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A taxi hit a 30-year-old man at an intersection on West 72 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The crash caused shock and confusion. The taxi was traveling west, striking the pedestrian with its front center.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 72 Street in Manhattan struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured, suffering a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The pedestrian's actions in the roadway contributed to the collision, but no helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12

A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing Broadway with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Broadway made a left turn and struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 61st Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing damage to the left front bumper. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, which may have impaired the driver's vision during the maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12

A 71-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on West 87 Street. A taxi backing unsafely struck her, causing head contusions. The driver caused the crash by reversing without caution. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk on West 87 Street when a taxi backing unsafely struck her. The pedestrian suffered head injuries classified as contusions and was injured but not ejected. The taxi driver, a licensed male, was traveling west and was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants in the taxi at the time. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12

Mayor Adams claimed over 1,200 intersections got safety upgrades. Most were light tweaks, not real redesigns. Activists say data is murky. Deadly crashes persist. City missed targets for protected bike and bus lanes. Vulnerable New Yorkers remain at risk.

On October 31, 2022, Mayor Adams held a press conference to announce his administration exceeded its promise to improve safety at 1,000 intersections, reporting 1,200 treatments. The event, attended by DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Council Member Gale Brewer, highlighted a major redesign at Eighth Avenue and 46th Street. The city claims upgrades like leading pedestrian intervals, all-way stops, and raised crosswalks. But activists and Council Member Brewer questioned the data, noting most changes were minor signal tweaks, not physical redesigns. The Department of Transportation declined to release full details, making verification impossible. Adams said, "Promise made, promise kept." Rodriguez stressed the need for a culture shift and pointed to 24/7 speed cameras. But activists warn the city lags on protected bike and bus lane goals. Traffic deaths remain high. The lack of transparency leaves vulnerable road users exposed.

• Adams at the Crossroads: Mayor Touts Intersection Fixes As Road Violence Crisis Continues, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-31

Mayor Adams claimed victory on intersection safety, boasting 1,200 upgrades. But most were light tweaks, not real redesigns. Activists saw missing data, empty promises, and little for cyclists or bus riders. Council Member Brewer vowed to dig deeper.

On October 31, 2022, Mayor Adams held a press conference at Eighth Avenue and 46th Street to announce his administration surpassed its pledge to improve safety at 1,000 intersections, reporting 1,200 treatments. The effort included leading pedestrian intervals, all-way stops, and some street redesigns. Adams declared, "Promise made, promise kept," but activists and Transportation Alternatives criticized the lack of physical upgrades and transparency. Council Member Gale A. Brewer, representing District 6, promised to investigate the data issues. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez acknowledged ongoing fatalities but highlighted fewer pedestrian deaths and the launch of 24/7 speed cameras. Critics noted most Vision Zero priority intersections were untouched, and the city lags on protected bike and bus lane targets. The lack of detailed, user-friendly data clouds the true impact for vulnerable road users.

• Adams at the Crossroads: Mayor Touts Intersection Fixes As Road Violence Crisis Continues, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-10-31

Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved right front bumper and left rear quarter panel impacts. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway. The front passenger in one SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact between the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The injured occupant was a passenger, not at fault, and no other safety equipment or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12

Taxi turned left on West 68th. Hit a 19-year-old woman riding south. She took the blow—knee, leg, foot bruised. Taxi’s bumper bent. She stayed conscious. She did not leave her bike.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on West 68 Street at Columbus Avenue struck a 19-year-old female bicyclist traveling south. The cyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, showing the taxi driver did not yield. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged in the crash. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12

A 57-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on West 73 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 73 Street struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12

A 64-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected and injured on West End Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved impact to the motorcycle's right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected during a crash on West End Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle, traveling north, struck an object or vehicle on its right front bumper. The driver was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was conscious and injured but not ejected fully. The crash highlights the dangers motorcyclists face even when traveling straight and wearing protective gear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12

A 32-year-old male bicyclist struck the left side doors of a parked sedan on West 63 Street. He was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling west on West 63 Street collided with the left side doors of a parked 2018 Nissan sedan. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The sedan was stationary before the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No damage was reported to the bike, but the sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The bicyclist was in shock and suffered contusions and bruises. The driver errors identified focus on inattention; no other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12

Taxi swung left on West 64th. Bike rolled north. Metal met flesh. Cyclist thrown, back bruised. Driver lost focus. Confusion thick in the air. Manhattan pavement took the hit.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on West 64 Street near West End Avenue struck a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered back contusions. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian or bicyclist confusion. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's left side were damaged. The crash unfolded in Manhattan's 6th council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12

A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 71 Street with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 71 Street and West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 50-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage from the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12

Mayor Adams’s ‘City of Yes’ zoning plan aims to cut parking minimums. Lincoln Restler backs the move. The proposal would free space for homes, not cars. Advocates say it means safer, cheaper streets. Council Speaker stays cautious. The fight is on.

On October 13, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) supported Mayor Adams’s ‘City of Yes’ zoning proposal. The plan, discussed in committee, seeks to reduce or eliminate parking minimums for new developments. The matter summary states the proposal will 'prioritize people over parking, aiming to make streets safer and reduce parking requirements to enable more housing and amenities.' Restler said, 'In urban hubs like Lower Manhattan, the heart of the South Bronx, Downtown Brooklyn or Downtown Jamaica, we need affordable housing, economic development with good jobs, and dynamic mixed use buildings, not more parking.' The bill has drawn support from advocates and developers, who argue that parking mandates drive up housing costs and disrupt pedestrian-friendly streets. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams remained noncommittal, focusing on the housing crisis and bureaucracy. The proposal’s fate will shape the city’s streets and who they serve.

• Mayor Adams’s ‘City of Yes’ Zoning Proposal Will Take on Parking Minimums (But How Seriously?), streetsblog.org, Published 2022-10-13

Mayor Adams moves to cut parking mandates. The plan aims to put people before cars. Advocates say this will clear streets, lower rents, and open space for homes. Some council members back the change. Others hesitate. The fight over parking heats up.

""I don't think parking spaces are a worthwhile use of valuable space when we have the worst housing crisis."" -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

On October 13, 2022, Mayor Adams unveiled the 'City of Yes' zoning proposal. The measure, now under council review, seeks to eliminate or reduce parking minimums citywide. The proposal’s summary states it will 'prioritize people over parking,' aiming to make streets safer and housing more affordable. Council Member Lincoln Restler supports the move, saying, 'we need affordable housing, economic development... not more parking.' State Sen. Brad Hoylman calls parking spaces a poor use of land amid a housing crisis. Advocates like Sara Lind urge full elimination, citing pollution and congestion. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams remains noncommittal, focusing on the housing crisis and open to review. The proposal is in early stages, with state legislation also in play. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users has been published.

• Mayor Adams’s ‘City of Yes’ Zoning Proposal Will Take on Parking Minimums (But How Seriously?), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-13

A taxi struck an e-scooter on Broadway near West 65th Street. The 23-year-old female scooter driver was ejected and suffered fractures to her knee and lower leg. Police cited driver distraction as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-scooter collided on Broadway in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The scooter was traveling north, as was the taxi. The point of impact was the taxi's left side doors and the scooter's right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The scooter driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12

Council Member Gale Brewer challenges DOT’s street safety boasts. She questions claims of 750 redesigned intersections. Public data shows far less. Most fixes are signal timing, not real protection. Advocates want proof, not promises. Road deaths remain high. Brewer vows investigation.

On October 5, 2022, Council Member Gale Brewer, chair of the Council's oversight committee, announced plans to investigate the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) street safety claims. Brewer questioned DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez’s assertion that 750 of 1,000 intersections were redesigned, citing public data showing fewer than 400. Brewer said, “I love the idea of using her committee's investigatory power to explore whether the Adams administration has indeed redesigned 750 of the promised 1,000 intersections... or whether it done fewer than that, as the agency's own public data shows.” She confirmed her intent to use committee investigators and hold an oversight hearing. The matter, titled “City Council oversight inquiry into DOT street safety implementation and data transparency,” highlights DOT’s lack of documentation and reliance on signal retiming over physical improvements. Advocates and Brewer demand full transparency and real progress. Road deaths remain high, and the city lags on legal mandates for bus and bike lanes.

• CM Brewer: ‘I’ll Hold DOT Accountable on Promises and Data’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-05

Manhattan’s Community Board 8 voted 38-3 for protected crosstown bike lanes and a two-way bikeway around Central Park. The move follows a cyclist’s death on E. 85th. Advocates demanded action. The board, once resistant, now shifts toward safety for riders.

"Andrew Rosenthal said that Mott 'was killed because of the inaction of this community board.'" -- Linda Rosenthal

On September 22, 2022, Manhattan Community Board 8 (CB8) voted 38-3 to request 'fully protected crosstown bike lanes approximately every 10 blocks between 60th and 110th streets on both sides of Central Park, and a two-way protected bikeway around Central Park.' The resolution had earlier cleared the Transportation Committee 12-2. The measure follows the killing of cyclist Carling Mott by a truck driver on E. 85th Street, where a bike lane had been rejected in 2016. Council Members Julie Menin and Keith Powers, along with Borough President Mark Levine, backed the push. Advocates, including Mott’s boyfriend and parents of student cyclists, spoke out for safety, condemning the board’s past inaction. Only one board member, Marco Tamayo, opposed the resolution. The vote marks a sharp turn for CB8, which had long resisted protected lanes, citing security fears and local opposition. Now, the board calls for comprehensive, protected infrastructure to shield vulnerable road users.

• Upper East Side Community Board Votes for Crosstown Bike Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-22

A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Amsterdam Avenue. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue outside an intersection. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved was traveling west, going straight ahead, and showed no damage upon impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian's injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle had one occupant and no damage was recorded at the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12

Council Member Avilés rejects NYCHA’s blanket e-bike ban. She calls for battery safety rules, not sweeping crackdowns. Her plan shields delivery workers and seniors. Bronx and Manhattan council members back tighter battery standards. NYCHA reviews feedback. No comment yet.

On September 16, 2022, Council Member Alexa Avilés challenged NYCHA’s proposed blanket ban on e-bikes across public housing. In a letter to NYCHA CEO Greg Russ, Avilés urged targeted battery safety rules instead of a broad ban, warning, 'NYCHA's all-out ban could hurt workers and residents more.' She offered eight recommendations, including federal study, safe battery storage, and clear rules for mobility devices. Bronx Council Member Oswald Feliz announced plans for legislation requiring certified batteries, while Manhattan’s Gale Brewer is drafting a ban on second-hand batteries and pushing for delivery app accountability. The matter is under review after the comment period closed September 6. NYCHA declined to comment. Avilés’s stance centers on protecting delivery workers and vulnerable residents while addressing real fire risks from faulty batteries.

• Pol Pitches More Options to a Blanket E-Bike Ban on NYCHA Property, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-16

A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected after a collision with an SUV on West 85 Street. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The SUV hit the bike head-on, damaging its front end.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected in a crash involving a 2015 SUV traveling north on West 85 Street. The SUV struck the bike, which was traveling east and starting in traffic, at the center front end. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the SUV's center front end and the bike's left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12