May 11 - Two sedans slammed together at Park Avenue and East 78th. A male driver took the hit—shoulder, arm, whiplash. Police blamed driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 7:00 PM on Park Avenue near East 78th Street in Manhattan. The northbound sedan's male driver, age 32, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles showed heavy front-end damage. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers as the main cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores how driver distraction endangers everyone on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 9 - A motorcycle failed to yield and struck a 17-year-old crossing Madison Avenue with the signal. The teen suffered arm abrasions. Driver ignored traffic controls. Impact was direct and avoidable.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Madison Avenue in Manhattan struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed the intersection with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle's center front end hit the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. This crash shows how driver failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls put vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 4 - An SUV making a right turn struck the left front bumper of a southbound MTA bus on Lexington Avenue. The bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers from improper turning maneuvers by vehicle drivers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lexington Avenue at 13:11. A station wagon/SUV, traveling southeast, was making a right turn when it collided with the left front bumper of a southbound MTA bus. The contributing factor cited is "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bus had one occupant, a 27-year-old male passenger seated in the rear, who was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, and the bus's left front bumper was damaged. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger or other parties. This crash highlights the risks posed by improper turning maneuvers in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 29 - A distracted driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue, triggering a multi-vehicle collision. Two drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact exposed dangers of inattention and close following in heavy traffic.

According to the police report, at 8:06 AM on Manhattan's 1st Avenue near East 76 Street, a chain-reaction crash occurred involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the driver of the SUV. The SUV struck the rear of a sedan that was stopped in traffic, causing damage to the sedan's center back end and the SUV's right rear bumper. Two female drivers, aged 46 and 60, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and tailgating—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in congested urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - A taxi’s unsafe lane change on Park Avenue struck a moped carrying two men. The moped passenger, hanging outside and helmeted, was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury. The crash left the passenger in shock with visible trauma to the upper arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Avenue at 14:45 when a taxi driver committed an unsafe lane change. The taxi collided with a moped traveling southbound, impacting the moped’s left front bumper. The moped carried two occupants; the 32-year-old female passenger was riding or hanging on the outside and was wearing a helmet. She was ejected from the moped and sustained a severe injury to her shoulder and upper arm, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, identifying the taxi driver’s error as the cause. The passenger’s helmet use is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on the passenger, who was injured due to the driver’s dangerous maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 20 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck him on East 70 Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:27 on East 70 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Tesla SUV was making a left turn westbound when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as victim behavior or helmet use, were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 20 - An 85-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a bike traveling south on East 89 Street struck her at the intersection. The cyclist failed to yield the right-of-way, causing a painful collision with visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on East 89 Street struck an 85-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near 2 Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the bike rider as the contributing factor to the crash. The bike's center front end was damaged upon impact, confirming the collision point. The pedestrian was not at fault, as she was crossing legally with the signal. The incident highlights a failure of the cyclist to yield, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - A 7-year-old boy crossing Park Avenue was struck by an unlicensed cyclist. The child suffered facial abrasions. No damage to the bike. The street stayed dangerous. The morning stayed quiet.

According to the police report, a female cyclist riding eastbound near 655 Park Avenue in Manhattan struck a 7-year-old boy who was crossing outside a crosswalk at 8:00 AM. The child suffered abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the cyclist as unlicensed, a key driver error in the crash. The bicycle showed no damage. No other contributing factors are specified in the report. The incident underscores the risk to young pedestrians and the consequences of unlicensed cycling in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - A 21-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after a high-speed collision on FDR Drive. The sedan struck head-on, sustaining front-end damage. Police cite unsafe speed and aggressive driving as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on FDR Drive at 6:40 AM. The driver, alone in a 2018 Honda sedan traveling southbound, was going straight ahead when the vehicle sustained center front-end damage from the collision. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed and aggressive behavior behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 16 - SUV turned right, ignored traffic control, hit a 24-year-old cyclist. Cyclist suffered knee and leg injuries. Driver inattention and disregard for signals led to the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was riding north on East 87 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan when a northbound SUV made a right turn and struck him. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The cyclist was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash shows clear driver error in failing to obey traffic controls and maintain attention, directly harming the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 16 - A 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected after an e-bike collided with her on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash caused knee and lower leg injuries, with driver inattention cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 1 Avenue near East 60 Street in Manhattan at 16:05. A 53-year-old female bicyclist was riding north when she was struck by an e-bike also traveling north. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the bicyclist's bike and the left front quarter panel of the e-bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the bicyclist's right side doors, while the e-bike showed no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - A 39-year-old man crashed his SUV on 3 Avenue after falling asleep at the wheel. He suffered a head injury and concussion. Fatigue drove the impact. No other people were hurt.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male driving a 2021 Toyota SUV northbound on 3 Avenue near East 95 Street in Manhattan crashed at 1:53 AM. The report states the driver 'Fell Asleep' and was 'Fatigued/Drowsy,' which directly led to the collision. The SUV struck with its right front bumper. The driver, who wore a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but sustained a head injury and concussion. The police report cites driver fatigue as the sole contributing factor. No other people were injured. No other contributing factors or victim actions were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 12 - A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV struck his e-bike at night on East 67th Street. The collision caused bruising and full-body injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on East 67th Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male bicyclist riding a Citi Bike e-bike was traveling south when a Ford SUV, traveling west, struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. Damage to both vehicles was centered on their front ends. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 12 - A 22-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a bicyclist traveling north at unsafe speed failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and sustained contusions and shock at the intersection on East 88 Street.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on East 88 Street struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites the bicyclist's unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle involved was a single-occupant bike going straight ahead with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and failure to yield—that led to injury without damage to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - A 33-year-old woman was struck by a northbound sedan while crossing East 84 Street with the signal. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in contusions and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:32 on East 84 Street in Manhattan. A BMW sedan traveling northbound struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. There are no indications of victim fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 7 - An 80-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a Ford SUV made a right turn and struck her while she crossed with the signal. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west in Manhattan made a right turn and struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at East 86 Street. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors on the driver’s part, but the collision occurred during the vehicle’s turning maneuver, indicating a failure to avoid the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The pedestrian was not at fault, crossing legally with the signal. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 5 - Taxi struck a man crossing East 68th at 2nd Avenue. Impact crushed his knee and leg. He stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a taxi heading south on East 68th Street at 2nd Avenue struck a male pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot, causing fractures and dislocations. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The collision underscores the severe harm that can result when a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, even when no explicit driver error is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - Two sedans collided on York Avenue. A woman crossing the street was struck down. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Head trauma ended her life beneath the streetlight. Engines ticked. Sirens wailed too late. The city claimed another pedestrian.

A deadly crash unfolded on York Avenue near East 87th Street in Manhattan, where, according to the police report, two sedans collided and a 30-year-old woman crossing the street was struck. The report states she suffered head trauma and severe bleeding, dying at the scene. The narrative describes, 'Blood pooled on the asphalt. She died beneath the streetlight. The cars sat still. Engines ticking. Sirens too late.' Police data lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for one of the sedan drivers. The woman was at the intersection when struck. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The tragedy centers on driver actions and the lethal consequences of speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - Two SUVs crashed at East 69th Street and York Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of one SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and side panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:05 on East 69th Street near York Avenue in Manhattan. Two station wagons/SUVs collided: one traveling north going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the northbound SUV and the left side doors of the westbound SUV. The driver of the northbound vehicle, a 47-year-old man wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles were registered in New York and driven by licensed male drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - Mayor Adams dodged questions on e-bike registration and battery swap rollout. City Hall offered no answers. Delivery workers wait. Council Member Powers grows impatient. Advocates warn registration could hurt cycling. The city stalls. Streets stay dangerous for riders and walkers.

On April 2, 2024, Mayor Adams faced questions about Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar's bill to require e-bike registration and the city’s delay in launching a mandated battery swap program. The mayor called both topics 'off topic' at a press conference. City Hall later said it is reviewing the Rajkumar bill and that the Department of Transportation would oversee the battery swap program, but provided no timeline. The bill, based on disputed injury statistics, has drawn criticism from street safety advocates who argue registration would suppress cycling and sustainable transit. Local Law 131, sponsored by Council Member Keith Powers, requires the battery swap program, but the city has not acted. Powers voiced frustration, noting the Council plans to allocate $3 million for the program. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as city action stalls.

• Mayor Mum on E-Bike Registration Bill, Battery Swap Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-04-02