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A box truck struck a 29-year-old female bicyclist on Broadway. She was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The truck showed no damage. Police cited bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Broadway collided with a bicyclist also moving southwest. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The truck impacted the left side doors but showed no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's confusion played a role. No driver errors by the truck operator were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Pickup slammed into sedan’s rear on Henry Hudson Parkway. Sedan driver, 27, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both vehicles damaged. No other factors listed.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old man driving a sedan was injured when a pickup truck struck his car from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pickup hit the sedan’s left rear bumper, damaging both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A USPS mail truck collided with a sedan at West 96 Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. Three men inside the sedan were injured, suffering upper arm, knee, and neck injuries. All occupants were restrained and none were ejected.

According to the police report, a USPS mail truck traveling north struck a sedan heading east on West 96 Street. The point of impact was the mail truck's left front quarter panel and the sedan's right front bumper. Three male occupants in the sedan were injured: a 25-year-old passenger with shoulder and upper arm injuries, a 47-year-old driver with knee and lower leg injuries, and a 62-year-old driver with neck injuries. All were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for the passenger and one driver, while the other driver’s contributing factors are unspecified. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657454 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Delivery workers ride mopeds on dangerous streets. Tech giants profit. City infrastructure lags. Cars and trucks kill most. Enforcement is scattershot. Officials call for safe lanes, charging stations, and real accountability. The crisis demands a fix beyond punishing workers.

This policy debate, published August 23, 2023, analyzes New York City’s 'moped crisis.' The article, reviewed by Streetsblog NYC, highlights systemic failures: unsafe streets, lack of charging infrastructure, and tech companies shifting risk onto underpaid delivery workers. Council Member Alexa Aviles urges rapid expansion of e-bike charging stations and blames corporate greed. State Senators Jessica Ramos and Brad Hoylman-Sigal call for industry accountability and a standardized, safe delivery vehicle. The matter summary states, 'The city needs a systemic fix, justice for workers and accountability by tech giants.' Advocacy groups reject punitive crackdowns on workers, pushing instead for expanded bike lanes and public infrastructure. The piece concludes that only a multi-pronged, structural approach—never just enforcement—will protect vulnerable road users and delivery workers alike.

• The Moped Crisis — An Analysis: The City Needs a Systemic Fix, Justice for Workers and Accountability by Tech Giants, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-23

A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV overturned. Two men inside the sedan were injured, including a trapped driver and a front passenger with neck abrasions. Driver distraction and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway rear-ended a Honda sedan that was merging. The impact caused the SUV to overturn. The sedan carried three occupants; the 59-year-old male driver was trapped and sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg. The 17-year-old male front passenger suffered neck abrasions. Both were conscious and injured. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 49-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on West End Avenue. The driver was semiconscious and injured. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a collision with a 2015 Nissan SUV on West End Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the e-scooter driver, who was traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end. The injured man suffered head injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A bus and flatbed truck collided on Amsterdam Avenue. The bus’s left front bumper struck the truck’s right rear bumper. A 73-year-old female bus passenger suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 New Flyer bus and a 2015 Ford flatbed truck, both traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue, collided when the bus’s left front bumper hit the truck’s right rear bumper. The bus carried 10 occupants, including a 73-year-old female passenger who sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Outside Car Distraction" as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction played a role. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A motorcycle struck the left side of a stopped SUV on West 72 Street. The rider was ejected, suffering head injuries and incoherence. Both vehicles faced north. Limited view contributed to the crash. The motorcyclist was unlicensed but helmeted.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on West 72 Street collided with the left side doors of a stopped SUV also facing north. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in incoherence and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for the crash. The motorcyclist was unlicensed but wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped in traffic. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the left side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A motorbike struck the left side of an SUV making a left turn on Broadway in Manhattan. The 23-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Driver inattention and passing too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling north on Broadway collided with an SUV making a left turn. The motorbike's front center impacted the SUV's left side doors. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male driver, was ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion with moderate severity. The report lists driver inattention and passing too closely as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652197 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 20-year-old unlicensed driver crashed a 2023 sedan into a parked ambulance on Cathedral Parkway in Manhattan. The driver suffered a concussion and head injury. A 34-year-old passenger was injured with arm trauma. Unsafe speed caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Kia sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2014 ambulance on Cathedral Parkway, Manhattan. The driver was injured with a concussion and head trauma, and was incoherent at the scene. A 34-year-old male front passenger suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and was in shock. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. The ambulance was stationary at the time of impact. Both occupants were restrained, with the driver using a lap belt. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Two sedans crashed on West 96 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. Impact hit left side doors and front bumper. Driver distraction and tinted windows contributed. Both men conscious and injured, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 96 Street near Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers, aged 32 and 34, were injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, and back. The collision involved impact to the left side doors of one vehicle and the front bumper of the other. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle. The crash caused moderate injuries but both drivers remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.

Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.

• File S 7621, Open States, Published 2023-08-02

Manhattan lawmakers want electric cars to pay less under congestion pricing. They argue EVs cut smog, so drivers deserve a break. Critics warn this move keeps streets clogged. Fewer cars mean fewer crashes. The fight pits clean air against crowded roads.

On July 31, 2023, a group of Manhattan elected officials—including Assembly Members Alex Bores, Eddie Gibbs, Deborah Glick, Harvey Epstein, Rebecca Seawright; State Senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Kristen Gonzalez; and Borough President Mark Levine—sent a letter to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. They urged a congestion pricing discount for electric vehicles, claiming EVs 'do not contribute significantly to the smog and pollution of the Central Business District.' Assembly Member Bores led the effort, stating, 'when it comes to the environmental case, an electric vehicle is just a different profile than a gas-guzzling one.' The officials oppose credits for bridge and tunnel crossings. Congestion pricing advocates and environmental groups counter that EV discounts undermine the core goal: fewer cars, less traffic, safer streets. They note other cities are ending such breaks. The proposal highlights a tension—cleaner air versus safer, less crowded roads for all.

• Manhattan Elected Officials Urge Congestion Pricing Discount For Electric Cars, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-31

A 40-year-old man on a bike was hit on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The SUV made a left turn and collided with the bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling south on Riverside Drive made a left turn and struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was injured with contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver error in failing to maintain attention during a left turn, resulting in a collision with a vulnerable road user traveling straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A female SUV driver struck a sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The impact injured the SUV driver’s lower leg and knee. Police cited following too closely and driver inexperience as causes. Both vehicles traveled northbound at the time.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV rear-ended a 2010 sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound when the collision occurred. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan was damaged at its center front end. The injured driver was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A moped traveling east struck a parked SUV on West 82 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver was unconscious at the scene. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on West 82 Street collided with a parked Ford SUV. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. He was unconscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No other occupants were involved. The moped's front center end struck the left front bumper of the SUV. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred in Manhattan's 6th council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Taxi drivers rallied at MTA headquarters. They demanded exemption from new congestion tolls. Council Member Gale Brewer backed their call. Drivers said another fee would crush them. The protest spotlighted the fight over who pays for safer, less crowded streets.

On July 18, 2023, taxi drivers with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance protested outside MTA headquarters. The demonstration targeted the Manhattan congestion pricing plan, which aims to raise $15 billion for the MTA and cut traffic. Drivers argued they already pay hefty surcharges and cannot survive another fee. Council Member Gale A. Brewer (District 6) supported the cabbies, both in a letter to MTA chairman Janno Lieber and at the rally. Brewer said, 'I support the concept, but my main topic was not to charge yellow cabs, period. Not even once.' The protest called for a full exemption for yellow and green cab drivers. The MTA has proposed tolls from $9 to $23, but drivers say even a once-a-day charge would threaten their survival. The event underscored the tension between funding transit and protecting workers who keep the city moving.

• Taxi drivers protest ahead of MTA congestion pricing meeting, nydailynews.com, Published 2023-07-18

Cops seized mopeds from Brooklyn delivery workers. Police claim safety, but data show cars and trucks cause most harm. App companies profit. Immigrant workers pay. Advocates say crackdowns punish the vulnerable, not the reckless. The city misses the real threat.

On July 14, 2023, NYPD officers from Brooklyn’s 78th Precinct seized illegal mopeds from delivery workers outside fast-food chains. The enforcement action follows years of crackdowns dating back to Mayor Bloomberg, ramped up under Mayor de Blasio. Police say the seizures make streets safer, but city crash data show cars and trucks—not e-bikes or mopeds—cause most pedestrian injuries. Delivery worker Roziev Akmal warned, 'Livelihoods will be ruined because of the seizure.' Ligia Guallpa of the Worker’s Justice Project called it 'another example where you see deliveristas being economically impacted.' State Sen. Brad Hoylman and Council Member Gale Brewer cited constituent complaints, but advocates and legal experts argue enforcement targets workers, not the root causes. The crackdown leaves low-paid, mostly immigrant workers exposed to fines, lost income, and road danger, while app companies escape responsibility.

• Latest Cop Crackdown on Deliveristas Misses the Point: Advocates, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-14

Cops seized mopeds from Brooklyn delivery workers. Police claim safety, but data show cars and trucks cause most harm. App companies profit. Immigrant workers pay. Advocates say crackdowns punish the vulnerable, not the reckless. The city misses the real threat.

On July 14, 2023, NYPD officers from Brooklyn’s 78th Precinct seized illegal mopeds from delivery workers outside fast-food chains. The enforcement action follows years of crackdowns dating back to Mayor Bloomberg, ramped up under Mayor de Blasio. Police say the seizures make streets safer, but city crash data show cars and trucks—not e-bikes or mopeds—cause most pedestrian injuries. Delivery worker Roziev Akmal warned, 'Livelihoods will be ruined because of the seizure.' Ligia Guallpa of the Worker’s Justice Project called it 'another example where you see deliveristas being economically impacted.' State Sen. Brad Hoylman and Council Member Gale Brewer cited constituent complaints, but advocates and legal experts argue enforcement targets workers, not the root causes. The crackdown leaves low-paid, mostly immigrant workers exposed to fines, lost income, and road danger, while app companies escape responsibility.

• Latest Cop Crackdown on Deliveristas Misses the Point: Advocates, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-14

A man crossed Columbus Avenue. A moped hit him head-on. His leg split. Blood pooled on the street. The rider did not stop. The man stayed awake, pain sharp and real. The moped vanished south, leaving injury behind.

A 33-year-old man was crossing Columbus Avenue near West 70th Street in Manhattan when a southbound moped struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a severe leg injury and remained conscious at the scene. The moped did not stop and continued south. The report notes the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal, but lists driver inattention as a primary cause. The crash left the man bleeding on the asphalt while the moped rider fled, unmarked and unaccounted for.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08