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A 72-year-old man lost consciousness while driving north on West End Avenue. His sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver was injured and unconscious at the scene. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male driver lost consciousness while operating his sedan northbound on West End Avenue. His vehicle collided with the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver was injured and found unconscious after the crash. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as the primary contributing factor. The moving vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the parked car was damaged on its left rear bumper. No other driver errors were noted. The injured occupant was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The parked vehicle was also occupied by a single licensed male driver, but was stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A motorcycle slammed into a sedan’s rear on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew off, hit hard, and suffered head wounds. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left the motorcyclist bruised and in shock.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the center back end of a sedan moving in the same direction. The 30-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected, sustaining head injuries, contusions, and shock. The sedan driver, a licensed woman, was alone in her vehicle. Contributing factors listed in the report include driver inattention and distraction for both drivers, and the sedan driver disregarding traffic control. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. The impact was severe, with the motorcyclist’s injuries classified as level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway crashed at 4:14 a.m. She suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The vehicle hit with its left front quarter panel. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. She was driving a 2021 Nissan sedan northbound when the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end and left front quarter panel. The driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 36-year-old man was hit by a pick-up truck while crossing Columbus Avenue at West 89th Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and West 89th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 Dodge pick-up truck, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

A taxi and a tractor truck collided on West 68 Street near Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. The taxi was struck on its left side.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 68 Street was struck on its left side doors by a tractor truck also traveling south while changing lanes. The taxi driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The tractor truck showed no damage, while the taxi sustained damage to its left side doors. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 19-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries when his SUV struck a parked sedan on Central Park West. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited driver fatigue as a factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured when his 2021 Toyota SUV traveling north on Central Park West collided with a parked 2017 Chevrolet sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as a contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 71-year-old man was injured when a flatbed truck backed unsafely on Broadway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The truck showed no damage. The crash happened at an intersection with the pedestrian in the roadway.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling south on Broadway backed unsafely and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The truck sustained no damage. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing other actions when the collision occurred. No other factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 29-year-old man was hit while stepping out from near a parked vehicle on West 74 Street. The sedan struck him on the left front quarter panel. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 74 Street after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The collision involved a 2020 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which struck the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Assembly bill A 3180 demands complete street design on state and federally funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. The bill calls for public guidance. Streets must serve people, not just cars.

Assembly Bill A 3180 was introduced on February 2, 2023, and is 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 think of people first. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note is available, but the bill’s intent is clear: streets must protect all users, not just drivers.

• File A 3180, Open States, Published 2023-02-02

Senate bill S 3304 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Photo devices would catch violators. Sponsors say it’s time to protect cyclists. The bill stands at the sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 3304, sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal with co-sponsors Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, and Julia Salazar, was introduced on January 30, 2023. The bill is in the sponsorship stage. It seeks to 'establish in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' The measure targets drivers who block bike lanes, aiming to keep space clear for cyclists. No safety analyst note is available. The bill has not yet advanced to committee or vote.

• File S 3304, Open States, Published 2023-01-30

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Senate bill S 1952 orders advanced safety tech in all New York vehicles. DMV must set rules. Hoylman-Sigal leads. Gianaris and Gonzalez back him. No safety analyst review yet. Action at sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 1952, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 17, 2023, it 'mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal sponsors, joined by Michael Gianaris and Kristen Gonzalez. No safety analyst has reviewed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users. The bill awaits further action and committee assignment.

• File S 1952, Open States, Published 2023-01-17

Two sedans crashed on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and full-body trauma. The female driver and passenger in one sedan were in shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Amsterdam Avenue near West 71 Street in Manhattan. The female driver and front passenger of one sedan sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the entire body. Both occupants were wearing seat belts and were not ejected. The male driver of the other sedan was also involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrian was involved. The injuries were serious enough to cause shock but no fatalities were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Senator Hoylman-Sigal pushes S 1651. Bill drops speed threshold for owner liability to seven miles over limit. Aims to catch more reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Action at sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 1651 was introduced on January 13, 2023, and is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, seeks to 'reduce the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits to more than seven miles per hour over such posted maximum speed limits.' No vote has taken place yet. The bill aims to tighten enforcement by lowering the speed threshold for liability. There is no safety analyst note on its impact for vulnerable road users.

• File S 1651, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

A 67-year-old man was struck while crossing West 78 Street at Columbus Avenue. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the center front end. The man suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 78 Street at Columbus Avenue with the signal. The crash involved a 2020 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed female driver making a right turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not blamed and was crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Governor Hochul backs Sammy’s Law. She wants Albany to let New York City set its own speed limits. Advocates and city officials support her. Lower speeds mean fewer deaths. The fight now moves to the legislature. Streets could get safer. The city waits.

On January 10, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul announced her support for a state bill—known as Sammy’s Law—that would let New York City lower its own speed limits. The bill, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, has stalled in the legislature before. Hochul’s State of the State address declared, 'she will introduce her own version of the existing "Sammy's Law" bill.' Hoylman-Sigal called City Council members his 'partners' and urged their support. Amy Cohen, whose son was killed by a speeding driver, pressed the Council to act, saying, 'We need the Council to make it a priority to support Sammy's Law and redesign streets ... at a safe speed limit.' DOT spokesman Vin Barone added, 'DOT strongly supports Sammy’s Law.' The Adams administration and street safety advocates back the measure. If passed, the law would let the city drop speed limits below 25 mph citywide and below 15 mph near schools, giving local officials real power to protect vulnerable road users.

• State of the State: Hochul Seeks to Let New York City Lower its Speed Limits, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-01-10