Mar 30 - Two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided head-to-tail just after midnight. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 12:35 a.m. on FDR Drive involving two sedans traveling southbound. The rear sedan struck the front sedan at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles' front and rear centers. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 43-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors even on controlled roadways like FDR Drive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A 25-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk with the light. An e-scooter rider, inattentive and inexperienced, struck her head-on. Blood pooled on East 78th Street. The rider fled. The woman’s leg split open, pain pulsing through the city’s grid.

A 25-year-old woman was seriously injured on East 78th Street when an e-scooter rider struck her head-on as she crossed with the signal, according to the police report. The impact left her with severe lacerations to her lower leg, and blood pooled at the scene. The report states the e-scooter’s front end was damaged and the rider did not stop. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the light in the marked crosswalk—are noted in the report, but only after the driver’s failures. The collision underscores the consequences of inattentive and unskilled operation of motorized vehicles in city crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713969 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - An SUV making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured in the hip and upper leg. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:21 in Manhattan near 1845 1 Avenue. A station wagon/SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713245 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - A northbound sedan was struck from behind on FDR Drive. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite close following and sudden reaction as causes. Metal crumpled. One man hurt.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on FDR Drive at 5:30 AM. A sedan was rear-ended by an SUV while both traveled north. The sedan's 33-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his upper arm and shoulder. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as driver errors. The sedan was hit at the center back end; the SUV showed front-end damage. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report highlights systemic risk from tailgating and abrupt maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - SUV stopped on 3rd Avenue. Sedan plows into its rear. Passenger in sedan bruised. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Urban traffic danger, plain and raw.

According to the police report, at 18:20 on 3 Avenue near East 94 Street in Manhattan, a northbound SUV stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a northbound sedan. The impact hit the SUV’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front and side doors. A 30-year-old male passenger in the sedan’s right rear seat suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The police report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision shows the risk posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - A taxi making a left turn struck a 37-year-old male e-bike rider going straight on East 96 Street. The bicyclist suffered upper arm contusions and bruises. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield and inattention as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:08 on East 96 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi traveling northeast was making a left turn when it collided with an e-bike traveling westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2017 vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Mar 24 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive at 9:03 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s back end. A 2-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the driver error causing the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:03 a.m. on FDR Drive, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The rear vehicle, a 2023 Toyota, impacted the center back end of the 2016 Mercedes ahead. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. A 2-year-old female passenger in the rear seat of the front vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a child safety device. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways and the severe consequences for vulnerable passengers inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - A 77-year-old man crossing East 60 Street away from an intersection was struck by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 60 Street in Manhattan at 10:16 a.m. A 77-year-old male pedestrian was crossing outside of a crosswalk or signal when he was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries including a fracture and dislocation to the knee and lower leg, with injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead prior to impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.

Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• File A 9415, Open States, Published 2024-03-14

Mar 13 - A Tesla sedan backing on East 70 Street was struck in the rear by an SUV stopped in traffic. The sedan’s driver, 61, and front passenger, 25, suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe backing and driver distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:40 on East 70 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Tesla sedan was backing when it was hit in the right rear bumper by a 2020 SUV traveling east that was stopped in traffic. The sedan’s driver, a 61-year-old woman, was cited for "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the driver and a 25-year-old male front passenger were injured, suffering neck injuries and shock; the passenger was partially ejected. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor, highlighting driver error in the sedan. The SUV driver was not cited with contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - A 44-year-old man crossing East 86 Street with the signal suffered severe leg fractures. The driver, making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. Driver inattention caused the crash, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 86 Street and 2 Avenue in Manhattan around 2 p.m. The 44-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus while turning. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the pedestrian bore the brunt of the impact. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 8 - SUV turned left on York Avenue. Moped went straight. Impact crushed moped’s front, smashed SUV’s quarter panel. SUV driver, distracted and inexperienced, was partially ejected and bruised. City street, hard night.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 9:15 PM on York Avenue near East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male SUV driver making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the moped’s center front end. The SUV driver was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No contributing factors were attributed to the moped driver. The collision underscores the risk posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 8 - SUV reversed on East 96 Street. Struck a 68-year-old woman crossing with the light. She suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old woman was crossing East 96 Street at Madison Avenue with the signal when a southbound SUV, backing up, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV, a 2021 Cadillac, showed no damage despite the impact at the center back end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The police report highlights driver error as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - Two sedans collided head-to-back on FDR Drive in early morning hours. One driver suffered a back injury and bruising. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, unsafe speed, and slippery pavement as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 1:25 AM on FDR Drive, two sedans traveling north collided with one striking the other from behind. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 35-year-old male occupant, sustained a back injury and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction, unsafe speed, and slippery pavement as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact, with damage concentrated at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and excessive speed, especially under hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707685 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Feb 28 - Council wants 500 solar-lit crosswalks in five years. Bright signals cut through the dark. The bill demands action and a study. Safety for walkers, not drivers. No more hiding in the shadows.

Int 0301-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to install at least 100 illuminated, solar-powered traffic control devices at crosswalks each year for five years. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law...in relation to the installation of solar-powered crosswalks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Menin, Brooks-Powers, Rivera, and others. The bill also requires a study comparing these devices to standard signs. The city must report findings within two years. The goal: more visible crossings, fewer deadly impacts.

• File Int 0301-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill targets killer corners. City must pick crash hotspots and block parking near crosswalks. Five intersections per borough each year. More space. More sight. Less blood on the street.

Int 0285-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary), Julie Menin, and Crystal Hudson. The bill orders the city to find intersections with the most pedestrian crashes and install curb extensions—no parking within 15 feet of crosswalks—at five sites per borough, every year. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law...requiring curb extensions at certain dangerous intersections.' Curb extensions force cars back, clear sight lines, and keep walkers in view. The sponsors push city agencies to act, not wait. The bill demands oversight and speed.

• File Int 0285-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.

Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28