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

Feb 1 - A sedan hit a 27-year-old woman riding a bike west on Lexington Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, leg, and foot. The bike’s front end and the car’s right doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided while both traveled west on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The 27-year-old female cyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, driven by a licensed man, struck the bike’s center front end, damaging the car’s right side doors. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603312 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - A truck turning left struck a northbound bicyclist on East 37 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the truck driver for failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2019 Dodge truck was making a left turn on East 37 Street when it collided with a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - 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 2023-02-01

Jan 30 - Senate bill S 3304 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Photo devices would catch violators. Sponsors say it’s time to protect cyclists. The bill stands at the sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 3304, sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal with co-sponsors Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, and Julia Salazar, was introduced on January 30, 2023. The bill is in the sponsorship stage. It seeks to 'establish 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.' The measure targets drivers who block bike lanes, aiming to keep space clear for cyclists. No safety analyst note is available. The bill has not yet advanced to committee or vote.

• File S 3304, Open States, Published 2023-01-30

Jan 30 - Senate bill S 3304 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Photo devices would catch violators. Sponsors say it’s time to protect cyclists. The bill stands at the sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 3304, sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal with co-sponsors Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, and Julia Salazar, was introduced on January 30, 2023. The bill is in the sponsorship stage. It seeks to 'establish 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.' The measure targets drivers who block bike lanes, aiming to keep space clear for cyclists. No safety analyst note is available. The bill has not yet advanced to committee or vote.

• File S 3304, Open States, Published 2023-01-30

Jan 29 - Two sedans changed lanes on FDR Drive. They hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike. He flew from his seat. His helmet cracked. His skull shattered. He died on the asphalt. The city kept moving. The night stayed cold.

A 40-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound on FDR Drive was struck from behind by two sedans as both vehicles changed lanes. According to the police report, 'A 40-year-old man on an e-bike was struck from behind by two sedans changing lanes. He flew from the saddle. His helmet cracked. His skull shattered. He died alone on the asphalt.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Both sedans struck the e-bike with their front bumpers while changing lanes. The police report lists no specific driver errors. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - Assembly bill A 2610 targets bus lane cheaters. Sponsors back cameras and owner liability. The goal: keep bus lanes clear, speed up buses, cut crashes. No votes yet. The fight for safer streets rolls on.

Assembly bill A 2610, now in sponsorship, aims to extend bus rapid transit camera enforcement. The bill, titled "Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions," was introduced January 26, 2023. Primary sponsor Alicia Hyndman leads, joined by Deborah Glick, Sarahana Shrestha, Manny De Los Santos, Zohran Mamdani, and others. The bill would hold vehicle owners liable for bus lane violations and expand photo enforcement. No votes have been recorded. The measure seeks to keep bus lanes clear, speed up transit, and reduce risk for those outside cars.

• File A 2610, Open States, Published 2023-01-26

Jan 25 - A taxi made a left turn on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. A male pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck. He suffered contusions and upper leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 2 Avenue made a left turn and struck a male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The taxi’s point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Nissan taxi. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and limited visibility at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 25 - A taxi turning left struck a northbound e-scooter on 1 Avenue near East 28 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as factors.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight north on 1 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 36-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm. The taxi driver was licensed and had two occupants. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction on the part of the taxi driver. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 25 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a pick-up truck turning left on East 41 Street near 1 Avenue. The bike struck the truck’s front end. The rider suffered upper leg and hip injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling northeast on East 41 Street collided with a pick-up truck making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for the truck, but the maneuver of making a left turn likely played a role. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a taxi on East 50 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured after colliding with a taxi on East 50 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver was entering a parked position while the e-bike was traveling straight ahead. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of both vehicles. The report highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - 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 2023-01-24

Jan 24 - 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 2023-01-24

Jan 23 - An 85-year-old woman was struck while crossing 1 Avenue at East 23 Street. The SUV failed to yield and was distracted. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis. The driver hit her with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 1 Avenue and East 23 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Ford SUV making a right turn struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The victim was not at fault and was crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 22 - A 70-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a westbound sedan hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 2 Avenue near East 26 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was hit by a westbound sedan, which struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists no contributing driver errors or vehicle damage. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections, especially when crossing against traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 20 - A 21-year-old woman crossing East 54 Street with the signal was hit in the face by a northbound bicyclist. The rider showed no vehicle damage. The pedestrian suffered bruising but remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 54 Street at an intersection with the signal. She was struck in the face by a bicyclist traveling northbound who was going straight ahead. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the bicyclist failed to maintain attention. The bicyclist's vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and remained conscious. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers, even on bicycles, to vulnerable pedestrians obeying traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 19 - Two sedans slammed together on 3 Avenue. One driver took a hit to the neck. Whiplash followed. Both cars showed heavy damage. Police blamed following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 3 Avenue in Manhattan. Both vehicles were heading north when one struck the rear of the other. One driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the cause for both drivers. Damage centered on the back end of the lead car and the front end of the striking car. No other contributing factors or victim errors appear in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - A 31-year-old man was injured crossing Lexington Avenue at East 31st Street. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention and followed too closely. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Lexington Avenue at East 31st Street in Manhattan. The 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a right turn, struck him. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was not ejected. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and safe distance caused the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - Senate bill S 1952 orders advanced safety tech in all New York vehicles. DMV must set rules. Hoylman-Sigal leads. Gianaris and Gonzalez back him. No safety analyst review yet. Action at sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 1952, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 17, 2023, it 'mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal sponsors, joined by Michael Gianaris and Kristen Gonzalez. No safety analyst has reviewed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users. The bill awaits further action and committee assignment.

• File S 1952, Open States, Published 2023-01-17