Aug 25 - A 22-year-old man was struck by an SUV on East 22 Street near 3 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling east, hit him center front. He suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling east on East 22 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was not at an intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's error and confusion as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - The city tore down an award-winning outdoor dining space in Koreatown. Officials promised plazas or bike racks, not more parking. But the site became car storage. Council Member Powers wants something better. The city’s promise to reimagine public space rings hollow.

On August 25, 2022, New York City removed an unused outdoor dining structure in Koreatown. The Department of Transportation, led by Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, claimed, "the future of New York City is reimagining the use of public space." Mayor Eric Adams said he was open to plazas, bike racks, or curb extensions—anything but more car storage. Despite these statements, the site became street parking. Council Member Keith Powers, representing the district, said, "I would love something more interesting here than parking," and called for renewed discussion on a permanent outdoor dining program. The city’s action contradicts its stated vision. No safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• NYC Transforms Site of Award-Winning Outdoor Dining Space Into Street Parking, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-25

Aug 23 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a northbound bus on East 26 Street near 3 Avenue. The cyclist suffered a shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The bus showed no damage. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 26 Street collided with a northbound bus near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained an abrasion to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The bus, a 2017 Newfl model, showed no damage from the crash. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The collision impacted the left side doors of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.

A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561688 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A 26-year-old woman was injured crossing East 25 Street with the signal. A southbound taxi made a left turn and struck her. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Glare and driver failure to yield contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 2 Avenue made a left turn onto East 25 Street and struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists glare and the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way as contributing factors. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - A man crossing East 33 Street against the signal was struck. The vehicle hit him head-on while traveling south. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 33 Street at Lexington Avenue against the signal. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - Two vehicles crashed on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan making a left turn hit a taxi going straight. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted. Damage hit the right front bumper and left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male sedan driver was injured in a collision with a taxi on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the taxi traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the taxi's left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - A taxi rear-ended a sedan turning left on East 26th Street. The sedan’s passenger, a 24-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Both cars took front-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi heading east on East 26th Street struck the rear of a sedan making a left turn. The impact injured a 24-year-old male passenger in the sedan, who suffered neck trauma and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The taxi’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left front bumper were damaged. Both drivers held valid licenses. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report. The crash underscores driver error as the cause of harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - StreetsPAC called for voters to oust State Sen. Kevin Parker. They backed Kaegan Mays-Williams for her push on protected bike lanes and bus network redesign. Parker ignored safety questions. StreetsPAC praised other candidates who fight for safer streets and transit.

On August 9, 2022, StreetsPAC, New York City's safe streets political action committee, issued an endorsement urging Central Brooklyn voters to retire State Sen. Kevin Parker. The group backed Kaegan Mays-Williams, citing her support for redesigning Brooklyn's bus network and expanding protected bike lanes. StreetsPAC Executive Director Eric McClure said, 'She supports redesigning Brooklyn's bus network to simplify routes and speed commutes.' Parker did not respond to StreetsPAC's request for information and has a record of negative incidents. Mays-Williams stressed the need for dependable public transit and safer cycling. StreetsPAC also highlighted the safety records of Andrew Gounardes, Angel Vasquez, Jabori Brisport, Rajiv Gowda, Christian Amato, and Kristen Gonzalez, noting their support for speed cameras, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and transit improvements. The endorsement signals a clear push for candidates who prioritize vulnerable road users.

• StreetsPAC to Central Brooklyn Voters: Retire State Sen. Kevin Parker Now!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-09

Aug 8 - A sedan and an e-scooter collided on East 25 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles were making left turns.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-scooter collided while both were making left turns on East 25 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end. The e-scooter showed no visible damage. No other contributing factors or safety equipment issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 5 - A sedan traveling south on FDR Drive rear-ended another vehicle. Three occupants suffered whiplash injuries to neck and back. The driver was distracted and speeding. All were conscious and restrained except one passenger without safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2014 Infiniti sedan traveling south on FDR Drive struck the center back end of another vehicle. The sedan had three occupants: a 23-year-old male driver and two female passengers aged 22 and 18. All three sustained whiplash injuries to the neck or back but remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, as was the front passenger; the rear passenger wore no safety equipment. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The collision caused damage to the sedan's left rear bumper. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and speeding on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - A 27-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and injured on East 26 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn. The rider suffered chest fractures and dislocations. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on East 26 Street was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-scooter and the left front bumper of the other vehicle. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained chest injuries including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver of the other vehicle was licensed in New Jersey and was traveling straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 1 - A 43-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on 3 Avenue in Manhattan. She suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The SUV hit her head-on while traveling north. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and East 45 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a northbound SUV struck her in the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no contributing driver errors. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted, but no other factors such as helmet use or signaling were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 30 - A pedestrian crossing East 40 Street was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and minor bleeding. The crash caused shock but no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing East 40 Street at an intersection with 2 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a southbound sedan made a left turn and struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but the report does not assign fault to her. No safety equipment or helmet was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - A proposed bike lane on E. 85th Street died after pressure from Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Madeline Cuomo. Local fears and political muscle won. Cyclist Carling Mott was killed nearby. The street remains unprotected. The city investigates. Riders stay exposed.

On July 29, 2022, a proposed bike lane for E. 85th Street in Manhattan was halted after political and community opposition. The plan, discussed by the Department of Transportation and supported by then-Council Member Ben Kallos, faced strong resistance from Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Madeline Cuomo, sister of former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Maloney relayed school security concerns to Community Board 8, citing local opposition. Cuomo lobbied city officials directly. The matter summary states, 'The lack of bike infrastructure is linked to the recent death of cyclist Carling Mott.' Despite Maloney's later claims of general support for protected bike lanes, her intervention helped kill this project. Current Council Member Keith Powers has shown interest in revisiting the plan. The DOT is reviewing the fatal crash and street design. No safety analyst assessment was provided.

• Cuo-no! Andrew’s Sis and Rep. Carolyn Maloney Helped Kill Proposed E. 85th Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-29

Jul 28 - A 55-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on East 57 Street near Lexington Avenue. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 57 Street in Manhattan involving a 2019 sedan and an e-bike. The 55-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was traveling east, and the e-bike was traveling south, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563678 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - The city will redraw Third Avenue. Fewer car lanes. More bus lanes. A protected bike path. Wider sidewalks. Advocates and Council Member Gale Brewer pushed for change. DOT’s Ed Pincar says a proposal is coming. NYPD and Sen. Krueger focus on bike enforcement.

On July 27, 2022, city officials announced at a virtual town hall that a long-awaited redesign of Manhattan’s Third Avenue is in the works. The event, hosted by State Senator Liz Krueger, featured DOT Manhattan Borough Commissioner Ed Pincar, who said, “We are looking very closely… we may be able to present a proposal maybe even later this year.” The redesign aims to transform Third Avenue into a safer boulevard with fewer car lanes, more bus lanes, a separated bike path, and wider sidewalks. Council Member Gale Brewer and advocates like Paul Krikler have long demanded these changes. Krueger and the NYPD, however, focused on enforcement against cyclists and e-bike riders, citing constituent concerns. Krueger has previously pushed for harsher penalties for electric-vehicle riders. NYPD data shows more enforcement against cyclists than drivers, even though drivers cause most injuries. No formal safety analysis was provided.

• ACTIVISTS GET ACTION: City Pledges to Redesign Manhattan’s Third Avenue This Year, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-27

Jul 27 - A truck driver killed Carling Mott, a Citi Bike rider, on East 85th Street. No protected bike lane. No charges. Community Board 8 had blocked a bike lane years before. Advocates blame city inaction. Council Member Powers demands protected lanes and enforcement.

On July 26, 2022, a truck driver struck and killed cyclist Carling Mott on East 85th Street, Upper East Side. The area lacks protected crosstown bike lanes. Community Board 8 had voted down a bike lane in 2016. Police did not charge the driver. The matter, described as 'Truck Driver Kills a Woman on a Bike on the Upper East Side,' drew swift response. Council Member Keith Powers called for 'immediate attention,' demanding protected bike lanes and better enforcement. Transportation Alternatives called the absence of safe infrastructure 'deadly.' The Department of Transportation is reviewing the street design. The crash exposes the lethal cost of city inaction and failed infrastructure.

• SEE IT: Truck Driver Kills a Woman on a Bike on the Upper East Side, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-27

Jul 26 - A taxi made a right turn on Lexington Avenue. A 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with the taxi's left front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn on Lexington Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the taxi driver and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The taxi showed no damage, while the bike was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The crash highlights driver errors related to inattention during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A taxi struck a sedan on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left side doors. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East 42nd Street collided with a sedan going north. The taxi impacted the sedan’s left side doors with its right front bumper. The sedan’s 27-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19