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A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle backing unsafely near West 76th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion and was left in shock. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured when a vehicle backed unsafely near West 76th Street in Manhattan. The 35-year-old woman was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle struck her. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 43-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing West 73 Street with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 73 Street at an intersection with the signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2021 Kia SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Senator Hoylman’s bill targets deadly speed and blind spots. It demands speed governors in new cars and direct visibility for heavy SUVs. The measure aims to cut traffic deaths and force safer vehicles onto New York streets. Oversized cars face new scrutiny.

On August 12, 2022, Manhattan State Senator Brad Hoylman introduced a bill in the New York State Senate. The bill would require all new cars registered in the state to have speed-limiting technology by 2024. It also directs the Department of Motor Vehicles to set visibility rules for vehicles over 3,000 pounds, like SUVs and pickups, to ensure drivers can see pedestrians and cyclists. The bill summary states: 'A new bill in the New York State Senate would require all new cars registered in the state to have speed-limiting technology by 2024.' Senator Hoylman sponsored the bill, citing the 'failure of the promise of Vision Zero.' Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives praised the measure, calling it 'common-sense.' The bill comes as pedestrian deaths hit a 40-year high. If passed, it would force automakers to include safety tech and could make some monster trucks illegal on city streets.

• New Bill Would Mandate Speed Governors and Set Limits on Huge SUVs on NY Streets by 2024, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-22

A 63-year-old woman driving an SUV on West 68 Street suffered an elbow abrasion after a crash. The vehicle hit with the right front bumper during a left turn. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. She remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on West 68 Street near Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The driver was operating a 2011 Lexus SUV traveling north and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver sustained an abrasion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A taxi struck a moped on West 109 Street. The moped driver, a 24-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg injuries. The crash involved a left front quarter panel impact on the taxi and front center damage on the moped.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 109 Street collided with a moped traveling north. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The taxi was damaged on its left front quarter panel, while the moped sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

The MTA’s study crushes the myth. No flood of drivers will hunt for parking outside the toll zone. Vehicle miles drop. Transit use rises. Officials once wary now accept the data. Community concerns linger, but the danger to walkers and cyclists shrinks.

On August 18, 2022, the MTA released an environmental assessment on congestion pricing. The report, discussed by the City Council and local officials, found no evidence that neighborhoods north of Manhattan’s 60th Street would be swamped by drivers seeking free parking. The MTA wrote, 'any increase in parking-seeking traffic would be short-lived.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, who had pushed for residential permits, said, 'I am pleasantly surprised.' Council Member Gale Brewer, who commissioned a parking study, remains cautious and plans to consult with the community. The matter’s summary states, 'reduced travel demand inside the CBD could lead to a parking surplus just south of 60th Street.' Studies from London and Stockholm back the findings. The analysis points to less driving, less danger for vulnerable road users, and a shift toward transit.

• Mythbuster: Congestion Pricing Study Shows Neighborhoods Won’t Be Flooded With Desperate Parkers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-18

Council Member Brewer and advocates reject NYCHA’s e-bike ban. They push for safer batteries, charging stations, and delivery app accountability. Bans threaten jobs and homes but do not stop fires. Federal funds and new laws aim to protect workers and tenants.

On August 17, 2022, Council Member Gale Brewer began drafting legislation to counter a proposed New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) ban on e-bikes. The bill, not yet numbered, is in early stages. Brewer’s proposal would ban second-hand or refurbished batteries, boost Fire Department outreach, and require delivery apps like Uber and DoorDash to pay for safer batteries. The matter summary warns that a blanket ban 'would worsen the city’s homelessness crisis by forcing residents to choose between a roof over their head and a job, and still not solve the problem of lithium-ion batteries catching fire.' Council Member Alexa Avilés called for a citywide approach. Tenant leader Cynthia Tibbs and Hildalyn Colón Hernández of Los Deliveristas/Workers Justice Project also oppose the ban, urging secure charging hubs. Senator Chuck Schumer highlighted federal funding for safer infrastructure. The public can comment on the NYCHA policy until September 6. Advocates argue that bans punish workers and tenants without fixing systemic battery dangers.

• Pols and Advocates Pushing E-Bike Battery Fix Beyond Blanket Bans, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-17

A 60-year-old man riding west on West 72 Street was ejected from his bike. He struck a parked car. Passenger distraction played a role. He suffered fractures and dislocations. The street left him broken.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on West 72 Street struck the right front quarter panel of a parked vehicle and was ejected from his bike. He suffered injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The parked vehicle showed no damage. The crash left the bicyclist conscious but seriously hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Two cyclists crashed head-on on West 100 Street. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. Both were traveling straight but unsafe speed caused the collision. The injured rider was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between an e-bike and a bike on West 100 Street. The 42-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and sustained back injuries with contusions. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead but in opposite directions when they collided front to front. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to the bike, and the other rider's condition is not detailed. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed among cyclists in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

SUV hit sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. Inexperienced driver. Woman in back seat hurt. Abrasions to arm. Metal twisted. No escape for the passenger.

According to the police report, an SUV driven by a permit holder rear-ended a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The impact injured a 31-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, causing abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and not ejected. The police report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The SUV's front end and the sedan's rear bumper were damaged. The report highlights driver error and does not attribute fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Two sedans collided on West 96 Street. A sedan traveling west rear-ended a stopped sedan. The striking driver, 60, suffered chest injuries and shock. Air bags deployed. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 96 Street rear-ended a stopped sedan. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 60-year-old man, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage at the center front and center back ends respectively. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and protected by an air bag that deployed during the collision. No other persons were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and sudden stops in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 17-year-old girl was struck on Broadway while crossing against the signal. She suffered bruises to her hip and upper leg. The taxi driver, traveling eastbound, did not sustain damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Broadway after crossing against the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The taxi driver was traveling straight ahead eastbound and did not sustain any vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian's error and confusion as contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The taxi was licensed and operated by a male driver. The impact caused injury to the pedestrian but left the vehicle undamaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A stopped SUV struck a sedan from behind on West 110th Street in Manhattan. The impact injured the sedan’s driver and right rear passenger. Both suffered shock and neck or back pain. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV stopped in traffic was rear-ended by a sedan traveling south on West 110th Street. The collision injured two occupants of the sedan: a 26-year-old female driver and a 69-year-old male right rear passenger. The driver suffered back pain and shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The passenger experienced whiplash and shock without safety equipment. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in Georgia, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Senator Hoylman pushes S 9528 to force advanced safety tech into every car. DMV must set new rules. No votes yet. Law aims to cut crashes, but details remain thin.

Senate bill S 9528, sponsored by Senator Hoylman, sits at the sponsorship stage. Introduced August 12, 2022, it awaits committee review. The bill 'mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' Hoylman leads the push. No votes or further actions recorded. The proposal could shape how cars interact with people on city streets, but the impact on pedestrians and cyclists is not yet clear. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9528, Open States, Published 2022-08-12

Electeds and advocates rally for the long-promised 7 train station in Hell’s Kitchen. They call out broken promises and demand action. The MTA stalls. The neighborhood waits. Riders walk farther. Streets stay dangerous. The city delays. Lives hang in the balance.

On August 10, 2022, Council Member Erik Bottcher, Rep. Jerry Nadler, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, State Sen. Brad Hoylman, and Assembly Members Dick Gottfried and Linda Rosenthal rallied for the 7 train station at 41st Street and 10th Avenue. The station, once promised as part of the Hudson Yards rezoning, was cut to save money. Bottcher called the cut a 'huge mistake.' Hoylman said it was a 'bait and switch.' Nadler pledged to fight for federal funding. The MTA said it would study the project. The matter: 'Pols and advocates are calling on the MTA to finally build the promised 7 train station at 41st Street and 10th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen.' No formal bill number or committee was cited. The lack of a station keeps riders on foot longer, exposing them to traffic and danger. The city’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users at risk.

• Pols and Advocates: Build the Promised 7 Train Station in Hells Kitchen, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-10

Electeds and advocates rally for the long-promised 7 train station in Hell’s Kitchen. They call out broken promises and demand action. The MTA stalls. The neighborhood waits. Riders walk farther. Streets stay dangerous. The city delays. Lives hang in the balance.

On August 10, 2022, Council Member Erik Bottcher, Rep. Jerry Nadler, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, State Sen. Brad Hoylman, and Assembly Members Dick Gottfried and Linda Rosenthal rallied for the 7 train station at 41st Street and 10th Avenue. The station, once promised as part of the Hudson Yards rezoning, was cut to save money. Bottcher called the cut a 'huge mistake.' Hoylman said it was a 'bait and switch.' Nadler pledged to fight for federal funding. The MTA said it would study the project. The matter: 'Pols and advocates are calling on the MTA to finally build the promised 7 train station at 41st Street and 10th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen.' No formal bill number or committee was cited. The lack of a station keeps riders on foot longer, exposing them to traffic and danger. The city’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users at risk.

• Pols and Advocates: Build the Promised 7 Train Station in Hells Kitchen, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-10

A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.

A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A man crossing West 86 Street with the signal was struck by a southbound cyclist. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage but was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured chest and dislocation. The crash exposed dangers at busy intersections.

According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing West 86 Street at an intersection with the signal was injured when a cyclist traveling southbound struck him. The pedestrian, a conscious male, sustained a fractured chest and dislocation. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was going straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage. The crash highlights the risks posed by distracted cyclists failing to observe traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers followed too closely. Two young girls in the back seat suffered head injuries. Night. Metal twisted. Children hurt. System failed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at 10:10 p.m. Both drivers followed too closely. Two female passengers, ages 7 and 9, were injured. Both suffered head injuries but remained conscious and were restrained by lap belts. The crash caused front and rear-end damage to the vehicles. The report lists driver errors as following too closely. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A man on a bike crashed into a parked truck. The tire failed. Blood pooled on the street. He clutched his shoulder. The crash left him hurt and bleeding. The truck stood empty. The avenue stayed busy.

A 34-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a parked Hino truck on West End Avenue near West 66th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a severe shoulder injury and bled onto the street. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the contributing factor. The truck was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists when equipment fails.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13