Jan 9 - Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Jan 6 - A 68-year-old woman was struck by a northbound sedan on East 78 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Ford sedan traveling north on East 78 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver’s contributing factor was listed as Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The sedan showed no damage despite impact to its left front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was previously parked before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 153 cracks down on bus lane violators. Owners face liability. Cameras catch drivers blocking buses. Sponsors push for stronger enforcement. Streets clear for buses, danger cut for those on foot.

Senate bill S 153, sponsored by Liz Krueger (District 28) with Andrew Gounardes (26) and Brad Hoylman-Sigal (47) as co-sponsors, is at the sponsorship stage. Introduced January 4, 2023, it 'relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions and to the adjudication of certain parking infractions.' The bill extends a bus rapid transit demonstration program, using cameras to enforce bus lane rules. No safety analyst note was provided. The sponsors aim to hold vehicle owners accountable and keep bus lanes clear, a move that can reduce risk for pedestrians and bus riders.

• File S 153, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Jan 3 - A motorscooter slammed into a taxi on 5th Avenue at East 84th. The unlicensed rider fled. A woman passenger flew from the seat, helmet split, blood pooling on the street. Failure to yield and ignored signals led to carnage.

A motorscooter crashed into the front of a taxi at 5th Avenue and East 84th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the unlicensed motorscooter rider fled south after the collision. A woman passenger was ejected from the motorscooter, her helmet split, and she suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The injured woman was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No blame is placed on the victim. The crash underscores the lethal risk faced by vulnerable road users on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 3 - A 57-year-old woman crossed East 96th. An SUV struck her at the intersection. Her head split. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The city slept. She bled alone in the dark.

A 57-year-old woman was struck by an SUV at the intersection of East 96th Street at 3:10 a.m. According to the police report, 'A 57-year-old woman hit by an SUV at the intersection. Head split. Blood poured onto the quiet street. She stayed awake.' The woman suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the police data. No other injuries were reported. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian gravely hurt while the city remained silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595245 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 2 - A sedan making a right turn struck a bicyclist going straight on East 96 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan with two occupants was making a right turn on East 96 Street when it collided with a 48-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right front bumper but no damage to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 31 - A 34-year-old man crossing East 63 Street with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The sedan’s front center end was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 63 Street made a left turn and struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg, classified as a severe injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was injured while lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 27 - A 22-year-old man was struck by an SUV on East 79th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to a right-side impact. The victim was not in the roadway.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a 2021 Acura SUV traveling west on East 79th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle struck him on the right side doors, causing fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The vehicle sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 22 - A 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Park Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Park Avenue made a right turn and struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling west on East 77 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The sedan’s left front bumper collided with the bike’s left rear quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist on East 77 Street. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan impacted the bike’s left rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other occupants were in the sedan. The crash caused significant injury to the cyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 17 - An 82-year-old woman suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her while crossing East 68 Street with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield. The impact caused whiplash and left the pedestrian conscious but injured.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on East 68 Street made a left turn and struck an 82-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights driver errors that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 17 - A sedan traveling west struck a parked sedan facing south on East 66 Street in Manhattan. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered neck injuries and bruising. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction. Air bags deployed on impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 66 Street collided with a parked sedan facing south near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 32-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and contusions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The parked vehicle was struck at its center front end, while the moving sedan was damaged on its right front bumper. The driver was not ejected and the air bag deployed during the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590942 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 12 - Two SUVs crashed on 1 Avenue. Both drivers suffered bruises and injuries to chest and leg. Impact hit left side doors of one SUV and front center of the other. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 1 Avenue. The first SUV was struck on its left side doors, while the second SUV impacted with its center front end. Both drivers, men aged 46 and 42, were injured but conscious. Injuries included contusions to the chest and lower leg areas. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. Both drivers held valid New York licenses and were traveling straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 10 - A 50-year-old woman was hit by a taxi while crossing East 86th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck her head, causing a concussion. She was conscious but seriously injured. The taxi showed no visible damage after the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East 86th Street struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing without a signal. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 10 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on FDR Drive. Both drivers hurt. Neck and head whiplash. Unsafe speed and distraction listed. Metal twisted. No one ejected. Both conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan merged onto FDR Drive at unsafe speed and struck a parked SUV. Both male drivers, aged 33 and 43, were injured. The sedan driver suffered neck whiplash; the SUV driver suffered head whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The SUV was parked at the time. The sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's right rear bumper were damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 10 - A 32-year-old woman was struck while crossing 3 Avenue with the signal. The sedan hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 3 Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The sedan, traveling north and slowing or stopping, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a neck contusion and was conscious after the impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 8 - A sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk at 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street. She died on the street. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention. The bus behind did not strike her. The cold dark held her last breath.

A 40-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck her full on as she crossed the intersection. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus behind her did not make contact. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The police report states, 'A woman, 40, stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound sedan struck her full on. The bus behind never touched her. She died there, in the cold December dark.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 28 - A 73-year-old man was hit by a taxi making a left turn on East 60 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield. He suffered a head injury and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 1 Avenue made a left turn onto East 60 Street and struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the taxi, which was occupied by a single licensed male driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - Councilman Oswald Feliz backs a bill forcing landlords to post FDNY fire warnings about e-bike batteries. Six dead, 140 injured this year. Fires spark in homes, endanger tenants and delivery workers. The city moves to curb uncertified batteries and inform the public.

Bill requires NYC landlords to display FDNY safety bulletins on e-bike battery fire risks. Introduced by Councilman Oswald Feliz (District 15) on November 27, 2022. The measure responds to at least 140 e-bike battery fires in 2022, with six deaths and 140 injuries. Feliz said, 'We must ensure that products sold in our city are safe for New Yorkers.' The bill restricts uncertified batteries and supports FDNY’s education campaign. The bulletin warns tenants about the dangers of charging and storing e-bike batteries at home. State Senator Liz Krueger also pushes for tighter battery regulations. The council’s action targets a growing threat to vulnerable residents—delivery workers and tenants—who face deadly fires in their homes and workplaces.

• NYC landlords must post FDNY safety bulletin warning of e-bike battery fires, nypost.com, Published 2022-11-27