Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 12 - A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with a Ford SUV on East 31 Street near 3 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial contusions. The SUV showed no damage despite impact to its right side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 31 Street in Manhattan involving a northbound Ford SUV and a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial contusions. The SUV was struck on its right side doors but showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 9 - Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Jan 5 - Two sedans slammed together on FDR Drive after midnight. Three people hurt. Both drivers distracted. Chest injuries and whiplash. Passenger unrestrained. Metal twisted at the front. No one ejected. System failed them.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on FDR Drive just after midnight. Both drivers, men aged 26 and 48, and a 23-year-old female passenger were injured. All suffered chest injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction for both drivers, with unsafe lane changing and driver inexperience also noted. Both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The passenger had no safety equipment. No one was ejected. The crash caused heavy damage to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 5 - A cement truck driver turned right and struck a woman on a Citi Bike in Astoria. She died at the scene, less than a mile from home. This marks the fourth cyclist killed in the area in under three years. Streets remain deadly.

On January 5, 2023, a cement truck driver fatally struck 62-year-old Tamara Chuchi Kao as she rode a Citi Bike in Astoria, Queens. The driver turned right from 24th Avenue onto 29th Street, hitting Kao and killing her instantly. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani called the crash 'absolutely heartbreaking,' noting Kao was the fourth cyclist killed in Astoria in 2.5 years. State Senator Kristen Gonzalez blamed 'poorly designed streets,' saying, 'traffic violence is the outcome of poorly designed streets and is a solvable problem.' The area has almost no protected bike lanes. In 2022, Community Board 1 saw 1,979 crashes, injuring 120 cyclists and 163 pedestrians. Politicians and residents demand safer streets, better enforcement, and an end to car dominance. The deadly toll continues.

• BREAKING: Cement Truck Driver Fatally Strikes Woman on Citi Bike in Astoria, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-01-05

Jan 4 - An e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a taxi stopped in traffic on East 19th Street. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot. The taxi sustained right side door damage.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-bike driver traveling west collided with a taxi stopped in traffic on East 19th Street in Manhattan. The e-bike struck the taxi's right side doors, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi, carrying two occupants, suffered damage to its right side doors. The report lists "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors for the e-bike rider. The e-bike driver held a permit license, and no safety equipment status was noted. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling west while stopped in traffic. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.

Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 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 consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 100, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 153 cracks down on bus lane violators. Owners face liability. Cameras catch drivers blocking buses. Sponsors push for stronger enforcement. Streets clear for buses, danger cut for those on foot.

Senate bill S 153, sponsored by Liz Krueger (District 28) with Andrew Gounardes (26) and Brad Hoylman-Sigal (47) as co-sponsors, is at the sponsorship stage. Introduced January 4, 2023, it 'relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions and to the adjudication of certain parking infractions.' The bill extends a bus rapid transit demonstration program, using cameras to enforce bus lane rules. No safety analyst note was provided. The sponsors aim to hold vehicle owners accountable and keep bus lanes clear, a move that can reduce risk for pedestrians and bus riders.

• File S 153, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Dec 18 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive at dawn. Both drivers made unsafe lane changes. Two female passengers suffered neck and back injuries. Both were in shock and complained of pain. Impact hit right and left side doors. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided after both drivers made unsafe lane changes. One driver was making a right turn, the other a left turn. The collision impacted the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. Two female passengers, ages 32 and 33, were injured with neck and back pain. Both were not ejected and experienced shock. The report lists driver errors as "Unsafe Lane Changing," "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," and "Turning Improperly." No safety equipment was noted for the passengers. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 16 - A sedan struck a taxi from behind on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. A 45-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The sedan driver followed too closely and was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 1 Avenue rear-ended a taxi also moving north. A 45-year-old male pedestrian standing at the intersection was injured, suffering contusions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pedestrian was not at fault. The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end and the taxi's center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 15 - A 23-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal at 2 Avenue. The driver made a right turn, hitting her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. She suffered bruises and a lower arm injury. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 2 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other safety equipment or factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 14 - A taxi made an improper left turn on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. It struck a 25-year-old female e-bike rider going straight. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front bumper were damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi driver making an improper left turn collided with an e-bike rider traveling straight on 2 Avenue near East 40 Street in Manhattan. The 25-year-old female e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the taxi driver. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. The taxi’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front bumper were damaged. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 7 - A BMW SUV hit a backing Ford pickup on East 30 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The pickup was damaged at the rear center.

According to the police report, a 2012 BMW SUV traveling west on East 30 Street collided with a 2017 Ford pickup that was backing up. The impact occurred at the center back end of the pickup and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pickup driver was not reported injured. The crash caused damage primarily to the rear of the pickup and front of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 6 - A 73-year-old woman was struck at Lexington Avenue and East 55 Street. She crossed against the signal and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight south.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 55 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2018 Ford sedan traveling southbound, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted as a factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No helmet or signaling issues were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637068 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 30 - A taxi making a right turn struck its right rear passenger. The 59-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the taxi’s left side doors. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2016 taxi was making a right turn on 2 Avenue near East 43 Street in Manhattan when the collision occurred. The right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors at the point of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 28 - A 73-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on East 59 Street. He was crossing against the signal, suffering facial fractures and unconsciousness. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian’s confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2021 SUV traveling east on East 59 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was located outside an intersection when the collision occurred. The impact was to the right front bumper of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered facial fractures and was found unconscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal was the primary factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - Two SUVs crashed head-on on FDR Drive at 10 p.m. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries. The impact damaged the right front bumper and roof. Both women were conscious and restrained. The cause remains unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling southbound on FDR Drive. The first SUV, a 2012 Honda with one occupant, was struck on its right front bumper. The second SUV, a 2021 Volkswagen with three occupants, sustained damage to its roof. Both drivers and a rear passenger were injured, each suffering neck injuries described as whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The crash resulted in moderate injuries but no ejections. The police report does not assign fault or detail specific driver mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 20 Street in Manhattan. The bike and a parked sedan collided on their left sides. The bicyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling south at impact.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on East 20 Street collided with a parked sedan also facing south. The point of impact was the left side doors of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash resulted in damage to the left side doors of both the bike and the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19