May 14 - A bus passed too closely to a sedan on Manhattan’s 1 Avenue near East 38 Street. The sedan driver, 24, suffered a severe back injury with fracture and dislocation. The bus showed no damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 1 Avenue passed too closely to a sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained a serious back injury described as a fracture and dislocation. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" twice as contributing factors, indicating driver error by the bus operator. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629261 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 14 - A taxi hit an 18-year-old pedestrian crossing 1 Avenue at East 50 Street. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 1 Avenue struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at East 50 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628998 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 13 - A sedan struck a bicyclist near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The cyclist remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 2021 Chevrolet sedan, parked and facing south, collided with a bicyclist traveling south near 1050 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected on impact and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors and the bike's right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The driver held a valid New York license and was the sole occupant of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 12 - A moped collided head-on with a bicyclist traveling north on East 22 Street. The 57-year-old woman was partially ejected and suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist wore a helmet and experienced shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a moped and a bicycle collided head-on while both were traveling north on East 22 Street. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding reported. She was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to lane use. The moped showed no damage, while the bicycle sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was in shock following the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 11 - A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Manhattan after an SUV made a left turn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2017 SUV making a left turn in Manhattan near 575 1 Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV's left front quarter panel collided with the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The crash highlights driver errors including failure to yield while turning and unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - Sedan slammed right front into object on FDR Drive. Passenger, 28, took the blow. Back pain, whiplash. Driver distracted by something outside. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

According to the police report, a 2016 Chrysler sedan heading south on FDR Drive struck an object with its right front bumper. The front passenger, a 28-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Outside Car Distraction" as a contributing factor, showing the driver was distracted by something outside the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported. The sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on FDR Drive. The sedan’s left rear bumper took the hit. Two men and one woman were injured. The driver suffered whiplash; the passenger had facial abrasions. Tire failure and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead rear-ended a parked sedan on FDR Drive. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The SUV’s driver was cited for following too closely. Tire failure on one vehicle also contributed to the collision. Two men and one woman were injured. The driver of the SUV, a 45-year-old man, suffered whiplash. A 40-year-old female passenger in the sedan sustained facial abrasions. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as tire failure, reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, and following too closely. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 4 - A 29-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on East 32 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, driven by a distracted driver, hit her with the left front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 32 Street at an intersection with the signal. The vehicle involved was a Mercedes SUV traveling north, occupied by three people. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 3 - Two sedans collided late at night on 3 Avenue near East 53 Street. One driver, 64, suffered a shoulder injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield. Both vehicles showed damage to left bumpers. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 3 Avenue near East 53 Street in Manhattan at 10:30 p.m. The 64-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining an upper arm and shoulder injury and was in shock. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Both vehicles were initially parked before the crash. Damage was recorded on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - Taxi merged into SUV on 1 Avenue. Impact hit SUV’s rear. Sixty-three-year-old man hurt, neck and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.

According to the police report, a taxi merging north on 1 Avenue struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV at East 48 Street. The SUV driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 30 - A parked sedan was struck from behind by an SUV on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan’s 24-year-old male driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were stationary before impact. The driver remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was injured when his parked sedan was rear-ended by an SUV on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were parked or stationary before the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624460 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 29 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a southbound SUV on East 39th Street near Park Avenue. The cyclist was making a left turn when struck. Both parties showed confusion contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured while making a left turn on East 39th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist collided with a southbound 2017 SUV that was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" twice as contributing factors, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. No driver errors were noted in the data. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624388 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - A BMW sedan hit a 23-year-old male bicyclist on East 42 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on East 42 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 23 - Two SUVs crashed on East 48th Street in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered facial abrasions. The impact hit the left front bumper of a parked SUV and the front center of a moving SUV. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near East 48th Street in Manhattan. One vehicle was parked, struck on its left front bumper. The other was moving southeast, hitting with its center front end. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured occupant wore no safety equipment. The crash caused moderate injury and vehicle damage focused on front-end impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - A 56-year-old woman was injured crossing 2 Avenue at East 58 Street. The sedan, traveling south, hit her with its front center. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 2 Avenue struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at East 58 Street. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - City Council pressed delivery apps to protect workers from deadly e-bike battery fires. Two bills would force companies to provide safe batteries and fireproof charging. FDNY and city officials backed the push. Delivery workers face grave risk. Action is overdue.

On April 18, 2023, the City Council held a hearing on e-bike battery safety. The focus: Intro. 949 and Intro. 950. These bills, sponsored by Council Member Keith Powers, would require the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, Sanitation, and FDNY to run a buyback program for safe lithium-ion batteries and mandate companies provide fireproof charging containers. The matter title calls on delivery app companies to 'step up' and protect workers from deadly battery fires. Powers declared, 'We're failing as policy makers if we're not protecting folks from that.' Assistant Commissioner Carlos Ortiz and FDNY Code Counsel Julian Bazel testified in support. Both bills have majority Council backing. The Adams administration supports the spirit of the buyback. Delivery workers, mostly low-income immigrants, face high costs for safe batteries and deadly risk from unsafe ones. In 2023 alone, 63 lithium-ion fires caused 52 injuries and five deaths. The Council’s action targets this systemic danger.

• Delivery Apps Should ‘Step Up’ to Help Workers Avoid Deadly Lithium-Ion Fires, City Says, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-18

Apr 16 - A taxi struck a sedan on FDR Drive in Manhattan. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely, clipping the taxi’s right side. Both sedan occupants, aged 72 and 73, suffered bruises and injuries to arm and abdomen. The crash caused significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on FDR Drive near East 41 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, age 73, was changing lanes unsafely and passing too closely when the impact occurred on the taxi’s right side doors and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Both occupants of the sedan, the 73-year-old driver and a 72-year-old front passenger, were injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, abdomen, and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. Both injured parties were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi had three occupants but no injuries were reported for them.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with an SUV on East 29 Street near 3 Avenue. The SUV hit the bike’s left side while traveling north. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 29 Street involving a 2018 Honda SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV was traveling north and struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was damaged on the left side. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 14 - A 32-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after a collision with a Ford SUV making a left turn on 2 Avenue near East 32 Street. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV was making a left turn on 2 Avenue when it collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The SUV had no visible damage, and the e-scooter was struck on its center front end. The injured rider was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 13 - A taxi struck a 28-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also going straight and wore a helmet. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end and the bike's right front quarter panel. No damage was reported to the taxi. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620529 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19