Aug 22 - Two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided in a rear-end crash. Three occupants suffered injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Damage centered on front and rear ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 6:00 PM involving two sedans traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the trailing vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. Three occupants were injured: an 18-year-old male driver with a shoulder and upper arm injury, and two 19-year-old passengers who complained of pain or nausea and were in shock. None were ejected from their vehicles. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the front of the lead sedan and the rear of the trailing sedan. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 21 - An e-scooter rider traveling east collided with an SUV also heading east. The rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Obstruction and defective pavement contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

At 16:15, an e-scooter rider traveling east struck the right front bumper of a 2019 Ford SUV also traveling east on Transverse Road Number Three. According to the police report, the e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with bruising noted. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported damage to the vehicle. The collision's impact point was the center front end of the e-scooter and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report highlights roadway conditions and obstruction as key factors, without attributing fault to the injured e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 21 - A southbound MTA bus struck the left side of a parked sedan on East 74 Street. The sedan driver suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:58 AM on East 74 Street in Manhattan, a southbound MTA bus collided with the left side doors of a parked Ford sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact. The driver of the sedan, a 29-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of collision. The sedan driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center back end of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - Locals and leaders want the parking lot under the FDR Drive gone. They demand public space, not car storage. The city brought cars back after flood wall work. Residents call it a missed chance. They want a waterfront for people.

On August 19, 2024, Manhattan’s Community Board 6 and Council Member Keith Powers pushed to convert the parking lot under the FDR Drive, between E. 18th and E. 23rd streets, into public space. The lot, closed for years during flood wall construction, reopened for parking despite calls for change. The matter summary reads: 'An underused parking lot below the FDR Drive should finally turn into a community space instead of car storage, according to residents and politicians.' Sandy McKee, CB6 chair, said, 'If we took away the cars, it would be a visible connection through to the waterfront.' Powers backed the move, stressing the need for public access. The board sent a resolution to the Economic Development Corporation. The city claims it still needs the space for construction and right-of-way management. No formal bill number or committee is listed. The push echoes similar highway conversions in Toronto and Brooklyn.

• Parking Lot Under the FDR Should Become Public Space: Locals, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-19

Aug 18 - A moped driver lost control near East 81st. He was ejected, hit the ground, and suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction and improper lane use. No other vehicles involved. The street stayed quiet.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old man driving a moped was ejected and injured near East 81st Street in Manhattan at 10:49 AM. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped was heading west, going straight, when the crash occurred at the center front end. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No damage to the moped was reported. The police report does not cite any victim actions as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 14 - A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on 2 Avenue. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 18:25 on 2 Avenue near East 91 Street in Manhattan, a 19-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured in a collision with a 2022 Ford SUV traveling south. The SUV struck the bicyclist on its right front quarter panel, while the bike sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions, but remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the crash. The SUV driver was going straight ahead at the time. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No damage was reported on the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - A northbound sedan struck the rear of a sport utility vehicle on East 70 Street, causing the SUV to overturn. The sedan driver, impaired by alcohol, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 1:00 AM on East 70 Street in Manhattan. A 53-year-old male sedan driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The sedan, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The SUV, also traveling north and going straight ahead, was struck at its center back end and overturned. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error related to alcohol impairment as the critical cause of the collision and subsequent SUV overturn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A 19-year-old male bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions after an SUV made a right turn and struck him. The crash occurred on East 68 Street in Manhattan. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 15:15 on East 68 Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. A station wagon/SUV was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors from the vehicle driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the bike was damaged at the center front end. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A young sedan driver hit a bus’s rear panel on 1st Avenue. She suffered a back injury and concussion. Police cite inexperience and distraction. The bus kept straight. Metal crumpled. The city absorbed the shock.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old woman driving a 2023 Kia sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound bus near 1266 1 Avenue in Manhattan at 12:44. The sedan’s front end was crushed. The driver was conscious, not ejected, but suffered a back injury and concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bus, traveling straight, had one occupant and was hit from behind. No victim actions are cited as factors. The crash highlights driver errors as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - A bicyclist riding south on East 60 Street was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The collision caused a concussion and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:50 on East 60 Street in Manhattan. A sedan, registered in Massachusetts and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention while turning. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748998 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - A taxi and sedan collided on East 82 Street in Manhattan. The left rear passenger of the taxi suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention as contributing factors in the crash at 10:03 p.m.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:03 on East 82 Street involving a 2021 Toyota taxi traveling east and a 2023 Honda sedan traveling north. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors from impact on the right side, while the sedan was damaged at its center front end. A 61-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the taxi was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report identifies alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver held a permit license, while the taxi driver was licensed. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any fault or contributory behavior to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - A taxi struck the right side of an SUV on 1 Avenue in Manhattan at night. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock and pain. Police cite the taxi driver’s failure to yield and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:01 on 1 Avenue near East 71 Street in Manhattan. A taxi traveling north struck the right front quarter panel of a northbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and reported pain and nausea. He was not ejected and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the taxi driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Damage to the taxi was centered on the front end, while the SUV sustained damage to the right side doors. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the SUV driver. The collision highlights driver errors by the taxi operator leading to the impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 5 - A 33-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after contact with a parked Tesla sedan in Manhattan. The vehicle showed no damage and the pedestrian was not in the roadway. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver error.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured near a parked 2023 Tesla sedan in Manhattan at 14:15. The vehicle was stationary with no damage and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the incident occurred. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock. The lack of vehicle damage and the pedestrian's position suggest a non-collision incident, but the exact cause remains unspecified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on East 89 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries and bruises. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision’s impact and injury severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on East 89 Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the bike. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained back injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A driver lost control on FDR Drive after falling ill. The Mercedes struck hard, front end crushed. The driver, alone, was found incoherent and hurt. No others involved. Sudden illness triggered the crash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old driver crashed a 2019 Mercedes Benz on FDR Drive in Manhattan at 4:02 AM. The vehicle, heading north, suffered heavy front-end damage after the driver lost control. The report lists 'Illness' as the sole contributing factor, noting the driver became incoherent and was injured. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and not ejected. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's sudden illness, with no mention of other errors or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - An SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a parked vehicle on East 70th Street in Manhattan. The driver of the SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited passing too closely as the contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 AM on East 70th Street near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. A 32-year-old male driver of a 2012 Honda SUV, traveling east, struck the left rear bumper of a parked vehicle. The driver was conscious and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle, highlighting the dangers of improper passing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - A pick-up truck turning right struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 1 Avenue. The 28-year-old cyclist suffered back contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash’s cause.

According to the police report, at 6:50 AM on 1 Avenue near East 76 Street in Manhattan, a pick-up truck making a right turn collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, sustained back injuries described as contusions and bruises but was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel striking the bike's center front end. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The truck driver, licensed in Florida, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers turning across bike lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - State Sen. Jeremy Cooney calls out Governor Hochul. He demands a 100-day plan to fill the $16.5 billion MTA gap left by her congestion pricing pause. Projects for safer, more accessible transit hang in the balance. Albany leaders mostly stay silent.

On July 24, 2024, State Sen. Jeremy Cooney, new chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued a public demand for Governor Hochul to deliver a '100-day plan' to replace the $16.5 billion MTA funding shortfall caused by her cancellation of congestion pricing. In his op-ed, Cooney wrote, 'the time for debating the merits of congestion pricing has passed,' urging the governor to convene finance, labor, and passenger representatives to find a solution. Cooney’s push comes as the MTA faces threats to station accessibility, signal upgrades, and new trains and buses. Other Albany leaders, including Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate President Andrea Stewart-Cousins, have offered little response. Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger called Hochul’s move illegal. The bill or action is not numbered, but the committee involved is the Senate Transportation Committee. No direct safety analyst note was provided, but the loss of funding jeopardizes projects vital to vulnerable road users.

• Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-24