Apr 13 - A taxi backing up on East 27th Street hit a 27-year-old female bicyclist. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a taxi driver backing southeast on East 27th Street struck a bicyclist traveling east. The 27-year-old female cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel, while the bike suffered damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during vehicle maneuvers such as backing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - A moped and sedan collided on 3 Avenue. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were traveling north. The moped sustained damage; the sedan showed no damage. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan, both traveling north on 3 Avenue, collided. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, occupied by a single male driver, showed no damage, while the moped sustained damage to its left side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the moped. The collision caused injury to the moped driver without further details on fault or cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619981 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - Uber teams with Zoomo and Equitable Commute Project. They fund e-bike battery trade-ins. The move targets deadly fires from cheap batteries. Delivery workers get safer gear. Mayor Adams and Council Member Powers back the push. Private money steps in where policy lags.

On April 11, 2023, Uber announced a partnership with Zoomo and the Equitable Commute Project to fund two e-bike battery buy-back and trade-in programs. The effort comes as New York City faces a surge in deadly fires caused by uncertified lithium-ion batteries used by delivery workers. The initiative, supported by Mayor Adams and Council Member Keith Powers, aims to get safer, certified batteries into the hands of low-income delivery workers. Powers introduced legislation for a citywide buy-back program, stressing, 'we have to make sure that alongside shutting down the market for unsafe batteries, we remember that there are people affected by this.' Uber will also donate $100,000 to the FDNY Foundation for e-bike safety education. The city’s recent plan to combat battery fires highlights the need for private companies to take responsibility. This partnership marks a rare moment of corporate action to protect vulnerable workers from systemic danger.

• Finally! Uber Helps Fund Two Battery Buy-Back Programs, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-11

Apr 11 - Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.

Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.

• Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates, amny.com, Published 2023-04-11

Apr 4 - City Council pushes for $3 million to swap dangerous batteries and $61 million more for Fair Fares. They demand safer streets, more paving, and equity for communities hit hardest by crashes. Speaker Adams and Brooks-Powers lead the charge. City Hall resists.

On April 4, 2023, the City Council, led by Speaker Adrienne Adams and Transportation Committee Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers, issued its budget response to the mayor’s $103-billion plan. The Council’s $2.7-billion proposal calls for a near-doubling of Fair Fares funding, $3 million for a battery swap and fire outreach program for delivery workers, and $45.1 million more for road paving. The Council also demands increased investment in street safety infrastructure, especially in communities of color facing high crash rates. Brooks-Powers said, 'New Yorkers deserve access to high-quality services and investments in infrastructure citywide.' Council Member Keith Powers called the battery swap program a 'down payment.' The Council’s push aims to restore cuts and address deadly street conditions. City Hall, citing fiscal pressures, remains cautious but open to negotiation.

• Council Budget Response: $3M for Battery Swaps and $61M for Fair Fares (Among Other Things), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-04

Mar 30 - A sedan turning left hit a 30-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The car showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was crossing East 42nd Street at 2 Avenue with the signal when a westbound sedan made a left turn and struck him. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle, a 2009 Lexus sedan, showed no damage. The crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield and disregard for traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 25 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist struck a parked garbage truck on East 40 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved improper lane usage and pedestrian confusion.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn eastbound on East 40 Street when he collided with a parked garbage truck. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The garbage truck showed no damage and was occupied by two licensed male drivers. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A sedan struck a 51-year-old male e-biker on 3rd Avenue near East 40th Street. The rider suffered a concussion and back injury. The crash involved improper turning and driver distraction. The e-biker was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided with an e-bike changing lanes northwest near East 40th Street in Manhattan. The 51-year-old male e-biker sustained a concussion and back injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including turning improperly and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan's left front bumper struck the center back end of the e-bike. The e-biker was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors as the primary factors. No fault is assigned to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - 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 2023-03-21

Mar 21 - 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 2023-03-21

Mar 21 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 20 - A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 34 Street in Manhattan. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist going straight. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV was making a left turn on East 34 Street when it collided with a northbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike had damage to its front center. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - A sedan struck a box truck on East 40 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered back contusions. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The truck showed no damage. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 40 Street involving a sedan and a box truck, both traveling east. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, specifically the left front quarter panel, while the box truck showed no damage. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614400 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 14 - A Lexus reversed on East 21st Street. It struck an 80-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg shattered. Her skin burned. She stayed conscious. The car was untouched. The woman was not.

An 80-year-old woman was crossing East 21st Street near 2nd Avenue with the signal when a Lexus sedan backed into her. According to the police report, 'A Lexus backed into an 80-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg shattered. Her skin burned. She stayed awake through it. The car was fine. She was not.' The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe injuries to her leg and burns but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver’s unsafe backing led directly to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 14 - A 19-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation in a multi-vehicle crash on 3rd Avenue near 125th Street. Two sedans collided, crushing the scooter. The rider was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a collision involving two sedans and an e-scooter occurred in Manhattan near 125 3rd Avenue. The e-scooter rider, a 19-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor. Both sedans were stopped in traffic before impact, with damage to their center back ends and front end. The e-scooter was demolished in the crash. The rider was conscious but seriously injured. The report does not specify driver errors beyond the presence of illegal drugs. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 10 - State senators pressed DOTs to fight e-bike stigma and protect riders. They called for education, better battery rules, and fair treatment for delivery workers. City Hall’s inaction leaves e-bike users exposed. Bans loom while agencies stall. Vulnerable riders pay the price.

On March 2, 2023, State Sen. Jessica Ramos and colleagues sent a letter to city and state DOTs urging action against the 'demonization' of e-bikes and e-scooters. The letter, signed by Ramos and State Sen. Liz Krueger, demanded more education on safe riding and battery use, warning, 'We cannot allow a narrative to build against a vital, green, and growing mode of transportation.' Ramos criticized City Hall for failing to post speed limits and design streets for e-mobility. Krueger backed battery safety bills, while Councilman Bob Holden pushed for outright bans, citing deaths and injuries. The senators warned that inaction could lead to blanket bans, hitting delivery workers hardest. The city’s plan for safe charging hubs faces local opposition. DOT claims a 'holistic approach,' but vulnerable riders remain at risk as agencies drag their feet.

• State Pols Call on DOTs to Counter E-Bike ‘Demonization’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-10

Mar 8 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The SUV driver was licensed and unhurt.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on East 44th Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing Too Closely." The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bike sustained damage to its front end. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights risks from close passing and confusion involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613143 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 8 - A 26-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan on East 20 Street near Avenue C. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 20 Street at an intersection near Avenue C in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan struck her with its center front end. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her face and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The impact struck the bike's left side. The rider suffered bruises and whole-body injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling west in Manhattan made a left turn and struck a northbound bicyclist at the left side doors. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with alcohol involvement. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and the bicyclist was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612370 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 3 - A 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a neck fracture in a collision on Lexington Avenue. The crash happened late at night. Driver inattention was cited as a factor. The cyclist rode without safety equipment and was injured severely.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on Lexington Avenue was involved in a crash resulting in ejection and a severe neck injury. The 38-year-old male rider suffered a fracture and dislocation. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision involved two vehicles traveling straight ahead, with impact at the center front end and right front quarter panel. The bicyclist's injury severity was rated level 3, indicating serious harm. No damage was reported to one vehicle, while the bike sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19