Oct 7 - A 47-year-old man on an e-bike collided with a box truck making a right turn on 1st Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a crash with a 2019 box truck in Manhattan near 1855 1st Avenue. The e-bike driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention and distraction. The box truck was making a right turn while the e-bike was traveling straight south. The truck sustained no damage, while the e-bike was damaged at the center front end. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the sole contributing factors. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted for the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 6 - A 29-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and injured on East 83 Street in Manhattan. The scooter struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV traveling north. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2015 Ford SUV on East 83 Street, Manhattan. The e-scooter hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV, which was traveling north. The driver of the SUV, a licensed female from Virginia, was going straight ahead and sustained no damage to her vehicle. The e-scooter driver wore a helmet but suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction," indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The e-scooter driver also had a physical disability noted as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 1 - A 40-year-old male SUV driver fell asleep at the wheel while traveling south on Main Street. The vehicle struck an object front-center, damaging the left front bumper. The driver suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver of an SUV was injured when his vehicle collided front-center while traveling straight ahead on Main Street. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper and was submerged before police arrival. The driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The crash highlights driver errors including impaired driving and fatigue leading to loss of control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 22 - A moped struck an SUV pulling out from a parking spot on East 86 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 62-year-old woman, suffered a head contusion. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on East 86 Street collided with a station wagon/SUV that was starting from a parking spot. The moped driver, a 62-year-old female wearing a helmet, sustained a head injury described as a contusion. The SUV driver was also westbound but had just begun moving from a parked position. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factor. The impact occurred at the left rear quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No ejections were reported. The moped driver was conscious and injured, with no other contributing factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 22 - Manhattan’s Community Board 8 voted 38-3 for protected crosstown bike lanes and a two-way bikeway around Central Park. The move follows a cyclist’s death on E. 85th. Advocates demanded action. The board, once resistant, now shifts toward safety for riders.

On September 22, 2022, Manhattan Community Board 8 (CB8) voted 38-3 to request 'fully protected crosstown bike lanes approximately every 10 blocks between 60th and 110th streets on both sides of Central Park, and a two-way protected bikeway around Central Park.' The resolution had earlier cleared the Transportation Committee 12-2. The measure follows the killing of cyclist Carling Mott by a truck driver on E. 85th Street, where a bike lane had been rejected in 2016. Council Members Julie Menin and Keith Powers, along with Borough President Mark Levine, backed the push. Advocates, including Mott’s boyfriend and parents of student cyclists, spoke out for safety, condemning the board’s past inaction. Only one board member, Marco Tamayo, opposed the resolution. The vote marks a sharp turn for CB8, which had long resisted protected lanes, citing security fears and local opposition. Now, the board calls for comprehensive, protected infrastructure to shield vulnerable road users.

• Upper East Side Community Board Votes for Crosstown Bike Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-22

Sep 21 - A box truck and an e-scooter collided on East 89 Street. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered neck injuries. He was in shock and complained of pain. Both vehicles were traveling straight in opposite directions at impact.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west and an e-scooter traveling east collided on East 89 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries. He was reported to be in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not identify specific driver errors. The box truck's right front quarter panel struck the e-scooter's left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 21 - A 27-year-old man was struck by a sedan while working in the roadway on East 85 Street near Park Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention and improperly used the lane. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of East 85 Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. The driver, operating a 2021 Ford sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 21 - Two cyclists rode north on Madison Avenue. The e-bike struck the rear of the bicycle. The 57-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocated arm. Driver inattention caused the crash. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Madison Avenue rear-ended a bicycle going in the same direction. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured elbow and dislocated arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicycle showed no damage, while the e-bike had damage to its center front end. The injured cyclist was conscious but suffered serious upper limb injuries. No safety equipment was worn by the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction among cyclists sharing the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 18 - A 16-year-old girl riding a bike was hit on East 83rd Street in Manhattan. The sedan, parked before impact, struck her on the left side. She suffered chest bruises but remained conscious. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female bicyclist was injured after a 2019 Honda sedan struck her on East 83rd Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained chest contusions and remained conscious. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the bicyclist on its left side doors. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor from the sedan driver. The bicyclist's helmet was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 17 - A cyclist hit a young woman crossing East 76 Street. She suffered broken bones in her leg and foot. The unlicensed rider’s bike was undamaged. Confusion and error marked the crash.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a northbound cyclist while crossing East 76 Street at 1 Avenue. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist, an unlicensed male, was riding straight ahead. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist’s unlicensed status is noted. No other driver errors are specified. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - A motorscooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with an SUV changing lanes on East 62 Street. The scooter struck the SUV’s right front bumper. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. The rider was semiconscious and injured.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling north on East 62 Street collided with a northbound SUV that was changing lanes. The motorscooter driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries, resulting in a semiconscious state and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper, while the motorscooter’s center front end was damaged. Both drivers were licensed men. The motorscooter driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of lane changes combined with excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564169 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - Manhattan Community Board 8 voted 12-2 for protected crosstown bike lanes after a truck killed cyclist Carling Mott on E. 85th Street. The board demanded urgent action from DOT. Local councilmembers joined the call. The city now faces pressure to act.

On September 7, 2022, Manhattan Community Board 8's Transportation Committee passed a resolution by a 12-2 vote urging the Department of Transportation to install protected bike lanes on every 10 cross streets along Central Park and a two-way protected lane around the park. The resolution followed the death of 28-year-old cyclist Carling Mott, killed by a truck driver on E. 85th Street. The matter, described as a push to 'bring safe bike routes to the neighborhood,' saw support from councilmembers Keith Powers and Julie Menin, who called on DOT to revisit the 85th Street lane and improve safety infrastructure. Advocates and residents backed the plan, demanding action to prevent more deaths. DOT is reviewing the location for possible upgrades. The board's vote renews a fight stalled since 2016 by political opposition.

• Upper East Side Panel Supports Crosstown Bike Lanes — Again, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-12

Sep 10 - An e-scooter rider, struck from behind by an e-bike, hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled on 2nd Avenue. His face torn, he lay conscious and bleeding. The street roared around him. Driver inattention left him alone in pain.

A 51-year-old man riding an e-scooter on 2nd Avenue near East 73rd Street was struck from behind by an e-bike. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man on an e-scooter struck from behind by an e-bike. No helmet. Thrown to the pavement. His face torn. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone in the noise.' The crash left the e-scooter rider ejected and severely bleeding from the face. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - A sedan struck a bicyclist making a left turn on East 94 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. The bicyclist was left in shock with pain complaints.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 94 Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in complaint of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bicyclist. The bicyclist was in shock after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist's license status was unlicensed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - A man on a bike slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on Park Avenue. He flew forward, face-first, blood on the street. He was conscious, forty-three, his face broken by the asphalt. The SUV sat still. The city did not stop.

A 43-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a stationary SUV at East 73rd Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the back of the stopped vehicle, was partially ejected, and suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash left blood on the asphalt and the cyclist conscious but hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - A taxi struck a moped on East 79 Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver and passenger suffered head and face contusions. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed to the crash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East 79 Street collided with a moped traveling north near Park Avenue. The taxi's right side doors were impacted by the moped's front end. The taxi driver, a 58-year-old man, and a 60-year-old female passenger were injured, suffering contusions to the head and face. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. Driver inexperience also contributed to the passenger's injury. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - City Hall stalls on a council-approved plan for school bus stop-arm cameras. Streets near schools stay dangerous. Children walk past risk. Council Member Keith Powers urges action. Advocates press for automated enforcement. The mayor keeps the tool unused.

On September 7, 2022, the Adams administration declined to implement a City Council-approved program allowing cameras on school bus stop arms to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. The bill, sponsored by then-Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez and co-sponsored by Keith Powers (District 4), aimed to protect children near schools. The matter summary states the law was 'an innovative way to further our goal of promoting street safety.' Powers urged the mayor and DOT to act. Despite evidence from other cities and strong support from advocates like StreetsPAC and Transportation Alternatives, City Hall cited a lack of recent deaths and continued to evaluate the program. The Council bill permitted, but did not require, the enforcement program. Advocates argue the city is missing a proven tool to hold reckless drivers accountable and keep children safe.

• As School Returns, Mayor Adams Keeps a Street Safety Tool in the Drawer, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-09-07

Sep 7 - Mayor Adams shelved a council-approved plan for school bus stop-arm cameras. The law lets the city catch drivers who pass stopped buses. Streets near schools stay dangerous. Advocates push for action. City Hall stalls. Children remain exposed.

Bill number not specified. The City Council passed a law allowing a school bus stop-arm camera program. The measure, sponsored by then-Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez and co-sponsored by Keith Powers, empowers the city to install cameras to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. On September 7, 2022, Mayor Adams’s administration chose not to implement the program, citing ongoing evaluation and a lack of recent deaths from such incidents. Council Member Powers urged the mayor and DOT to use this tool, calling it 'an innovative way to further our goal of promoting street safety.' Activists from StreetsPAC and Transportation Alternatives criticized the delay, noting that streets near schools are especially dangerous for children, particularly in Black and brown neighborhoods. Evidence from other cities shows stop-arm cameras catch hundreds of violations quickly. The law leaves the program to mayoral discretion. City Hall supports speed cameras but has not acted on stop-arm enforcement.

• As School Returns, Mayor Adams Keeps a Street Safety Tool in the Drawer, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-07

Sep 6 - A 25-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on East 73 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and distracted.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 73 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision involved a 2020 Jeep SUV making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm, resulting in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. There was no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - Seven vehicles collided on FDR Drive, all traveling south. A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited repeated driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Damage concentrated at front and rear centers of vehicles.

According to the police report, a chain collision involving seven sedans and a taxi occurred on FDR Drive. The crash injured a 36-year-old male driver who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists multiple instances of driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. All vehicles were traveling straight south when the collision happened, with impacts centered on the front and back ends. No other injuries or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19