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An SUV made a right turn and struck an e-scooter from behind on West 79 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2021 Lincoln SUV struck him from behind on West 79 Street near West End Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn while the e-scooter was traveling straight north. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-scooter's left front bumper. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

Senator Hoylman pushes S 8916 to drop the speed for owner liability. Now, drivers face penalties for going just seven miles over the limit. The bill targets reckless speed, aims to close loopholes.

Senate bill S 8916 was introduced on April 28, 2022, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill 'reduces 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.' Senator Hoylman, the primary sponsor, seeks to tighten speed camera enforcement. The bill would hold more drivers accountable for speeding, a known threat to pedestrians and cyclists. No safety analyst note was provided, but the measure signals a move to protect vulnerable road users.

• File S 8916, Open States, Published 2022-04-28

A bus struck a sedan on West 99 Street. The sedan’s passenger, a 57-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The bus hit the sedan’s left side doors with its right front bumper. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on West 99 Street collided with a sedan also heading south. The bus struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. A 57-year-old male passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan’s left side doors and the bus’s center front end were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A taxi driver struck a parked taxi on West 80 Street just after midnight. The moving taxi hit the parked vehicle’s right front bumper with its right rear bumper. The driver, 67, suffered a head contusion but was not ejected. Both vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West 80 Street rear-ended a parked taxi. The point of impact was the moving taxi’s right rear bumper hitting the parked taxi’s right front bumper. The driver of the moving taxi, a 67-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and was injured but remained inside the vehicle, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right bumpers. The driver held a valid New Jersey license and was the sole occupant of the moving taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

E-scooter slammed into SUV on West 105th. Rider thrown, arm shattered. Traffic control ignored. SUV took damage, driver unhurt. Steel met flesh. System failed the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old man riding an e-scooter east on West 105th Street in Manhattan collided with a northbound SUV. The e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The SUV's left front quarter panel was damaged. The SUV driver was licensed and uninjured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

Two sedans crashed head-to-rear on West 100 Street in Manhattan. A 10-year-old girl in the rear seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision caused front and rear damage. Driver inattention was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on West 100 Street collided, with one striking the rear of the other. The crash injured a 10-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the struck vehicle. She sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the striking sedan and the rear end of the struck sedan. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A garbage truck making a left turn hit a 49-year-old man working in the roadway at West 75 Street and Amsterdam Avenue. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was semiconscious. The truck showed no damage. Oversized vehicle contributed.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on West 75 Street made a left turn and struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway at the intersection with Amsterdam Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was semiconscious at the scene. The truck, occupied by a licensed male driver, showed no damage upon impact. The report lists "Oversized Vehicle" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors are specified. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles operating in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A new survey shows most drivers use phones while driving. Calls, texts, video chats—nothing stops them. Distracted driving kills. The public wants action. Advocates demand tougher rules, better tech, and higher fines. The toll mounts. Streets stay dangerous.

On March 30, 2022, a survey commissioned by Selective Insurance and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety revealed that 70 percent of licensed drivers used a mobile device while driving in the past three months. The survey, which polled 2,073 U.S. adults, found that 86 percent of those driving for work used a device, and nearly a third joined video calls while driving. The matter summary states: 'A whopping 70 percent of drivers used their cellphones while driving in the last three months, according to a new survey—a startling statistic amid a nationwide spike in traffic crashes and fatalities.' Cathy Chase, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, called for advanced safety technologies in all new vehicles. Brenda Hall of Selective Insurance urged employers to enforce distracted driving policies. The survey highlights broad public support for stricter distracted driving enforcement, advanced vehicle safety tech, and higher penalties. No council bill or committee action is attached, but the findings fuel calls for urgent policy change.

• Three-Quarters of Licensed Drivers Used a Mobile Device While Driving, New Survey Finds, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-30

A moped and sedan collided on West 101 Street in Manhattan. The 19-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered facial injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a traffic control disregard. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a moped traveling north and a sedan traveling west on West 101 Street in Manhattan. The 19-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped's center front end and the sedan's left front quarter panel were damaged. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights a failure to obey traffic controls, which led to the violent impact and serious injuries to the vulnerable moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A 22-year-old bicyclist suffered a head injury and concussion in a collision involving a pick-up truck and an SUV on West 96 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. Improper lane usage by a driver contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash involving a pick-up truck and a sport utility vehicle on West 96 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The pick-up truck struck the bicyclist on the left rear quarter panel while traveling west. The bicyclist was traveling south and had no safety equipment. The SUV and bike both sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

SUV clipped another car on Columbus Avenue. Right front bumper hit the driver’s side. Man, 56, suffered face injuries and whiplash. Passing too closely caused the crash. Night fell hard in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling west on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan passed too closely to another vehicle. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the driver’s vehicle, injuring the 56-year-old man behind the wheel. He suffered facial injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A pick-up truck turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on Amsterdam Avenue. The 57-year-old cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The truck’s right front bumper hit the bike’s front center. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the truck driver and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The bicyclist was unlicensed. No other factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

An e-bike collided with the left rear bumper of a 2021 Toyota SUV on Broadway. The 41-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Unsafe speed and passing too closely contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on Broadway collided with the left rear bumper of a southbound 2021 Toyota SUV. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike had damage to its center front end, while the SUV's left rear quarter panel was damaged. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A 78-year-old man was struck while crossing West 63rd Street. An SUV backing east hit him with its rear center. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The driver backed unsafely. The crash left the victim semiconscious.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 63rd Street in Manhattan when an SUV backing east struck him with its center back end. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely low speed but still caused significant injury. The pedestrian was semiconscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509937 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

City wants to loosen idling rules. Community Board 4 says no. Advocates warn of dirtier air, sicker kids. DEP claims clarity, but enforcement already weak. Spectrum wants a break. No one supports it. Drivers idle near playgrounds, hospitals. Danger grows.

On March 4, 2022, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) held a public hearing on a proposed rule change to New York City's vehicle idling law. The change would broaden the definition of 'processing device,' letting more vehicles idle legally. Manhattan Community Board 4 voted unanimously to reject the change, warning, 'These exemptions... would create an argument that just about any activity that requires power in a vehicle is an idling defense.' State Sen. Brad Hoylman testified, 'Drivers most often idle in front of highly trafficked pedestrian areas... those that live near large roadways face serious health repercussions.' Advocates, residents, and Dr. Patrick Schnell all opposed the proposal, citing health and environmental harm. Spectrum requested a variance, but all testimony opposed it. The DEP claims the change clarifies the law, but enforcement is already weak and large companies are frequent violators. No safety analyst assessment was provided.

• AIRBORNE ASSAULT: City Considers Weakening Idling Law that Will Lead to More Pollution, Advocates Say, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-04

A 30-year-old man was struck by a southbound taxi on Broadway near West 81st Street. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered a head contusion. The taxi's right front bumper made impact. The victim remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a taxi traveling south on Broadway struck him at the intersection near West 81st Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which is listed as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The taxi, a 2015 Chevrolet, was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing a head contusion. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was the sole contributing factor identified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02

A 47-year-old woman was struck by a taxi making a left turn on Broadway at West 83rd Street. She was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Broadway made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Additionally, pedestrian confusion or error was noted but does not assign blame. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed. The impact occurred at the taxi's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

Council members move to ban delivery apps from touting fast times. They say speed promises push riders to risk lives. Brewer slams dark stores for skirting zoning. Gorillas drops its 10-minute pledge, adds store pickup. Riders and pedestrians remain in danger.

On February 25, 2022, Council Member Gale A. Brewer (District 6) joined calls to rein in grocery delivery apps. The bill, still in early stages, aims to ban advertising of rapid delivery times. The matter summary reads: 'ban apps from advertising quick delivery times, arguing they encourage delivery workers to break traffic laws and endanger themselves and pedestrians.' Brewer also pressed for enforcement against 'dark stores' operating in retail zones. She criticized Gorillas' changes as cosmetic, saying, 'They're doing this just to conform [to zoning rules] but it's not really their model.' Councilman Christopher Marte is leading the bill. No safety analyst has formally assessed the impact, but the council’s focus is clear: speed kills, and zoning violations breed chaos.

• Grocery app Gorillas drops 10-minute delivery pledge, adds store pick-up option, nypost.com, Published 2022-02-25

A westbound SUV struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal at West 79th and Broadway. The left bumper hit her hip. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The city’s danger showed in steel and blood.

A 65-year-old woman was hit by a westbound SUV while crossing Broadway at West 79th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the SUV’s left bumper struck her hip, causing severe bleeding. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The report states: “The driver was distracted.” The official contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are not listed as a cause. The SUV’s impact left the woman injured and conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15