Jan 12 - Box truck going south struck a westbound cyclist on Lexington Avenue. The rider was ejected, left with a shattered leg. Night, steel, and confusion met. The city’s trucks keep rolling. Cyclists keep bleeding.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Lexington Avenue near East 93rd Street struck a westbound bicyclist at 12:52 AM. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The truck’s left front bumper hit the bike’s center front. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. This crash shows the danger when large trucks and vulnerable cyclists cross paths on Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 10 - A van driver distracted while going straight collided with a bicyclist changing lanes. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Both drivers were unlicensed. The impact occurred on 2nd Avenue, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a van traveling southbound on 2nd Avenue collided with a southbound bicyclist who was changing lanes. The van's driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was ejected on impact and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity level 3. Both drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bicycle and the left front bumper of the van. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both parties, emphasizing the van driver's failure to maintain attention while proceeding straight. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 10 - A van traveling north on East 77th Street collided with a parked box truck. The impact injured a front-seat passenger, causing neck trauma and a concussion. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:04 PM on East 77th Street in Manhattan, a van traveling north struck a parked box truck. The box truck was stationary before the collision, described as 'Parked' with damage to its center back end. The van, also traveling north, sustained damage to its center front end. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error on the van operator's part. The front passenger in the van, a 36-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and a concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt with an airbag deployed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785261 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill 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.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.

• File A 803, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now 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 consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.

• File A 324, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now 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 consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.

• File A 324, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 6 - A 19-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered head abrasions after an SUV made a left turn and struck his e-bike in Manhattan. The crash happened late at night. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM near East 86th Street in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was riding eastbound when he was struck by a 2025 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The cyclist was ejected and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the cyclist's part, but the primary cause was the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention while turning. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's left front bumper. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 6 - Lawmakers face a $33 billion MTA budget gap. The new Manhattan congestion toll hits drivers, but it is not enough. Senate leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins objects to the unfunded plan. More taxes and fees loom. Riders wait. Streets stay dangerous.

On January 6, 2025, the MTA’s $33 billion budget shortfall dominated debate. The matter, titled "MTA eyes new taxes, fees to plug $33B budget hole — even after NYC’s $9 congestion toll!", landed in the spotlight after the new toll failed to close the gap. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, district 35, formally objected to the unfunded capital plan with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Their joint letter blocked the plan’s January 1 start, forcing negotiations. Governor Hochul, who backs the $68 billion plan, promised no income tax hikes but left other taxes and fees on the table. Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger called for transparency. The MTA’s future—and the safety of those who rely on it—hangs in the balance. No direct safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• MTA eyes new taxes, fees to plug $33B budget hole — even after NYC’s $9 congestion toll!, nypost.com, Published 2025-01-06

Jan 4 - A 77-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a westbound taxi on East 86th Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured with upper leg trauma and in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 86th Street struck a 77-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near 3rd Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi’s left front bumper impacted her. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, cited twice, underscoring the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The taxi driver was alone, going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior, emphasizing the driver’s error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.

Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.

• Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2024-12-26

Dec 23 - Congestion pricing stalled. Student OMNY cards left kids behind. E-vehicle crackdowns sparked debate. Police and National Guard flooded subways. Council Member Keith Powers fought for excluded students. Holden pushed e-bike licensing. Enforcement rose. Vulnerable riders faced shifting rules and uneven access.

This annual review covers 2024 NYC transit policy, with Council Member Keith Powers vocal about student OMNY card exclusions. The review, published December 23, 2024, highlights congestion pricing delays, e-vehicle crackdowns, and increased subway enforcement. The matter notes, 'parents in [Powers'] Manhattan district felt slighted that their kids were left out of the free transportation program.' Powers pressed for fair access, saying, 'we're still hearing from families whose children aren't receiving an OMNY card like their classmates.' Council Member Robert Holden pushed for e-bike licensing, drawing fire from advocates. The review documents a year of policy shifts, enforcement surges, and ongoing fights over who gets safe, affordable transit. Vulnerable riders—students, cyclists, pedestrians—remained at the mercy of city decisions.

• Rear view: A look back at the top NYC transit stories of 2024, amny.com, Published 2024-12-23

Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.

NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.

• NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-23

Dec 21 - A 63-year-old man suffered facial abrasions and shock after an SUV struck him at an intersection on East 72nd Street. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2017 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck him at the intersection of East 72nd Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan at 10:51 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, traveling southeast and making a right turn, impacted him at the center front end. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 19 - A 25-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a moped traveling west on East 73rd Street. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on East 73rd Street in Manhattan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the moped driver's errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited. The moped showed no vehicle damage or point of impact damage, indicating the collision impact was likely to the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians, especially outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 19 - Council moves to test bold pavement markings at crash sites. Five spots per borough. Focus: places where drivers have killed or maimed. Report to follow. Streets marked for danger.

Int 1154-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced December 19, 2024. The bill orders a pilot for high visibility pavement markings—at least five locations per borough. The city must target streets with high injury or fatality counts from bad driving. The matter title reads: 'establishing a high visibility pavement marking pilot program.' Council Member Yusef Salaam leads, joined by Menin, De La Rosa, Brooks-Powers, Cabán, Brannan, and Hanif. The law demands a report on results and challenges. The aim: mark danger, force drivers to see, and push the city to act where blood has already been spilled.

• File Int 1154-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-19

Dec 17 - A taxi struck the rear left bumper of a sedan traveling south on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and other vehicular factors as causes. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, at 12:01 PM on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, a taxi collided with the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling south. The sedan's 30-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the taxi's part. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. The taxi driver held a valid New York license, and the sedan driver held a valid New Jersey license. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the taxi's front center and the sedan's left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 16 - A northbound sedan struck a helmeted bicyclist on East 63rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield and limited view as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 BMW sedan and a helmeted female bicyclist collided on East 63rd Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan at 7:03 PM. The sedan was parked before the crash, and the bicyclist was traveling northbound. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, alongside a limited or obstructed view. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New York and had two occupants in the vehicle. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of both vehicles, indicating a collision during movement from a parked position.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 15 - A 26-year-old woman suffered serious leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 2 Avenue made a right turn onto East 86 Street at 11:09 PM when it struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the collision. The pedestrian was not at fault, as she was crossing legally with the signal. The driver’s errors in attention and yielding directly led to the crash and the victim’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19