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A 43-year-old man was hit by a sedan while working in the roadway on West 86 Street. The driver, distracted and facing glare, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The man suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 86 Street struck a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists the driver’s inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare affecting visibility. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A sedan struck a bicyclist on West 81 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The driver was distracted. The bike and car both traveled northwest. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan parked on West 81 Street was involved in a collision with a bicyclist traveling northwest. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to the shoulder and upper arm, with abrasions reported. The driver of the sedan was identified as inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors, and the bike showed damage to its center front end. The driver of the sedan was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 30-year-old woman was struck by an SUV entering a parked position on West 65th Street in Manhattan. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 65th Street outside an intersection. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was entering a parked position when it struck the pedestrian. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 59-year-old man crossing West 65 Street with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 65 Street at the intersection with Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn and struck him at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other safety equipment or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A moped collided with a pick-up truck on West End Avenue. The 22-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered a head injury. The truck made a left turn. Improper lane usage caused the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed but helmeted.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male moped driver traveling north on West End Avenue was partially ejected and sustained a head injury after colliding with a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The moped's left front bumper struck the truck, which showed no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The truck driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The crash caused internal complaints and a serious head injury to the moped driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Albany lawmakers move to force moped registration before sale. The bill aims to block illegal, unregistered mopeds from city streets. Dealers, not riders, would handle paperwork. Advocates say this targets bad actors and protects pedestrians from rogue machines.

On October 23, 2023, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan) introduced a bill in Albany to require moped dealers to register vehicles with the DMV before buyers leave the shop. The bill, supported by Assembly Member Alex Bores (D-Upper East Side), seeks to close a loophole that lets illegal mopeds flood city streets. The matter summary states: 'New legislation in Albany seeks to eliminate the use of illegal mopeds by requiring sellers to register them with the DMV before buyers can take them out of the shop.' Hoylman-Sigal said, 'This common-sense bill would simply ensure that the registration happens at the point of sale, before someone rides out of the shop.' Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project backs the move, stressing manufacturer responsibility. Attorney Daniel Flanzig says the law could clear streets of unregistered, dangerous vehicles. The bill is not yet law, but enforcement actions against illegal mopeds are already underway.

• State Lawmaker Seeks to Close Moped-Registration Loophole, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-23

An SUV making a U-turn struck a moped rider traveling west on West 86 Street. The moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as causes.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2021 SUV made a U-turn on West 86 Street and collided with the moped. The moped rider was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV struck the moped on its left side doors, while the moped was hit at its center front end. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A distracted driver merged on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 50-year-old motorcyclist was ejected. He hit the ground hard. He suffered leg injuries and abrasions. The crash left the bike smashed at the front.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway collided with another vehicle merging in the same direction. The 50-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The motorcycle was damaged at the center front end, while the other vehicle was struck on the right front quarter panel. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A sedan struck a station wagon on West End Avenue. Both drivers and a front passenger suffered head contusions. Airbags deployed. No ejections. Damage limited to the sedan’s front end. Injuries were moderate but serious enough to note.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male driver and a 47-year-old male front passenger were injured in a collision involving a sedan and a station wagon on West End Avenue. Both occupants sustained head contusions and were conscious at the scene. The sedan showed front-end damage, while the station wagon had no visible damage. Airbags deployed and lap belts were used. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injuries were classified as moderate, with no ejections reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Mayor Adams backs taking 150,000 parking spots for garbage containers. He calls it a small price for cleaner streets. The plan shifts trash from sidewalks to bins, clearing paths for pedestrians. Council member Abreu supports the West Harlem pilot. Resistance remains.

"What’s happening in West Harlem – it’s working." -- Shaun Abreu

On October 11, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams announced support for the Sanitation Department's plan to repurpose 150,000 parking spaces for containerized garbage collection. The policy, unveiled by DSNY, aims to move trash from sidewalks into closed bins, targeting cleaner streets and less sidewalk clutter. The mayor said, 'Everyday New Yorkers are tired of the rodents, they’re tired of the trash, and this is a small price to pay on ensuring that you can have cleaner streets.' Council member Shaun Abreu, representing West Harlem, voiced strong support, citing visible improvements from the local pilot. The plan requires smaller buildings to use wheeled bins on sidewalks, while larger buildings would get shared curbside containers. The city faces pushback from some residents, but Adams insists street cleanliness is a top concern. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the move could clear sidewalks for pedestrians and reduce hazards from trash piles.

• Adams: Eliminating ‘Parking’ for Trash is ‘Small Price to Pay’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-11

Council Member Holden’s e-bike license bill piles red tape on riders but leaves pedestrians exposed. The proposal skips real fixes—wider sidewalks, protected lanes, safer work rules. It targets e-bikes, not the cars and street chaos that truly endanger walkers.

Council Member Robert Holden introduced a bill, co-sponsored by a Council majority, to require licenses for all e-bikes. The bill, discussed in October 2023, has not specified a streamlined process for licensing. The matter’s summary states: 'Holden's bill does nothing to rectify the fundamental issues of inadequate space and dangerous workplace practices.' Holden and his colleagues push regulation, but critics say the bill ignores the real threats: narrow sidewalks, blocked crosswalks, and unsafe delivery work. The proposal would burden riders and discourage micromobility, while failing to address illegal mopeds or car dominance. State Senator Brad Hoylman’s employer-provided ID plan is cited as a better alternative. The opinion calls for protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and fair enforcement, not more bureaucracy. Holden’s bill, critics argue, misses the mark for pedestrian safety.

• Opinion: Holden’s E-Bike License Proposal Misses the Mark on Pedestrian Safety, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-11

A pick-up truck struck a 55-year-old male bicyclist on Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. The crash happened at night. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by the driver as a factor.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being hit by a 2023 Ford pick-up truck traveling west on Amsterdam Avenue. The bicyclist, traveling north, was ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the truck driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike was struck at its center front end. The driver of the truck was licensed and going straight ahead before the collision. The crash left the bicyclist semiconscious and injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 54-year-old woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a U-turn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at West 80th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2015 SUV was making a U-turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. No safety equipment or contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A cyclist lies in critical condition after a crash at Fifth Avenue and Union Street. Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out the city’s inaction. The intersection has claimed lives before. The community rallies, but danger remains. Cyclists keep dying. The city stalls.

On September 26, 2023, Councilmember Shahana Hanif (District 39) issued a statement following a severe crash at Fifth Avenue and Union Street in Park Slope. The incident left Jacob Priley, a cyclist and advocate, critically injured. Hanif highlighted the intersection’s deadly history, referencing the 2021 death of Arcellie Muschamp. She pressed the Department of Transportation for urgent safety upgrades, saying, 'How many more crashes until the DOT pays attention?' Hanif noted the recent completion of a protected bike lane on Ninth Street but stressed that more action is needed. She thanked neighbors for their support and vowed to work with the DOT. So far in 2023, 3,702 cyclists have been injured and 22 killed on New York City streets. The city’s pace on safety remains too slow for those at risk.

• Brooklyn rallies behind biker critically injured in Park Slope crash, raises funds for medical bills, amny.com, Published 2023-09-26

A sedan hit a bicyclist traveling south on West 71 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The 26-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2021 Porsche sedan on West 71 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The sedan was traveling west, and the bike was traveling south when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 19-year-old motorcyclist hit a sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was thrown from his bike, suffering leg and foot injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle and close following.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male motorcyclist traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the rear of a sedan. The rider was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." The sedan had no occupants and showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. The crash underscores the risks when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles and follow too closely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Sanitation trucks now lift curbside bins in West Harlem. No more sidewalk trash bags. Ten blocks and fourteen schools lose parking, gain cleaner streets. Rats lose ground. Council Member Abreu and DSNY back the change. Some residents cheer. Others worry about access.

On September 15, 2023, New York City launched a containerized garbage collection pilot in West Harlem. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) rolled out mechanical lifts on trucks to empty curbside containers, covering ten residential blocks and fourteen schools. The pilot aims to 'eliminate sidewalk trash bags, combat rats, and reclaim public roadway space from private car storage.' Council Member Shaun Abreu and DSNY officials publicly supported the program, with Abreu stating, 'Rats are a huge problem uptown, and we’ll never get the problem under control as long as we’re just throwing bags on the sidewalk.' Jonathan Viguers, DSNY assistant commissioner, acknowledged the removal of parking spaces as necessary. The initiative is part of Mayor Adams's anti-rat campaign. While some residents praise cleaner sidewalks, others raise concerns about accessibility and overflow. The city may expand the program, but faces cost and political hurdles.

• First Trash of History: City Starts Containerized Garbage Collection In West Harlem, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-15

City Council passed a battery buy-back bill. Delivery workers can swap unsafe batteries for certified ones. New rules target deadly lithium-ion fires. Lawmakers demand delivery companies step up. Fourteen dead, over 100 hurt this year. Enforcement on uncertified sales begins soon.

"My bill will make sure the situation changes." -- Gale A. Brewer

On September 14, 2023, the New York City Council passed a package of bills to fight lithium-ion battery fires. The main bill, introduced by Council Member Keith Powers, creates a city-funded buy-back program for delivery workers to exchange faulty batteries and devices for safe, certified ones. The matter summary states the program aims to address the high cost of certified batteries, which can be prohibitive for low-paid workers. Council Members Oswald Feliz and Gale Brewer sponsored additional bills: Feliz's requires safe bikes and batteries for deliveries, while Brewer's mandates delivery apps provide safety training and equipment. Brewer also called for the Department of Transportation to update its safety course. Powers said, "We will provide them the opportunity to surrender that unsafe equipment and receive a safe replacement." The Council's action follows 180 battery fire incidents, 14 deaths, and over 100 injuries this year. Lawmakers push for delivery companies to take responsibility for worker safety and equipment standards. Enforcement against uncertified battery sales will begin soon.

• Council Passes Battery ‘Buy-Back’ Program and Other Bills to Curb Lithium-Ion Fires, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-14

A 67-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on West 86 Street near Central Park West. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured when his e-bike collided head-on with a 2022 SUV traveling east on West 86 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV's front center end struck the e-bike's front center end while both were going straight ahead. No other safety equipment or signals were noted. The bicyclist's injury severity was classified as serious but he remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662004 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

An e-bike and e-scooter collided on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 55-year-old woman, suffered an eye injury and minor bleeding. Police cited passing too closely as the cause. Both vehicles showed no damage.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east and an e-scooter traveling north collided on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with an eye injury and minor bleeding. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles had no visible damage, and the point of impact was the left side doors. The report does not specify any other contributing factors or actions by the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08