Oct 27 - A taxi struck the back of an SUV traveling south on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with the rear center of a 2021 SUV on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling southbound. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s front center and the SUV’s rear center were damaged. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim or safety equipment beyond the lap belt. The incident highlights a failure in driver attention leading to a rear-end collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - A 62-year-old woman was struck on East 57 Street while crossing with the signal. The vehicle was making a right turn and hit her with its front center. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 57 Street in Manhattan. The 62-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the impact. The report lists contributing factors including pedestrian error or confusion and the vehicle turning improperly. The vehicle type is unspecified, and the driver’s details are unknown. The pedestrian was not blamed for the crash, and no safety equipment or signals from the driver were noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - A Chevrolet SUV struck an Audi sedan from behind on East 45 Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a Chevrolet station wagon/SUV rear-ended an Audi sedan traveling westbound on East 45 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The impact occurred at the center back end of both vehicles. Two female passengers in the sedan, ages 68 and 49, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused moderate injuries to the occupants but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - Two sedans crashed on East 53rd. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield. Both cars hit front quarter panels. The injured man was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 53rd Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan at 9:58 p.m. One driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash involved one sedan going straight and another starting from parking. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.

On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.

• Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-18

Oct 13 - A 40-year-old man was struck at an intersection on East 56 Street. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Jersey woman, made a left turn and hit the pedestrian. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on East 56 Street in Manhattan made a left turn and struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old man, was conscious but injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's left turn. The pedestrian was not assigned any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections when vehicles turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - DOT plans to rip out car lanes on Third Ave. Buses, bikes, and people get space. Six pedestrians and one cyclist died here since 2016. Councilmember Powers backs the plan. The board votes yes. Locals want more. The city promises action in 2023.

On October 13, 2022, the Department of Transportation unveiled a sweeping redesign for Third Avenue between 59th and 96th streets. The plan, discussed in the Board’s Transportation Committee, would convert two of five northbound car lanes into a dedicated bus lane and a parking-protected bike lane, with new pedestrian islands and signal priority. The committee voted 12-1 in favor. Councilmember Keith Powers, representing District 4, supports the overhaul. A spokesperson said, 'This project will expedite commute times, improve pedestrian safety, increase spaces for bikes, and ensure that cars, buses, and bikes can share the road in harmony.' Third Avenue is a Vision Zero priority corridor, scarred by six pedestrian and one cyclist death since 2016. Hundreds of cyclists ride here daily, despite no bike lane. Residents urged swift, bold action. DOT aims to install improvements in 2023.

• City proposes complete redesign of Third Ave on Upper East Side, amny.com, Published 2022-10-13

Oct 12 - A 27-year-old man was struck on 3 Avenue near East 28 Street. He suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated head injury. The pedestrian was found unconscious. No driver errors or contributing factors were recorded in the report.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 3 Avenue near East 28 Street in Manhattan. He sustained a severe head injury described as fracture, distortion, and dislocation, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian's location and actions before the crash remain unknown. No safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575572 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A 55-year-old man was struck by a box truck in East 48 Street, Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The truck driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a box truck traveling east on East 48 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The box truck was moving straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the truck's center front end. The sedan involved was parked and showed no damage. The pedestrian's actions in the roadway are noted but unspecified. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - DOT will present its Third Avenue redesign. Seven lanes for cars have left little for walkers, cyclists, or bus riders. Since 2019: one pedestrian killed, 198 injured. Advocates demand fewer car lanes, protected bike paths, and wider sidewalks. Change is overdue.

""I don't like riding on this avenue. It's terrifying, it's bad," Paul Krikler said during a July town hall hearing held by state Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Upper East Side). "We deserve much wider sidewalks so we can get around, not just comfortably, but safely."" -- Liz Krueger

On October 12, 2022, the Department of Transportation (DOT) will unveil its Third Avenue redesign proposal to a Manhattan panel. The plan marks the Adams administration's first major street project. The current avenue, with seven northbound car lanes, has seen 703 crashes, one pedestrian death, and 198 injuries since 2019. The matter summary calls for 'reallocation of street space, prioritizing cycling, walking, and public transit over cars.' Advocates like Kate Fillin-Yeh (NACTO) and Paul Krikler (Community Board 8) urge protected bike lanes, busways, and wider sidewalks. Krikler says, 'We deserve much wider sidewalks so we can get around, not just comfortably, but safely.' Transportation Alternatives and Community Board 6 echo these demands. The redesign aims to shift space from cars to people, following models like Paris's Rue de Rivoli. The panel's response will shape the future of vulnerable road user safety on Third Avenue.

• TONIGHT! City Will Unveil Long-Awaited Third Ave. Redesign to Manhattan Panel, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-12

Oct 11 - Two sedans crashed on East 38th Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling south when one struck the other’s rear quarter panel. A 20-year-old male driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 38th Street near FDR Drive in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound when the front left bumper of one sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of the other. The 20-year-old male driver of the striking vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - An e-scooter rider struck the right side of a parked taxi on East 19 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The taxi showed damage on its right side doors. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on East 19 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi, a 2020 Toyota car, was occupied by a licensed male driver and showed damage on the right side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for the crash. The e-scooter showed no damage, and the rider's safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 9 - New York legalized cannabis. No reliable test exists for marijuana-impaired drivers. The state scrambles to train officers and find solutions. Crashes rise in states with legal weed. Senator Liz Krueger says tax revenue will fund enforcement. Vulnerable road users face new risks.

On October 9, 2022, New York State, under Governor Hochul, accelerated cannabis legalization and opened retail shops. The Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act passed in March 2021. The state now faces a gap: 'there are concerns of increased incidences of driving while impaired after cannabis use,' the Department of Health said. Senator Liz Krueger, a key architect, stated, 'Revenue from our legalized system will be used to pay these ongoing costs.' The Department of Health seeks new technology to detect cannabis impairment, as no standard test exists. Nearly 400 officers are trained as drug recognition experts, with thousands more in training. Critics warn DWI issues should have been solved before legalization. As enforcement lags, vulnerable road users face greater danger from impaired drivers.

• Hochul hunts for marijuana DWI test as NY opens cannabis shops, nypost.com, Published 2022-10-09

Oct 8 - Two sedans collided at East 18 Street and 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver and a rear passenger suffered head injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both victims remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 18 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan was making a right turn while the other was traveling straight north. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan and the front end of the turning sedan. The driver, a 35-year-old male, and a 24-year-old female rear passenger were injured, both sustaining head injuries and remaining conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, and the passenger was secured with a child restraint. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 3 - A 72-year-old man was injured crossing 2 Avenue near East 56 Street in Manhattan. A bike traveling south struck him. The pavement was slippery. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 2 Avenue near East 56 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. A bike traveling south struck him with its center front end. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bike sustained no damage. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 30 - A BMW hit a southbound cyclist at Lexington and East 36th. Her head struck the pavement. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The car’s front crumpled. The bike stood. Traffic moved. She bled while the city kept going.

A BMW sedan struck a 44-year-old woman riding a bike south on Lexington Avenue at East 36th Street. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after her head hit the pavement. She was not wearing a helmet. The BMW’s front end was damaged. The crash report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The cyclist remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any cyclist error as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - A sedan turning left struck a 19-year-old bicyclist going straight on 1 Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention and inexperience. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on 1 Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling straight north. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The driver was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - A 63-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing East 47th Street in Manhattan. The impact fractured his shoulder and upper arm. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured. The crash happened mid-block, away from intersections or signals.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV traveling west struck him with its right front bumper on East 47th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing mid-block, not at an intersection or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The pedestrian’s injury severity was rated as serious but he remained conscious. No mention of helmet or signaling factors was included.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - A BMW SUV made a left turn in Manhattan and struck a 52-year-old male e-bike rider going straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both drivers showed signs of inattention or distraction at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV driven by a licensed female driver from Connecticut was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-bike ridden by a 52-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the cyclist. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left front quarter panel, while the e-bike was impacted at its center front end. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred near 575 1 Avenue in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.

Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19