May 25 - Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

May 23 - Two sedans traveling south on 2 Avenue collided. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 58-year-old female passenger suffered facial abrasions. Both drivers were licensed men. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with impact at the center back end of one vehicle and center front end of the other. A 58-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed men operating their vehicles straight ahead. The injured passenger was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. The crash caused damage to both vehicles but no further injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532012 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 22 - A man on an e-scooter struck a bicyclist from behind on East 56 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Both were traveling north. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured when an e-scooter traveling north struck him from behind on East 56 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Neither vehicle showed damage, and the bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The e-scooter driver was licensed in New York. No other details about driver actions or violations were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 20 - A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan when a sedan making a left turn struck him. The cyclist suffered abrasions and knee-lower leg-foot injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and bicyclist confusion. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on East 24 Street in Manhattan collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, alongside bicyclist error and confusion. The sedan struck the left side doors, while the bike was impacted at the center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors, while the bike showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 18 - Two sedans crashed on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A female driver making a left turn collided with a male driver going straight. Three occupants in the turning vehicle suffered back and neck injuries. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey was making a left turn on 2 Avenue when it collided with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling eastbound. The impact occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The Toyota carried three occupants: the driver, a front passenger, and a child restrained in the rear seat. All three suffered injuries including back and neck pain and were in shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for the female driver. The male driver was going straight and had no listed errors. No victims were ejected, and all occupants used seat belts or child restraints.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529077 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 12 - A sedan turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on 3 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an upper arm injury. The driver was distracted. The bike showed no damage. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 3 Avenue made a right turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained an upper arm abrasion injury. The driver’s contributing factor was listed as driver inattention or distraction. The bike showed no damage, while the sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any fault on the bicyclist’s part. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across bike lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - A 32-year-old female driver suffered back injuries in a solo SUV crash on FDR Drive. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Driver inexperience contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female driver operating a 2021 Jeep SUV on FDR Drive was injured when her vehicle impacted an object with the left front bumper. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver sustained internal back injuries but was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling north and going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 5 - A 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing 3rd Avenue with the signal. A pick-up truck making a right turn hit her with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and East 42nd Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Chevrolet pick-up truck, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 4 - A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on FDR Drive. Both drivers were injured with back pain and whiplash. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash was caused by driver inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on FDR Drive rear-ended a Honda sedan also heading north. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The front passenger in the SUV, a 39-year-old man, also sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed for the sedan driver. Both vehicles had damage to their center front and back ends respectively. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 3 - Senate bill S 8992 cracks down on drivers blocking bus lanes. Cameras catch violators. Owners pay. Streets clear for buses, safer for those on foot and bike.

Senate bill S 8992, sponsored by Senator Krueger, sits at the sponsorship stage as of May 3, 2022. The bill's title: '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.' It extends a bus rapid transit demonstration, using cameras to enforce bus lane rules. Krueger pushes for owner accountability. The measure aims to keep bus lanes clear, targeting those who block transit and endanger vulnerable road users.

• File S 8992, Open States, Published 2022-05-03

Apr 29 - A bus turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 37th. The right front bumper struck an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the scene.

An 82-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The man died at the scene. The report states: “An 82-year-old man, walking with the light, was struck by a turning bus. The right front bumper hit him. He died there on the street. The bus showed no damage.” Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The data does not list any contributing actions by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 27 - A sedan making a U-turn struck another sedan traveling west on East 23 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the left side doors of the struck vehicle. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on East 23 Street in Manhattan collided with a westbound sedan. The point of impact was the left side doors of the struck sedan. Both the driver and front passenger of the struck vehicle were injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The driver of the U-turning sedan was cited for Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. Both injured occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The driver of the U-turning vehicle held a permit license. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the U-turning vehicle and left side doors of the struck sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525422 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 22 - Two SUVs slammed together at East 55th and Lexington. A young woman behind the wheel took a hit to the neck. Shock followed. Metal twisted. No one else hurt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at the intersection of East 55th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old female driver with neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck each other's front quarter panels while traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or passengers were involved or injured. The injured driver wore a harness and lap belt, and airbags deployed. The crash damaged the front ends of both SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries after colliding with a sedan on 2 Avenue near East 49 Street. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused the violent impact. The cyclist was unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a sedan and a bicycle on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. The sedan driver was traveling west, and the bicyclist was heading south. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the front center of the bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 17 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on East 21st Street in Manhattan. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and whiplash. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled north. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2017 Porsche sedan traveling north on East 21st Street rear-ended another vehicle also moving north. The front passenger in the Porsche, a 26-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the Porsche. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525420 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19