its left front bumper. The moped driver was conscious and injured but was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield and are distracted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - A motorcycle struck the left side of a parked sedan on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male motorcycle driver collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle was traveling east, while the sedan was stationary. The motorcyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had two occupants but no injuries were reported. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the sedan's left side doors were damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 1 - A sedan turning left hit two pedestrians crossing East 24 Street with the signal. Both suffered bruises and contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Injuries included elbow and back contusions. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on East 24 Street when it struck two pedestrians, a 4-year-old boy and a 27-year-old woman, both crossing with the signal at an intersection. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and bruises—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had no reported vehicle damage despite the impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrians were not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield while turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 22 - A moped and a bicyclist collided on East 23 Street in Manhattan. The 24-year-old bicyclist suffered back abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a moped traveling south and a bicyclist traveling north on East 23 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his back but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. Both vehicles showed no damage at the point of impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to both the bicyclist and the moped driver. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19