Nov 24 - Four vehicles slammed southbound on FDR Drive. A 21-year-old driver took a hard hit to his arm. Police blamed driver inattention and tailgating. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.

According to the police report, four vehicles collided while heading south on FDR Drive in Manhattan. The crash left a 21-year-old male driver with a bruised elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and strapped in with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factors. Rear-end damage marked multiple SUVs and a sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 23 - A 47-year-old man was struck at a marked crosswalk on 5 Avenue. The driver made an improper left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing 5 Avenue in a marked crosswalk was injured when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - A bicyclist fractured his knee and lower leg in a collision with a sedan on East 89 Street. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash caused serious leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a sedan on East 89 Street in Manhattan. Both the bike and the sedan were making left turns when the collision occurred. The bicyclist suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. No ejection was reported. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and complex left-turn maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 21 - A 79-year-old woman crossing East 72 Street with the signal was struck by an eastbound e-bike. The rider showed signs of inattention and improper lane use. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and internal complaints. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 72 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when an eastbound e-bike collided with her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and internal complaints. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 19 - A Toyota hit a northbound e-bike on 1st Avenue. The rider, 24, flew from the saddle and landed headfirst. He lay still, blood pooling on the pavement. The car’s front end crumpled. No helmet. Silence followed the crash.

A Toyota sedan struck a 24-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Toyota struck a northbound e-bike. The rider, 24, flew from the saddle, hit headfirst, and lay still. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. The car’s front end folded in silence.' The crash left the cyclist unconscious with severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the driver’s failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 19 - Motorcycle struck a parked sedan on East 92nd. Rider hurt in leg and foot. Driver distraction and confusion listed as causes. Sedan damaged. Night crash, Manhattan street still.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 92 Street collided with a parked sedan. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was damaged on its right side doors. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use was listed as a contributing factor. Driver distraction and confusion stand out as key causes in this Manhattan crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - A taxi driver hit a parked SUV on Manhattan’s 2 Avenue late at night. The taxi’s left rear quarter panel collided with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The driver suffered shock but no serious injury. Distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 2 Avenue struck a parked SUV on its right rear quarter panel. The taxi’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old man, was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. He suffered unspecified injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV was parked at the time of impact. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 15 - A 48-year-old woman was hit by an SUV on East 72 Street near York Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her. She suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver’s errors are not specified.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 72 Street and York Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when a 2019 Infiniti SUV struck her. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. The driver’s license status and actions before the crash are unknown. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The victim was conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper-body injuries. The report highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing York Avenue against the signal. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her entire body. The crash involved a distracted driver and left the pedestrian conscious but severely injured.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing York Avenue against the signal. The crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a taxi, both traveling north. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her entire body and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not cited for any contributing factor. The drivers’ failure to maintain attention was the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - Four vehicles collided on FDR Drive, all traveling south and slowing or stopping. A 55-year-old male taxi driver suffered a back contusion. Impact centered on front and rear ends. No ejections. Injuries limited to one occupant in the taxi.

According to the police report, four vehicles—a Jeep SUV, a taxi, and two sedans—were involved in a collision on FDR Drive. All were traveling south and slowing or stopping at the time. The taxi driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Damage was centered on the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - Keith Powers and other Manhattan leaders demand Mayor Adams close streets near Rockefeller Center for the holidays. They cite crushing crowds and danger. Tourists spill into traffic. The city stalls. Pedestrian safety hangs in the balance.

On November 10, 2022, Councilman Keith Powers (District 4) and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine called for Mayor Eric Adams to reinstate holiday street closures around Rockefeller Center. The push follows prior years when two crosstown blocks were closed to cars to protect pedestrians. The matter, described as 'NYC pols push Eric Adams to bring back Rockefeller Center holiday street closures,' highlights the risk: 'The crowds are just enormous... it’s frankly unsafe to have tourists pushed off the sidewalk and stepping into traffic.' Powers and Levine sent a letter on November 1 but received no response. Powers said, 'The crowds are crushing and demand is overflowing.' Both officials support making the closures permanent to prevent pedestrians from being forced into traffic during peak tourist season.

• NYC pols push Eric Adams to bring back Rockefeller Center holiday street closures, nypost.com, Published 2022-11-10

Oct 21 - A 45-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing East 70th Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East 70th Street struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - A sedan turning left hit a southbound e-bike on East 96 Street in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2018 Honda sedan was making a left turn on East 96 Street when it collided with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was injured with internal trauma to his abdomen and pelvis but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of the e-bike, causing damage to the sedan's left rear bumper. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turns in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - City plans to carve out bus and bike lanes on deadly Third Avenue. Advocates and officials back the move but call it timid. No wider sidewalks. No hardened protection. Paint and plastic mark the limits. Pedestrians and cyclists still face risk.

On October 18, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation presented a redesign for Third Avenue, reviewed by Community Board 8's Transportation Committee. The plan, echoing a 2010 First Avenue project, repurposes 23 feet for cyclists and bus riders between E. 59th and E. 96th streets. Council Member Keith Powers and Borough President Mark Levine endorsed the proposal, with Levine stating, 'The redesign’s commitment to expanded protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes will turn this particularly dangerous stretch of the roadway into a safer, more efficient, and forward-thinking artery.' Still, Levine and advocates like Anna Melendez (Transportation Alternatives) pressed for more: wider sidewalks, hardened pedestrian islands, and real physical protection. The plan uses only paint and plastic, leaving pedestrians exposed. The proposal faces a full board vote on October 19, 2022. The city calls it a start, but the danger remains.

• Advocates Like (But Don’t Love) the DOT’s Third Ave. Redesign, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-18

Oct 17 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion on 3 Avenue. He was wearing a helmet but sustained serious injury. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, striking with its left front bumper. The cause remains unspecified.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on 3 Avenue. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling north, with impact on the left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the bike's left front bumper and resulted in serious injury to the rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A sedan and a bike collided on 2 Avenue near East 86th Street. The 23-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. The sedan driver was distracted and changed lanes unsafely. No damage reported on the sedan.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan and a bicycle collided while both were making left turns on 2 Avenue near East 86th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion. The report lists driver errors including inattention/distraction and unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver. The sedan's right front bumper was the point of impact, though no damage was reported to the vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - DOT plans to rip out car lanes on Third Ave. Buses, bikes, and people get space. Six pedestrians and one cyclist died here since 2016. Councilmember Powers backs the plan. The board votes yes. Locals want more. The city promises action in 2023.

On October 13, 2022, the Department of Transportation unveiled a sweeping redesign for Third Avenue between 59th and 96th streets. The plan, discussed in the Board’s Transportation Committee, would convert two of five northbound car lanes into a dedicated bus lane and a parking-protected bike lane, with new pedestrian islands and signal priority. The committee voted 12-1 in favor. Councilmember Keith Powers, representing District 4, supports the overhaul. A spokesperson said, 'This project will expedite commute times, improve pedestrian safety, increase spaces for bikes, and ensure that cars, buses, and bikes can share the road in harmony.' Third Avenue is a Vision Zero priority corridor, scarred by six pedestrian and one cyclist death since 2016. Hundreds of cyclists ride here daily, despite no bike lane. Residents urged swift, bold action. DOT aims to install improvements in 2023.

• City proposes complete redesign of Third Ave on Upper East Side, amny.com, Published 2022-10-13

Oct 12 - DOT will present its Third Avenue redesign. Seven lanes for cars have left little for walkers, cyclists, or bus riders. Since 2019: one pedestrian killed, 198 injured. Advocates demand fewer car lanes, protected bike paths, and wider sidewalks. Change is overdue.

""I don't like riding on this avenue. It's terrifying, it's bad," Paul Krikler said during a July town hall hearing held by state Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Upper East Side). "We deserve much wider sidewalks so we can get around, not just comfortably, but safely."" -- Liz Krueger

On October 12, 2022, the Department of Transportation (DOT) will unveil its Third Avenue redesign proposal to a Manhattan panel. The plan marks the Adams administration's first major street project. The current avenue, with seven northbound car lanes, has seen 703 crashes, one pedestrian death, and 198 injuries since 2019. The matter summary calls for 'reallocation of street space, prioritizing cycling, walking, and public transit over cars.' Advocates like Kate Fillin-Yeh (NACTO) and Paul Krikler (Community Board 8) urge protected bike lanes, busways, and wider sidewalks. Krikler says, 'We deserve much wider sidewalks so we can get around, not just comfortably, but safely.' Transportation Alternatives and Community Board 6 echo these demands. The redesign aims to shift space from cars to people, following models like Paris's Rue de Rivoli. The panel's response will shape the future of vulnerable road user safety on Third Avenue.

• TONIGHT! City Will Unveil Long-Awaited Third Ave. Redesign to Manhattan Panel, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-12

Oct 9 - New York legalized cannabis. No reliable test exists for marijuana-impaired drivers. The state scrambles to train officers and find solutions. Crashes rise in states with legal weed. Senator Liz Krueger says tax revenue will fund enforcement. Vulnerable road users face new risks.

On October 9, 2022, New York State, under Governor Hochul, accelerated cannabis legalization and opened retail shops. The Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act passed in March 2021. The state now faces a gap: 'there are concerns of increased incidences of driving while impaired after cannabis use,' the Department of Health said. Senator Liz Krueger, a key architect, stated, 'Revenue from our legalized system will be used to pay these ongoing costs.' The Department of Health seeks new technology to detect cannabis impairment, as no standard test exists. Nearly 400 officers are trained as drug recognition experts, with thousands more in training. Critics warn DWI issues should have been solved before legalization. As enforcement lags, vulnerable road users face greater danger from impaired drivers.

• Hochul hunts for marijuana DWI test as NY opens cannabis shops, nypost.com, Published 2022-10-09

Oct 8 - A Ford, moving too fast, crashed into stopped cars on 2nd Avenue. Metal screamed. A 47-year-old man, trapped and broken, stayed conscious in the wreck. Another driver and a passenger suffered pain. The street fell silent after the violence.

A Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, crashed into stopped and parked vehicles on 2nd Avenue near East 97th Street. According to the police report, 'A speeding Ford crushed into stopped cars. Metal shrieked. A 47-year-old man, pinned in the driver’s seat, lay conscious. His body shattered.' The crash left the 47-year-old driver with crush injuries to his entire body. A 33-year-old driver suffered neck pain. A 70-year-old front passenger was also involved. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Multiple vehicles, including a taxi and several sedans, were struck. No evidence in the report blames the victims or lists helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19