Jul 23 - A flatbed truck changed lanes improperly and struck a sedan on its left side doors in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver, 30, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The truck showed no damage. Driver inattention and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling south in Manhattan changed lanes improperly and collided with the left side doors of a sedan going straight ahead. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries and experiencing shock. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the sedan driver. The flatbed truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The injured driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and distracted driving in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - A taxi parked on 2 Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The rider was partially ejected and suffered shoulder abrasions. The crash involved passenger distraction in the taxi. The cyclist remained conscious despite upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked on 2 Avenue in Manhattan when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. The taxi had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was riding straight ahead and impacted the left side doors of the taxi. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was still injured. There is no indication of failure to yield or other driver errors beyond passenger distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546499 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - A scooter traveling north struck a taxi moving east on 1 Avenue near East 20 Street. The scooter driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The taxi’s right side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a scooter traveling north on 1 Avenue collided with a taxi traveling east near East 20 Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified. The scooter’s left front bumper and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel were the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A taxi struck an e-scooter traveling north on East 55 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 55 Street collided with an e-scooter going north. The e-scooter driver, a 58-year-old man, was injured with whole-body trauma and experienced shock. The taxi sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Manhattan’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549590 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV struck him on the left side doors. The crash happened at 3rd Avenue and 205th Street. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Subaru SUV, parked and then moving north, struck him on the left side doors at 3rd Avenue and 205th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, traveling north, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - Council Member Keith Powers and allies demand Broadway’s full pedestrianization. They cite 429 injuries, four deaths. They want a corridor-wide plan, not scattered fixes. Business leaders now back the move. Recent crashes fuel urgency. The city promises action.

On July 12, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) joined Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and Council Members Carlina Rivera and Erik Bottcher to urge the Department of Transportation to pedestrianize Broadway from 14th to 34th streets, with plans to extend up to 42nd Street. Their letter cites 429 injuries and four pedestrian deaths along Broadway between August 2011 and May 2022. The officials wrote, 'This stretch of Broadway needs to be made safer, and we believe pedestrianization, with limited necessary entries for vehicles that must access certain points along Broadway, could be a way to positively transform the area and benefit all New Yorkers.' Business leaders, including Dan Biederman of the 34th Street Partnership, now support the plan, calling it good for economic development. The push follows a recent taxi crash at Broadway and 29th Street that injured six. The city’s Broadway Vision plan promises to pedestrianize much of the corridor from Union Square to Columbus Circle.

• ANALYSIS: Electeds Seek Much More than Piecemeal Pedestrianization on Broadway, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-07-12

Jul 12 - Manhattan’s leaders want Broadway closed to cars. They cite 429 injuries and four deaths from 14th to 42nd streets. They demand a real plan, not piecemeal fixes. The city’s slow pace angers them. Victims wait. Traffic keeps killing.

On July 12, 2022, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and Council Members Carlina Rivera, Erik Bottcher, and Keith Powers urged the Department of Transportation to declare Broadway from 14th to 34th streets a 'limited access open street.' They called for a comprehensive pedestrianization plan, referencing 429 injuries and four pedestrian deaths along the corridor since 2011. Their letter states, 'This stretch of Broadway needs to be made safer, and we believe pedestrianization... could be a way to positively transform the area.' The officials want a tangible plan by fall and concrete actions by early 2023. Business leaders, including Dan Biederman, now support the move, citing economic benefits. The recent taxi crash at Broadway and 29th, injuring six, has fueled urgency. The city’s Broadway Vision plan promises pedestrianization from Union Square to Columbus Circle, but advocates and victims’ families demand more, faster.

• ANALYSIS: Electeds Seek Much More than Piecemeal Pedestrianization on Broadway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-12

Jul 11 - A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 20 Street with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 20 Street at the intersection with 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 sedan, making a left turn, struck her on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - Two taxis crashed on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. Six men inside suffered injuries to elbows, face, chest, and head. Both drivers and passengers were conscious but hurt. Driver distraction caused the collision. Airbags deployed in one taxi.

According to the police report, two taxis collided on East 42nd Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. Six male occupants, including both drivers and four passengers, were injured with abrasions and internal injuries to elbows, face, chest, and head. None were ejected; all remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. One taxi had airbags deployed, protecting its passengers. The crash damaged the left front bumper of one taxi and the center front end of the other. The drivers were licensed, traveling straight ahead before impact. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - A motorcycle collided with the right rear quarter panel of an SUV on East 30 Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries despite wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound on East 30 Street struck the right rear quarter panel of a southbound SUV. The 22-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, including abrasions, while wearing a helmet. The SUV, a 2011 model with two occupants, was driven by a licensed male driver. The crash was caused by improper passing or lane usage by one of the drivers. Another SUV was also involved but impacted on the left rear quarter panel and is not linked to the injury. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, with no other driver errors or victim actions noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A sedan hit an e-scooter on East 32 Street near Lexington. The rider, 34, was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. The crash left the scooter damaged and the man hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on East 32 Street collided with a southbound e-scooter near Lexington Avenue. The 34-year-old e-scooter rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The e-scooter’s front end was damaged. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the risks posed by distracted driving and close following in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle on 3 Avenue near East 28 Street. He suffered chest abrasions and remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of another vehicle on 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver sustained chest abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. No safety equipment was used by the e-scooter driver. The collision occurred while the e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead. The other vehicle involved was unspecified, with no occupants or driver information provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a Manhattan crash. The collision involved a sedan and a bike traveling north on Park Avenue. The bicyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The report lists the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, and no damage was reported on the vehicles. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A 27-year-old male driver lost control on FDR Drive. The sedan overturned after a tire failure. The driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver traveling north on FDR Drive lost control of his 2003 Acura sedan. The vehicle overturned after the driver encountered a tire failure. The report lists unsafe speed and tire failure as contributing factors. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. He sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. The crash resulted from driver errors including unsafe speed and inadequate tire condition, leading to the overturn. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - After a taxi struck a cyclist on Broadway, Council Member Keith Powers and others demand the city close Midtown’s busiest stretch to cars. They say DOT’s plan is weak. They want Broadway for people, not traffic. The push follows blood on the street.

On July 1, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers and Manhattan officials called for the pedestrianization of Broadway in Midtown. The proposal urges the Department of Transportation to close Broadway to most vehicles between 14th and 34th Streets next year, with future expansion to 42nd Street. The matter follows a severe June 20 crash where a taxi hit a cyclist. The politicians’ letter states: 'A safer, more pedestrian-friendly corridor must be achieved quickly.' Powers, along with Mark Levine, Carlina Rivera, and Erik Bottcher, argue the city’s current plan—limited to small plazas and traffic restrictions—is not enough. They demand bold action to protect pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s response: their plans already include many changes, but the council members say it falls short.

• Manhattan pols call for DOT to give pedestrians busiest parts of Midtown stretch of Broadway after horrific crash, nydailynews.com, Published 2022-07-01

Jun 29 - A taxi, parked facing west, collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on East 53 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked facing west on East 53 Street when it struck a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The taxi's point of impact was its left front quarter panel, while the bike was hit on its right side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The taxi driver held a valid license, and the bicyclist had a permit license status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - Two SUVs crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. One driver made a U-turn, hitting the other going straight. A 54-year-old female passenger suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved driver distraction and left front bumper impact. Injured but conscious.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided near 899 1st Avenue in Manhattan. One driver was traveling north, going straight ahead, while the other was making a U-turn southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound vehicle and the center front end of the southbound vehicle. A 54-year-old female passenger in the northbound SUV was injured, sustaining a facial contusion. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused vehicle damage primarily to the front ends of both SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A sedan traveling south struck a westbound bicyclist on East 49 Street. The cyclist, a 29-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on East 49 Street. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old female wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was traveling south, and the bike was going west. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2014 Toyota. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - A bus traveling east on East 57 Street hit a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The man suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. Confusion led to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus moving straight ahead on East 57 Street in Manhattan struck a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian, a man, sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. The bus had no visible damage and was driven by a licensed male driver. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks outside marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on FDR Drive. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. A 29-year-old woman in the back seat took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Metal twisted. She stayed conscious, strapped in tight.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while heading south on FDR Drive. The crash stemmed from unsafe lane changing and other vehicular factors by one or both drivers. A 29-year-old female passenger riding in the right rear seat was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both SUVs sustained damage to their rear quarter panels. The report lists driver errors as unsafe lane changing and other vehicular factors. The injured passenger was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19