Mar 2 - A 26-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered head injuries on FDR Drive. The crash happened while passing northbound. The driver was unlicensed and inexperienced. The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on FDR Drive. The motorcycle was traveling northbound and was passing when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained damage. The driver suffered head injuries and contusions but remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 2 - A 38-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on East 44 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The woman suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 44 Street at an intersection with the signal. The crash involved a 2017 Lincoln SUV making a right turn southeast on East 44 Street. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing lawfully with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 2 - City Council pushed forward a battery buy-back and tough lithium-ion rules. Delivery workers’ safety and livelihoods hung in the balance. Lawmakers targeted sellers, not riders. The bills aimed to stop deadly fires without punishing those who rely on e-bikes to survive.

On March 2, 2023, the New York City Council advanced a package of lithium-ion battery safety bills. Council Member Keith Powers introduced the buy-back bill, which creates a citywide program for defective or uncertified batteries. Powers said, "We don't want to penalize businesses and workers without thinking about this strategically." The Council also moved bills from Oswald Feliz, Gale Brewer, Alexa Avilés, and Robert Holden. These measures ban uncertified batteries, require fireproof charging containers, mandate public education, and order FDNY reporting on battery fires. Speaker Adrienne Adams clarified the bills target commercial sellers, not workers. Shahana Hanif urged that policy must "keep workers" at the center. The Council and delivery workers’ union stressed that tech companies, not workers, should bear costs. The FDNY opposed the reporting bill over resource concerns. The legislation aims to curb battery fires while protecting delivery workers who depend on e-bikes.

• Streetsblog Gets Action: Battery ‘Buy-Back’ Program and Other Lithium-Ion Bills Advance in Council, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-02

Mar 1 - A 27-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on East 20 Street in Manhattan. The sedan made a left turn and hit the scooter. The rider was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after a collision with a sedan on East 20 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter traveling straight south. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. Vehicle damage was noted on the e-scooter's left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - A taxi struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn on East 28 Street. The cyclist suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm, experiencing shock and pain. The taxi impacted the bike’s front center and right side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on East 28 Street collided with a bicyclist making a right turn. The 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining elbow and lower arm injuries and was in shock. The taxi’s right side doors were damaged on impact. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error by the taxi operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when motor vehicles fail to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609169 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - 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 2023-02-28

Feb 28 - 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 2023-02-28

Feb 21 - Assembly Bill 4637 would use cameras to keep cars out of bike lanes. The bill targets drivers who block protected lanes. Sponsors say it will protect cyclists from deadly crashes.

Assembly Bill A 4637, now in the sponsorship stage, aims to create a bicycle lane safety program in New York City. The bill, introduced on February 21, 2023, enforces restrictions on protected bike lanes using photo devices. The matter title reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill targets drivers who endanger cyclists by blocking protected lanes. No safety analyst note is available.

• File A 4637, Open States, Published 2023-02-21

Feb 21 - Assembly Bill 4637 would use cameras to keep cars out of bike lanes. The bill targets drivers who block protected lanes. Sponsors say it will protect cyclists from deadly crashes.

Assembly Bill A 4637, now in the sponsorship stage, aims to create a bicycle lane safety program in New York City. The bill, introduced on February 21, 2023, enforces restrictions on protected bike lanes using photo devices. The matter title reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill targets drivers who endanger cyclists by blocking protected lanes. No safety analyst note is available.

• File A 4637, Open States, Published 2023-02-21

Feb 19 - A sedan struck a moped traveling south on East 54 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan had front-end damage. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 54 Street collided with a moped traveling south near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, with two occupants, sustained center front-end damage. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608613 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 19 - A Honda sedan struck a 74-year-old man on FDR Drive. The car’s right front bumper ripped open his head. He stayed conscious. Blood pooled on the highway. The crash left the road raw and silent.

A 74-year-old man was hit by a southbound Honda sedan while walking with traffic on FDR Drive. According to the police report, 'A 74-year-old man walked with traffic on the highway. A southbound Honda struck him with its right front bumper. He stayed conscious. His head was torn open. The cuts ran deep.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his head but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors are cited. No other injuries were reported among the car’s occupants. The impact and aftermath show the brutal risks pedestrians face on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 16 - Mayor Adams told Albany: the city pays enough for the MTA. State lawmakers pushed back. Hochul wants the city to cover more. The fight over who funds transit leaves riders in limbo. No new money means service cuts or fare hikes loom.

On February 16, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany to oppose Governor Hochul’s proposal for New York City to contribute an extra $500 million annually to the MTA. Adams argued, “MTA is a statewide obligation. We’re doing our share.” State lawmakers, including Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and State Senator Liz Krueger, countered that the city should help. Hochul’s budget would shift more costs—like Access-A-Ride and student Metrocards—to the city. Progressive lawmakers suggested taxing the wealthy and freezing fares. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins warned, “To increase fares would be detrimental.” The debate continues as the legislature drafts its own budget. No direct safety analysis was provided, but funding gaps threaten transit service, putting vulnerable riders at risk.

• Adams To Albany: Someone Fund The MTA; Albany To Adams: Someone Fund The MTA, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-16

Feb 15 - A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan on East 18 Street in Manhattan. The front passenger of the parked vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were occupied by licensed male drivers. The impact damaged the rear of the parked car.

According to the police report, a sedan moving east struck the center back end of a parked sedan on East 18 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The front passenger in the parked vehicle, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both vehicles were sedans with male licensed drivers. The moving vehicle showed no damage, while the parked vehicle sustained damage to its center back end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by rear-end collisions involving stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Feb 12 - A taxi hit a southbound e-scooter on 2 Avenue near East 49 Street. The 20-year-old scooter driver was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his face. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 2 Avenue collided with a southbound e-scooter near East 49 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact point was the taxi's right front quarter panel and the scooter's left front bumper. The crash left the scooter driver injured but conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 10 - Eighteen Brooklyn officials demand state DOT address BQE’s full deadly stretch. They reject piecemeal fixes. They call out decades of harm. The state’s refusal leaves neighborhoods exposed. The city’s hands are tied. The highway’s danger remains. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.

On February 10, 2023, eighteen Brooklyn lawmakers issued a joint letter demanding New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) participate in comprehensive planning for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The statement, prompted by a Streetsblog report, reads: "We ask that the NYS DOT remember the daily harms caused by the BQE in its current state—not just the crumbling cantilever section—and join us at the table in search of a solution." The group includes Reps. Nydia Velázquez, Dan Goldman, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, state Sens. Jabari Brisport, Julia Salazar, Kristen Gonzalez, Andrew Gounardes, Assembly Members Bobby Carroll, Maritza Davila, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Emily Gallagher, Jo Anne Simon, Marcela Mitaynes, and Council Members Alexa Avilés, Shahana Hanif, Crystal Hudson, Jennifer Gutiérrez, and Lincoln Restler. Senator Gounardes called the state’s refusal to join the city’s visioning process “unacceptable and irresponsible.” The lawmakers stress that the BQE’s harms—crashes, pollution, division—stretch from Bay Ridge to Greenpoint. Without state action, only city-owned segments see attention. The city’s efforts are limited. The state’s inaction leaves systemic danger unaddressed.

• Brooklyn Pols Demand the State ‘Come to the Table’ on the BQE, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-10

Feb 9 - A 66-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling west, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact fractured and dislocated her shoulder and upper arm.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured on 2 Avenue near East 23 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing the street with the signal when an e-bike traveling west went straight ahead and struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to the e-bike operator. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was injured while lawfully crossing the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - SUV struck e-scooter at 1st Avenue. Rider thrown, hit head, left semiconscious. Traffic signal failure and driver distraction listed as causes.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter eastbound collided with a northbound Nissan SUV near 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter hit the SUV’s left front bumper and was struck along its right side. The rider was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was left semiconscious with a concussion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were cited. System failures and driver errors led to severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - Assembly bill A 3180 demands complete street design on state and federally funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. The bill calls for public guidance. Streets must serve people, not just cars.

Assembly Bill A 3180 was introduced on February 2, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to think of people first. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note is available, but the bill’s intent is clear: streets must protect all users, not just drivers.

• File A 3180, Open States, Published 2023-02-02