Sep 5 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 2 Avenue near East 82 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn on 2 Avenue struck him at the intersection near East 82 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 31 - An e-bike rider collided with an SUV on East 90 Street in Manhattan. The SUV struck the rider’s left side doors. The rider, a 42-year-old man, suffered head injuries and shock. The driver was distracted. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2019 SUV struck the left side doors of his bike on East 90 Street, Manhattan. The rider suffered head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The SUV driver was traveling south and going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was wearing a helmet. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the e-bike showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658966 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - A taxi struck the rear of a truck on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. The taxi sustained center back-end damage; the truck front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male taxi driver was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a truck on East 63 Street near York Avenue in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling straight southbound at the time of the crash. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The taxi sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The taxi driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - A 15-year-old unlicensed moped driver collided with an SUV on East 83rd Street and 2nd Avenue. The moped struck the SUV’s right side. The teen suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, was traveling north on 2nd Avenue when his vehicle struck the right side doors of a 2023 Nissan SUV traveling east on East 83rd Street. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right front bumper of the SUV. The moped driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The moped driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - A 55-year-old male bicyclist struck the left side of a parked GMC SUV on 2 Avenue near East 66 Street. The cyclist suffered head injuries and remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with the left side doors of a parked 2018 GMC SUV. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining head trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the collision. The SUV was stationary before impact. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when vehicles are parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659358 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - Delivery workers ride mopeds on dangerous streets. Tech giants profit. City infrastructure lags. Cars and trucks kill most. Enforcement is scattershot. Officials call for safe lanes, charging stations, and real accountability. The crisis demands a fix beyond punishing workers.

"We need to cut off the flow of these vehicles before they get onto these streets." -- Alex Bores

This policy debate, published August 23, 2023, analyzes New York City’s 'moped crisis.' The article, reviewed by Streetsblog NYC, highlights systemic failures: unsafe streets, lack of charging infrastructure, and tech companies shifting risk onto underpaid delivery workers. Council Member Alexa Aviles urges rapid expansion of e-bike charging stations and blames corporate greed. State Senators Jessica Ramos and Brad Hoylman-Sigal call for industry accountability and a standardized, safe delivery vehicle. The matter summary states, 'The city needs a systemic fix, justice for workers and accountability by tech giants.' Advocacy groups reject punitive crackdowns on workers, pushing instead for expanded bike lanes and public infrastructure. The piece concludes that only a multi-pronged, structural approach—never just enforcement—will protect vulnerable road users and delivery workers alike.

• The Moped Crisis — An Analysis: The City Needs a Systemic Fix, Justice for Workers and Accountability by Tech Giants, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-23

Aug 19 - A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound e-bike on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The e-bike rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles damaged front ends.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The collision caused back injuries and shock to the e-bike rider, who was not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The sedan, carrying two occupants, sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the e-bike was damaged at its center front end. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655398 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - An e-scooter traveling south struck a parked sedan on Manhattan’s 2nd Avenue. The scooter driver and passenger were ejected, suffering eye injuries and fractures. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling straight ahead on 2nd Avenue collided with a parked sedan, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, and her passenger were both ejected and sustained serious injuries including eye trauma and fractures. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. Both injured parties were on the e-scooter. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even when one vehicle is parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.

Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.

• File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18

Aug 14 - A 73-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 76 Street near York Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered a head abrasion. The sedan involved showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 76 Street near York Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle, both traveling south and going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 73-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors. The sedan showed no damage or point of impact, while the bicycle had damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No further details on driver actions or violations are provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - A 23-year-old man driving a sedan was injured when an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on Park Avenue. The impact caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV was slowing; the sedan driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Park Avenue in Manhattan when a station wagon/SUV struck the rear of a sedan. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on the part of the SUV driver. The SUV was slowing or stopping at the time, while the sedan was traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.

Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.

• File S 7621, Open States, Published 2023-08-02

Aug 1 - Two mopeds crashed on 3rd Avenue near East 74th Street. Both drivers were distracted. One driver was ejected and suffered fractures to the knee and lower leg. The collision damaged the front quarter panels of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two mopeds collided on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, contributing to the crash. One driver disregarded traffic control, leading to the impact. The injured driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both mopeds sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The report lists driver inattention and traffic control disregard as the primary causes. No safety equipment was used by the injured driver. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and failure to obey traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - Manhattan lawmakers want electric cars to pay less under congestion pricing. They argue EVs cut smog, so drivers deserve a break. Critics warn this move keeps streets clogged. Fewer cars mean fewer crashes. The fight pits clean air against crowded roads.

On July 31, 2023, a group of Manhattan elected officials—including Assembly Members Alex Bores, Eddie Gibbs, Deborah Glick, Harvey Epstein, Rebecca Seawright; State Senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Kristen Gonzalez; and Borough President Mark Levine—sent a letter to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. They urged a congestion pricing discount for electric vehicles, claiming EVs 'do not contribute significantly to the smog and pollution of the Central Business District.' Assembly Member Bores led the effort, stating, 'when it comes to the environmental case, an electric vehicle is just a different profile than a gas-guzzling one.' The officials oppose credits for bridge and tunnel crossings. Congestion pricing advocates and environmental groups counter that EV discounts undermine the core goal: fewer cars, less traffic, safer streets. They note other cities are ending such breaks. The proposal highlights a tension—cleaner air versus safer, less crowded roads for all.

• Manhattan Elected Officials Urge Congestion Pricing Discount For Electric Cars, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-31

Jul 31 - Manhattan lawmakers want electric cars to pay less under congestion pricing. They argue EVs cut smog, so drivers deserve a break. Critics warn this move keeps streets clogged. Fewer cars mean fewer crashes. The fight pits clean air against crowded roads.

On July 31, 2023, a group of Manhattan elected officials—including Assembly Members Alex Bores, Eddie Gibbs, Deborah Glick, Harvey Epstein, Rebecca Seawright; State Senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Kristen Gonzalez; and Borough President Mark Levine—sent a letter to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. They urged a congestion pricing discount for electric vehicles, claiming EVs 'do not contribute significantly to the smog and pollution of the Central Business District.' Assembly Member Bores led the effort, stating, 'when it comes to the environmental case, an electric vehicle is just a different profile than a gas-guzzling one.' The officials oppose credits for bridge and tunnel crossings. Congestion pricing advocates and environmental groups counter that EV discounts undermine the core goal: fewer cars, less traffic, safer streets. They note other cities are ending such breaks. The proposal highlights a tension—cleaner air versus safer, less crowded roads for all.

• Manhattan Elected Officials Urge Congestion Pricing Discount For Electric Cars, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-31

Jul 31 - Manhattan lawmakers want electric cars to pay less under congestion pricing. They argue EVs cut smog, so drivers deserve a break. Critics warn this move keeps streets clogged. Fewer cars mean fewer crashes. The fight pits clean air against crowded roads.

On July 31, 2023, a group of Manhattan elected officials—including Assembly Members Alex Bores, Eddie Gibbs, Deborah Glick, Harvey Epstein, Rebecca Seawright; State Senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Kristen Gonzalez; and Borough President Mark Levine—sent a letter to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. They urged a congestion pricing discount for electric vehicles, claiming EVs 'do not contribute significantly to the smog and pollution of the Central Business District.' Assembly Member Bores led the effort, stating, 'when it comes to the environmental case, an electric vehicle is just a different profile than a gas-guzzling one.' The officials oppose credits for bridge and tunnel crossings. Congestion pricing advocates and environmental groups counter that EV discounts undermine the core goal: fewer cars, less traffic, safer streets. They note other cities are ending such breaks. The proposal highlights a tension—cleaner air versus safer, less crowded roads for all.

• Manhattan Elected Officials Urge Congestion Pricing Discount For Electric Cars, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-31

Jul 28 - A box truck hit a 78-year-old man on a bike near East 96th Street. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The truck kept moving. The man lay still, unconscious, on the sunlit asphalt.

A 78-year-old cyclist was struck by a box truck on Madison Avenue near East 96th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck showed no visible damage and did not stop. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. The crash left the man gravely injured, his blood marking the asphalt where he fell.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A pick-up truck and an SUV crashed head-on on East 77 Street. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2021 pick-up truck and a 2020 SUV collided on East 77 Street. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the truck. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive at 5:20 a.m. One driver suffered fractures and dislocations. The collision involved rear-end impact. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling southbound.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on FDR Drive. The crash involved a rear-end impact between a 2007 Toyota and a 2018 BMW, both traveling south. One driver, a 37-year-old male occupant, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his entire body but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - SUV slammed into a 23-year-old e-scooter rider on East 66 Street. The man’s shoulder broke and dislocated. Police cite driver distraction. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt and exposed.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on East 66 Street hit a northbound e-scooter. The 23-year-old e-scooter rider suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the scooter’s center front. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured, underscoring the risks of driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19