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Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator 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 bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now 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, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.

• File A 324, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

A sedan traveling west on W 61 St collided with a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The cyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on W 61 St was struck by a westbound sedan at approximately 21:31. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion, with an injury severity level of 3. The cyclist was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain focus. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted, indicating some confusion on the bicyclist's part. The sedan was traveling straight ahead, as was the bicyclist, before the collision. The report does not assign blame to the victim but emphasizes the driver's inattention as a critical cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 53-year-old male bicyclist suffered a back contusion after a Manhattan SUV changed lanes unsafely. The SUV struck the cyclist’s left side doors, causing injury but no ejection. The crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue near West 79th Street.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 17:37 on Amsterdam Avenue near West 79th Street in Manhattan. A 2013 Honda SUV, traveling east, was changing lanes unsafely when it collided with a bicyclist also traveling east. The SUV impacted the cyclist’s left side doors with its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old male, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the primary contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected and no other contributing victim behaviors were noted. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New Jersey. This collision underscores the dangers posed by improper lane changes to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Taxi slammed into SUV’s rear on W 100 St. Six-year-old boy in back seat suffered neck injury and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield. Child stayed conscious, strapped in by harness.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on W 100 St near Amsterdam Ave struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV at 7:50 AM. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, both driver errors. A six-year-old boy riding in the left rear seat of the SUV was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. He remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi’s center front end and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel were damaged. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 34-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision on Cathedral Parkway. The rider was incoherent and bruised. The crash involved confusion errors by the bicyclist, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:35 AM on Cathedral Parkway in Manhattan. The injured party was a 34-year-old male bicyclist operating an e-bike traveling westbound. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, resulting in an incoherent emotional state. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor, indicating errors on the part of the bicyclist. The other involved vehicle, traveling southbound and going straight ahead, struck the bicyclist at the center front end but sustained no damage. No driver errors from the other vehicle were noted in the report. The focus remains on the bicyclist's confusion as the primary cause of the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

SUV driver, distracted, tried to pass. Struck moped. Rider thrown, arm shattered. Blood on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north on Central Park West struck a moped rider while attempting to pass. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted. The collision hit the moped’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The moped rider, unlicensed but helmeted, was ejected and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious but seriously injured. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A speeding SUV struck a sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s young driver and front passenger suffered neck and head injuries, both in shock. The SUV’s rear bumper was damaged; the sedan was demolished in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:38 on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 2024 Nissan SUV traveling south struck a 2010 BMW sedan from behind. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to control speed. The sedan’s driver, a 17-year-old male with a learner’s permit from Virginia, and a 24-year-old female front passenger were both injured, suffering head and neck injuries respectively, and were reported in shock. Neither occupant used safety equipment. The SUV’s left rear bumper was damaged at the center back end, while the sedan was demolished at the point of impact. The report highlights the driver error of unsafe speed by the SUV operator as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.

Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.

• Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2024-12-26

Two sedans collided on West End Avenue in Manhattan. One driver suffered head injuries and shock. The crash involved a northbound vehicle striking a southbound sedan making a U-turn. Limited view contributed to the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on West End Avenue near 180th Street in Manhattan. A northbound Dodge sedan traveling straight ahead struck the left rear quarter panel of a southbound Honda sedan making a U-turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the Dodge and the left rear quarter panel of the Honda. The driver of the Dodge, a 33-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain or nausea. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to limited visibility. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781940 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A sedan struck a 73-year-old woman crossing W 66 St near Broadway. Limited driver visibility played a key role. The woman suffered back injuries and shock. Systemic danger persists at obstructed Manhattan intersections.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Honda sedan traveling north on W 66 St struck her near Broadway. The impact was to the sedan's left front bumper. The primary contributing factor listed was 'View Obstructed/Limited,' indicating the driver's limited visibility. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock. The vehicle had no damage. Driver error related to obstructed view was cited. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were listed as causes in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.

NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.

• NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-23

A 64-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash near Central Park West. The collision involved another vehicle and resulted in abrasions. Police cited other vehicular factors and bicyclist confusion as contributing causes.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Central Park West was involved in a collision at 14:30. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, along with abrasions. The crash involved impact to the center front end of the bicycle and left side doors of another parked vehicle. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, reflecting some confusion on the bicyclist's part but not attributing fault. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment. The focus remains on the vehicular factors leading to the severe outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A taxi crashed into two parked SUVs on West 87th Street. The impact hurt a 35-year-old woman riding in one SUV. Police cite driver distraction. The crash left her in shock, with back pain. Stationary cars, moving danger.

According to the police report, a taxi heading west on West 87th Street in Manhattan struck two parked SUVs. The taxi hit the left rear bumper of one SUV and the right rear bumper of another. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. A 35-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of one SUV suffered back injuries and shock. She was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash damaged the left rear quarter panel and rear bumpers of the parked vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The report highlights the risk when distracted drivers collide with stationary vehicles, injuring those inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Council bill targets speed. Shared e-bikes and scooters must have speedometers. New riders get capped at 10 mph. Law aims to slow the city’s fastest wheels. Committee review underway.

Int 1145-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced December 19, 2024, the bill would require all shared electric bikes and scooters to have working speedometers. For new riders, electric assist cuts out at 10 mph. The matter title reads: 'requiring that electric bicycles and electric scooters that are part of share systems have speedometers and limit electric speed assistance to new riders.' Council Members Linda Lee (primary sponsor), Gale A. Brewer, and Chris Banks back the bill. Brewer referred it to committee. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill awaits further action.

• File Int 1145-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-19

A distracted driver hit a 31-year-old man walking outside an intersection on West 72nd Street. The impact caused bruising and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious harm from the collision’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 11:20 p.m. on West 72nd Street near West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 31-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound, which impacted him with its left front bumper. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in "Other Actions in Roadway." He sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, indicating a low-speed impact, but the driver’s distraction directly led to the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A black sedan, fleeing police, tore the wrong way down West Third. The driver struck a 44-year-old cyclist. The car did not stop. Medics took the cyclist to Bellevue. The suspect vanished. The city’s pursuit toll grows.

According to the NY Daily News (2024-12-18), a driver fleeing police in Greenwich Village struck a cyclist while speeding the wrong way on West Third Street. The article states, “A wrong-way driver fleeing from police struck a bicyclist in Greenwich Village during a chase.” The suspect, pursued on foot by officers, entered a black sedan and hit the cyclist before escaping. Emergency services brought the 44-year-old victim to Bellevue Hospital; he survived. The suspect remains at large. The piece notes a sharp rise in injuries from police pursuits: 398 crashes and 315 injuries in the first eleven months of 2024, up 47% from the previous year. The NYPD is revising its pursuit policy after ten deaths in cases where “no drugs or guns were found.”

• Wrong-Way Driver Hits Cyclist in Chase, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18

A 64-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions and shock after an SUV collision on Broadway. The vehicle struck with its left front bumper during a lane change. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash, trapping the occupant inside.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:26 AM on Broadway near West 63rd Street in Manhattan. The single vehicle involved was a 2022 SUV traveling northbound, driven by a 64-year-old man from New Jersey. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the vehicle's left front bumper and causing center front-end damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was trapped inside the vehicle and sustained abrasions to his face and emotional shock. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to any other party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05