Apr 5 - SUV hit a 61-year-old man crossing with the signal. Shoulder bruised. Driver failed to yield. Night on 2nd Avenue. Impact was sudden, sharp, avoidable.

A 61-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a southbound SUV making a left turn at 2nd Avenue and East 83rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The man suffered a shoulder contusion and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger when drivers do not yield to people in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist turning left on Park Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan and a bike collided at Park Avenue and East 61st Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The cyclist was the only person injured. Systemic danger remains for those outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 5 - Two SUVs slammed together on Lexington. A 61-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Police say drivers ignored traffic controls and lacked experience. Metal crumpled. Pain followed.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Lexington Avenue and East 90th Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old female passenger suffered a back injury and shock. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic controls and showed inexperience. The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. No further details on the extent of injuries were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804029 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 31 - A distracted SUV driver struck a stopped sedan on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered back injuries and bruising. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention and unsafe speed in dense city traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 5th Avenue near East 62nd Street in Manhattan at midnight. A BMW SUV traveling southbound, driven by a 39-year-old male, rear-ended a stopped Nissan sedan. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed,' contributing directly to the collision. The sedan driver, also male and licensed in New York, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV striking the center back end of the sedan. Vehicle damage was consistent with a rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report emphasizes driver errors—distraction and excessive speed—as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 30 - A 59-year-old man was injured when an SUV making a right turn hit him at an intersection on East 72nd Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing head contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 72nd Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan around 9 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 SUV, traveling west and making a right turn, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries described as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in injury. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 29 - A 41-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained a bruised elbow and lower arm injury on East 65th Street. According to the police report, confusion or error by the bicyclist contributed to the crash. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female bicyclist riding southbound on East 65th Street in Manhattan was ejected from her bike and suffered a contusion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3). The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's own confusion or error led to the crash. The vehicle involved was a bike with no damage recorded, and the bicyclist was conscious after the incident. No other vehicles or drivers were involved, and no driver errors were noted in the report. The focus remains on the bicyclist's error as the cause of the injury and ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 28 - A 27-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi struck her at an intersection on 2nd Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, impacting the pedestrian as she crossed without a signal. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 2nd Avenue struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near East 84th Street. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a signal when the taxi’s left front quarter panel hit her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The victim was conscious at the scene. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 26 - A taxi driver lost focus turning right on East 96th. The cab’s front end struck hard. A woman in the back seat took the blow. She suffered a head bruise. She stayed conscious. She wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota taxi was traveling east on East 96th Street in Manhattan at 7:38 p.m. The driver, a licensed man, was making a right turn when the vehicle’s center front end struck an object or surface. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" twice as the contributing factor, showing clear driver error. A 42-year-old female passenger in the rear seat was injured. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report does not cite any passenger actions as contributing factors. The crash and injury resulted from the driver’s distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 25 - A 75-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and whiplash in a Manhattan collision. The crash involved a sedan, trailer, and parked pickup truck. The driver lost consciousness, and airbags deployed. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 68th Street at 14:44. The 75-year-old male driver of a 2025 sedan was injured with full-body trauma and whiplash. The report states the driver experienced loss of consciousness and that the vehicle's airbags deployed. The collision involved the sedan striking the center back end of a trailer traveling east and impacting a parked pickup truck on its left rear quarter panel. The police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead when the crash occurred. This incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 24 - A 26-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan hit his bike’s front end on 3rd Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing a violent impact to the cyclist’s right side, resulting in bruises and arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:02 PM on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue near East 92nd Street. A sedan traveling eastbound struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who disregard traffic controls, directly endangering vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 23 - A 61-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury on Manhattan’s 1st Avenue. The crash occurred at night, with defective pavement cited as a key factor. The rider was unconscious and unhelmeted at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash involved a 61-year-old male riding an e-bike northbound on 1st Avenue near East 78th Street in Manhattan at 7:59 PM. The rider was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a severe head injury, rendering him unconscious. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a critical role. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but no victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred at an unspecified point, causing internal injuries. The driver held a valid New York license. Vehicle damage was noted as 'Other,' emphasizing the unusual nature of the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by poor road maintenance to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 23 - Two sedans traveling north collided on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive in Manhattan. Both drivers, men aged 26 and 56, suffered contusions and bruises. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:06 AM on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive near East 70th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans, both traveling straight ahead northbound, collided. The first vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the second vehicle was damaged on its left front bumper. Both drivers, a 26-year-old and a 56-year-old man, were injured with contusions and bruises affecting their entire body and lower extremities respectively. Both drivers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision involved no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801275 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 18 - A 32-year-old male driver lost consciousness while driving southbound on FDR Drive. His SUV collided with an object using the right front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and concussion, remaining incoherent after the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver operating a 2024 Mercedes SUV on FDR Drive lost consciousness while driving straight ahead. The vehicle impacted an object with its right front bumper, causing damage to that area. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was found incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a critical driver medical event led to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed when drivers experience sudden incapacitation behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 12 - Dozens gathered in Midtown. They demanded e-bike registration and license plates. Priscilla’s Law, named for a pedestrian killed by an e-bike, drove the call. Council Member Holden and Assembly Member Rajkumar led. Advocates want accountability. They say e-bike chaos endangers walkers and cyclists.

On March 12, 2025, Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar and advocates in Midtown to rally for Priscilla’s Law (A339). The bill would require all e-bikes to have license plates and be registered with the DMV or DOT. The rally, held near Governor Hochul’s office, drew support from the NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance. The matter title: 'New Yorkers rally in Midtown to combat “lawless” e-bike riding in NYC.' Holden supports both city and state versions, stating, 'We need the state DMV to issue license plates for e-bikes.' Rajkumar declared, 'We will usher in a new era free of e-bikes blasting through red lights.' The bill is named for Priscilla Loke, killed by an e-bike in 2023. Advocates say e-bike collisions often end in hit-and-runs. They demand rules and consequences to protect pedestrians and cyclists.

• New Yorkers rally in Midtown to combat “lawless” e-bike riding in NYC, amny.com, Published 2025-03-12

Mar 7 - A 50-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when a van making a left turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim was not ejected and suffered minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a van traveling north on 1 Avenue was making a left turn onto East 94th Street when it struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The van's point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not ejected from the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Ford van. This crash highlights critical driver failures in yielding to lawful pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."

• Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-06

Mar 5 - A 26-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a northbound SUV making a right turn on East 72nd Street. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way, striking her in the head and causing a contusion. She remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 72nd Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan around 6:45 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2024 Chevrolet SUV made a right turn and struck her with the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The driver’s failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798146 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 27 - A 44-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection in Manhattan. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on East 87th Street in Manhattan struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, which the report cites as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 25 - Two sedans collided on East 65th Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. A 59-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the driver error behind the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on East 65th Street in Manhattan collided around 8:00 PM. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front car. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error by the trailing sedan. A 59-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the rear vehicle sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior or safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted at the center back end of the rear sedan, while the front car showed no damage. The driver of the rear vehicle was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 18 - Senators move to guard bike lanes. Cameras will catch drivers who block or invade. The city’s cyclists and walkers get a shot at safer streets. No more hiding behind the wheel.

Senate bill S 5008, now in sponsorship, aims to launch a bicycle lane safety program in New York City. The bill, introduced February 18, 2025, sits in committee. Its summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal leads, joined by Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, Jessica Ramos, and Julia Salazar. The bill targets drivers who block or misuse bike lanes, using cameras to enforce the rules. The move puts pressure on the city to protect cyclists and pedestrians from daily danger.

• File S 5008, Open States, Published 2025-02-18